Papers of Thomas Sumter, 1761-1838 (bulk 1780-1832)

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Papers of Thomas Sumter, 1761-1838 (bulk 1780-1832)

Correspondence and other papers. Correspondents include John Rutledge, William Candler, John Thomas, Jr., Nathanael Greene, John Quincy Adams, Paul Hamilton, and A. Butler.

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Rutledge, John, 1739-1800

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John Rutledge (September 17, 1739 – June 21, 1800) was an American Founding Father, politician, and jurist who served as one of the original associate justices of the Supreme Court and the second chief justice of the United States. Additionally, he served as the first President of South Carolina and later as its first governor after the Declaration of Independence. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Rutledge established a legal career after studying at Middle Temple in the City of London. He...

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

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John Quincy Adams (b. July 11, 1767, Braintree, Massachusetts-d. February 23, 1848, Washington, D.C.) was an American statesman who served as a diplomat, United States Senator, member of the House of Representatives, and the sixth President of the United States. He was a member of the Federalist, Democratic-Republican, National Republican, and later the Anti-Masonic and Whig parties. He was the son of President John Adams and Abigail Adams. As a diplomat, Adams played an important role in neg...

Thomas, John M.

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Smith's Mills (Wiliamsburg Co.), S.C. resident. From the description of Papers, 1859-1887. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 37869775 Thomas played football and managed the team at Alabama Polytechnic Institute from 1940 to 1942 under Coach Jack Meagher. The team's nickname was "Meagher's Maurauders." From the description of Collection, 1934-1942. (Auburn University). WorldCat record id: 42706723 John Thomas, of Bluffton, Indian...

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

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Revolutionary War officer. From the description of Papers, 1778-1786. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19593641 Army officer. From the description of Nathanael Greene papers, 1775-1785. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70979865 Nathanael Greene was a major general in the Continental Army. He was promoted to Quartermaster General in 1778. From the description of Papers, 1778-1780. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat ...

Sumter, Thomas, 1734-1832

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Army officer and U.S. senator from South Carolina. From the description of Papers of Thomas Sumter, 1761-1838 (bulk 1780-1832) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78618773 American soldier and legislator. From the description of Autograph letter in third person : [n.p.], to the President of the United States, 1804 Feb. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270574308 Virginia soldier and legislator. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [n...

Candler, William B., -1784

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Villa Rica (Carroll and Douglas Co.), Ga. resident. From the description of Papers, 1878. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 36815845 ...

Hamilton, Paul, 1762-1816

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Governor of S.C., 1804-1806; Secretary of Navy, 1809-1813; member of S.C. House, 1788-1789; member of S.C. Senate, 1794, 1798-1799; slave owner who urged S.C. legislature to prohibit African slave trade; son of Archibald and Rebecca Branford Hamilton; husband of Mary Wilkinson Hamilton. From the description of Paul Hamilton papers, 1802-1812. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 44010020 Paul Hamilton (1762-1816) was born in St. Paul's Parish, South Carolina o...

Butler, A. P. (Andrew Pickens), 1796-1857

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Andrew Pickens Butler, a South Carolina attorney and politician, was the son of William Butler. Born in Virginia, William Butler later lived in South Carolina and was an officer in the U.S. Continental Army, a plantation owner, and a politician. William Butler was the son of Captain James Butler (ca. 1738-1781). From the description of Sketch of the life of General William Butler, 1857-1893. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 32144910 Judge Andrew P...