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Robert R. Black|

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The Revolutionary War of Colonel Robert and Mary Ouldfield Heriot

Hugh T. Harrington|

At first glance, it would appear that an account of the lives of Robert and Mary (“Polly”) Heriot of South Carolina adds little to the story of the American Revolution. Robert Heriot held no major political offices, gave no fiery speeches extolling liberty as did Patrick Henry, and wrote no stirring appeals to patriotism such as those composed by Samuel Adams.

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The Francis Marion Papers – Volume II

| 2025

Editor in Chief: David Neilan

Editors: G. Richard “Rick” Wise and Benjamin H. “Ben” Rubin

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Cover art of the Francis Marion Papers Volume One

The Francis Marion Papers – Volume I

| 2025

Editor in Chief: David Neilan

Editors: G. Richard “Rick” Wise and Benjamin H. “Ben” Rubin

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The Impact of the American Revolution on Slave Manumissions in South Carolina, 1760-1800

Dr. Larry D. Watson| February 2025

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Betrayal at Matthews Bluff — The Search for Willie

Harris Bailey| September 2024

This publication explores the identity of Willie, who led Lieutenant Kemp’s platoon of Loyalist troops into an ambush by Patriot forces at Matthew Bluff in present-day Allendale County, South Carolina, on January 22, 1781.

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