Inventory of the Francis P. Lee Papers 1727-1866
A Collection in the
Manuscripts and Rare Books Department
Collection Number Mss. 65 L51
Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary
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Administrative Information
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Preferred Citation
Francis P. Lee Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Acquisition Information
In the possession of Swem Library in 1966.
Biographical/Historical Information
Francis Prioleau Lee (1810-1847) was an Episcopal minister who served churches in Camden, New Jersey; Tallahassee, Florida; Camden, South Carolina; and Mobile, Alabama. He married Sarah Ann (Cooper) Lee .
Scope and Content Information
Papers, 1727-1866, of Francis Prioleau Lee , his wife Sara Ann (Cooper) Lee , and her family. Chiefly papers, 1830-1850, of Francis P. Lee and concerning his estate. The papers reflect his education at Princeton University and at the General Theological Seminary, New York, New York. They cover his career as an Episcopal minister serving churches in Camden, New Jersey; Tallahassee, Florida; Camden, South Carolina; and Mobile, Alabama (Christ Church); and his trying to obtain an appointment to the faculty of the College of South Carolina. A major portion of the papers consist of manuscript sermons by Lee .
The collection also includes wills and estate papers of Joseph Cooper and Benjamin Cooper; correspondence concerning lands in New Jersey and Pennsylvania inherited from Benjamin B. Cooper; and the financial problems of Sarah Ann (Cooper) Lee's brother, Ralph V. M. Cooper.
Arrangement
OrganizationThe collection is divided into two series. The first series is primarily correspondence, with some legal documents and other papers included. The second series is Lee's sermons.
ArrangementEach series is arranged chronologically. Manuscript volumes and undated letters are located at the end of the correspondence series.
Index Terms
- Cooper family.
- Cooper, Benjamin B., d. ca. 1835.
- Cooper, Benjamin, d. 1772.
- Cooper, Joseph, d. 1727.
- Cooper, Ralph V. M., fl. 1835-1852.
- Lee , Francis Prioleau, 1810- 1847.
- Lee , Sarah Ann Cooper, fl. 1835- 1859.
- Episcopal Church-- Clergy.
- Episcopal Church--History--19th century.
- Sermons, American--19th century.
- University of South Carolina-- History.
Family Names:
Persons:
Subjects:
Additional Bibliography
Bibliography
A published copy of Francis P. Lee's manuscript speech in Box 4, folder 3, is in the Rare Books Department with call number 806 L511.
Lee , Francis Prioleau. A Lecture on the Advantages of Associations for Literary Purposes delivered...February 3, 1843. Camden, S.C.: Printed for the Lyceum by T. W. Pegues, 1843.Bibliography
A published copy of Francis P. Lee's manuscript speech in Box 4, folder 3, is in the Rare Books Department with call number 806 L511.
Lee , Francis Prioleau. A Lecture on the Advantages of Associations for Literary Purposes delivered...February 3, 1843. Camden, S.C.: Printed for the Lyceum by T. W. Pegues, 1843.Significant Persons Associated With the Collection
- Cooper, Benjamin B., d. ca. 1835.
- Cooper, Benjamin, d. 1772.
- Cooper, Joseph, d. 1727.
- Cooper, Ralph V. M., fl. 1835-1852.
- Francis Prioleau Lee,
- Lee, Francis Prioleau.
- Lee, Francis Prioleau, 1810- 1847.
- Lee, Sarah Ann Cooper, fl. 1835- 1859.
- Sarah Ann Cooper Lee.
Contents List
- Box-folder
1:1
Last will and testament of Joseph Cooper of Newton, New Jersey, October 2, 1727.5 pages. D. Cop.
- Box-folder
1:2
Lease granted by Benjamin Cooper to "his son, William Cooper, March 9, 1768.3 pages. ADS.
- Box-folder
1:3
1 item. D. Cop.
In favour of his wife Elizabeth, his sons Samuel, Joseph, James, and William, and his daughter Lydia.
- Box-folder
1:3
Probate document for will of Benjamin Cooper, October 9, 1772.1 page. PD.
- Box-folder
1:4
Deed of Elizabeth Cooper to William Cooper, October 10, 1784.1 page. ADS.
Deed renouncing various rents assigned to Elizabeth Cooper by her deceased husband, Benjamin Cooper, in favour of her son William.
- Box-folder
1:5
Poem by Francis P. L[ee] "To Miss Caroline Carmichael," October 28, 1830.1 page. Ms.
- Box-folder
1:6
3 pages. ALS.
Family news.
- Box-folder
1:7
2 pages. Ms.
- Box-folder
1:8
Copy? of a satire written at Princeton, December 1831.2 pages. Ms.
- Box-folder
1:9
Satire written at Princeton, January 1832.2 pages. Ms.
- Box-folder
1:10
2 pages. AL. Cop.
Has converted to Christianity.
- Box-folder
1:11
4 pages. AL. Cop.
Discusses his religious conversion.
- Box-folder
1:11a
4 pages. AL. Fragment.
Discusses his conversion; plans to enter Columbia College or the Seminary; tells steps New Y[ork City] has taken to avoid cholera; tariff bill passed; asks about friends.
- Box-folder
1:12
3 pages. ALS.
Francis in poor health; Holmes feels a trip home could be injurious to his health.
- Box-folder
1:13
1 page. ACyS.
Will join his parish.
- Box-folder
1:14
2 pages. ALS.
- Box-folder
1:15
Charles C. Gaskell, Cooper's Point, to "cousin", April 6, 1834.1 page. ALS.
Encloses check for $1700.
- Box-folder
1:16
4 pages. ALS.
Enjoyed his visit and invites him to visit again; does not want to become involved with slavery; does not think political temperance will accomplish anything.
- Box-folder
1:17
4 pages. ALS.
Wants to travel to Europe.
- Box-folder
1:18
1 page. ALS.
Hopes he is well.
- Box-folder
1:19
3 pages. ALS.
Talks of religious matters.
- Box-folder
1:20
Description of land in McKean, Venango, Jefferson, and Indiana counties , Pennsylvania, held in trust by Benjamin B. Cooper for the children of Sarah Cooper deceased, December 4, 1834.4 pages. AD.
- Box-folder
1:21
H. D. M[andeville], Jr. , Philadelphia, to Francis P. Lee , Gen[eral] Theolog[ical] Seminary , New York, December 21, 1834.3 pages. ALS
Laments Nevitt's death; his father is bankrupt.
- Box-folder
1:22
3 pages. ALS. Cop.
- Box-folder
1:23
Indenture between Sarah Ann Cooper and Jacob and Joel Sigar, March 7, 1835.2 pages. DS.
- Box-folder
1:24
W. R. Whittingham, Carquienanne, to Francis P. Lee , Prot[estant] Episc[opal] Theolog[ica]l Seminary , New York, USA, March 9, 1835.4 pages. ALS.
Urges him to visit Europe; discusses religion.
- Box-folder
1:25
Constitution of Christ Church, Mobile, and proposed amended constitution of Christ Church, Mobile, March 22, 1835.2 pages. PD.
- Box-folder
1:26
Power of attorney from Ralph V. M. Cooper, April 8, 1835.1 page. D. Cop.
Gives power of attorney to Charles C. Gaskell to sell land from B. B. Cooper estate.
- Box-folder
1:27
Note payable--$3000 by Ralph V. M. Cooper, March 8, 1837.2 pages. PD.
- Box-folder
1:28
Note payable--$2800 signed by Ralph V. M. Cooper and Sarah Ann Cooper, October 2, 1837.2 pages. DS.
- Box-folder
1:29
Document in case of creditors v. Cooper estate, [1838?]3 pages. D.
- Box-folder
1:30
List of settlement of B. B. Cooper estate, 1838-1845.3 pages. D.
- Box-folder
1:31
Ralph V. M. Cooper, Coopers Creek, to Frank [Francis P. Lee ], Camden, South Carolina, January 18, 1838.3 pages. ALS.
Describes his finances.
- Box-folder
1:32
1 page. ALS.
Will send the bonds and deed from Ralph [V. M. Cooper].
- Box-folder
1:33
3 pages. ALS.
Went to the boat and saw Washington Irving who invited him to come visit; hopes she is well.
- Box-folder
1:34
2 pages. ALS.
Has received the boxes; has been sick; wants to visit mother; there is no position as bookkeeper for James Stuart.
- Box-folder
1:34
2 pages. ALS.
- Box-folder
1:35
3 pages. ALS.
- Box-folder
1:36
Tho[ma]s Eston Randolph , et al., Tallahassee, to [Fra]ncis P. Lee , Camden, New Jersey, October 10, 1838.1 page. ALS.
Vestry invites him to become their pastor.
- Box-folder
1:37
2 pages. ALS.
Went to the ship again.
- Box-folder
1:38
3 pages. ALS.
Hopes to sail soon.
- Box-folder
1:39
2 pages. ALS.
Expresses regret at leaving his old congregation.
- Box-folder
1:40
3 pages. ALS.
Will preach in New York.
- Box-folder
1:41
3 pages. ALS.
Has not yet sailed; is staying with Mr. Higbee.
- Box-folder
1:42
3 pages. ALS.
- Box-folder
1:43
3 pages. ALS.
Waiting for the boat to sail to Tallahassee.
- Box-folder
1:44
2 pages. ALS.
Will sail for Florida.
- Box-folder
1:45
3 pages. ALS.
The church is pretty; describes local church activities.
- Box-folder
1:46
F[rancis] P. Lee , Tallahassee, Florida, to Mrs. Francis P. Lee , Camden, New Jersey, January 3, 1839.3 pages. ALS.
Describes the area.
- Box-folder
1:47
F[rancis] P. Lee , [Tallahassee, Florida], to Sarah C. Lee , Camden, New Jersey, [January 10, 1838].3 pages. ALS.
Sends her a forget-me-not; good weather; describes his new congregation.
- Box-folder
1:48
2 pages. ALS.
- Box-folder
1:49
1 page. ALS.
Wants payment on a Ralph V. M. Cooper note.
- Box-folder
1:50
1 page. ALS.
Letter of introduction for W. Sully.
- Box-folder
1:51
[Francis P. Lee ], Springfield, Massachusetts, to Mrs. Francis P. Lee , New Brunswick, New Jersey, August 22, 1839.4 pages. AL. Fragment.
Describes his trip.
- Box-folder
1:52
Geo[rge] P. MacCullock , Morristown, October 23, 1839.1 page. ADS.
- Box-folder
1:53
3 pages. ALS.
- Box-folder
1:54
1 page. ALS.
Letter of recommendation.
- Box-folder
1:55
Benj[amin] T. Anderson , October 30, 1839.1 page. ADS.
- Box-folder
1:56
Gab. H. Ford, Morristown, New Jersey, to Francis P. Lee , Camden, South Carolina, November 11, 1839.2 pages. ALS.
Letter of recommendation.
- Box-folder
1:57
G. W. Doane, November 18, 1839.1 page. ADS.
- Box-folder
1:58
1 page. ALS.
Letter of recommendation.
- Box-folder
1:59
Physical Location: Moved to Medium Oversize file.
4 pages. ALS. Fragment.
Describes his trip by boat from Philadelphia and trouble with sailors; has been offered another chance to go to sea.
- Box-folder
1:60
4 pages. ALS.
Visiting her grandmother; laments Ben's death.
- Box-folder
1:61
4 pages. ALS.
- Box-folder
1:62
Francis P. Lee , Charleston, South Carolina, to Sarah C. Lee , Camden, South Carolina, April 4, 1840.3 pages. ALS.
Has prepared an article for publication; will travel to Savannah; describes his trip.
- Box-folder
1:63
F[rancis] P. L[ee], Cumberland on the Potomac, to Sarah C. Lee , Camden, South Carolina, June 4, 1840.2 pages. ALS.
Will travel to Philadelphia; describes his travels.
- Box-folder
1:64
4 pages. ALS.
- Box-folder
1:65
Rich[ard] W. Howell , Camden, New Jersey, to Thomas Struthers, September 5, 1840.1 page. ACyS.
- Box-folder
1:66
Charles C. Gaskell, Rose Cottage, to Richard W. Howell, Camden, New Jersey, September 19, 1840.2 pages. ALS.
- Box-folder
1:67
T[homas] Struthers , New York, to Rich[ar]d W. Howell , Camden, New Jersey, September 27, 1840.1 page. ALS.
- Box-folder
1:68
Terms for purchase of Benjamin B. Cooper lands by Thomas Struthers and Wm. P. Wilcox, October 1, 1840.3 pages. D. Cop.
- Box-folder
1:69
1 page. ALS.
- Box-folder
1:70
Francis P. Lee , [Tallahassee, Florida], to R[ichard] W. Howell , Camden, New Jersey, April 8, 1841.3 pages. ALS.
Asks what actions Howell has taken for him; his congregation flourishing and his salary raised.
- Box-folder
1:71
4 pages. ALS.
- Box-folder
1:72
4 pages. ALS.
- Box-folder
1:72a
1 page. ALS.
Discusses legal matters.
- Box-folder
1:73
Court petition signed by Ralph V. M. Cooper, June 16, 1841.2 items. DS.
Lists his creditors.
- Box-folder 1:
- Box-folder
1:74
1 page. ALS.
Daughter Fanny died; approves business arrangements made by Howell.
- Box-folder
1:75
Francis P. Lee , Camden, South Carolina, to R[ichard] W. Howell , Camden, New Jersey, July 21, 1841.1 page. ALS.
- Box-folder
1:76
Bennington J. Randolph, Freehold [New Jersey], to Rich[ar]d A. Howell , Camden, New Jersey, August 3, 1841; September 28, 1841.1 page. ALS.
Receipts for payments for W[illia]m Morris Cooper's share of expenses.
- Box-folder
1:77
Statement by the creditors in the case of R[alph] V. M. Cooper v. his creditors, August 24, 1841.1 page. D.
- Box-folder
1:78
Testimony in regard to a bond in case of R[alph] V. M. Cooper v. his creditors, August 26, 1841.2 pages. D.
- Box-folder
1:79
Questions by creditors' lawyer with answers by court in case of R[alph] V. M. Cooper v. his creditors, August 26, 1841.1 page. D.
- Box-folder
1:80
Statement in case of Ralph V. M. Cooper v. his creditors, August 26, 1841.1 page. ADS.
- Box-folder
1:81
1 page. D.
Lists damages confessed.
- Box-folder
1:82
5 pages. LS.
Discusses problems with land sale.
- Box-folder
1:83
1 page. ALS.
Has gotten the necessary signatures for the deed arranged; thanks him for his help.
- Box-folder
1:84
J[ohn] Cross , N[ew] Bruns[wic]k , to R[ichard] W. Howell , Camden, New Jersey, December 28, 1841.1 page. ALS.
- Box-folder
1:85
Deed, Francis P. Lee and Sarah Ann Lee to Henry Schweitzer, et al., for land in McKean County , Pennsylvania, 1842.5 pages. D. Cop.
- Box-folder
1:86
Court clerk's entries to make transfer of F[rancis] P. Lee and Sarah Ann Lee land, February 28, 1842.1 page. ADS.
- Box-folder
1:87
S[arah] A[nn] C[ooper] Lee , Camden, South Carolina, to Richard W. Howell, Camden, New Jersey, June 9, 1842.2 pages. ALS.
- Box-folder
1:88
1 page. AL.
Cannot get the deed executed.
- Box-folder
1:88a
S[unday] S[chool] Report, July 1842.2 pages. D.
- Box-folder
1:89
Ralph V. M. Cooper, Philadelphia, to "Sister," Mrs. Francis P. Lee , Camden, South Carolina, August 3, 1842.3 pages. ALS.
His child died; he is doing well; family news; Morris inclined to be a farmer.
- Box-folder
1:90
Francis P. Lee , Camden, South Carolina, to Richard W. Howell, Camden, New Jersey, October 26, 1842.1 page. ALS.
Trying to get legal documents required by Howell; a son was born two months ago; is living with his mother.
- Box-folder
1:91
1 page. ADS.
- Box-folder
1:92
R[ichard] W. Howell , Camden, New Jersey, to F[rancis] P. Lee , Camden, South Carolina, January 24, 1843.2 pages. ALS.
- Box-folder
1:93
Receipts for payments on promissory note between Ralph V. M. Cooper and Wright and brother, May 20, 1843; October 2, 1845; November 3, 1845; December 24, 1846.1 page. ADS.
- Box-folder
1:94
3 pages. ALS.
- Box-folder
1:95
3 pages. ALS.
- Box-folder
1:96
3 pages. ALS.
Morris left and Richard W. Howell will give him no more money.
- Box-folder
2:1
Bill of sale for a slave in South Carolina, January 8, 1844.1 page. ADS.
- Box-folder
2:1a
3 pages. ALS.
Attending a convention; President Barnwell offered a resolution that delegates not be instructed; spoke at St. Michaels Church; preached at St. Phillips; met Gen. Whitefield; read prayers at St. Stephens; went back to the convention and heard arguments by Gov. Richardson and Barnwell.
- Box-folder
2:2
3 pages. ALS.
Describes the church convention he has been attending.
- Box-folder
2:3
1 page. ALS.
Just arrived at Cheraw; will be in Camden Tuesday.
- Box-folder
2:4
1 page. ALS.
Describes his trip.
- Box-folder
2:5
Francis P. Lee , Cheraw, South Carolina, to R[ichard] W. Howell , Camden, New Jersey, December 21, 1844.3 pages. ALS.
On "Cumberland" land deals.
- Box-folder
2:6
W[alter] F[arquahar] Hook , Vicarage, Leeds, [England], to Francis P. Lee , Camden, South Carolina, December 23, 1844.3 pages. ALS.
Cannot provide information on order of odd fellows, has only joined it as a means of coming into contact with the lower classes.
- Box-folder
2:7
3 pages. ALS.
Has been unwell; has been travelling; neighborhood news.
- Box-folder
2:7a
"The Carrier of the Camden [South Carolina] Journal to his friends," December 25, 1844.3 pages. Poem.
- Box-folder
2:8
R[ichard] W. Howell , Camden, New Jersey, to Francis P. Lee , Camden, South Carolina, January 7, 1845.3 pages. ALS.
Has been trying to sell land; Morris will try farming.
- Box-folder
2:9
Charles C. Gaskell, Rose Cottage, to F[rancis] P. Lee and S[arah] A[nn] C[ooper] Lee , Camden, South Carolina, March 11, 1845.3 pages. ALS.
- Box-folder
2:10
2 pages. ALS.
- Box-folder
2:10
1 page. ALS.
- Box-folder
2:11
R[ichard] W. Howell , Camden, New Jersey, to Francis P. Lee , Camden, South Carolina, August 9, 1845.3 pages. ALS.
Sends prices for carriages; discusses family land deals.
- Box-folder
2:12
1 page. ALS.
Professorship [at College of South Carolina?] will probably be abolished; in any case does not think an Episcopalian will be chosen.
- Box-folder
2:13
Charles C. Gaskell, Rose Cottage, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to Francis P. Lee and S[arah] A[nn] C[ooper] Lee , Camden, South Carolina, October 6, 1845.2 pages. ALS.
- Box-folder
2:14
1 page. ALS.
- Box-folder
2:15
2 pages. ALS.
Letter of recommendation for professorship at College of South Carolina.
- Box-folder
2:16
3 pages. ALS.
- Box-folder
2:17
1 page. ALS.
- Box-folder
2:18
3 pages. ADS. Cop.
- Box-folder
2:19
1 page. ACyS.
Applies for position as professor.
- Box-folder
2:20
R[ichard] W. Howell , Camden, to John Wright, Market St., Philad[elphi]a , November 1, 1845.1 page. ALS.
- Box-folder
2:20a
Promissory note of Rich[ar]d W. Howell , att[orne]y, in fact of Francis P. Lee , to pay Joshua Brick, with attached receipts, November 10, 1845-February 19, 1946.3 items.
- Box-folder
2:21
3 pages. ALS.
Morris wants to prosecute Ralph; on family land deals; sends a deed to be executed.
- Box-folder
2:22
1 page. ALS.
Letter of recommendation.
- Box-folder
2:23
2 pages. ALS.
- Box-folder
2:24
W. Morris Cooper, Orchard Hill Farm, Camden County [New Jersey], to "Frank" [Francis P. Lee ], Camden, South Carolina, December 8, 1845.3 pages. ALS.
On land sales.
- Box-folder
2:25
W. Morris Cooper, Camden County [New Jersey], to "Frank" [Francis P. Lee ], Camden, South Carolina, December 23, 1845.3 pages. ALS.
On land sales.
- Box-folder
2:26
2 pages. ALS.
On land sales.
- Box-folder
2:27
[List of parishioners?], [ca. 1846?].4 pages. Ms.
- Box-folder
2:28
Diagram of pews and prices in Christ Church, Mobile, Alabama, 1846.1 page. PD.
- Box-folder
2:29
List of parishioners, 1846.6 pages. Ms.
- Box-folder
2:30
2 pages. ALS.
Discusses selling Matlack Farm; wants to compel Ralph to settle.
- Box-folder
2:31
2 pages. ALS.
Working on settling B. B. Cooper estate; cannot send money.
- Box-folder
2:32
1 page. ALS.
- Box-folder
2:32
1 page. ALS.
- Box-folder
2:33
1 page. ALS.
Sends $150.
- Box-folder
2:34
Francis P. Lee , Columbia, South Carolina, to Sarah C. Lee , Camden, South Carolina, March 30, 1846.1 page. ALS.
"Domestic Journal No. 1." Rode to Columbia.
- Box-folder
2:35
[Francis P. Lee ], Tallahassee, Florida, to wife [Sarah C. Lee ], Camden, South Carolina, April 1846.8 pages. ALS.
Recounts his trip. "Domestic Journal No. 17".
- Box-folder
2:36
3 pages. ALS.
"Domestic Journal 4." Describes his visit; hopes to pay off his bills soon; leaves for Savannah.
- Box-folder
2:37
3 pages. AL.
Has been worried about him; Eliza Millar visiting; will not let anyone else read his letters.
- Box-folder
2:38
4 pages. ALS. Fragment.
Visited mother; neighborhood news.
- Box-folder
2:39
4 pages. ALS.
Received money from Charles Gaskell; neighborhood news; asks about appearance of Fanny's grave.
- Box-folder
2:40
4 pages. ALS.
"Domestic Journal No. 10." He is traveling with Bishop Elliot to Macon; describes his visit; preached on Easter Sunday; is happy staying with his Camden church.
- Box-folder
2:41
Francis P. Lee , Shedville, Tallahassee, Florida, to Sarah C. Lee , Camden, South Carolina, April 20, 1846.5 pages. ALS.
"Domestic Journal No. 15." Describes his visit; preached at the capitol; will travel next to Pensacola; Tallahassee has changed much since they lived there.
- Box-folder
2:42
8 pages. ALS.
- Box-folder
2:43
5 pages. ALS.
"Domestic Journal No. 23." Will take the boat for New Orleans; describes his visit; wants her to ask the vestry to extend his leave of absence.
- Box-folder
2:44
Sarah [C. Lee ], Camden, South Carolina, to Francis P. Lee , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 13, 1846.4 pages. ALS.
Sends neighborhood news; sends copy of letter from Edisto Island church inviting him to be their pastor; advises him to do what he thinks best.
- Box-folder
2:45
W. A. Pratt, et al., Mobile, to Revd. J. A. Massey, n.p., May 14, 1846.1 page. ALS.
- Box-folder
2:46
3 pages. ALS.
- Box-folder
2:47
7 pages. ALS.
He is visiting friends; is not looking for a church; is looking for a boat to travel on to Pittsburgh.
- Box-folder
2:48
Francis P. Lee , Steamboat Pacific, Ohio River, to Sarah C. Lee , Camden, South Carolina, May 30, 1846.8 pages. ALS.
"Domestic Journal No." Describes his trip from Louisville to Pittsburgh.
- Box-folder
2:49
1 page. ALS and 2 pages. AD.
His vehicle and harness will arrive at Gadsden on June 27; will send railroad receipt for it. Also includes list of visits to congregation of Grace Church, Camden.
- Box-folder
2:50
1 page. ALS.
For the wardens and vestry of Christ Church, invites him to be their minister; expects the amended constitution will be adopted. [A copy of the constitution, dated 1835, and proposed amendments, undated, is in Box 1, folder 25.]
- Box-folder
2:51
2 pages. ALS.
- Box-folder
2:52
, July 27, 1846.1 page. ALS.
- Box-folder
2:52a
2 pages. AL.
Current congregation does not want him to leave; vestry has his resignation and should act on it soon; still hopes article in "their [Christ Church, Mobile, Alabama] constitution" will be changed.
- Box-folder
2:53
2 pages. ALS.
Sorry he is leaving.
- Box-folder
2:54
2 pages. ACyS.
Has decided to accept the pastoral charge of Christ Church, Mobile; asks about a house to rent.
- Box-folder
2:55
Ralph V. M. Cooper, Chews Landing, [New York], to Francis P. Lee , Camden, South Carolina, July 30, 1846.2 pages. ALS.
List proceeds from sale [of land?].
- Box-folder
2:55a
1 page. Df.
Accepts rectorship of Christ Church, to begin November 15, 1846; objects to the annual election of the rector and hopes they will amend their constitution in that particular, but will serve in any case.
(On same leaf as draft of letter resigning from Grace Church.)
- Box-folder
2:55a
[Francis P. Lee , Camden, South Carolina, to Vestry, Grace Church, Camden, South Carolina], [July 1846.]1 page. Df.
Requests permission to resign from the parish; is called to serve in Mobile.
(On same leaf as draft of letter accepting rectorship of Christ Church.)
- Box-folder
2:56
1 page. LS.
- Box-folder
2:57
1 page. ALS.
Received his acceptance of the ministry; will send information on houses.
- Box-folder
2:58
R[ichard] W. Howell , Camden, New Jersey, to Francis P. Lee , Camden, South Carolina, August 12, 1846.1 page. ALS.
Encloses deeds for land; describes family land deals.
- Box-folder
2:59
Ralph [V. M. Cooper] , Chews Landing, [New York], to Francis P. Lee , Camden, South Carolina, August 17, 1846.4 pages. ALS.
Describes land sales.
- Box-folder
2:60
1 page. ALS.
Has secured a house for him.
- Box-folder
2:61
2 pages. ALS.
Got the house on Government Street for him; asks when he will arrive.
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1 page. ALS.
Describes family land transactions; Rev[eren]d Matthews defrocked.
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2 pages. ALS.
Sends money; wants to settle land questions.
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List of communicants of Christ Church, [Mobile, Alabama], November 10, 1846.4 pages. Ms.
List drawn by J. A. Massey.
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2 pages. ALS.
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1 page. ALS.
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Folder 67 does not exist in this collection.
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11 items. ALS.
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1 page. ALS.
Letter of introduction for the Revd. Mr. Williamson.
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1 page. ALS.
Discusses sale of farm.
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1 page. ALS.
Discusses business, sale of Matlack Farm.
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1 page. ALS.
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Ralph V. M. Cooper, Chews Landing, [New York], to Francis P. Lee , Mobile, Alabama, February 19, 1847.4 pages. ALS.
Describes his business affairs.
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1 page. ADS.
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3 pages. ALS.
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1 page. L.
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3 pages. ALS.
Describes how he spent his day.
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2 pages. AL. Fragment.
Discusses financial problems.
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2 pages. ALS.
Describes how he spent his day.
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1 page. ALS.
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Receipt of Henry A. Tayloe, Treasurer, Tuscaloosa, [Alabama], for $500 received from Christ Church, Mobile, [Alabama], for the Bishop's salary, May 6, 1847.1 page. ADS.
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4 pages. AL.
Describes his travels.
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John Wright, Phila[delphia], to R[ichard] W. Howell , Camden, New Jersey, June 4, 1847.1 page. ALS.
Question of collateral for Ralph's loan being returned.
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1 page. ALS.
Has been very busy.
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2 pages. ALS.
He is worried about gossip Mr. Miller is spreading.
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Margaret R. Deas, Allenwood, to Mrs. [Sarah A. Cooper] Lee , Government Street, [Mobile, Alabama], September 11, 1847.2 pages. ALS.
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Resolution of the wardens and vestry of Christ Church, Mobile, on the death of F[rancis] P. Lee , September 11, 1847.1 page. ADS.
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14 items. ALsS.
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4 pages. ADS.
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1 page. D.
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4 pages. ALS.
Condolence letter concerning the death [of her husband?]; family news; wishes she would come home.
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Resolution of Trinity Church, Camden, New Jersey? on death of Francis P. Lee , sent to Mrs. Lee , ca. September 1847.1 page. DS.
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Bill and receipts for items bought of S. H. St. John and Co., October 1, 1847.1 page. DS.
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2 pages. ADS.
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2 pages. D.
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1 page. D.
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1 page. ACyS.
Asks him for information on her New Jersey lands and debts.
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1 page. ALS.
Has forwarded her packages.
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3 items. ALS.
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Documents with regard to Sarah C. Lee being given letters of administration for estate of Francis P. Lee in New Jersey, March 13, 1848.4 pages. ADS.
Letters granted April 26, 1848.
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Copy of inventory of estate of Francis P. Lee as presented to Camden County [New Jersey] Surrogate Court, May 1848.1 page. ADS.
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1 page. AL.
Morris purchased her interest in Matlack Farm.
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1 page. ALS.
Will send $434.
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1 page. ALS.
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3 items. ALS.
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1 page. ALS.
On family business deals.
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3 pages. ALS.
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2 pages. AL. Fragment.
Informs him of the state of some business affairs; does not like the way C[harles] C. Gaskell is handling her business.
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2 pages. AL. Fragment.
Gives Richard W. Howell instructions on business affairs.
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2 items. ALS.
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13 items. ALS.
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2 pages. ADS.
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1 page. ALS.
Sends decree of orphans court.
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Account of administratrix of estate of Francis P. Lee presented in Camden County , New Jersey orphans court, August 7, 1850.3 pages. ADS.
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2 pages. ADS.
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5 items. ALS.
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1 page. ADS.
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Certificate of Ralph V. M. Cooper regarding dealings with Dr. Joseph Fifield, March 22, 1851.1 page. ADS.
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Account of [Sa]rah Ann C. Lee with A. Bensent Co. ?, Philadelphia , for shares of bank stock, November 1851.1 page. D.
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7 items. ALS.
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Clerk's copy of court judgements against Ralph V. M. Cooper in New Jersey, 1837-1845, March 1, 1852.2 pages. ADS.
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3 items. ALS.
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1 page. ALS.
On family business deals.
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2 pages. ALS.
Dr. Fifield will foreclose the mortgage.
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8 items. ALS.
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A. Browning, Camden, to Sarah Ann Lea [sic], January 7, 1854.3 pages. ALS.
Has inquired about the mortgage on the homestead; is acting as counsel for Ralph's children.
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2 pages. ALS.
Asks if she had ever heard Dr. Fifield or Ralph mention use of timber to pay off the homestead mortgage.
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7 items. ALS.
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4 items. ALS.
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9 items. ALS.
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Charles C. Gaskell to Richard W. Howell , March 3, 1857.2 pages. ALS.
Discusses Cooper family legal problems and encloses sketch of the facts of the case.
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7 items. ALS.
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3 items. ALS.
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1 page. ALS.
Will ask the bookkeeper to reexamine accounts; John might do better at school.
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1 page. ALS.
Has been busy in land speculation and has bought a farm; sends a check.
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Memorandum of accounts of S[arah] A[nn] C[ooper] Lee with the [treasurer] of Raritan Township, New Jersey, for land taxes, 1859-1866.1 page. D.
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9 items. ALS.
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2 copies. ALS.
Discusses inheritance of family property; has lost money; children are well.
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4 pages. ADS.
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4 pages. ALS.
Describes her trip; family news.
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5 items. ALsS.
Describes his trip to New Jersey and Philadelphia; sends news of the Cooper family.
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3:27
2 pages. ALS. Fragment.
Discusses dealings of Ralph Cooper and W. Morris Cooper's attempts to protect himself and the recipient.
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1 page. ALS.
Asks him to visit on his way to the convention; Catherine married yesterday.
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7 items. ALsS.
Concerns business affairs managed by Gaskell.
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? to Charles C. Gaskell , Camden, N[ew] Jersey , n.d.2 pages. L.
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1 page. ALS.
Read prayers; the bishop repeated his sermon and administered confirmation to nine persons.
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2 pages. ALS.
Went to House of Representatives and listened to [?] McCarthy's speech against Calhoun not carried.
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4 pages. L. Fragment.
Recalls their parting; describes his studies at Princeton.
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2 items.
Drafts probably written during his time at Princeton, one on back of last page of letter from Barlow Mason.
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3 letters.
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Sermon by Rt. Rev. Bishop. [N. H.] Cobbs .1 item. Ms. Vol.
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Interrogatories to Ralph V. M. Cooper, an insolvent debtor.1 page. AD.
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Francis P. Lee , memos of trustees and faculty and others associated with South C[arolina] College .2 items. DS.
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"Slices of Bacon."6 pages. MsV.
Probably notes on readings.
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Unidentified letter fragments, n.d.4 items.
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9 pages. MsV.
Contains poems and letters to M. E. L.
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21 pages. MsV.
Lists expenses and wages while at St. John's Church, Tallahassee, Florida, and Grace Church, Camden, South Carolina
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32 pages. MsV.
Speech given before the DeKalb Lyceum, [Camden, South Carolina?].
Often including notes on where read, discussed, or preached, and giving the numbers of the hymns used.
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Includes a 4 pages. revised version.
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With pen and ink sketch of grapes and wine by [?] Drayton.
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Also includes Sermon, March 20, 1841.
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Includes an addition for March 25, 1841.
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Francis P. Lee Sermon #204 "These Shall Go Away into Everlasting Punishment: But the Righteous into Life Eternal," 1843 September 17.1 item. Ms.
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Francis P. Lee Sermon #285 "Let Us Therefore, As Many As Be Perfect, Be Thus Minded," 1846 March 29.1 item. Ms.
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Sermon Fragments, 1847 n.d.8 items.