A letter from Elias Ball III in Charleston, South Carolina to his brother John Ball at Kensington Plantation on delivering a letter through the enslaved man Harvy, word regarding a battle in New York and numerous statements on the troops in Charleston.
A letter from Catherine Simons to her half-brother John Ball in Charleston, South Carolina on receiving a keg of nuts, sending the enslaved man Ben with freshly washed socks, and having the "wenches" work on John's clothes.
A letter from Elias Ball III in Charleston, South Carolina to his brother John Ball at Kensington Plantation on receiving John's letter from the enslaved man Jimmey, an order of shingles, business at the plantation, the weather and word that King George III's troops have been defeated.
A letter from Elias Ball III in Charleston, South Carolina to his brother John Ball at Kensington Plantation on sending horses and news about General Washington's army.
(Front) 5x8 index card survey of 178 Ashley Avenue. Notes indicate the state of the dwelling. Includes thumbnail image of the dwelling. (Back) "Outstanding example of Greek Revival." [L.S.] A.S.
(Front) 5 x 8 index card with survey of 178 and 180 East Bay Street. Includes one thumbnail image of building. (Back) Brief notes about the property, including comments on its French architectural style.