Circular letter, August 1827
Scope and Contents
Circular letter transmitting memorials of the citizens of Columbia and Richland, South Carolina, to the legislature of South Carolina, and to the Congress of the United States, protesting against the protective tariff. Also includes the text of the memorials. Including letter from William C. Preston, Chairman, to William B. Giles, Governor of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, 2 Nov. 1827, explaining the attached circular. Also including a newspaper clipping of the proceedings of the committee.
Dates
- Creation: August 1827
Creator
- From the Collection: Preston Family (Family)
- From the Collection: Preston, Francis (Person)
- From the Collection: Preston, John, 1764-1827 (Person)
- From the Collection: Preston, William (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
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Extent
From the Collection: 90.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository