William Gilmore Simms (1806-1870), Woodlands, South Carolina to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker

Scope and content:

Received his article but cannot locate passage from Shakespeare. Glad he has begun the Life (of John Randolph?) Mentions review of Hammond and Rhett. Politics. Should have secret agents in Europe. Disagrees with Rhett who believes S.C. would be allowed to leave Union. Insane idea to build gunpowder magazine in Charleston. Hammond may write of life of George W. Duffie.

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
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Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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