Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell, Washington, DC, to his brother, William H. W. Barnwell, discussing his slow embrace of religious life. December 4, 1832.
A three-page account of provisions and forage taken by the British Army from W. George Rivers plantation on James Island, South Carolina. The account is notarized by attorney James Hepburn.
Notarized affadavit by James Island planter, George Rivers, testifying that cattle were removed from his enclosures by a man working under the "Commisary of Captures" who promised a receipt to Rivers, but neglected to grant one.
A six page document sent to [Judge?] William Henderson which includes several correspondences between General George Washington and Brigadier General Clinton. Washington and Clinton discuss the capture of a Major John Andre, Adjutant General to the British Army, who was possibly serving as a spy.
A two-sided pay stub asserting that the United States [government?] owes Thomas Ousby, of South Carolina, payment for his services as an adjutant and officer in the armed forces. The pay period is recorded as January 1st, 1782 to October 23rd, 1782.
A seven-page letter written by General Robert Howe in Philadelphia to John F. Grimke. Howe references Grimke's willingness to testify on his behalf in an upcoming trial. Howe writes that a treaty has arrived in New York and that the city is soon to be evacuated. Howe also requests that Grimke remember him to his friends.
A three-page letter by Jacob Read in Philadelphia possibly to John Fauchereaud Grimke. Read refers to several debts for bonds that need to paid. Read also writes about receiving several "Drafts" worth forty guineas altogether.
A four-page letter written by General Robert Howe in Philadelphia to John F. Grimke in Charleston. General Howe asks for one hundred and fifty dollars from Grimke to pay a debt.