Hampton And His Red Shirts South Carolina65533655336553365533655336553365533s Deliverance In 1876 is a historical book written by Alfred B. Williams. The book covers the events that took place in South Carolina during the year 1876, a time when the state was experiencing political turmoil and racial tensions. The book focuses on the role played by Wade Hampton, a former Confederate general who led a group of men known as the Red Shirts, in bringing about the state's deliverance.Williams provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the election of 1876, which was marked by widespread voter fraud and intimidation. The book also covers the formation of the Red Shirts, a paramilitary group that supported Hampton's bid for governor and engaged in violent acts against African Americans and Republicans.Despite the controversial methods employed by the Red Shirts, Hampton was able to secure the governorship and bring about a period of relative peace and stability in the state. Willi