Thomas Peter Smith Family Papers, 1778-2010 | Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Archives

By Steve Jones and Adam Winters

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Collection Overview

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Biographical Note

Subject/Index Terms

Administrative Information

Box and Folder Listing

Series 1: Correspondence, 1826-1928, predominant 1826-1878

This series is primarily comprised of the correspondence of Thomas P. Smith and his family. The bulk of the correspondence is written to Thomas P. Smith from his siblings, children, business associates, and friends. Coorespondence from the family of Basil Manly, Sr. to Susan Townsend, Thomas Peter Smith's sister-in-law, is also included as well as correspondence between the children of Thomas and Theodora Smith.

Box 1

Folder 1: Daniel Townsend Smith Correspondence, 1862, 1867, 1878

Correspondence from Daniel Townsend Smith to his father, Thomas Peter Smith, and sisters, Elizabeth F. Smith and Amarynthia Jessie Smith.

Item 1: Daniel Townsend Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1862/08/30

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 2: Daniel Townsend Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1867/05/21

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 3: Daniel Townsend Smith to Amarynthia Jessie Smith, approximately 1893

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 4: Daniel Townsend Smith to Elizabeth F. Smith, 1878/10/28

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 5: Daniel Townsend Smith to Amarynthia Jessie Smith, 1893/05/16

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 2: Mary Hayes Lucas Correspondence, 1826

Correspondence from a sender who is believed to be Mary Hayes Lucas to Susan Martha Townsend, sister of Theodora Elizabeth Smith

Item 1: Mary Hayes Lucas to Susan Townsend, approximately 1826/12/20

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 2: Mary Hayes Lucas to Susan Townsend, 1826/07/24

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 3: Mary Frampton Pope Correspondence, 1854

Correspondence from Mary Frampton Pope (Susan Townsend's sister) to Susan Martha Townsend, sister of Theodora Elizabeth Smith

Item 1: Mary Frampton Pope to Susan Townsend, 1854/02/25

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 4: Sarah Manly and Susan Townsend Correspondence, 1831-1837

Correspondence between Sarah Manly and Susan Townsend, Theodora Elizabeth Smith's sister

Item 1: Susan Townsend to Sarah Manly, 1831/01/08

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 2: Sarah Manly to Susan Townsend, 1832/08/01

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 3: Sarah Manly to Susan Townsend, 1834/07/30

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 4: Sarah Manly to Susan Townsend, 1835/05/04

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 5: Sarah Manly to Susan Townsend, 1836/02/11

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 6: Sarah Manly to Susan Townsend, 1836/04/23

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 7: Sarah Manly to Susan Townsend, 1837/05/03

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 8: Sarah Manly to Susan Townsend, 1837/04/20

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 9: Sarah Manly to Susan Townsend, 1837/02/08

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 5: Basil Manly, Sr. Correspondence, 1836

Correspondence from Basil Manly Sr. to Susan Townsend, Theodora Elizabeth Smith's sister

Item 1: Basil Manly, Sr. to Sarah Townsend, 1836/04/01

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 2: Basil Manly, Sr. to Susan Townsend, 1836/12/02

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 6: Basil Manly, Jr. Correspondence, 1852

Correspondence from Basil Manly, Jr. to Thomas Peter Smith

Item 1: Basil Manly, Jr. to Thomas Peter Smith, 1852/04/23

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 7: Daniel J. Townsend Correspondence, 1849

Correspondence from Daniel J. Townsend to Thomas Peter Smith

Item 1: Daniel J. Townsend to Thomas Peter Smith, 1849/05/21

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 8: John Townsend Correspondence, 1854-1868

Correspondence from John Townsend, Theodora Elizabeth Smith's brother, to Thomas Peter Smith

Item 1: John Townsend to Thomas Peter Smith, 1854/05/02

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 2: John Townsend to Thomas Peter Smith, 1854/05/08

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 3: John Townsend to Thomas Peter Smith, 1862/08/25

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 4: John Townsend to Thomas Peter Smith, 1864/12/26

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 5: John Townsend to Thomas Peter Smith, 1865/07/30

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 6: John Townsend to Thomas Peter Smith, 1865/07/30

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 7: John Townsend to Thomas Peter Smith, 1865/09/24

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 8: John Townsend to Thomas Peter Smith, 1868/03/10

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 9: John Townsend to Thomas Peter Smith, 1868/05/26

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 10: John and Mary Townsend to Thomas Peter Smith, 1868/06/15

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 9: Isaac Jenkins Mikell Correspondence, 1862

Correspondence from Isaac Jenkins Mikell to Thomas Peter Smith

Item 1: Isaac Jenkins Mikell to Thomas Peter Smith, 1862/12/15

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 10: A. B. Smith Correspondence, 1854-1869

Correspondence from Archar Benjamin Smith (Thomas Peter Smith's brother) to Thomas Peter Smith

Item 1: A. B. Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1854/09/25

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 2: A. B. Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1855/06/12

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 3: A. B. Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1857/11/11

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 4: A. B. Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1860/06/15

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 5: A. B. Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1862/10/13

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 6: A. B. Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1869/09/27

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 7: A. B. Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1869/09/27

Extent: 4 leaves

Folder 11: Henry Cuttino Correspondence, 1852-1855

Correspondence from Henry Cuttino (Thomas Peter Smith's maternal uncle) to Thomas Peter Smith.

Item 1: Henry Cuttino to Thomas Peter Smith, 1852/12/28

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 2: Henry Cuttino to Thomas Peter Smith, 1853/03/18

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 3: Henry Cuttino to Thomas Peter Smith, 1853/03/22

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 4: Henry Cuttino to Thomas Peter Smith, 1853/03/24

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 5: Henry Cuttino to Thomas Peter Smith, 1853/04/08

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 6: Henry Cuttino to Thomas Peter Smith, 1855/04/12

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 7: Henry Cuttino to Thomas Peter Smith, 1855/04/13

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 8: Henry Cuttino to Thomas Peter Smith, 1855/05/03

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 9: Henry Cuttino to Thomas Peter Smith, 1855/07/03

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 12: William Cuttino Smith Correspondence, 1857-1863

Correspondence from William Cuttino Smith to his brother, Thomas Peter Smith.

Item 1: William Cuttino Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1857/04/02

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 2: William Cuttino Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1857/07/22

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 3: William Cuttino Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1858/04/12

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 4: William Cuttino Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1861/05/28

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 5: William Cuttino Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1862/11/12

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 6: William Cuttino Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1863/03/07

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 7: William Cuttino Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1863/07/30

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 13: Susan Ann Smith Correspondence, 1859-1871

Correspondence from Susan Ann Smith (Thomas Peter Smith's sister) to Thomas Peter Smith

Item 1: Susan Ann Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1859/12/07

Extent: 3 leaves

Item 2: Susan Ann Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1860

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 3: Susan Ann Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1863/01/19

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 4: Susan Ann Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1863/06/21

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 5: Susan Ann Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1863/10/02

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 6: Susan Ann Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1863/11/25

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 7: Susan Ann Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1864/01/15

Extent: 3 leaves

Item 8: Susan Ann Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1864/07/05

Extent: 2 leaves (originally 1 leaf)

Item 9: Susan Ann Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1867/10/13

Extent: 4 leaves

Item 10: Susan Ann Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1869/01/28

Extent: 4 leaves

Item 11: Susan Ann Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1871/07/01

Extent: 3 leaves

Item 12: Susan Ann Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1871/07/19

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 14: Julius A. Smith Correspondence, 1863

Correspondence from Julius A. Smith (Thomas Peter Smith's nephew) to Thomas Peter Smith

Item 1: Julius A. Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1863/03

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 15: James E. Smith, Jr. Correspondence, 1863

Correspondence from James E. Smith, Jr addressed to his uncle. This correspondence mentions the Confederate defence of Battery Wagner. There was a James Smith who was  private in the 3rd South Carolina Artillery Battalion which participated in the 1863 defense of Battery Wagner. Thomas Peter Smith did not have a brother named James so the James E. Smith, Jr. is likely a great-nephew of Thomas Peter Smith. .

Item 1: James E. Smith, Jr. Correspondence, 1863/08/22

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 16: Sarah Edith Smith Correspondence, 1849

Correspondence from Sarah Edith Smith (Thomas Peter Smith's sister) to Thomas Peter Smith

Item 1: Sarah Edith Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1849/08/03

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 17: David H. Smith Correspondence, 1856-1869

Correspondence from David Henry Smith (Thomas Peter Smith's brother) to Thomas Peter Smith

Item 1: David H. Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1856/03/17

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 2: David H. Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1862/09/10

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 3: David H. Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1862/11/29

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 4: David H. Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1864/09/14

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 5: David H. Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1867/10/21

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 6: David H. Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1867/11/13

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 7: David H. Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1869/11/11

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 18: Julia Ellis and Thomasine McGill Correspondence, 1925-1928

Correspondence from Julia Ellis (Thomas Peter Smith's niece) to Elizabeth F. Smith. The Ellis letter indicated that she was forwarding an unmailed letter her sister, Thomasine McGill, had written to Elizabeth F. Smith before her death. Both letters are included in this folder.

Item 1: Julia Ellis to Elizabeth F. Smith, 1928/12/20

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 2: Thomasine McGill to Elizabeth F. Smith, 1925/12/22

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 3: Thomasine McGill to Elizabeth F. Smith, 1926/05/02

Extent: 4 leaves

Folder 19: Elizabeth Florence Smith Correspondence, 1869

Correspondence between Elizabeth Florence Smith (Thomas Peter Smith's daughter) and Thomas Peter Smith

Item 1: Elizabeth Florence Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1867/05/31

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 2: Elizabeth Florence Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1869/02

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 3: Thomas Peter Smith to Elizabeth Florence Smith, 1867/06/13

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 20: Amarynthia Jessie Smith Correspondence, 1867-1869

Correspondence from Amarynthia Jessie Smith (Thomas Peter Smith's daughter) to Thomas Peter Smith

Item 1: Amarynthia Jessie Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1867/05/31

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 2: Amarynthia Jessie Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1869/05/25

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 21: Benjamin Pressley Smith Correspondence, 1875

Correspondence from Benjamin Pressley Smith (Thomas Peter Smith's son) to Amarynthia Jessie Smith.

Item 1: Benjamin Pressley Smith to Amarynthia Jessie Smith, 1875/05/29

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 2: Benjamin Pressley Smith to Amarynthia Jessie Smith, 1875/08/01

Extent: 3 leaves

Folder 22: C. H. Judson Correspondence, 1899

Correspondence from C. H. Judson to Thomas Peter Smith

Item 1: C. H. Judson to Thomas Peter Smith, 1899/10/17

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 23: B. C. Pressley Correspondence, 1862, 1865

Correspondence from B. C. Pressley to Thomas Peter Smith

Item 1: B.C. Pressley to Thomas Peter Smith, 1862/11/28

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 2: B. C. Pressley to Thomas Peter Smith, 1865/01/06

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 24: William B. Heriot Correspondence, 1864-1868

Correspondence from William B. Heriot to Thomas Peter Smith

Item 1: William B. Heriot to Thomas Peter Smith, 1864/09/21

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 2: William B. Heriot to Thomas Peter Smith, 1865/07/24

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 3: William B. Heriot to Thomas Peter Smith, 1867/10/10

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 4: William B. Heriot to Thomas Peter Smith, 1868/09/19

Extent: 4 leaves

Folder 25: John G. Milnor Correspondence, 1865-1875

Correspondence from John G. Milnor to Thomas Peter Smith

Item 1: John G. Milnor to Thomas Peter Smith, 1865/06/05

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 2: John G. Milnor to Thomas Peter Smith, 1866/0120

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 3: John G. Milnor to Thomas Peter Smith, 1867/09/03

Extent: 4 leaves

Item 4: John G. Milnor to Thomas Peter Smith, 1875/07/27

Extent: 3 leaves

Folder 26: Sue Fuller Correspondence, 1868

Correspondence from Sue Fuller (Thomas Peter Smith's neice) to Thomas Peter Smith

Item 1: Sue Fuller to Thomas Peter Smith, 1868/08/20

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 27: Susan Ann Smith Correspondence, 1865

Correspondence from Susan Ann Smith (Thomas Peter Smiths sister) to Thomas Peter Smith

Item 1: Susan Ann Smith to Thomas Peter Smith, 1865

Extent: 2 leaves

Restriction: The original copy of this letter is in poor condition and has been encapuslated. Researchers may not remove the letter from the encapsulation but photocopies and digital copies are available for researcher use.

Folder 28: Theodora Elizabeth Smith Correspondence, 1877

Correspondence from Theodora Elizabeth Smith (Thomas Peter Smith's wife) to her daugher, most likely Emma Julia, Susan Edith, or Amarynthia Jessie Smith

Item 1: Theodora Elizabeth Smith to daughter, 1877/09/23

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 29: Eva R. Smith Correspondence, undated

Correspondence from Eva R. Smith (likely the wife of Benjamin Pressley Smith, Thomas Peter Smith's son) to "Pa." This letter is written from Louisville, Kentucky and mentions interaction with the family of E. C Dargan. Benjamin Pressley Smith was the treasurer and accountant for the seminary during the period of E. C. Dargan's professorship. Thus, it is likely that this letter was written by Eva R. Smith to Thomas Pressley Smith.

Item 1: Eva R. Smith to "Pa", undated

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 30: M. M. Pope Correspondence, 1852

Correspondence from M. M. Pope (likely Thomas Peter Smith's neice) to Thomas Peter Smith

Item 1: M. M. Pope to Thomas Peter Smith, 1852/05/16

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 31: Joseph Lawton Correspondence, 1853

Correspondence from Joseph Lawton, of Joseph Lawton and Company, to Thomas Peter Smith

Item 1: Joseph Lawton to Thomas Peter Smith, 1853/01/27

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 32: William Nayler Correspondence, 1855-1858

Correspondence from William Nayler to Thomas Peter Smith

Item 1: William Nayler to Thomas Peter Smith, 1855/08/18

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 2: William Nayler to Thomas Peter Smith, 1856/02/01

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 3: William Nayler to Thomas Peter Smith, 1856/07/31

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 4: William Nayler to Thomas Peter Smith, 1857/02/25

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 5: William Nayler to Thomas Peter Smith, 1858/08/16

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 6: William Nayler to Thomas Peter Smith, 1858/08/16

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 33: E. M. Millan Correspondence, 1861

Correspondence from E. M. Millan to Thomas Peter Smith

Item 1: E. M. Millan to Thomas Peter Smith, 1861/02/28

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 34: John Auchincloss Correspondence, 1853-1860

Correspondence from John Auchincloss to Thomas Peter Smith

Item 1: John Auchincloss to Thomas Peter Smith, 1853/03/23

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 2: John Auchincloss to Thomas Peter Smith, 1855/04/16

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 3: John Auchincloss to Thomas Peter Smith, 1856/03/10

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 4: John Auchincloss to Thomas Peter Smith, 1856/06/12

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 5: John Auchincloss to Thomas Peter Smith, 1858/03/31

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 6: John Auchincloss to Thomas Peter Smith, 1858/08/31

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 7: John Auchincloss to Thomas Peter Smith, 1859/04/11

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 8: John Auchincloss to Thomas Peter Smith, 1859/12/24

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 9: John Auchincloss to Thomas Peter Smith, 1859/12/30

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 10: John Auchincloss to Thomas Peter Smith, 1860/12/18

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 11: John Auchincloss to Thomas Peter Smith, 1860/12/29

Extent: 2 leaves and 1 newspaper clipping

Folder 35: John Auchincloss Correspondence, 1861-1869

Correspondence from John Auchincloss to Thomas Peter Smith

Item 1: John Auchincloss to Thomas Peter Smith, 1861/01/03

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 2: John Auchincloss to Thomas Peter Smith, 1861/01/23

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 3: John Auchincloss to Thomas Peter Smith, 1861/03/27

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 4: John Auchincloss to Thomas Peter Smith, 1861/04/15

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 5: John Auchincloss to Thomas Peter Smith, 1861/04/26

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 6: John Auchincloss to Thomas Peter Smith, 1862/06/07

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 7: John Auchincloss to Thomas Peter Smith, 1866/07/11

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 8: John Auchincloss to Thomas Peter Smith, 1867/11/11

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 9: John Auchincloss to Thomas Peter Smith, 1869/04/19

Extent: 2 leaves

Series 2: Financial, Legal, and Personal Records, 1836-2010, predominant 1836-1894

This series is comprised of financial, legal and personal records managed by Thomas Peter Smith and subsequent generations of his family. The bulk of these records deal with the financial and legal activities of Thomas Peter Smith. Of particular note are account ledgers that document Thomas Peter Smith's work as a merchant with the firm Joseph Lawton and Company. Researchers interested in Baptist history will be particularly interested in the manuscript for the published poem "The Smithiad. Or the Devil Among The Baptists" which is a satiracal reaction to a controversy at First Baptist Church Charleston, South Carolina where Thomas P. Smith was a deacon. Genealogical notes and information about this collection that appear to have been created and maintained by subsequent generations of Thomas Peter Smith's family are also included in this series.

Box 1

Folder 1: Will and Codicil of Thomas Peter Smith, 1886

Thomas Peter Smith's Will prepared June 30, 1886 and cancelled in 1894 following the great storms of 1893. This Will and Codicil includes an annotation stating "Cancelled 1894- Now have nothing to will away."

Item 1: Will and Codicil of Thomas Peter Smith, 1886

Extent: 5 leaves

Folder 2: Account ledgers with Joseph Lawton and Company, 1843-1847

Thomas Peter Smith was appointed to membership in firm of Joseph Lawton and Company (later renamed Nayler, Smith and Company) in 1839. These account ledgers record his account activity with the firm.

Item 1: [Account ledger], 1843/12/30

Extent: 2 leaves

Item 2: [Account ledger], 1844/12/31

Extent: 4 leaves

Item 3: [Account ledger], 1845/12/31

Extent: 3 leaves

Item 4: [Account ledger], 1846/12/31

Extent: 4 leaves

Item 5: [Account ledger], 1847/12/31

Folder 3: Account Ledgers with Joseph Lawton and Company, 1849-1854

Thomas Peter Smith was appointed to membership in firm of Joseph Lawton and Company (later renamed Nayler, Smith and Company) in 1839. These account ledgers record his account activity with the firm.

Item 1: [Account ledger], 1849/12/31

Extent: 4 leaves

Item 2: [Account ledger], 1950/12/31

Extent: 4 leaves

Item 3: [Account ledger], 1851/12/31

Extent: 4 leaves

Item 4: [Account ledger], 1853/12/31

Extent: 4 leaves

Item 5: [Account ledger], 1854/12/31

Extent: 4 leaves

Folder 4: [Bill for Congress Water], 1856/02/26

Bill or possibly a reciept for an order of 4 dozen bottles of Congress Water from Clark and White Company of New York

Item 1: [Bill for Congress Water], 1856/02/26

Extent: 1 leaf, 2 pages

Folder 5: Greenville and Columbia Rail-Road Company Bills, 1862-1863

Bills from the Greenville and Columbia Rail-Road Company

Item 1: Greenville and Columbia Rail-Road Company Bill, 1862/09/29

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 2: Greenville and Columbia Rail-Road Company Bill, 1862/11

Extent: 1 leaf

Item 3: Greenville and Columbia Rail-Road Company Bill, 1863/07

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 6: [Receipt from A. P. Gready], 1836

Receipt for Basil Manly's purchase of a rocking chair from A. P. Gready

Item 1: [Receipt from A. P. Gready], 1836

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 7: Taxes Confederate and State, 1862-1865

Notes figuring the ammount paid by Thomas Peter Smith and Susan Townsend, including notes on taxes paid for slaves, to the Confederate government and the state of South Carolina

Item 1: Taxes Confederate and State, 1862-1865

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 8: The Smithiad. Or the Devil Among the Baptists, approximately 1842

The manuscript for the published poem satarizing the controversy at First Baptist Church (Charleston, South Carolina) over the proposed dismissal of Dr. William T. Brantley as the church's pastor and the question of allowing women in the church to vote on the issue. This dismissal was recommended by Thomas Peter Smith, a deacon at the church.

Item 1: The Smithiad. Or the Devil Among the Baptists, approximately 1842

Extent: 7 leaves

Folder 9: Rules of the Violet Society, C.S.B.C., undated

Rules of governance for a women's society

Item 1: Rules of the Violet Society, C.S.B.C., undated

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 10: [Postcard with Image of Emma Julia Smith Whilden], approximately 1900-1929

Postcard with an image of Julia Emma Smith Whilden (Thomas Peter Smith's daughter)

Item 1: [Postcard with Image of Emma Julia Smith Whilden], approximately 1900-1929

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 11: [Cuttino Family Genealogical Notes], undated

Genealogical notes dealing with the history of the Cuttino Family. It is likely that these notes were compiled by subsequent generations of Thomas Peter Smith's family and added to his papers.

Item 1: [Cuttino Family Genealogical Notes], undated

Extent: 4 leaves

Folder 12: [Smith Family Genealogical Notes], undated

Genealogical notes dealing with the history of the Smith Family. These notes are written on the back of a black Thomas Peter Smith ledger but it is possible that these notes were compiled by subsequent generations of Thomas Peter Smith's family and added to his papers.

Item 1: [Smith Family Genealogical Notes], undated

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 13: [Genealogical Notes and Information on the Collection], undated

Genealogical notes, maps listing locations of correspondents residence, descriptions of the relationships of correspondence and other material about the collection. This information was compiled and provided by subsequent generations of Thomas Peter Smith's family and the donors Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Delwiche.

Item 1: [Genealogical Notes and Information on the Collection], undated

Extent: 7 leaves

Folder 14: Smith Family Documents and Background, 2010

Genealogical research material and photographs of documents in the Thomas Peter Smith Family Papers collected by Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Delwiche

Item 1: Smith Family Documents and Background, 2010

Extent: 1 DVD

Series 3: Edwin Dargan Smith Slavery and Servitude Records, 1778-1957

This series is comprised of material documenting the history of slavery and servitude in America. The material is primarily focused upon the financial and legal actions of Thomas Peter Smith to purchase and sell slaves. Bills of Sale, Executors Bills of Sale, correspondence, account information and other legal and financial records document this history. This material was collected and arranged for presentation into "The Slave Book" by Edwin Dargan Smith in 1947. Numerous explanatory notes prepared by Edwin Dargan Smith are included. "The Slave Book" was revised by Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Delwiche in 2010.

Processing Note: The original order and arrangement of the "The Slave Book" was maintained in processing as it was recieved by the archives. Material was divided into logical groupings in processing so that it could be placed in folders.

Box 1

Folder 1: [Information on Slave Book], 2010/05

Title page for the "slave book" compiled by Edwin Dargan Smith and revised by Reginald Delwiche in 2010.

Extent: 3 leaves

Folder 2: [Oil Field Bed and Wench for Sale], 1957

Edwin Smith makes note of a 1957 advertisement for an Oil Field Bed and Wench.

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 3: [Envelope to T. P. Smith], 1843-1857

Envelope addressed to T. P. Smith, Esq.

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 4: [Slave-holding of Robert E. Lee  and Jefferson Davis], 1946

Document by Edwin Dargan Smith and newspaper clipping explaining the positions of Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis on slave-holding.

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 5: [Clippings and pamphlet on slave values], 1845-1948

Composite of nineteenth-century newspaper clippings and a 1948 pamphlet on the value of slaves in the Antebellum South.

Extent: 1 leaf, 24 page pamphlet

Folder 6: Indentures, 1805-1817

Indentures from the nineteenth century stipulating the legal agreements with indentured servants with some explananatory notes by E. Dargan Smith.

Extent: 6 leaves

Folder 7: Indenture, 1793

Indenture for Annoque Domini with explanation by Edwin Dargan Smith.

Extent: 3 leaves

Folder 8: [Court order for servitude], 1778/09/26

Document explaining a Massachusetts court action and currency note that resulted in Cesar Eliphad being publicly punished for stealing and facing the possibility of seven year servitude for being unable to pay his damages. Explanation provided by Edwin Dargan Smith.

Extent: 4 leaves

Folder 9: Bill of Sale, 1846

This Bill of Sale demonstrates Thomas Peter Smith's policy of purchasing undivided families.  Explanation provided by Edwin Dargan Smith.

Extent: 3 leaves

Folder 10: Negroes owned at the close of the war, 1865

Contract between T. P. Smith and 54 slaves who chose to remain on the plantation at the close of the Civil War.

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 11: Servitude in America, 1947/01/17

E. Dargan Smith's comments on voluntary and compulsory indentured service and African bondage in Colonial America and in the United States.

Extent: 15 leaves

Folder 12: The Daily South Carolinian, 1864/02/17

Newspaper clipping with annotations highlighing the sale of slaves and events during the Civil War

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 13: Charleston Daily Courier, 1863/07/23

Newspaper clipping with annotations highlighing events during the Civil War

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 14: [Report on T. P. Smith's slave records], after 1947

Report on Thomas Peter Smith's slave records prepared by Edwin Dargan Smith. This report also includes a photograph of Thomas Peter Smith.

Extent: 3 leaves

Folder 15: [James C. Auchincloss letter to E. Dargan Smith], 1956/12/10

Correspondence from James Auchinclss inquiring about Smith's knowledge of his grandfather, John Auchincloss.

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 16: Bills of Sale, 1838/07/11-1839/11/13

Bills of Sale for a female slave bought by Thomas P. Smith.

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 17: Bill of Sale, 1851/07/09

Bill of Sale for a female slave

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 18: Bills of Sale, 1839/08-1842/04

Bills of Sale for a young male slave who appears to have depreciated in value.  Also includes descriptive information by Edwin Dargan Smith.

Extent: 3 leaves

Folder 19: Copy of the Deed in Trust from Roswell King to Barrington King, 1843/03/03

A copy of Roswell King's 1830 Deed in Trust to his son, Barrington King, made by a clerk, I. E. Townsend.

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 20: Deed of Gift Certification, undated

A document certifying that the terms of Roswell King's deed of gift, which included deed to slaves owned by King, to Catherine B. Pratt and Nathaniel A. Pratt had been fulfilled.

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 21: [B. King letter to T. P. Smith], 1843/07/12

Correspondence from B. King discussing the potential sale of slaves to Thomas P. Smith. Thomas P. Smith declined to purchase a female estate slave.  Explanatory notes by E. D. Smith are included.

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 22: Bill of Sale, 1839/08-1843/05/02

Bill of Sale for a slave and a note by T. P. Smith

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 23: Account Sales of Rachel by Order of Thomas P. Smith, undated

Account of sale of a slave named Rachel by order of T. P. Smith

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 24: Bill of Sale, 1844/06/18

Bill of Sale for a male slave purchased by T. P. Smith.

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 25: [John Townsend letter to Thomas P. Smith], 1849/01/15

Correspondence from John Townsend to Thomas Peter Smith concerning the clothing for slaves.  Explanatory notes by E. Dargan Smith are included.

Extent: 3 leaves

Folder 26: Bill of Sale, 1850/04/18

Bill of sale of a male slave purchased by T. P. Smith

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 27: Bill of Sale, 1850/12/02

Bill of Sale for slave bought by T. P. Smith. According to the descriptive information provided by Edwin Dargan Smith, this slave was noted for his loyalty and his fine Christian character.

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 28: Sale of a Negro on Account and by Order of Thomas P. Smith, undated

List of charges for sale of a slave

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 29: Receipt and Title, 1860/02/16

Receipt and guarantee of right and title for a slave purchased for 850 dollars.

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 30: [13th Amendment Postage Stamp], undated

E. Dargan Smith describes the Postage Stamp commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the 13th Amendment.

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 31: [Fortification of Charleston], 1864/01/01

Notice on the fortification of Charleston.  E. Dargan Smith notes that the "1863" date is a mistake.

Extent: 1 leaf (original) and 1 photocopy of sleeve describing document

Folder 32: Bill of Sale, 1862/10/17

Bill of Sale for four slaves

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 33: Executors Bill of Sale, 1839/06/20

Executors Bill of Sale for a female slave

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 34: Bill of Sale, 1839/08/20

Bill of Sale for a female slave

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 35: Account Sales of Slaves and Documentation, 1839/08/21

Documents listing charges for slaves purchased by T. P. Smith and certifying the transaction

Extent: 3 leaves

Folder 36: Bill of Sale, 1849/12/21

Bill of Sale for two slaves purchased by T. P. Smith

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 37: Bill of Sale, 1840/08/31

Bill of Sale for a male slave

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 38: Bill of Sale, 1841/04/08

Bill of Sale for a slave purchased by T. P. Smith

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 39: Bill of Sale, 1841/12/06

Bill of Sale for a female slave bought by T. P. Smith

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 40: Bill of Sale, 1846/03/23

Bill of Sale for an eighteen-year-old female slave

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 41: Bill of Sale, 1849/01/15

Bill of Sale for a slave purchased by T. P. Smith

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 42: Bill of Sale, 1851/09/07

Bill of Sale for slaves purcahsed by T. P. Smith

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 43: Bill of Sale, 1860/04/29

Bill of Sale for a male slave purchased by T. P. Smith

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 44: Bill of Sale, 1856/04/23

Bill of Sale for a slave purchased by T. P. Smith

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 45: Executors Bill of Sale, 1855/01/24

Executors Bill of Sale for nine slaves purchased by T. P. Smith

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 46: Accounts of Sale, 1856

Documentation detailing charges for slaves sold for the account of T. P. Smith

Extent: 2 leaves

Folder 47: Bill of Sale, 1856

Bill of Sale for a female slave purchased by T. P. Smith.

Folder 48: Bill of Sale, 1856/12/13

Bill of Sale for a female slave purchased by T. P. Smith

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 49: Bill of Sale, 1858/03/24

Bill of Sale for a female slave purchased by T. P. Smith

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 50: Bill of Sale, 1857/03/31

Bill of Sale for a female slave purchased by T. P. Smith

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 51: Bill of Sale, 1858/03/13

Bill of Sale for two female slaves purchased by T. P. Smith

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 52: Bill of Sale, 1859/01/13

Bill of Sale for four slaves purchased by T. P. Smith

Extent: 1 leaf

Folder 53: Bill of Sale, 1863/05/21

Bill of Sale for four slaves purchased by T. P. Smith

Extent: 1 leaf