Published in 1821 by John Drayton, Memoirs of the American Revolution was based on original papers, documents, and writings collected by his father, William Henry Drayton. Two volumes of his work focused specifically on memoirs relative to South Carolina during the Revolutionary War. William Henry Drayton preserved many historical documents that otherwise would have been lost to time.
Memoirs of the American Revolution as Relating to the State of South Carolina, Volume 2
Published in 1821 by John Drayton, Memoirs of the American Revolution was based on original papers, documents, and writings collected by his father, William Henry Drayton. Two volumes of his work focused specifically on memoirs relative to South Carolina during the Revolutionary War. William Henry Drayton preserved many historical documents that otherwise would have been lost to time.
Memoirs of the American Revolution as Relating to the State of South Carolina, Volume 1
The Spartan Regiment, composed of two hundred men from the area, began its service in August of 1755, after being organized at the suggestion of William Henry Drayton and William Tennent, commissioners of the Council of Safety. Continue reading