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Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Collection

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. (1925 - 2010), Spartanburg native, businessman, and philanthropist, collected the manuscripts shown here. These manuscripts are a portion of Mr. Littlejohn's personal collection, which also includes archival collections, ephemera, textiles, and objects. The collection has been housed in the Wofford College library since 2007, and and in 2011 the library accepted the generous donation of the whole of Mr. Littlejohn's collection.

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Receipt for advertisement placed in "Alexandria Gazette" denoting several slaves for sale, by John A. Washington, 1857.

John Augustine Washington

This is a receipt for a classified ad in the Alexandria Gazette - the actual advertisement that ran in the paper is attached. The advertiser, John A. Washington, announces that, as trustee for the estate of a William S. Mason, he will be selling "at public auction, to the highest bidder" two people: "one a young mulatto woman aged about 22 years, and a good house servant; the other, a negro boy aged ten years."
Letter from David Livingstone to E. Baines, Dundee, September 27, 1857.

David Livingstone

Livingstone writes that his mother's illness prevents him from being able to know precisely which day his will be able to meet Baines. Livingstone further advises about when specific meetings should be held and his objectives for those meetings.
Letter from David Livingstone to Mr. Oswell, March 2, 1858.

David Livingstone

Livingstone conveys travels plans.
Receipt for sale of Permelia, an enslaved woman of African descent. January 24, 1859.

A. M. Holland and John Susan

Receipt "for a Negro Woman named Permelia," 21, from John Susan (name unclear) to A.M. Holland for "eleven hundred dollars" ($1100 USD), January 24, 1859. Location not stated.
Promissory note, States Rights Gist is lender. 1859.

States Rights Gist

Promissory note for payment of States Rights for $56.34. 1859
Sworn oath to not provide liquor to enslaved persons; liquor license.

B. H. Teague and Aiken, Barnwell District, South Carolina

John F. Cutter attests to not provide or sell liquor to any enslaved persons. Aiken, Barnwell District, South Carolina, 1859.
Raphael Semmes letter to A.B. Noyer

Raphael Semmes
South Carolina "Bond for money" between D. Goudelock and Anderson Pound[?], Union District, February 8, 1860. Signed by States Rights Gist and John R. R. Giles

States Rights Gist, D. Goudelock, John R.R. Giles, and Anderson Pound

$5000 South Carolina "bond for money" between D. Goudelock and Anderson Pound[?], Union District, February 8, 1860. Signed by States Rights Gist, John R. R. Giles, T.W.G. Giles and one other.
Letter from Sam Houston to Brooks,

Sam Houston
Letter of introduction for J. D. Logan, written and signed Sam Houston, Governor of Texas. April 1860.

Sam Houston

A letter of introduction from Sam Houston to James Brooks, editor of the New York Express, regarding the newspaper editor of the San Antonio "Daily and Weekly Herald," J.D. Logan. Logan was visiting New York on business and was perceived by Houston as being knowledgable about Texas. April 1860. Prominently signed by Sam Houston.
Horace Greely letter, New York, N.Y., July 2, 1860.

Horace Greeley

Horace Greely writes G.T. Hammond to tell him that he (Greely) has no political influence and will not write to government officials or candidates for office. New York, July, 1860.
Letter from Isaac Toucey, Secretary of the Navy, to Lt. George W. Rodgers containing instructions for latter's transfer to the U.S.S. Constitution in Annapolis. Written in Washington, D.C., September 5, 1860.

Isaac Toucey

A letter from Isaac Toucey to George W. Rodgers containing instructions from the Navy Department. According to Toucey, Rodgers is to detach from the New York Naval base on the 15th, arrive in Annapolis, Maryland on the 20th, and then report to Captain Blake for duty on the U.S.S Constitution. Washington D.C., September 5, 1860.
Matthew Fontaine Maury letter to a faculty member of the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland; Washington, D.C., December 20, 1860.

Matthew Fontaine Maury
James Randall poetry manuscript

James Ryder Randall

A fair copy of "My Maryland," a poem by James Ryder Randall later utilized in a Civil War battle hymn and as the lyrics for the state anthem of Maryland, "Maryland, My Maryland." It is unknown if this is a fair copy by Randall himself or by another creator.
Letter from Matthew Fontaine Maury to M.G.L. Charles, January 15, 1861.

Matthew Fontaine Maury

The letter makes reference to potential actions of the Tennessee legislature and adds "I shall also try Virginia in the same way, for time is precious."
Robert Anderson from Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, March 22, 1861.

Robert Anderson

Major Robert Anderson, commanding Fort Sumter just prior to the start of the American Civil War, reports to Colonel L. Thomas on several matters.
Last letter Barnard E. Bee wrote to his brother H.P. Bee, June 20, 1861

Barnard E. Bee

Bee sends his love to his brother's family and asks that his son be taken care of "should I fall in this war."
Josiah Gorgas gives permission for soldier to purchase ordnance

Josiah Gorgas
John B. Magruder orders the purchase of wagons, saddles, saddle blankets, and bridles. Virginia, July 15, 1861.

John Bankhead Magruder

Brigadier General Magruder orders Assistant Quarter Master Captain Morrison to purchase 20 "good strong wagons" and 20 saddles, saddle blankets, and bridles. July 15, 1861.
Orders endorsed by Henry Heth, 1861

Henry Heth

Orders endorsed by Henry Heth detailing direction of march and provision of materials to troops by quartermaster and commissary.
Orders signed by Henry Heth

Henry Heth
Leonidas Polk letter to an unidentified Confederate general, addressing various issues of command and supply. Fort Pillow, Tennessee, August 23, 1861.

Leonidas Polk

Confederate Major General Leonidas Polk writes to a general from Fort Pillow, discussing the latter's disposition in regard to Col. Neely's regiment. Polk also transmits further details regarding operations and supplies. Dated August 23, 1861.
General Orders, No. 14, issued by (C.S.A.) Major General Leonidas Polk and signed by George Williamson. Columbus, Kentucky, October 26, 1861.

Leonidas Polk and George Williamson

General Orders, No. 14, issued by (C.S.A.) Major General Leonidas Polk and signed by George Williamson, detail the arrangements to be made regarding pickets and guard duty at the Headquarters First Division (C.S.A.), Columbus, Kentucky, October 26, 1861.
Letter from Turner Ashby in which he accepts the resignation of Lt. A.W. McDonald, Jr. as adjutant of the regiment. Camp Evans, 1861.

Turner Ashby

Turner Ashby accepts the resignation of McDonald as adjutant of the regiment and notes the high regard in which he holds McDonald personally and professionally. Camp Evans (present-day Halltown, West Virginia). 1861.
Lawrence O’B. Branch letter in which he discusses military intelligence and notes his confidence of defending his current position. January 22, 1862; New Bern, N.C.

Lawrence O' Bryan Branch Brigadier General

Branch led the forces at the subsequent Battle of New Bern. In this letter he writes "I feel a conviction that if the enemy shall come up hence, I will beat him off." Branch also mentions the comings and going of two or three officers.