United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit materials from 1968 to 1972 regarding the legal case between the National Board of the Y.W.C.A. of the U.S.A. vs. Y.W.C.A. of Charleston, South Carolina, Civil Action No. 70-180.
Correspondence from William C. Pelster, on behalf of Donovan Leisure Newton and Irvine, to Honorable Solomon Blatt, Jr. of the United States District Court regarding a legal motion involving the Y.W.C.A. of Greater Charleston. Enclosed Civil Action No. 70-180, No. 70-1062 and related court documents.
(Front) 5x8 index card survey of 180 Broad Street. Notes indicate the state of the dwelling. Includes thumbnail image of the dwelling. (Back) Notes on history of house as a prison for soldiers during the Civil War.
A short letter from J.H. Stevens, Coroner, to John F. Grimke about the death of one of his female slaves, [named Benit?], who had previously escaped and ultimately died "of want."
A bill of sale to Thomas Wilson for the purchase of ten slaves from John Potter, in payment of debts owed. The sale was issued by the Sheriff's Office in Colleton District, Charleston, South Carolina.
Letter to Lieutenant William D. Wilson from the Navy granting a commission of Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps and recommending that Wilson report to Washington D.C.
