Acquisition

A majority of this correspondence is stamped with a red “1” which means that it was “found” in the library in 1959. The remaining correspondence written by Botsford is stamped with a red “12” which means it was donated by the Furman Family in 1959. 

Charles D. Mallary used excerpts from letters in this collection in his book, Memoirs of Elder Edmund Botsford, 1832 [son-in-law of John and Sarah Tinkler (Botsford) Evans]. Excerpts of additional letters not in the collection are also noted.

• Baptist Biographies file for Edmund Botsford, Special Collections, Furman University
• Botsford Family Papers, 1769-1869, Special Collections, Furman University
• Richard Furman Papers, Special Collections, Furman University
• Edmund Botsford Papers, 1792-1809, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina.
• Watson Family Papers, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina.

Access and Restrictions

Open to research without restrictions. Researchers are advised to contact Special Collections and Archives prior to visiting.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

For the photocopy of the November 1, 1809 letter, authorization to publish, quote, or reproduce must be obtained from the Director of the South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, 910 Sumter Street Access, Columbia, SC 29208.

[Identification of item], Edmund Botsford Correspondence, [Folder #], Special Collections and Archives, Furman University, Greenville, S.C.