"The First Librarian of the College of Charleston: James Warley Miles" by George Williams

Papers consist of correspondence, transcripts of Miles' sermons and addresses, notes for a sermon, clippings, and biographical materials. Letters and notes include a letter (1852 March 5) to Miles from Henry D. Lesesne asking Miles to preach at Calvary Church, a note (1870 May 26) from C.G. Poyas regarding the transmission of a gift volume to Miles, and a typescript copy of a letter (1857 April 1) from Miles to Mr. [Robert Newman?] Gourdin concerning the number of volumes in the College of Charleston library, a deposit of valuable scientific books at the College Library, and Miles' personal library. Writings consist of handwritten transcripts (n.d.) of a sermon and an address by James Warley Miles, a typewritten transcript (carbon) of a sermon entitled "The Messiahship of Christ" (published in the News and Courier May 14, 1875), and [holograph?] notes for a sermon. Clippings include an address entitled "Woman's Education" delivered by Miles at the closing exercises of a women's seminary, and a newspaper article (ca. 1874) concerning Miles' "farewell discourse before taking his departure for Camden."