A document conveying a tract of land to George Dispau. The document describes how W.D. Porter, a representative of the court, auctioned the land to the church so the estate of previous owner, Cephas Whittmore, could settle his debt.
"Title of Real Estate" from Edward R. Laurens, Master in Equity, to Patrick O'Neill through auction for $2000 for the west side of King Street across from Citadel Square containing two lots.
Letter in German from V. von Lintig to Mr. Ufferhardt requesting claim for $200 from the church. V. von Lintig indicates he no longer lives in Charleston and no longer visits the Church, but since he has supported the Church vigorously, is requesting the amount of $200 plus interest.
Letter to J. Frederick Knobeloch from attorney J.D.E. Meyer indicating that the document that releases St. Matthew's Lutheran Church from mortgage by Thomas E. Miller is enclosed. The attorney indicates that Knobeloch or his successors will have to execute the final agreement and that the document should be kept in the church treasurer's records.
Letters and documents surrounding the legal history of a piece of property eventually acquired by St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, beginning in 1834 with the settling of the estate of William A. Moultrie by the trustee William Brailsford, up until the release of a lien on the Hasell Street property, in September of 1841, upon John Bryan's bond payment of $12,000 to the business partners George Ingraham and Thomas Webb.
A note acknowledging receipt of a congregational member's letter regarding their proposal to create a monument for soldiers who died in a war and guaranteed burial plots for those who survived the war. It also discusses a potential location in Bethany Cemetery.
Vocation (or Call) addressed to Johannes Heckel by the Call Committee, advising him that they are inviting him to take the position. It refers to their unanimous agreement to the call - subject to the approval of the Bishop. "It was God's will that we were made aware of you and that we had you in our midst and will get to know you even better. We are convinced that you will be able to support our Honorable Pastor Dr. Mueller in his difficult work and in the internal and external building of our St. Matthew's Parish. So we recognize clearly and happily the finger of God and call you unanimously as our second preacher." The letter continues to express that, as a servant of the parish, he will preach God's word, help guide and lead the Church, educate children, etc.
