Volume (gathering of ten sheets) entitled "Observations on the Culture of Rice" is a copy of writings by "Mr. Butler of Santee in the year 1786" attributed to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney. Loose sheets bearing the same title give instructions and advice concerning the planting and growing of rice crops in South Carolina.
Plan of the land claimed by James Sinkler on Santee River and comprehended with the claim of White Oak Plantation belonging to Ralph Izard. Names associated with this plat are Ralph Izard, James Sinkler, Peter Sinkler, John Guerry, and Stephens.
Plat of land along the Combahee River containing 5567 acres laid out for Daniel Doiley. Names associated with this plat are Daniel Doiley, Smith, Gordon Garrett, and Philips. Notable geographic locations include the Combahee River, Prince William's Parish and Tarr Bluff.
Plat of 1000 acres on the Scull Creek belonging to John Luck. Details include the areas of the creek and minimal buildings. Names associated with this plat are John Luck and J.B. Gerardeau. Notable geographic locations include Hilton Head Island, Cotton Hope Plantation, Fairlawn, St. Luke's Parish and Scull Creek.
Plat of 220 acres on the Black River belonging to John Luck. Details include the areas of the river and marsh, and the location of trees on the property lines. Names associated with this plat are John Luch and John Hardwick. Notable geographic locations include Black River and Craven County Craven County [now in parts of Berkeley, Charleston, Georgetown, and Williamsburg counties].
Information on the purchase of the plantation on Back River which includes enslaved persons bought at a sale, number of acres and the notation that eighty-six enslaved persons are on the property, specifically twenty-six men, twenty-eight women and thirty-two children.
A torn letter from Elias Ball IV to Elias "Wambaw" Ball III exiled in Bristol, England discussing a shipment of corn and rice sent to Bristol, an impending visit from William Moultrie Jr., a referral from General Marion, and notations on the House of Assembly.
