Drayton family papers, 1837-1869
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Poetry: My Brothers Wife Handwritten poem by James Drayton, about his brother's wife (Sarah Martha Drayton) 2. no preview
James S. Drayton to "Charlotte" A lengthly and searching "sketch of my life", by James Drayton. Written in the form a of confessional, Drayton reflects on his childhood, education, the death of his first wife (Louisa Elford), the purpose of his existence and his strong feelings for the recipient. 3. no preview
Poetry: My Mother Handwritten poem by "Hall" (James Drayton), about his mother, Mary Middleton Shoolbred 4. Poetry: To My Departed Wife Handwritten poem by "Hall" (James Drayton), about his deceased wife, Louisa Eleanor Drayton 5. no preview
Poetry: Song for the South Handwritten poem by James S. Drayton, urging southern men to rise and fight the Union forces 6. Poetry: To the Washington Light Infantry on their Departure for Virginia, May 31, 1861 Handwritten poem by Drayton, James S., lauding the Washington Light Infantry's march north to face the Union Army 7. Poetry: To Miss L.A.W. Handwritten love poem by "Hall" (Drayton, James S.), to Louisa Ann Willis 8. no preview
Poetry: The Dying Girl Handwritten, incomplete poem by "Hall" (James Drayton), on a dying girl 9. no preview
Poetry: The Dying Girl Handwritten poem by "Hall" (James Drayton), on a dying girl 10. no preview
Poetry: A Fragment Handwritten poem by "Hall" (James Drayton), about the passing of a day 11. no preview
Poetry: The Boatmans Song Handwritten poem by "Hall" (James Drayton), on the travails of a boatman and crew 12. no preview
Poetry: Evening Muse Handwritten poem by "Hall" (James Drayton), on night and day 13. Poetry: Song for the South Handwritten poem by "Hall" (James Drayton), urging Carolinians to rise and fight the Union forces 14. Poetry: The Merchant Song Handwritten poem by "Hall" (James Drayton), describing a week in the life of a merchant 15. Poetry: Untitled Handwritten poem by "Hall" (James Drayton), urging southerners to fight for the Confederacy 16. Poetry: Loss of the Artic Handwritten poem by "Hall" (James Drayton), on the sinking of the liner "Artic" 17. no preview
Poetry: Untitled; "Poetry"; "The Newspaper"; "Beautiful Ballad" Handwritten poems by James Drayton. One is untitled, the others: "Poetry"; "The Newspaper"; "Beautiful Ballad" (incomplete) 18. Poetry: To Miss Louisa Handwritten love poem by "Hall" (James Drayton), to Louisa (either Elford or Willis) 19. Poetry: My Beloved City Handwritten poem by "Hall" (James Drayton), on the "death" of Charleston. Written for the Charleston Courier. 20. no preview
Poetry: Hornby Melodies No. 7 Handwritten copy by James S. Drayton
