A letter from William Ball at Limerick Plantation to Mary thanking her for a package she sent, his poor health and treatment from a doctor, and reflections on a party during the Christmas season. The letter goes on to discuss the Christmas of the "good old days in slavery time, thanks to Mr. Lincoln" and that two servants remain in the household as they "never left us."
480 acre lot called Little Hell Hole Swamp, includes two islands and surrounding property owners, doesn't include land type. Names associated with this plat are H. Morrison, W.C. Miller, W.J. Ball, Issac Bishop and Anderson. Notable geographic locations include Hog Pen Island, Berkeley County, St. Stephen's Parish, and Little Hell Hole Swamp.
483 acre plot of Little Hell Hole Swamp, includes islands and surrounding property owners doesn't include land detail. Names associated with this plat are H.S. Morrison, Isaac Bishop, W.C. Miller, W.J. Ball, and Anderson. Notable geographic locations include St. Stephens Parish, Hog Pen Island, Little Hell Hole Swamp, and Berkeley County.
This document is both a newspaper clipping and written letter to the editors of the Laurensville Herald. The clipping, titled "The Block of Ten Verdict" discusses the outrage over the arrest of ten black men, referenced as "negroes." The letter includes a list of subscribers who contributed money on behalf of the ten accused men.