A four-page letter written by John F. Grimke to his father, John Paul Grimke, regardng his arrival at Camp Purisburgh. Grimke describes the poor condition of the roads, the state of the militias in the Carolinas, and recruitment within "Continental Battalions." Grimke notes that unless more severe laws are passed regulating regional militias, it is probable that Americans would be forced to "submit to [their enemy's] Government."
A letter written by Colonel Owen Roberts in Purrysburg, South Carolina to John F. Grimke at the camp at "Two Sisters." Roberts references the high desertion rate in camp following an unsuccessful battle by General Ashe.
Series of loose sheets written by John F. Grimke between August and December of 1779 regarding requisitioning, constructing, and using military and related supplies.
A business letter from Thomas Fitzsimmons (1741-1811): a Philadelphia merchant, delegate to the Constitutional Convention, and member of the Continental and United States Congress.
A letter written by Colonel Owen Roberts in Purrysburg, South Carolina to John F. Grimke referring to a soldier who was recently arrested but not yet charged with an unspecified crime.
A letter written by Colonel Owen Roberts in Purrysburg, South Carolina to John F. Grimke in Georgia requesting the issue of "pay bills" for the companies under Grimke's command. Roberts notes that two companies have arrived with ammunition in tow.
A three-page letter written by Colonel Owen Roberts in Purrysburg, South Carolina to John F. Grimke at the "Two Sisters" camp. Roberts writes about sending supplies to Grimke and his inability to procure medicine. Roberts mentions an impending attack on the British "at Yamasee".
"This tract was conveyed by G. Anson Esquire thro his attorney, and Richard Lambton to Thomas Rivers February 15th 1775 and from said J. Rivers to Benj. Guerad Esquire October 7th 1779." 371 Acres laid out by William James January 21th 1774 by the request of William George Roupell attorney for Georg Anson Esquire Being part of a barony originally granted to Robert Wright [illegible] Esquire by the Lords Proprietors. [illegible] now by Ansons Barony and being part of Lot N 11 of said Barony situated near May River." Plat contains identification of a path and waterways but no structural information. Names associated with this plat include G. Anson, Richard Lambton, Thomas Rivers, Benjamin Guerad, George Roupell, Robert Wright, the Lords Proprietors and Hodgson. Notable geographic locations include St. Lukes Parish, May River and Anson's Barony.
Plat of 250 acres of land granted to Bonam Sam on Wadmalaw Island the 5 May 1704. Names associated with this plat are Sam Bonam, William Lowry, Henry Livingston, and Thomas Stangarn.
