A sale of 103 enslaved persons owned by William Conway, declared by the high court of Chancery of the Kingdom of Great Britain to be a "lunatic." All enslaved persons, cattle, sheep, and land were sold to Charles William Rogers from Commissioner Benjamin H. Buckner for $6,000.
A letter from William Jones to Langdon Cheves Sr. discussing the enslaved man Harry and his wife Betty. The letter describes the couple as thoroughly attached and asks if Betty could be purchased by Cheves, sold to Jones in 1830, for the couple to be together. The reverse side of the letter is a copy of Cheves' response in which he agrees to purchase Betty.
A letter from William Jones to Langdon Cheves Sr. discussing the enslaved man Harry and his wife Betty. The letter discusses Harry's service with another slaveholder and Betty's great health.
The last will and testament of Elias Ball II in which he divides Comingtee, Limerick and Kensington Plantations among his sons Elias Ball III, Isaac Ball and John Ball. He leaves his daughter Lydia Lot No. 49 in Charlestown and refers to the enslaved persons outlined in his late wife's will. Elias Ball II also leaves his pew in the middle aisle of St. Philips Church to his son Elias Ball III and bequeaths his "negro wench named Priscilla," "negro wench called Esther," "negro wench called Bena," negro wench named Auba" and any enslaved man upon their selection to his children. The will also outlines that Elias Ball II's executors are to purchase "young slaves" from time to time.
Copy of "An Additional Act for the Better Regulation of Indian Trade-Appointment of Commissioners of Indian Trade." This act was presented by James Moore at the Charlestown Council Chamber. The document refers to the success of this trade regulation based on the behavior of the "Indian traders" and "several nations of Indians in amity with the government." Makes notation about "restraining the abuses committed to the said traders among the said Indians..." appointing commissioners for "better regulation of the Indian trade" and the oaths these men must take. The Native Americans mentioned in the document are the "Northward Indians," or the Catawba. Makes notation that there is no direct or indirect trading with the Cherokees.
The appraisement, division and valuations of enslaved men, women and children at Kensington Plantation belonging to the late Elias Ball II to his sons Elias Ball III and John Ball. The other side of the document makes notations regarding the exchanges of enslaved persons between the brothers.
