Letter from Sarah R. Wilmer to Thomas Gibbes, January 1, 1803.
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Title
Letter from Sarah R. Wilmer to Thomas Gibbes, January 1, 1803.
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Date
1803-01-01
Subject
Description
The collection includes numerous letters between James Ladson Gibbes and his father, John Gibbes, while he was studying at Princeton. Other letters include a note dated 1865 from Alex Hamilton Jr of New York addressed to Mr. Gibbes about supporting Governor Aiken, and also a letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas Gibbes by her sister, Sarah R. Wilmer.
The collection also contains the account of losses to the British troops, 1779-1782, written by William Gibbes.
An indenture contract between Robert Gibbes and his wife, Sarah, over Harriet Colcock and whose trust she would be under
The collection also contains the account of losses to the British troops, 1779-1782, written by William Gibbes.
An indenture contract between Robert Gibbes and his wife, Sarah, over Harriet Colcock and whose trust she would be under
signed by John Gibbes, Thomas Gibbes, Sarah Gibbes.
Two bills of sale for slaves by Joseph Smith Gibbes in 1851.
The will of Sarah Gibbes dated July 6, 1813 is included and signed by Sarah Gibbes, Isaac Motte Dart and Mary Clayton.
A typed transcription of a letter by Dr. Robert W. Gibbes to his son, Captain W. Allston Gibbes, dated March 14, 1865, provides a detailed account of the burning of Columbia, SC by General Sherman.
The 2 volumes of genealogy of the Gibbes family of South Carolina as well as a collection of newspaper clippings relating to the Gibbes family is also included in this collection. Oversized genealogy chart of Gibbes family created in 1899 by Rev. Robert Wilson, cataloged separately.
Two bills of sale for slaves by Joseph Smith Gibbes in 1851.
The will of Sarah Gibbes dated July 6, 1813 is included and signed by Sarah Gibbes, Isaac Motte Dart and Mary Clayton.
A typed transcription of a letter by Dr. Robert W. Gibbes to his son, Captain W. Allston Gibbes, dated March 14, 1865, provides a detailed account of the burning of Columbia, SC by General Sherman.
The 2 volumes of genealogy of the Gibbes family of South Carolina as well as a collection of newspaper clippings relating to the Gibbes family is also included in this collection. Oversized genealogy chart of Gibbes family created in 1899 by Rev. Robert Wilson, cataloged separately.
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Contributor
Gibbes, Thomas
Cox, Danielle
Butler, Collin (transcriber)
Rights
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image/jpeg
Type
StillImage
Source
Ms. 62, Gibbes Family Records, 1789-1899.
Language
English
Identifier
Ms62_Fol2Let3
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Transcription
Johns Island
Peaceful Retreat
Jan. 1st 1803
Altho' I am much indisposed I cannot refrain from sending a few congratulatory lines wishing My Dear Sister and her charming little family may enjoy many happy returns of this day, and that they may experience many - very many years of uninterrupted happiness.
As to myself my merciful God only knows whether I shall ever see the return of this festival, for though both Docs. Barron and [illegible] do not think my Cough a fix'd one yet it has hitherto proved very obstinate and is at times exceedingly distressing - a long sea voyage is recommended - I wish indeed a short one would be as beneficial, I should then have the inexpressible satisfaction of enjoying the pleasure of passing some time with my dear Sister, but we must abide by the Physicians' opinion, therefore Mr. Wilmer is anxious to take me to England in the spring and return in the fall. Being
never fond of the water, I cannot help entertaining a secret dread at the thoughts of crossing the Atlantic, but when the flattering pleasing hope is held up to my view of renovated health, it exhilarates my spirits and supports the idea of understanding so tedious a voyage.
We have just receiv'd letters from Europe and am sorry to say My Sister Garder has had her pleasures much interrupted by a severe attack of the Gout whilst she was on a visit at Aberdeen, this I think is sufficient to alarm us all, my Brother having already had it once. I have advised Robt. and Lewis to prepare for a similar attack, and should I live long enough fear it some future day, that I shall be visited in my turn.
You have my Sister heard of our inseparable loss, and sympathies with us in this severe affliction, I have not only to torment the Death of a much lov'd Sister but to regret that of a sincere friend, cut off in the prime of life!
The morn of Man's bliss scarcely dawns ere the Evening blast arrives! And within all his flattering prospects. It is impossible to describe the heartfelt sorrows of my distress'd Brother, so unexpected, stroke in the full bloom of his happiness requires all his fortitude to enable him to support it, may our good God of all comfort grant recognition to his divine will and peace of mind to my afflicted Brother.
Grief sits heavy on my dear Mother, who has been greatly indisposed for some weeks past: Mr. Wilmer is perfectly well, and at present is busily employ'd in settling a plantation lately purchased at Ponpon, he requests I would offer his respectful and kindest remembrance to you, my Mother begs to unite with mine her affectionate love.
Adieu my belov'd Sister,
Love always yr. Sincere
Sarah R. Wilmer
Mrs. Thos. Gibbes
Peaceful Retreat
Near
Princeton
Peaceful Retreat
Jan. 1st 1803
Altho' I am much indisposed I cannot refrain from sending a few congratulatory lines wishing My Dear Sister and her charming little family may enjoy many happy returns of this day, and that they may experience many - very many years of uninterrupted happiness.
As to myself my merciful God only knows whether I shall ever see the return of this festival, for though both Docs. Barron and [illegible] do not think my Cough a fix'd one yet it has hitherto proved very obstinate and is at times exceedingly distressing - a long sea voyage is recommended - I wish indeed a short one would be as beneficial, I should then have the inexpressible satisfaction of enjoying the pleasure of passing some time with my dear Sister, but we must abide by the Physicians' opinion, therefore Mr. Wilmer is anxious to take me to England in the spring and return in the fall. Being
never fond of the water, I cannot help entertaining a secret dread at the thoughts of crossing the Atlantic, but when the flattering pleasing hope is held up to my view of renovated health, it exhilarates my spirits and supports the idea of understanding so tedious a voyage.
We have just receiv'd letters from Europe and am sorry to say My Sister Garder has had her pleasures much interrupted by a severe attack of the Gout whilst she was on a visit at Aberdeen, this I think is sufficient to alarm us all, my Brother having already had it once. I have advised Robt. and Lewis to prepare for a similar attack, and should I live long enough fear it some future day, that I shall be visited in my turn.
You have my Sister heard of our inseparable loss, and sympathies with us in this severe affliction, I have not only to torment the Death of a much lov'd Sister but to regret that of a sincere friend, cut off in the prime of life!
The morn of Man's bliss scarcely dawns ere the Evening blast arrives! And within all his flattering prospects. It is impossible to describe the heartfelt sorrows of my distress'd Brother, so unexpected, stroke in the full bloom of his happiness requires all his fortitude to enable him to support it, may our good God of all comfort grant recognition to his divine will and peace of mind to my afflicted Brother.
Grief sits heavy on my dear Mother, who has been greatly indisposed for some weeks past: Mr. Wilmer is perfectly well, and at present is busily employ'd in settling a plantation lately purchased at Ponpon, he requests I would offer his respectful and kindest remembrance to you, my Mother begs to unite with mine her affectionate love.
Adieu my belov'd Sister,
Love always yr. Sincere
Sarah R. Wilmer
Mrs. Thos. Gibbes
Peaceful Retreat
Near
Princeton
Collection
Citation
Wilmer, Sarah R., “Letter from Sarah R. Wilmer to Thomas Gibbes, January 1, 1803.,” Charleston Library Society Digital Collections, accessed May 17, 2024, https://charlestonlibrarysociety.omeka.net/items/show/1344.