A pamphlet of four pro-slavery letters written by Mary Howard Schoolcraft (also known as Mrs. H. R. Schoolcraft) to her brother, General John H. Howard, in 1851. Mrs. Schoolcraft discusses her opinions on the conditions of enslaved people and free Black people. She uses several racist and paternalistic ideas such as the myth of the "happy slave" and numerous stereotypes about Black people.
Document by James W. Gray, Master of Equity in Charleston County, states two acres of land, dwelling and other buildings in the town of Summerville, Colleton County, were auctioned publicly to Samuel Kingman. Formerly owned by Sarah Boone and Mary H. Schulz.
A detailed account of the Battle of Fort Sumter from the Confederate perspective, including the lead-up to the battle and the eventual surrender. The pamphlet also describes the battle from an alternate viewpoint on Cummings' Point and an account of an attempt to intercept Union steamer ships.
Letter from Josiah McKewn to Governor Bonham regarding sending the men in the regiment home. Mckewn argues that the men are "to all intents and purposes doing nothing," and that men need to return home to work on their farms. He also cites alleged instances of black people breaking into homes.
Letter from Corp H.B. Harberson to Col. I.E. Casew. They discuss conversations amongst Confederate soldiers written from Cattle Creek by H.B. Harberson Corp. Co. "E" 18th Regiment of the South Carolina Militia reporting four companies were patrolling to prevent enslaved people from moving or escaping. The report informs that "order and quiet [were] prevailing in the community."
A report on the "improvement of the Charleston Bar," addressed to the Charleston Chamber of Commerce. The report includes details about the tidal currents and the composition of the Harbor's seafloor. The report includes a detailed recommendation for modifying the bar to allow for larger ships to pass into the harbor.
Letter from Evans Edings investigating, per the Colonel's order, communications from J.C. McKewn regarding the condition of members in the 18th Regiment of the South Carolina Militia and condition of affairs in the vicinity of Summerville.
This pamphlet recounts a meeting of the Washington Light Infantry in the Hibernian Hall in July 1875 held to receive former Confederate General Thomas Muldrup Logan. The pamphlet describes the gathering then transcribes the speeches given at the gathering. The speeches include some brief first-hand accounts of various Civil War Battles.
