Subject: 1828-1860 Hunt & Hughes letterbook, account book From: Steven Coker Date: February 12, 1998 Hunt & Hughes letterbook; John H. Hughes account book Manuscript volume, 1828-1831 and 1852-1860, letterbook of the Columbia mercantile firm of Hunt & Hughes containing verbatim copies of business letters, 28 September 1829 - 19 January 1831, addressed to Messrs. J. & R. Purvis, chiefly concerning merchant-factor relations. The larger portion of the volume is given over to Edgefield accounts, 1852-1860, of John H. Hughes for general merchandise, including several lists of shoes distributed to Negro slaves. Source: http://www.sc.edu/library/socar/uscs/1996/hunt96.htm The Manuscripts Division of the South Caroliniana Library collects and preserves a wide variety of unpublished materials significant to the study of history and culture in the Palmetto State. For further information, please contact the Manuscripts Division staff by e-mail or at the following address: Manuscripts Division South Caroliniana Library University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208 Tel: (803) 777-5183 Fax: (803) 777-5747 [email protected] ==== SCROOTS Mailing List ==== Go To: #, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Main |