» Simms (William Gilmore) letters, 1854-1855

The collection consists of three letters written by Simms to the Chrestomathic Society of the College of Charleston. The first letter, written on May 28, 1854, is a thank you note to the members of the society. The second letter (July 12, 1854) informs the society that Simms intended to forward several photographs of himself for its literary chamber. The final letter, dated March 14, 1835, denies the organization permission to publish an oration delivered by Simms in Charleston.