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The Johnstone Family Papers document the history of the Johnstone family of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia during the 18th and 19th centuries. The collection includes family letters, genealogical materials, Revolutionary War militia pay records, estate and land documents, and survey warrants. Notable items include a letter from Gilbert Johnstone regarding the appointment of Francis Marion as militia commander in the Pee Dee region, as well as documents signed by General Marion, Joseph Hewes—signer of the Declaration of Independence—and John Rutledge—signer of the U.S. Constitution.