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Identifier
Accession 564
Inclusive Dates
1703-1847
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
236 pieces, .25 linear feet
Language
English
Scope and Content Note
The Pinckney Family Papers consists of correspondence of Eliza Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth, and Thomas Pinckney; Benjamin Huger; Rebecca Mott, John Q. Adams; Joseph Alston; Lord Charles Grenville; Alexander Hamilton; Thomas Jefferson; Marquis de Lafayette, and others. The longest portion of the correspondence, contained in six letter books, have to do with Thomas Pinckney’s diplomatic service and his service in the War of 1812. The next largest group of letters is that of Eliza Pinckney. Also included are household accounts and family receipts; land, legal, estate, and other papers.
Provenance
The Pinckney Family Papers microfiche were purchased from the South Carolina Historical Society on February 6, 1984. The papers were filmed by Carolyn F. James in 1980.
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Pinckney Family Papers - Accession 564". Finding Aid 1033.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1033
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LC Subject Headings
Pinckney family; Pinckney, Charles, 1699-1758, Diplomatic and consular service, American--Great Britain--18th century; Diplomatic and consular service, American--Great Britain--19th century; Plantations--South Carolina--18th century; Plantations--South Carolina--19th century; South Carolina--History--Sources; South Carolina--Social life and customs--18th century; South Carolina--Social life and customs--19th century; United States--Foreign relations--Great Britain--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--Great Britain--19th century; United States--Foreign relations--Spain--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--Spain--19th century; United States--History--War of 1812; Great Britain--Foreign relations--United States--18th century; Great Britain--Foreign relations--United States--19th century; Spain--Foreign relations--United States--18th century; Spain--Foreign relations--United States--19th century; Europe--Description and travel; United States--Politics and government--1783-1809--Sources