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to Laurence L. Hopkins
March 1919
Robertson, Jim, fl. 1919
Thank-you note for a German belt buckle. Includes news about being promoted at school. Originally enclosed with GLC07810.055.
GLC07810.055.01
Robertson, Mary L., fl. 1919
Thank-you note for a handkerchief. Includes news about school and her lessons. Originally enclosed with GLC07810.055.
GLC07810.055.02
to Sara
15 November 1917
J.C.M., fl. 1917
Writes about letters received and written. Describes the local landscape. Written on YMCA letterhead. JCM was a student sailor.
GLC07810.059
to Helen Lyons
9 April 1919
Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968
Writes to his wife about the possibility of his returning home in a few weeks. Fears that his daughter will not recognize him when he returns. Mentions taking classes on agriculture and machination. Discusses the slow and intermittent mail service...
GLC07810.072
to Kenneth S. Anderson
18 April 1918
Schmidt, John L., fl. 1918
Discusses his classes at the University of Marseilles and the long hours of studying. Reports on his social life at school. Mentions having seen a submarine and a British ocean liner from his apartment window. Written on Knights of Columbus...
GLC07810.086
to Gladys Schoomaker
October 1918
Schoomaker, Lee, fl. 1918-1919
Writes to his niece about military life and asks about friends at home. Encourages Gladys to study hard and be the first person in the family to graduate from high school. Includes a Christmas package coupon. Written on YMCA letterhead.
GLC07810.088
to Hazel Reese
18 October 1918
Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919
Writes to a friend that he constantly thinks about their great times in the country before he shipped out and hopes to have many more once he returns. Says that the local people are very different from the Americans but they have fun together...
GLC07810.093
3 January 1919
Thanks Hazel for the letter that lifted him from the depths of despair. Hopes she has received his letters. Discusses his daily activities, school and the furlough he will soon receive. Describes his Christmas. Puts her mind at ease regarding the...
GLC07810.096
The Countryman. [Vol. 3, no. 8 (November 17, 1862)]
17 November 1862
Turner, John Addison, fl. 1850-1862
Turnwold Plantation printed newspaper, "The Countryman," two uncut copies of the same issue. Contains an article opposing the education of negroes.
GLC08146
to Woody
February 17, 1854
Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902
Discusses everyday matters such as the welfare of Colcock and Huston family members and friends, his schooling, receiving vaccinations, recent events, etc. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War.
GLC08165.02
to Charley
January 28, 1857
Writes to a fellow student about how he misses college life at South Carolina College. Asks him to get his room and bed ready for when he returns in April. Says he is convalescing from an illness and discusses the health of other members of his...
GLC08165.03
to Charlie
09 October 1858
Discusses an examination the students took to see who would be readmitted. Lists a few of the 10 men from their class that were rejected. Also lists those that did not reapply, including the recipient. Discusses his room, his classes, classmates...
GLC08165.04
01 April 1859
Says he tried to write earlier but could not finish. Speaks of the illness of a friend Marion. Reports that the Heyward and Martin and Wyman cases are still pending. Mentions a bridal party that is on their way to Orangeburgh. States the Elliots...
GLC08165.06
11 May 1859
Says it seems like Charley is having fun at Columbia (South Carolina College) but hopes he is studying. Wishes he could be there for the spring months and see the Tournament. Talks of country living and that he is physically but not mentally active...
GLC08165.07
January 18, 1860
Writes he is now in Gillisonville at work. He likes the power but enjoys going home every week and being a subordinate in his parent's house. Comments on a dance he attended in Gillisonville which he enjoyed even though he did not know many....
GLC08165.08
01 August 1860
States he received Charley's letter and is envious of his student lifestyle since Hutson has to work. He looks forward to when work is done and they can be together again. Mentions a Miss Roche who he is afraid is set to be an old maid. Asks to...
GLC08165.10
to Theodora Colcock Hutson (incomplete)
8 November 1866
Discusses a visit with C.W., possibly Charles Woodward Hutson, his nephew, at the University of South Carolina. Reminisces about his time as a student there eight years earlier. Reports attending a convention also attended by "many men of influence...
GLC08165.14
to Theodora Colcock Hutson
02 August 1868
Colcock, Mary Anna, 1847-1889
Reports family news. Discusses Theodora's husband, Charles Jones Hutson. Comments on teaching. Reports death of an aunt. Discusses making a dress.
GLC08165.16
08 September 1878
States she wishes she could come visit but it is harvest time. Reports that Mr. Dewees is preparing for harvesting. Mentions her children Annie and Emmie and comments about having Emmie learn music. Speaks of the welfare of Hennie. Mentions...
GLC08165.21
February 2, 1857
Writes to Charlie, a fellow student, about how he misses college life at South Carolina College and cannot wait to return. Talks of his illness and how he cannot seem to get over it. Asks him to get his room and bed ready for when he returns in...
GLC08165.23
[South Carolina Military Academy receipt for fees from T.W. Hutson].
01 April 1903
Coward, Asbury, 1835-1925
Payment of $75 for the academic quarter beginning 1 April 1903. Printed by Walker, Evans & Cogswell.
GLC08165.25
[South Carolina Military Academy receipt for fees from T.W. Hutson]
13 November 1902
Payment of $100 for the first installment of academic fees for 1902-03 session. Next payment due 1 January 1902 in the amount of $75. Printed by Walker, Evans & Cogswell.
GLC08165.26
January 3, 1903
Payment of $75 for the second installment of academic fees for 1902-03 session. Next payment due 1 April 1903. Printed by Walker, Evans & Cogswell.
GLC08165.27
to Emily McLeod
01 November 1861
Discusses life at Camp Huger. Reports that Alston's men are in bad condition due to inactivity. Talks about his philosophy that educated men who lived inactive lives and are unprepared for hardships make better soldiers. Remarks they read only...
GLC08165.43
to Nait
17 September 1867
Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916
He describes an eclipse. He is hesitating about going to Spain because the country is a bit unsettled. He met an old friend who will tutor him in French. He expects to speak it tolerably well within four months.
GLC08284.072
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