Letter from Wade Hampton to Maj. T. G. Barker, Millwood, May 8, 1896 (page 2, signed)
Book 1, Page 253 ·1896–1896
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gone to Ch[arlesto]n for the last reunion but for the trouble with my leg.
I enclose a prospectus which tells its own tale, which marvellous as it seems, I believe to be true. Upon the earnest request of the Directors I took the Presi[denc]y, but on condition that I should retain it, only if, after full investigation of the property, I found it as represented. Friends in whom I have confidence, assure me that the enterprise promises great results, so I have invested in it. They are selling some shares at 15 cents [per] share, so as to secure a working capital, but none will be sold at that price, after accomplishing the end in view. I do not advise my friends to invest, but a small venture now may bring large results. Let me hear from you, & with my kindest regards to Mrs. Barker & yours, I am Sincerely Yrs
Wade Hampton
Maj. T. G. Barker
AI Notes
Continuation and signature page of Wade Hampton’s letter of May 8, 1896 from Millwood. The bifolium opens to show the second and third sides side by side. Hampton apologizes for not having gone to Charleston for the last reunion because of his leg, describes a prospectus enclosed (the venture, on the directors’ request, he has taken the presidency of only on condition of full investigation), urges Barker to consider investing some shares at 15 cents per share, and closes with regards to Mrs. Barker and her family. Signed ‘Sincerely Yrs / Wade Hampton’ and addressed at the bottom ‘Maj. T. G. Barker’. The recipient is Theodore Gaillard Barker (canonical form used throughout the album, e.g. pp. 25, 134). The writer is Wade Hampton III (1818–1902), the Confederate cavalry commander, SC governor, and US senator (cf. pp. 252 [page 1 of this letter], 134 Barker obituary).