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This journal, written by Coward in 1910 for his children, chronicles approximately the first two decades of his life. In part two, he describes his time at The Citadel and after graduation, the opening of the King's Mountain Military School in…

This journal, written by Coward in 1910 for his children, chronicles approximately the third decade of his life. He describes his experience of running and teaching at the King's Mountain Military School in Yorkville, S.C., his marriage and family…

This letter from Asbury to his wife Elise relates that her brother is ill and is in the hospital. He asks her to write to him and speaks briefly about his current position.

Letter from Asbury to his future wife Elise while he is away starting the King's Mountain Military School. He scolds her for being foolish regarding a horseback riding incident and tells her about his life and accommodations in Yorkville.

Letter from Asbury to his future wife Elise while he is at King's Mountain. He asks after her health and talks about her ability to play music. He tells her about the arrival of Spring in Yorkville and teases her with talk of other young ladies. He…

Letter from Asbury to his future wife Elise while he is at King's Mountain. He is relieved to hear of her better health and the health of his pupils. He talks about his plans to come to Charleston for vacation and the fact that he has not touched a…

Letter from Asbury to his future wife Elise while he is at King's Mountain. He is relieved to hear of her better health and is looking forward to the end of the school session. One of his pupils is still ill so he may be delayed in coming down to…

Letter from Asbury to his future wife Elise while he is at King's Mountain. He apologizes for not having anything to say because he is so exhausted and promises to write more in his next letter.

Letter from Asbury to his future wife Elise while he is at King's Mountain. He talks about being depressed and not having received her letter. He also mentions the doctor leaving and going to visit Limestone Springs to look at their cooking…

Letter from Asbury to his future wife Elise while he is at King's Mountain. He mainly discusses the weather, the lack of letters from Elise and a sermon given by the new minister.