Theodore Drayton, M.D., and an unidentified brother letters, 1838-circa 1840s?
Scope and Contents
Long humorous letter written by Theodore Drayton Grimke from Offenbach, Germany (1840s?) to his mother describing taking a break from his studies, visiting small towns, castle ruins, going fishing and the dangerous prank he undertook scaling a tower in the duchy of Walsaw, the village of Falkenstein, and the trouble it prompted with a local magistrate, the townspeople having misinterpreted the flag he planted at the tower's top. With a juvenile letter (1838) from an unidentified brother to his mother, Sarah Drayton Grimke.
Dates
- Creation: 1838-circa 1840s?
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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