Letter from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Thomas J. Tobias recanting his inability to officiate during the upcoming holidays at the KKBE congregation. Raisin states he was able to have a friend cover for him at his current congregation and will be able to visit Charleston and asks if his probationary period can be extended to a year.
Handwritten minutes to a Board of Directors Meeting of the Charleston Branch of the NAACP reporting issues including membership, the publicity committee, treasury, and committee on education, held on March 10, 1983 at Morris Brown A.M.E. Church.
Handwritten minutes to an Executive Board Meeting of the Charleston Branch of the NAACP reporting issues including correspondence, a financial report, a standing committee report, the education committee, and the freedom fund committee on April 10, 1986 at Morris Brown A.M.E. Church.
Letter from the co-chairpersons of the Charleston section of the National Council of Negro Women to Mamie Fields. It invites Fields to attend a program honoring Mary McLeod Bethune.
A letter from Elias Ball II at Comingtee Plantation to his son John Ball in Charleston, South Carolina discussing a shipment of cattle, the health of Edward Simons, a fight John had with Bob Simons resulting in a black eye, and the health of Elias Ball III's "house wench."
A letter from Elias Ball III to his brother John Ball in Charleston, South Carolina on sending the enslaved man Plimouth with a delivery, and a request for news from town through either a letter or a newspaper.
A handwritten, one-page letter from Robert Pringle of Great Britain to his Charleston relatives in which he explores their genealogical connection. He encloses a family tree, a list of marital dates, and a newspaper clipping to explain the family history.
A handwritten, three-page letter from Emma Alston to her husband, Charles Alston, in which she describes the Union attack on Morris Island on July 10, 1863, and details her plans to leave Charleston the next day, including arranging a delivery of osnaburg fabric. She also states that Vicksburg has fallen.
A handwritten, two-page letter from Emma Alston to her husband, Charles, in which she arranges the arrival of six enslaved people in Greenville. She also advises him on the management of their house in Charleston and warns him to not allow enslaved people to travel without the accompaniment of a white person so as to prevent their impressment.
Handwritten correspondence from Ryan Palmer, Charleston Regional Director for the American Cancer Society, to "Mr. Sanders" (William Saunders) regarding professional matters.
Handwritten correspondence from Mrs. M. A. Wilds, Chairman of the Adult Program Committee for the Coming Street Y.W.C.A., to members regarding sponsorship.
Correspondence from Felicia Goodwin, President of the Colored Young Women's Christian Association, to Daniel Sinkler, City Assessor, regarding the property at 106 Coming Street.
Letter to Edgar M. Lazarus from Henry S. Samuel discussing the political situation in the United States following the Civil War, family, and matters at the Liverpool synagogue.
A letter from financial agent George Lockey in London, England to John Ball Sr. in Charleston, South Carolina discussing finances for William Ball in Edinburgh, Scotland, and national politics.
A letter from William Ball in London, England to his father John Ball Sr. in Charleston, South Carolina on suffering from a fever and cough, plans to travel to Madeira for warmer climate, his friend Micah Bryan, and the Mr. Lockey's loss from a fire.
Handwritten correspondence from Esau Jenkins to Herbert U. Fielding and James E. Clyburn regarding the Political Awareness League of Charleston County 1972 Appreciation Dinner.
A letter from financial agent George Lockey in England to John Ball Sr. in Charleston, South Carolina discussing Lockey's and William James Ball's passage to England, the start of William's schooling, and a blockade in Europe.
Alex writes about the children and encloses a flyer from R.M. Marshall (Broad St. brokers) encouraging investors to build homes for rent at Sheffield, Alabama
A bill of sale to Sarah Marie Drayton for the purchase of five slaves from the estate of Mrs. Ann D. Perry. James W. Gray, the commisioner of the Court of Equity facilitated the sale. The sale includes the guarantee to the purchaser of "the future issue of the Females"--meaning any future children will be the property of the purchaser. The back of the document includes several worn statements regarding the legality of the sale.
