Benjamin Grimke materials, 1826-1828
Scope and Contents
A letter from Benjamin King (Ft. Moultrie, 1826) describes the wreck of the ship Harvest off the coast of North Carolina in which Lieutenant Benjamin Grimke and his infant daughter were drowned, but which his wife and King survived; with details on their shipwreck on Boddy's Island, wreckers salvaging the ship, burial of the dead and travel to Roanoke. With a copy of his lengthy tombstone inscription; a scrap of a French lesson, apparently written by Grimke; and typescript copies of a letter (1828) from Jane Barron, describing the relationship between her and the Grimke's, with data on her daughter Mary's marriage to Benjamin Grimke, his and his daughter's death, and then the posthumous birth of his daughter named for the daughter who perished.
Dates
- Creation: 1826-1828
Language of Materials
Materials predominantly in English; one letter in French; one letter in German.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research but has some access restrictions. Some items are too fragile to handle and copies must be used. Please consult inventory or contact Special Collections at the College of Charleston Libraries for more information.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.6 linear feet (4 document boxes, 3 oversize folders)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
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