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1. Religion Profitable: With a Special Reference to the Case of Servants. A Sermon, Preached on September 22, 1822, in the Circular Church, Charleston, S.C. By Benjamin M. Palmer.

Religion Profitable: With a Special Reference to the Case of Servants. A Sermon, Preached on September 22, 1822, in the Circular Church, Charleston, S.C. By Benjamin M. Palmer.
Date:
1822
Description:
A sermon delivered by Reverend Benjamin M. Palmer in the Circular Congregational Church in Charleston, South Carolina, on September 22, 1822. The speech stresses obedience for enslaved people, often quoting the New Testament and Old Testament. References to the sermon on the mount and other teachings of Jesus. Stresses the role of paternalism in the treatment of enslaved peoples.

2. An official report of the trials of sundry Negroes, charged with an attempt to raise an insurrection in the state of South-Carolina : preceded by an introduction and narrative : and, in an appendix, a report of the trials of four white persons on indictments for attempting to excite the slaves to insurrection

An official report of the trials of sundry Negroes, charged with an attempt to raise an insurrection in the state of South-Carolina : preceded by an introduction and narrative : and, in an appendix, a report of the trials of four white persons on indictments for attempting to excite the slaves to insurrection
Date:
1822
Description:
Record of the trial of Denmark Vesey, principal defendant, and others, charged with an attempt to raise an insurrection in the State of South-Carolina. Pamphlet contains an outline of events, testimonies, and dates for scheduled punishment of those convicted.

4. Proceedings of the Meeting in Charleston, S.C., May 13-15, 1845, on the Religious Instruction of the Negroes, Together with the Report of the Committee and the Address to the Public. Pub. By order of the meeting.

Proceedings of the Meeting in Charleston, S.C., May 13-15, 1845, on the Religious Instruction of the Negroes, Together with the Report of the Committee and the Address to the Public. Pub. By order of the meeting.
Date:
1845
Description:
Minutes from a governmental committee regarding the teaching of Christianity to slaves. Consists of answers to questions asked of prominent slave owners throughout the state. There is a focus on the oral education of slaves as well as a white presence in any black congregation to ensure the slaves did not organize any retaliatory actions. Focuses on the demographics of the Christian slave population. Originally bound in v. 22 of the Thomas Smith Grimke pamphlet collection.

5. The Spirit to be Poured out upon Servants: A Sermon / by Paul Trapier.

The Spirit to be Poured out upon Servants: A Sermon / by Paul Trapier.
Date:
1850
Description:
This sermon, preached in several of the Protestant Episcopal Churches in Charleston, in November and December 1849, was authored by Paul Trapier, Minister of Calvary Church. The speech charges the members of the congregation with living a life of mission in sharing the gospel with those enslaved to their care.

6. Public Proceedings Relating to Calvary Church, and the Religious Instruction of Slaves. With an Appendix Containing the Reports of the Sub-Committees and the Answers of Different Persons Interrogated. Published by order of Council.

Public Proceedings Relating to Calvary Church, and the Religious Instruction of Slaves. With an Appendix Containing the Reports of the Sub-Committees and the Answers of Different Persons Interrogated. Published by order of Council.
Date:
1850
Description:
The pamphlet contains the Public Proceedings Relating to Calvary Church. The appendix contains the reports of the sub-committees and the written replies from those interrogated. The discourse stresses the role of paternalism in the treatment and teaching of the gospel to enslaved peoples. Many of the questions included in the interrogation refers to the modes employed when 'communicating religious instruction' to enslaved peoples. Originally bound in v. 22 of the Thomas Smith Grimke pamphlet collection.

7. Catalogue of Pictures Exhibited in the Fraser Gallery, Charleston, 1857, with Descriptive and Biographical Illustrations

Catalogue of Pictures Exhibited in the Fraser Gallery, Charleston, 1857, with Descriptive and Biographical Illustrations
Date:
1857
Description:
Catalogue of miniature portraits, landscapes and other pieces executed by Charles Fraser and exhibited in "The Fraser Gallery" in Charleston, SC during the months of February and March, 1857. Accompanied by annotations and a summary of the life and career of the artist. Published by James and Williams Printers, 16 State Street, Charleston, S.C. Preface written by Samuel Gilman (1791-1858).

8. Religious Instruction of the Colored Population. A Sermon Preached by the Rev. John B. Adger, In The Second Presbyterian Church, Charleston, S.C. May 9th, 1847.

Religious Instruction of the Colored Population. A Sermon Preached by the Rev. John B. Adger, In The Second Presbyterian Church, Charleston, S.C. May 9th, 1847.
Date:
1889
Description:
A sermon delivered by Reverend John B. Adger in The Second Presbyterian Church, Charleston, S.C. May 9th, 1847. The speech stresses the master's caring for enslaved people, often quoting the New Testament and Old Testament. References to Jesus's compassion for the care and teaching of the poor. Stresses the role of paternalism in the treatment of enslaved peoples and teaching of the gospel. Originally bound in v. 22 of the Thomas Smith Grimke pamphlet collection.