A letter from Kensington Plantation overseer James Coward to John Ball discussing the doctor visiting the plantation, the midwifery, sick enslaved persons from various plantations suffering from fevers or pox, and the rice crops.
A letter from Kensington Plantation overseer James Coward to John Ball in Charleston discussing the rice, pea and corn crops, the death of Mr. Simmons, and the death of young children due to sickness.
A letter from Hyde Park Plantation overseer Jesse Coward to John Ball in Charleston discussing a letter to Mr. Coward's father, the rice crops and the health of Mrs. Coward.
A letter from Hyde Park Plantation overseer Jesse Coward to John Ball in Charleston discussing the recovery of John Ball, the rice crop and sawing. Coward goes into an account of the enslaved man Julius running away but believes he will return as Julius has done so in the past and finishes his letter discussing the enslaved girl Judy suffering from a sickness.
A letter from Kensington Plantation overseer James Coward to Ann Ball discussing the poor health of John Ball, the planting of slips, the pea and rice crops, the weather, sick children, and the confinement of Eliza.
A letter from Kensington Plantation overseer James Coward to Ann Ball discussing the recovery of John Ball, the death of the enslaved woman Sarah, the confinement of Eliza, sick children, and the rice crops.
A letter from Hyde Park Plantation overseer Jesse Coward to John Ball in Charleston discussing Ball's poor health, the rice and corn crops, and the hot weather.
A letter from Stoke Plantation overseer Thomas Finklea to John Ball in Charleston discussing the plantation crops, London's work with the rice, Pompey losing cattle, a list of sick enslaved persons, an inventory of cattle and Scipio's work with the cattle.
A letter from Stoke Plantation overseer Thomas Finklea to John Ball in Charleston discussing a shipment of rice, and the various tasks of Jack, Rachel, Ned, Sena, Old Amey, Old Judy, Bristol, and Adonis.
A letter from Stoke Plantation overseer Thomas Finklea to John Ball in Charleston discussing rice, the other overseer Mr. Coward, the work of Bristol, numerous enslaved persons who are sick, "Linder" giving birth to a baby boy, and an inventory of cattle.
A letter from Stoke Plantation overseer Thomas Finklea to John Ball in Charleston discussing Kensington rice, the enslaved persons Sena, Jack, Old Davy, Caesar, and Rachel sending supplies, the poor health of Sena who is suffering from a fever and cramps, and notations of a runaway.
A letter from Kensington Plantation overseer James Coward to John Ball in Charleston discussing the rice and pea crops, Turkey Hill's swamp, a visit from the Doctor, a suspected typhus case, two sick children and James Coward's child taken with the fever in which he suspects worms as the cause.
A letter from Kensington Plantation overseer James Coward to John Ball in Charleston discussing the inability to send the foals and ducks, the rice crops, sick enslaved persons at Midway Plantation, and a visit from Mr. Lynes and Mr. Turner.
A letter from Kensington Plantation overseer James Coward to John Ball in Charleston discussing the cold weather, giving out shoes to the enslaved persons, and the rice crop.
A letter from Kensington Plantation overseer James Coward to John Ball discussing the work of Scipio, a shipment of supplies, the rice crops, and a request for a bundle of baby clothes.
A letter from Quinby Plantation overseer William Turner to John Ball in Charleston discussing how Manuel was received from town, the rice and slip crops, and a request of tools from the carpenters.
A letter from Quinby Plantation overseer William Turner to John Ball in Charleston discussing the rice crops, the poor health of one of the mules, and details about Turner leaving Quinby Plantation for "larger business."