Inventory of the Drayton Papers, 1701-2004

Regarding Sheppard's attempts to sell Ann's produce in Charles Town; salt purchased by Dr Hutchinson; the transportation of Ann's leather.

Three bonds belonging to the recently deceased Ann Drayton, found by John Drayton amongst the papers of his father Thomas Drayton, d. 1724 (Ann's husband). Bonds relate to passage of foreign Protestants.

Regarding John Drayton's account and bill for 1757. Expenses include buckles, rice delivery, and buttons.

Advising Wright (Lieutenant Governor of Georgia) that William Drayton had called recently asking to whom Wright had left a recent payment of 360 pounds and conveying that John Drayton wishes to apply for the money so that he can pay his bill to Mr. Guerard, Mr. Nutt being unwilling to "advance any money."

Regarding an unpaid bill sent to him from John Watson on behalf of Mr. Izzard. The bill was originally enclosed but not found here. Wright is confused by the charge.

Concerning a charge of fifty pounds sterling for the use of His Majesty's Ship Scarborough.

Marked "Lamblons Affair," this concerns a payment made by Geo. Johnston to John Drayton.

Calculation of Stewart's bills, first protested at Glasgow, Scotland, January 8, 1762 and paid June 8, 1762.

Morris requesting that Drayton send him money to pay Charles Stedman who is expecting to collect the balance on his account.

Regarding Margaret's illness; a request she come home to the healthier air of England along with Charles; discussion of Glen's education in England; James's health.

Regarding the Stamp Act (1765), "the sole subject of conversation" in London; hearing William Pitt in the House of Commons and outlining Pitt's doctrine, "that as the colonies had no persons in Parliament" therefore, "parliament had no right to tax them"; his agreement with Pitt that the Act should be repealed though his different of opinion in regard to internal and external taxation; prediction of the Act's nullification, albeit with strong opposition in the House of Lords; the departure of the Colony's new Governor from Portsmouth.

Receipt for one hundred pounds, delivered by Captain Edward Blake. The payment was for a "new negro man," sold to Drayton on April 16, 1765.

Promissory note acknowledging the receipt of 1400 pounds from James Bullock, which will be repaid forty days later at 1600 pounds.

Discussing pursuing payment from a man in Georgia; enclosing a receipt and promissory note of Mr. Smith (enclosure not found).

Detailing his complex rice and credit dealings which he believes will enable him to pay off his outstanding debt to the recipient.

Detailing the division of Drayton's estate; his anticipation of his sons' complaints; explanation of cutting short William Henry who had proved "undutiful" and had "behaved extremely amiss"; blaming his sons for his recent illnesses; a denial his wife (Rebecca) can be blamed either for the Will or for his sons' poor behavior.

Regarding financial arrangements, particularly James Bullock's protests and non payment of bills (enclosed but not found); Glen's desire to make it easier for Bullock to pay his debts and related suggestions; complaint (underlined) that he has "not got one farthing from Billy Drayton for some years" and promises to "take proper steps" for obtaining payment; discussion of Margaret, Charles and Glen who are all in England and Scotland at this time.

Notice of meeting of St. Luke's Lodge, Edinburgh. Architectural sketches on back.

Announcing Margaret and Thomas' forthcoming voyage to England; James Bullock's imprisonment; Drayton's hopes he will pay what he owes, likely through the sale of his slaves.

Regarding Margaret's improved health and praise for John's generosity which led to her recovery; cautioning William Henry Drayton for going to Bath; praise for Charles as a man of "truth and virtue"; unease at Glen's excessive spending; promise to leave, on his death, "seven hundred pounds and all [his] negroes"; his financial concerns; appreciation for Drayton's assistance in the James Bullock affair (see other correspondence); his relief that payment was obtained eventually; list of his nephews' expenses for which he wishes to be reimbursed.

Reply to March 16, 1771 letter, thanking James for kindness to his family; sharing James' concerns about his "spendthrift" sons, William and Glen; concurs that Thomas should be sent to the Carolinas to enter the planting business soon; highlights some errors in James' list of expenses from correspondence March 16, 1771.

Regarding John's financial support of Margaret and his "unworthy," spendthrift sons, particularly Glen; fierce criticism of Margaret and James for not supervising Glen correctly; an admission he has little money to keep up his estate and his determination to sell everything and come to England; pledge to pay Margaret's remittances but warning she should not cross the Atlantic lest he will "quit all" and "run from you all."

Regarding his sons' continued spending, a reiteration (see July 30) that Margaret must not return to Carolina; a directive that Glen is to return by Christmas or he will be disowned.

Imploring his son to be more studious.

Regarding his debt/account with Glen; Bullock's annuity; John's bills he had sent for his late wife, Margaret Glen; an unnamed but serious charge made in James's previous correspondence; Drayton's insistence he was right in recalling Glen Drayton and reminding James of the great costs of "furnishing" his "four sons"; his fury James did not encourage a possible and lucrative marriage opportunity for Glen ("you can never make up this loss"); posts James could fill in Carolina; complaints about his sons Charles (not writing) and Thomas (not being studious); extended discussion of his finances/accounts with Glen.

Received from Josiah Perry, drawn by Roger Smith on John Nutt of London, for half years annuity due to Glen.

Record of account May - June 1773, detailing costs accrued by John Drayton's sons and Margaret (funeral); request for immediate reimbursement; his own inability to keep up with the payments, noting his embarrassment at being arrested for an outstanding payment to the hat maker.

Concerning the sale of 3,100 dollars worth of slaves to John Grimball.

Includes outline of the enclosed correspondence (correspondence not found), including: Bullock's annuity, money owed by William Henry; other financial matters.

Regarding annuity from Nicholas to Mr. Glen.

Drayton's annuity payments are in arrears.

Regarding money owed to Glen by Drayton; threat of legal action if outstanding debts are not cleared; praise for Charles; criticism of Glen; advising Drayton to find good employment for Glen (who is unwilling to become a planter); criticizes Drayton that he has "cast off" William.

Regarding account of John Drayton.

Regarding being detained; subpoena ticket for Robert Rose.

Regarding the division of Mr. Nicholl's estate and the securing of James Glen's annuity, under advice by John Rutledge.

Acknowledging receipt of Drayton's correspondence and its directives (March 6).

Offering a new deal for settlement of the account in the hopes it will be paid and preserve "us in peace and friendship." "J[ames] G[len] died June 12, 1777" marked on back.

Committing to getting a bill to Drayton for James Glen's annuity.

Regarding Nicholes debt to Drayton which he claims he cannot pay; Drayton responds urging him to find the money.

Expressing his inability to "procure bills of exchange in order to discharge Mr Glen's annuity." "12 June 1777, Mr Glen dyed" marked on back.

Regarding James Glen's annuity.

Regarding James Glen's annuity; accusing them of ignoring his correspondence.

Regarding delivery of Drayton's correspondence (May 29) to James and Henry Nicholes; promising they will visit Drayton during the current week; does not believe his is liable for James Glen's annuity.

Regarding James Glen annuity; Nicholes' ignoring Draytons previous correspondence; Drayton's threat to apply to the "Committy" to compel them to pay; warning them "you will find you are in the wrong box if you contend." Two copies.

Bond of 3553 pounds sterling to William to James Carson (note is badly damaged).

Regarding money sent for provisions.

Regarding livestock and slaves.

Regarding Postell's spending, including the transportation of John Drayton's enslaved carpenters to his Wateree plantation.

Regarding cash received from and paid by John Drayton; Wateree plantation.

Regarding their account; Wateree plantation.

Concerning James Postell's account and how he spent the money.

Regarding duties payable at various trench ports.

Confirming the settlement of their business dispute. Deas also included a note (not found) for Mr. Middleton (of Middleton Place), offering the sale of his lot in town. Deas offers Drayton the second chance if Middleton turns him down.

Regarding his agreeing to act as Charles suggests; meeting Colonel Postell and inquiring about Mrs. D[rayton]'s visit to Drayton Hall; coming to Drayton Hall himself.

Regarding Kentucky lands.

Regarding Charles II's proposed movement from physician to pharmacist. Includes a business plan which Charles II "submits for [his father's] opinion."

From Jehossee plantation; complaining about his father's millwright; the refusal of leave for "Ned"; disappointment at not seeing Caesar; problems for lodging for overseer at plantation; a potential visit from his father in the New Year; greetings to his sister and birthday wishes to Charles.

Regarding arrival of cloth; disappointing yields of rice and cotton; unimpressed by "Carolina"; Christmas greetings.

Requiring Drayton or a substitute to ride on patrol on November 8.

Regarding transport of horses and rice with Mr. Sharp; progress of rice and cotton planting.

Regarding (7th) his travels on horseback; Hughes (overseer) leaving Charles I's employ; (8th) a great sale of property and slaves at Edisto; regrets having already sold slave Jack since he witnesses the sale of a "man and a wife ... at the great price of $2,250"; possibility of buying a house at "the bay"; (9th) his delay; (10th) further delay; disappointment in planting cotton seed; (11th), notes, "I have not the disposition to deal with the negroes in the manner they ought to be dealt with"; has been "disappointed" in putting cotton seed at Jehossee, and will be "obliged to resort to [MMD's] father" for seed; (12th) a slave, Nelle "has taken herself off. Artful huzzy"; forthcoming trip to Georgia; "the garden is finished and the yard will be done tomorrow."

Regarding his attendance to Charles I's business matters; discussion of weather; Charles II's possible purchase of property in Georgia and movement there; his reluctance to go but his complaint the section of land Charles I has given him at Jehossee plantation "is decidedly bad" and has "nearly been [his] ruin"; request that Charles Sr. provides access to the better Jehossee land (makes clear "I do not ask you to give"); or, since Charles I plans to advertise Savannah plantation, Charles II requests it be sold to him, though he can offer no cash at present.

Regarding transport of cowpeas and fish; balance on his account.

Regarding transport of corn and peas to his father via William.

Regarding transport of 48 bags of corn to his father via schooner.

Regarding transport of rice; stocktaking of storehouse revealing eight barrels of oats; apology for not sending flour.

Regarding the division of their deceased father's slaves; the splitting up of enslaved families and the slaves' opposition to it.

Communicating that he cannot perform due to a prior engagement; construction notes on back.

Regarding the sale of slaves, in particular one named Charles who though "one of the most valuable" was not sold; however, Patty's daughter, "one of the number mortgaged to Parker was sold in his stead"; old Adam's family are with Mr Gibbes' slaves.

Enclosing a plat of the Charles Drayton II's property (Camden County, Georgia). Plat not found though there are sketches on reverse.

Sent care of G. C. Swift (Falmouth, Massachusetts), wishing him well on his stay at Falmouth; encouraging him "to acquire information on every subject that presents itself"; to see paintings in Boston; to keep a diary, etc.

Inquiring about Charles' stay in Falmouth; reminding him to employ his manners; updates on the family.

Writing to Charles at Falmouth, regarding setting off fireworks with friends; July 4th celebrations; Drayton horses; parties attended.

Sent care of G. C. Swift, writing to Charles at Falmouth, warning him not to be an inconvenience to his hosts; correcting his spelling; imploring him to use his dictionary.

Regarding James going North to school and John falling ill; a proposed "East India Voyage" has fallen through; slavery: "The great slave question as started in England if realized, will transfer a great bearing on the United States ... already does great though secret anxiety cloud our atmosphere!"; warning to be mindful of possible slave emancipation as he considers his future as a planter; James getting into a fight with other boys.

General worries and advice about her son at Falmouth, more particularly, encouraging him to visit large northern cities; make associations; avoid "wild scheme[s]"; spelling corrections.

Warning his son not to become "a common sailor" as he has suggested; he is reminded: "it is one of our duties to endeavour to maintain the rank of life in which it has been the will of heaven to place us: & we should rather look up above that line than below."

Desiring to know his precise location; dissuading him from becoming a sailor; the sale of "Sam" to Governor Robert Hayne; possible sale of "Juba" and her child for $1000; financial hardships; election day - Mary's prediction that "the States Rights party will carry it"; promises not to stand in his way regarding his future.

Regarding her concern that Charles had become a sailor; James going to school in New York; chastising Charles for his poor spelling of short words; complaining about a "gentlemen in our society" who is given to lying; wishing to hear of Charles' plans.

Writing from New York, Charles Sr., instructs his son to return home, surmising he has outstayed his welcome with the Swifts at Falmouth.

Regarding ill health of Charles III and Charles II; her inability to acquire items Charles has asked for; poor crop of 1833; reminding Charles when he "get[s] the house" he will need to furnish it and acquire a few slaves; chastises Charles for not reporting Halveston's (a Georgia overseer) movements to his father; greetings to the slaves.

Confirming the sale of a portions of the family's slaves; visit of James Gibbes and his friend Moffit; discovery of a new game called "Solitaire"; James' last letter lost by the carrier; reveals two of their hogs have been shot by the Grimkes prompting the outburst: "they are the most wretched and disagreeable neighbours, I wish they were a hundred miles distance from us."

Fifteen year-old James discussing their duty to each other and their parents.

Regarding Charles' inability to visit due to leg pain and his profitless rice (it is "small grained, red, & brittle"); removal of the ineffective Mr. Halveston as overseer; how to work the plantation, divide labor etc; rejecting the enslaved requests for tobacco; threatening to withhold land traditionally used for private slave cultivation; encourages Charles to let Hughes manage the plantation freely (despite his detailed instructions to Charles); and also to "share and share alike" with Hughes; warns Charles not to "interfere with or cross" Hughes in field work; list of items sent with letter; figures for rice production.

Writing to Charles at Jefferson, Camden County, Georgia, Charles discusses the dispute with his overseer, Mr. Halveston; his decision to dispense of his services; directs Charles to plant early this year.

Regarding cold weather; James in Troy, New York; spelling; Henry Middleton has bought "Scheveling" plantation; Ralph Izard (owner of Vaucluse plantation) is travelling in Egypt; remarks that Charles II is "between two devils - the John [Grimke Drayton of Magnolia?] and the Ralph [Izard of Vaucluse]" (his neighbors on both sides); sickness; poor rice harvest despite the assurances of the overseer; hopes Charles III can make a good crop.

Regarding (7th), a letter they had sent recommended a Mr. Hughes as overseer; their fears Charles III is unwell; Charles II's leg pain; (8th), the cold weather; food preparation; keeping warm; to be vary of Mr. Milliken and Mr. Caldwell; chastising Charles for not writing.

Chastising Charles for not writing; advice on food preparation; a letter from James; lack of money to pay bills; description of an extensive fire in downtown Charleston which destroys St. Philip's Church; advises Charles to communicate with neighbors but not to show "any suddeness"; their correspondence must not be seen by others.

Referring to a "revengeful act of that pitiful fellow Halveston"; sending the "needful to release the boy Peter from the Sheriff"; various messages to Hughes regarding his wife and what he is owed by Mr. Lynah.

Regarding a storm; his proposed travels to Charleston (from Savannah); instructs Charles not to have "any more little strifes [sic] with Mr. Hughes," to wait until Hughes "cools down" and then remind him that Charles III is "master on the place," to allow Hughes to manage the plantation but not to "treat him as an equal"; details what crops and quantities are to be sent to him; instructs Charles III to survey land around the existing plantation (for possible future purchase); inquires about his taxes.

Writing to Charles at Jefferson, regarding the departure of Mr. Hughes' family from Charleston; purchasing timber; Dr Cohen's (agent) help with purchasing boards and shingles; asking Charles to ask Mrs. Hughes to encourage her husband to curtail his drinking and to keep away from Caldwell who is a negative influence in this regard; Caldwell, who is forbidden from Drayton's property.

Regarding his arrival at Troy, New York, where he is visiting James; instructs Charles not to displease his mother and to follow her directions on "home affairs."

Notice requesting Drayton's attendance at meeting designed to organize a Cavalry Company for Camden County.

Both Charles II and III are at Jefferson. Mary writes about not trusting Caesar to make the slaves work hard enough; carrying out her own inspections, twice daily, much to the annoyance of the slaves; complaining about "Old May"; possible drivers for Charles III, - Hercules, Thomas, Cyeus; asking if two slaves (perhaps runaways) have been "caught yet" and their punishment; the sale of "Dia my famous old friend ... and her two children," as well as her "mistress," Mrs. Waggoner; James' troubles with his professor; his indebtedness to friends; her hopes Charles II, will hire a good white man.

Regarding Charles' horse; "ingratitude" of the "rogue" Mr. Hughes who has used Drayton II, to hitch a free ride to Georgia; sending him shirts; announcing various marriages including that of Grace Parker "who is said to be worth 100,000 dollars"; death of one of the Drayton's dogs; her belief some animals should be sold.

Regarding her distress because of Charles' lack of communication; a sick slave, Jibi, who apparently, cannot be replaced; insists "the place had better be sold & negroes too, year after year & no rice enough to break any man"; believes "that scoundrel Hughes ought to have been hung"; MMD is "clear for selling" the slaves, especially since prices are good; warns Charles to be wary of "Indians" at St Augustine who "may extend their depredations a little nearer" to him; news of Charles' brothers at Drayton Hall (they have just "all gone upstairs"); the slaves at Springfield plantation have been sold.

Regarding her severe distress at not having had correspondence from Charles II nor Charles III; her fears about Indians at St. Augustine; desires Charles to "tell the people ... keep in safety and do not be foolish enough to leave their master to join such tyrants"; description of death of Thomas Grimke Drayton from a gunshot wound; "Jibbi" continues to be sick; Caesar has brought in wild game.

Regarding "Indian war" - drafting of troops in Charleston, asks his son to keep his slaves "quiet"; warns not to have the slaves ditching in cold weather; proposes a scheme to keep the "necessitous carpenters" working, whereby small sums are offered according to output (this way "we may soon get enough to build our house"); instruction on paying some debts; plans to cultivate cotton on forty acres and to sell four gins; warns Charles not to associate with those "below [his] standing"; instructs the slaves are not to plant corn this year, but instead, white rice.

This dispatch listed and accompanied a number of plantation implements sent by schooner for Drayton.

Regarding plantation instructions: to keep the slaves from working in ditches or banks during inclement weather, taking care of the older slaves, death of Jibi at Drayton Hall, division of land to cotton/rice cultivation at Georgia plantation, finding a "man" to leave at the plantation during the summer when Charles III will leave, having the slaves make baskets with rushes and oak, to gather the cut cedar logs, to acquire potatoes root and good cotton seed (the later, by begging if necessary), planting "a few hills of sugar cane", death of Mr. John North.

Regarding affairs at Jeffersonton: slothful carpenters; ill slaves; death of Mr. McIntosh; rejection of a "good offer" by slaves; Hughes' debt (instructs Charles III to hold onto his cow and calf).

Regarding Drayton's request for cotton seed.

Regarding attendance at Camden County Cavalry officer election meeting.

Regarding Turner, overseer, and his future employment; accusations from the white community that Turner is conniving with the slaves; Caldwell prohibited from entering the estate; a warning to protect the slaves from Caldwell when the work near his property.

Regarding Turner, the new overseer at Jeffersonton; Turner's possible return to Drayton Hall; instruction that Turner "must be circumspect in his conduct with the negroes so as not to raise the hue and cry of the Jefferson people against him"; Turner's prospects for obtaining credit in Jefferson; instructions for construction of the house at Jefferson; advice on basket making; suggestion he visits friends on Cumberland Island; reminders to send Charles Sr. some rice.

Regarding Charles III's inability to get "a white man" for the plantation; Charles II's unhappiness that Charles III plans to remain on the plantation through the summer; Turner, who has "quit" the plantation; suggestion that Stafford be hired if only "to mind the rice & corn"; Stafford should bring "his gun as we have none," "be bound not to leave the place" ... "to keep sober" and not "to be familiar with the negroes"; if not Stafford, then David Lang; instructs his son to be clearer in his descriptions of plantation business; any potential overseer must be "restricted from all intercourse & communication with Caldwell."

Regarding getting a "white man" for the (Jeffersonton) plantation; sickness amongst Jeffersonton slaves and progress on banks, dams etc.; his concerns about Charles III staying on the plantation during cold weather, if he does remain, Charles II gives him instructions on how to preserve his health; warns his son to "guard against" the "scoundrels" amongst his slaves; promises, in regard to the slaves, to "bring things to order"..."next winter"; demands a "stop to [the slaves] trading at Jefferson or elsewhere" and instructs Charles III to post a notice to prevent local whites from trading with the slaves (draft on back of letter, in pencil); his hopes the "Indians will not disturb St. Mary's"; a new slave who "only lived to get into the yard."

Regarding Drayton's survival of The Home boat disaster; a detailed description of his Gervais' elopement on October 15.

Inquiring if Drayton can recover a trunk of George H. Palmer, deceased. Palmer was passenger aboard the sunken steamer The Home.

Regarding transportation of a trunk to the recipient (front and back).

Inquiring if Drayton has a trunk belonging to Mr. Clock, passenger on sunken vessel Home.

Regarding the poor mail service; a sea disaster involving the steamer Home and Croom family; criticism of Captain White; business failures.

Regarding sale of two Drayton slaves, Peter and Sam (Donald is lowering his offer).

Mainly concerning Drayton's Jeffersonton slaves who were "not secured" and thus had been "allowed to slip off"; Dr. Cohen is blamed; Charles III has purchased handcuffs; if Charles III decides to sell the slaves, he is urged not to "give them away" but to sell at Charleston were he "can obtain eight, nine and ten hundred doll's."

Acknowledging receipt of payment and enclosing new bill (enclosure not found).

Requesting information about the deaths of his brother Hardy B. Croom and his family, of steamer The Home.

Regarding Charles II, completion of cotton planting; hoping to see James (son) soon.

Regarding attending a tea party at John Grimke's (Magnolia) with various local planters and wives; John being elusive and troublesome; attending the dedication of the "Jew synagogue" [K.K.B.E, Charleston], with description of interior.

Regarding his father's will of 1830 (Charles II, d. 1844); division of the estate, in particular, Jehossee, the Coosawatchie and Georgia lands.

Accepting Charles' right to choose a certain (though undisclosed) course of action.

Shoolbred writing about the cold weather and adding manure on his fields; Drayton about the weather, severe treatment of Mrs. Griffiths, "Daphne" and a mother and child.

Regarding having "very few hands" and not knowing "how to manage."

Writing from Eldorado plantation, Brazoria County, Texas, sympathizing with the difficulties of planting in the Carolinas and suggesting Drayton Hall slaves be sent to Texas after the War; his making a good crop of cotton (so plentiful he is lacking in bags and rope for it); speculating about prices for cotton after the war; John potentially being called up and his instruction to John to "fight like the devil" and to "kill every devil of a Yankee you can"; altering his Will to give the property to nephews Charles and Robert in case both Thomas and John are killed; urging John to do likewise; warning not to let any of "the Parker Tribe" [sister in law's family] become John's executors.

$1015 in interest from a bond bought by Mary Drayton for Sarah and her children, executed by Thomas and John Drayton.

Teacher's report about Robert who is "doing well" even in "these times" [federal occupation]. Notes Robert had an altercation with a "militia boy."

(John is in Tuxpan, Mexico); regarding the necessity of saving money; being unable to afford a visit to Drayton Hall; a lawsuit "for what is due me"; selling his property; being ill for four months with "rheumatism"; turning down a job for $100/month with a railroad company on account of illness; describing the boundaries of Drayton Hall, in words and sketch.

Accompanying "a copy of the journal containing a sketch of your ancestral estate on the Ashley."

Invoice, Charles Drayton I, for nails and salts for Jehossee, 1799 March 23; accounts for Jehosse, Savannah and Long Savannah, Charles Drayton I, circa 1795-1796.

Listing ships and fees paid for use of wharf. Some of the last Trans-Atlantic slavers are listed with their owners, eg. Christian D'Wolf's "the Rambler."

Of Sarah M. Drayton, for $2,000, redeemable, 1868 July 1.

Set to the tune of "Dixie," this poem criticizes wealthy Southerners who during the Civil War, were allegedly unprepared to fight, preferring to "stay at home and send the trash."

On a history of playing cards.

Of Charleston Battery including 25 East Battery, to John Drayton, Jr. in Tuxpan, Mexico.

For World War I service. Description of Cross of Service on back.

Two have correspondence within; both arriving aboard the first airmail flight from Charleston on 1936 April 1.

Books are not numbered except 1-3 which contain transcriptions of a genealogical study of the Draytons from 1847, including genealogical charts and Drayton insignia; another book contains the same but in partial form; the other two contain transcriptions of correspondence from Charles Drayton II and Mary Middleton Drayton to son Charles.

Includes articles cut from newspapers, and thoughts on Adolf Hitler.

Text suggests author is Charlotta Drayton. Here she attributes Drayton Hall's survival of the Civil War to Dr. John Drayton.

Each with coat of arm (2 in blue, 1 in red).

Includes pencil and pen sketches of grand structures, residences and castles, Charles Drayton III[?] Includes introduction and note entitled "commencement."

With Confederate flag and on reverse "South Carolina" with palmetto tree.

Depicting Robert E. Lee[?], saber, and shield baring Confederate flag.

The lease agreement between the Draytons, Historic Charleston Foundation (HCF), and National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP).

Regarding lease option.

Two copies.

By the Architects Advisory Committee for Drayton Hall.

Regarding Site Council Charter; with copy of charter attached.

To reception at Russell House honoring dedication of Drayton Hall.

Different release from above.

Two copies.

Regarding lease ceremony; includes photo.

By Helena Zimmerman.

Remarks at the Ceremony Designating Drayton Hall a National Historic Landmark. Connally is Associate Director, Professional Services, National Park Service.

Regarding 1875 Harper's article.

Regarding loan agreement.

Regarding value of delft tiles.

Regarding objects on loan to William Aiken House.

Regarding annexing property into City of Charleston.

Regarding IRS Form 8283.

Regarding premiums for friends renewals and corporate memberships.

Regarding meeting notice reminder.

Regarding 1994 Activities - NTHP Properties.

Scaled and color-coded.

Regarding Ashley River Area Property Map.

Includes notation: "Would it be reasonable and feasible to run a one-way parallel highway from about 1,000 feet West of S.C. Hwy #61; say from Dorchester fire-tower on down to the Savage Road; thence into Hwy #17-A SOUTH"

By Robert E. Marvin & Associates.

Regarding "major recollections" of Richmond Bowens.

Regarding three items of research at Drayton Hall.

By Historic Charleston Foundation, with Samuel Chamberlain photographs.

An outline of Drayton Hall's history and the plan for its purchase and use. Three copies.

Regarding HABS drawings. Two copies.

Includes handwritten note from Norwood Hastie to Charles Drayton.

Regarding 25 East Battery.

About Drayton Hall and Kevin Murphy, architectural historian at the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Regarding Mr. Drayton Hawthorne, marble artist.

Includes photos of Drayton Hall.