. The romance of lower Carolina; historic, romantic and traditional incidents of the Colonial and revolutionary eras. MARRIAGE OF MAD ARCHIE CAMPBELL Johnson, in his Traditions, gives the romanticstory of the marriage, at the pistol point, of MadArchie Campbell to Miss Margaret Philp, ofCharlestown. The distinguished narrator unfor-tunately has been either careless or ignorant ofthe true facts. This is evidenced by his givingMiss Philp the name of Paulina Phelp, whereas itwas Margaret Philp. The story as given by John-son and followed therefrom by Simms, Mrs. Rav-enel and others, is largely in
. The romance of lower Carolina; historic, romantic and traditional incidents of the Colonial and revolutionary eras. MARRIAGE OF MAD ARCHIE CAMPBELL Johnson, in his Traditions, gives the romanticstory of the marriage, at the pistol point, of MadArchie Campbell to Miss Margaret Philp, ofCharlestown. The distinguished narrator unfor-tunately has been either careless or ignorant ofthe true facts. This is evidenced by his givingMiss Philp the name of Paulina Phelp, whereas itwas Margaret Philp. The story as given by John-son and followed therefrom by Simms, Mrs. Rav-enel and others, is largely incorrect. It is fair topresume that the family connection is far betterauthority than good old loquacious Dr. Johnson,who did not even know the brides name. The uncle of the Rev. Dr. Robert Wilson, ofCharleston, married the grand-daughter of MadArchie Campbell, and the family history, joinedto Dr. Wilsons pure and high character, guaran-tees the absolute truthfulness of the following ver-sion, kindly given by him. There was really no opposition on the part ofMr. Philp to the marriage of his daughter to Capt. 32. fee c. So I .its ?-^ 1- -S rO M-2 Archie Campbell, of the British force then occupy-ing Charlestown. But he did desire delay, as hethought proper to make certain enquiries beforegiving his consent to the marriage. The youngcouple, however, did not care to wait, so they wentup to the Rectory of St. James, Goose Creek^ andwere married by the Rector, the Rev. Mr. Elling-ton. About a year afterward, Capt. Campbell waskilled at the battle of Videaus Bridge. His wifedied soon after, leaving a child, the issue of themarriage. This child, a sweet little girl, was, inher early life, cared for by her grandfather, After the war he communicated with theDuke of Argyle as to his recognition of the childas a member of the Argyle family. The Dukeagreed to recognize her, but required that sheshould be sent to him to care for and rear. most naturally declined this. Subs
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