TO THE TRUSTEES

OF THE

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA to whose encouragement the publication of this volume is largely due.

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PREFACE.

Dr. Maximilian LaBorde's History of the South Carolina College appeared in 1859, bringing the narrative down to the close of 1857, the beginning of Judge Longstreet's presidency. A second edition, published in 1874 after the author's death, continued the story to the end of the year 1865 and the establishment of the University of South Carolina. The present volume covers the life of the institution from Governor Drayton's message in 1801 to the resignation of President Mitchell in 1913. It has been found necessary to omit the biographical sketches of the trustees, faculty and officers, which it was at first expected would be included. They will require another volume and await the verdict of the readers of this.

The minutes of the board of trustees and of the faculty have been consulted on all points. All other material that could throw light on any phase of the University's life has been examined. Dr. LaBorde's history has of course often been used: he was an actor in a large part of the events of the period whose story he tells, and frequently, especially in matters biographical, he is the only authority.

The author wishes to thank the many friends who have come to his assistance, especially Professor Charles Woodward Hutson, of New Orleans, of the class of 1860, who kindly answered many questions and lent letters of his college days; Hon. J. F. J. Caldwell, of Newberry, of the class of 1857; the late R. W. Shand, Esq., of Columbia, of the class of 1859; Hon. W. A. Clark, of Columbia, of the class of 1862; Dr. J. W. Babcock, of Columbia, for information especially relating to Dr. Thomas Cooper; Professor Andrew C. Moore,

whose catalogue of the alumni is soon to appear; Professor Yates Snowden, who has given with generous hand. To Mr. August Kohn, trustee of the University of South Carolina, whose untiring zeal for the University is evidenced on all occasions, the author is indebted for constant advice and encouragement.

Columbia, S. C., November 8, 1915.