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Cuthbert family papers
This collection consists of assorted legal instruments and correspondence that document the ownership of parcels of land on the Pocotaligo River, Prince Williams Parish, Beaufort District from 1764 to 1850. Known variously as Myrtle Grove, Live Oak, Providence and/or Leith plantations, they were cultivated (circa 1799) in cotton and rice, and were owned by various members of the Cuthbert, Rutledge, Palmer, Stoutenberg, Corbett, Heyward, and other families.
Julia Rose estate annuity receipt book
Volume contains receipts for annuity payments to servants made by James R. or Robert S. Rutledge, executors for the estate of Mrs. Julia Rose. The receipts are witnessed by Maria Rutledge and other members of the Rutledge family. Loose receipts include a receipt of payment (1888) for advertising the sale of Poplar Grove Plantation.
Rutledge family portrait papers
This collection consists of several leaves of typed and handwritten notes concerning the Rutledge family portraits. It also includes two letters from Louisa Dresser of the Worcester Art Museum to Alston Deas thanking him for information relating to her museum's portrait of Charles Cotesworth Pinckney by James Earl.