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Edward Hyrne letter, 1700 (photocopy), approximately 1980

 File — Box: Special Collections Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection Box 7, Folder: 1

Collection Overview

From the Collection:

The document is a photocopy of a letter sent from Charleston to England. It was written by Edward Hyrne to his wife, who is only identified as "My Dear Love," on October 19, 1700. In the letter, Hyrne described a hurricane that hit Charleston on September 30, 1700. He also gave a brief account of life in the city. A typescript of the letter is also included in the collection. Each leaf is a two sided photocopy. On the back side of each leaf is a stamp from the "Taurus Gallery" in London, England.

Dates

  • Creation: approximately 1980

Creator

Language of Material

From the Collection:

Materials in English.

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 folder (2 items) : 14 leaves ; 30 cm.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Charleston South Carolina 29424
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