Letter from John Lynch to Bishop Patrick Lynch detailing the departure of one of the Bishop's overseers and the transfer of slaves among the plantations, and attempts by John to rent out one of the Bishop's properties. 1864. 2p.
Anna Lynch writes to Bishop Patrick Lynch asking him to save her some "blue satinet" in order to make an overcoat for their father. She mentions a fatal explosion in the arsenal in Charleston and their mother's intention to accompany the Bishop on his "foreign trip.” 1864. 2p.
Stereoscopic image of the interior of a structure, seemingly outside, with seating and a rug. A large letter "G" hangs on an archway above a raised platform. The handwritten caption on the verso reads, "Masonic Lodge Folly Island. Jany 1864."
Stereoscopic image of a gun turret on the civil war navy ship, Passaic, with three men visible. The handwritten caption on the verso reads, "Turret of the 'Passaic' off Charleston. Jany 1864."
Stereoscopic image of a gun turret on the navy ship, Passaic, with a group of men visible. Handwritten caption on the verso reads, "Turret of the 'Passaic' off Charleston. Jany 1864."
The Robert F. W. Allston Journal is an 1864 journal which contains handwritten copies of two letters written by Governor Robert Francis Withers Allston. The letters are addressed to "Mr. Morse" discussing the selling of products and to "Mr. Yates" discussing money. The rest of the journal is filled with blank pages.
Stereoscopic image of a residence in Beaufort, South Carolina with group on the front porch. Handwritten caption on verso reads, "Site of Mrs. W. A. Thomas, built by Carter, builder Campher and Hutson,. In 1864 Free South Office"