Thomas S. Grimke legal materials, 1765-1820
Scope and Contents
Materials dealing with estate and debt matters of John Wilson, Thomas Wilson and Algernon Wilson include a 1765 purchase of a pew in St. Philip's church; a 1787 letter from Simon Theus re poor condition of John Wilson's shipments of rice; a disputed 1807 receipt of bond and mortgage of enslaved Negroes of Thomas Wilson, with a related list of mortgaged slaves, with a note from Thomas Smith Grimke seeking more information; an 1809 letter re commission of William Wilson as a second lieutenant of Marine Corps; an 1816 plea from the heirs of John Wilson to prevent payment of a claim against the estate by James Stanyarne; and an 1820 document listing the belongings, clothing, etc. of Algernon Wilson being released from prison.
Dates
- Creation: 1765-1820
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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