This is the first page of a letter written to "William" from Elias L. Rivers on April 29, 1895, in order to "preserve" a memory. In the letter, Rivers recalls the meeting of 14 men who were from James Island and that had served in the Civil War at "William's" home on March 27, 1895. Rivers lists the men's names and where they were living at the time. The men at the meeting included: Constant H. Rivers, E.L. Rivers, Jenkins Holmes, J.F. Lawton, J.H. Freer, W.G. Hinson, Dr. Robert Lebby, Dr. W.B. Seabrook, Dr. b.M. Lebby, W.A. Clark, W.B. Minott, Edward T. Legare, R.E. Mellichamp, Chas. H. Rivers. Mr. Rivers recalls that one man had not been to James Island since 1854 and was shocked at all of the changes he encountered upon arrival in 1895. The bottom of this page states that the group had a dinner and were joined by Mr. J.T. Dill, Robert Bee, and S.L. Hinson.
Black-and-white photograph of table and chairs with hutch in the background. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation James Island, S.C. The Dining Room. Fall of 1954."
Black-and-white photograph, mounted on card, of the portrait of a group of men standing in front of a building. Writing under image reads, "House of Representatives."
Black-and-white photograph of Willie McLeod, looking away from the camera. Writing on back of image reads, "October, 1985. Margaret Moore, Margaret Welsh, Anne Hay, Lyn, Garnes."
Black-and-white photograph, on card, of a bride and groom. Writing on back of card reads, "Bride and Groom. Dr. and Mrs. W.D. Ellis about 1840. Parents of: Judge W.D. Ellis, Atlanta; Mrs. W.W. McLeod; Miss Rose M. Ellis; Mrs. John P. Fort; Dr. D.W. Ellis."
Color image depicting north facade of McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "1991 McLeod Plantation (James Is.) North facade. Taken from Country Club Road."
Color photograph of Willie McLeod seated with birthday cake on table. Four other people standing around him. Writing on back of image reads, "Mr. Pope. Al Foy. Vivian Foy. John Haizlop. Mr William McLeod 100 years! Febr 4, 1985."
Color photograph of a portrait of a young woman. Writing on back of image reads, "Laura Fisher. 11th Grade High School. School Picture. 1972 Fall. North Augusta, S.C."
Black-and-white photograph, mounted on card, of a portrait of a large group of men, each one with a number written on or near them. Text under the image reads, "Members of the Constitutional Convention of South Carolina, 1895." The numbers near each man coordinate with a list of names below the title of the photograph.
Black-and-white image depicting view of McLeod Plantation residence and part of lawn. Inscription on back of image reads, " Willie McLeod's home on James Island, Charleston SC, Aug. 1950."
A handwritten memorial for William G. Hinson and Elias L. Rivers, both of whom were attendants of St. James' Church and helped to purchase several tracts of land in its name.
This is the second page of a letter written to "William" from Elias Rivers on April 29, 1895. On this page, Mr. Rivers details the second part of the meeting of 14 men from James Island who had served in the Civil War. After eating dinner, the letters and excuses of those unable to come were read. Those who were absent included: Dr. J.L. Girardeau, Stiles Mellichamp, Capt. H.S. Lebby, W.W. Lawton, Dr. J.H. Mellichamp, E.M. Freer, W.A. Mellichamp, and William Rivers. The names of those who had died during the war were also read and included: Edward H. Mellichamp, Stiles M. Hinson, Joseph M. Mellichamp, J. Peronneau Royall, W.S. Mellichamp, J.C. Seabrook, Campbell Holmes, and Rawlins H. Rivers. In the afternoon, the photographs of those present were taken and the evening was spent talking. The men left after breakfast the next day. It is noted that the only alcohol consumed was a bottle of wine from 1835 that had survived the war by being buried when Sherman passed through South Carolina in 1865.
Black-and-white photograph of table and chair set with hutch in background. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation. The dining room. Fall of 1954."
Black-and-white image depicting north view of McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod house, James Island. North view. Built 1854. About 1940-'45."
Black-and-white photograph of a section of the line of slave cabins at McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation Part of 'The Street' Fall of 1954."
Black-and-white photograph, mounted on card and that has had color added, of a portrait of a young woman. Writing on back of card reads, "(possible) Welliman."
This is the back of a card that a photograph of the House of Representatives is mounted to. Writing on the card reads, "Farmer's Tillman" and "Col. Izard."
