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Charles Drayton II to Charles Drayton III (Jeffersonton), 1835 April 16

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 6, Item: 11

Scope and Contents

Regarding a storm; his proposed travels to Charleston (from Savannah); instructs Charles not to have "any more little strifes [sic] with Mr. Hughes," to wait until Hughes "cools down" and then remind him that Charles III is "master on the place," to allow Hughes to manage the plantation but not to "treat him as an equal"; details what crops and quantities are to be sent to him; instructs Charles III to survey land around the existing plantation (for possible future purchase); inquires about his taxes.

Dates

  • Creation: 1835 April 16

Language of Material

From the Collection:

Materials predominantly in English; receipts in Portuguese; book and newspaper clippings in Spanish; medical thesis in Latin.

Access Restrictions

Access restricted. Please contact repository for details.

Extent

From the Collection: 17.0 linear feet (2 cartons, 9 document boxes, 3 slim document boxes, 11 flat boxes, 6 oversize flat boxes, 1 oversize flat file, 1 rolled chart)

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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