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Bank of South Carolina records, 1812, 1817

 File — Box: Special Collections Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection Box 4, Folder: 1

Collection Overview

From the Collection:

This collection consists of an original copy of "An Act to establish a bank, on behalf of and for the benefits of the State" drawn by Rasha Cannon, senator from the Darlington district of South Carolina from 1812 to 1835. The act which passed in December 1812 became the charter for the Bank of the State of South Carolina which was owned by the state and headquartered in Charleston. The second item is a certificate number 549 for eight shares in the Bank of South Carolina held by George Bert Reid on September 3, 1816 and transferred on February 27, 1817.

Dates

  • Creation: 1812
  • Creation: 1817

Creator

Language of Material

From the Collection:

Materials in English.

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 folder (2 items) : 2 leaves ; 33 cm.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)