A 1646 release written by John Rich to John Harleston from London, England discussing a discharge for Harleston's debts, quarrels, bonds, and judgements.
A letter from George Appleby in London, England to Elias Ball II at Kensington Plantation discussing the death of Appleby's uncle, his last will and testament, being made his executor, and how his uncle left a large portion of his property to Mr. Moultrie's sons. The letter goes on to request information on how Appleby's cousin George obtained two enslaved men named Isaac and Allick.
A letter from James Simons in London, England discussing soldiers suffering from dysentery, the skills but unsuccess of the attending surgeon, and asking for help from an "old negroe woman" who provided a remedy for the disease and Col. Gordon "had not lost a slave with it since she had attended the plantation hospital." The letter goes on stating that the French name for the plant is "Zezegery," resembles mint, how the plant is used, and the improvement of the soldiers. The other side of the letter written by James Simons states that a man from Jamaica identified the plant as the "Binnea" which is "cultivated in almost every plantation in this country by our negroes for their own use."
A letter from Matthew Bryan in London, England to John Ball Jr. discussing his nephew Henry's travels to Charleston, and a power of attorney document for a recovery of debt.
A letter from Michael Bryan in London, England to John Ball Jr. discussing his son Henry Bryan's travels to Charleston and asking for Ball to take Bryan under his protection.
A letter from Michael Bryan in London, England to Mr. Murley and Mr. Naylor discussing the death of William James Ball on December 18th of consumption in Madeira.
A text detailing the cause of Edmund Jening's conflict with Henry Laurens regarding the author of an anonymous letter. The cover/title page is inscribed: "For whomsoever Mr. Bridgen pleases" and the Errata page is inscribed: "These errata require errata. There are more than forty other errors. Mr Jenings has performed this work as he does everything-without forecast or consideration." This pamphlet is part of the Henry Laurens papers, Mss 037.00.
