A three page letter written by John F. Grimke to his father, John Paul Grimke. Grimke refers to his father's situation in "Charles Town" and discusses "the enemy's" retreat from Augusta, Georgia, as a possible consequence of an intercepted letter between two generals in the Continental army.
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 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 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.
A two-page letter written by General Robert Howe in Philadelphia to John F. Grimke in Charleston. Howe urges Grimke to welcome two business associates on their trip to Charleston, a Mr. Todd and a Mr. Winthrop.
A letter written by John F. Grimke in Charleston to General Robert Howe. Grimke references two earlier letters from Howe in which Grimke was asked to both pay a debt for Howe and receive two of Howe's associates while they did business in Charleston. Grimke writes that he was unable to assume the debt and hoped that Howe would be able to make the payment.
A letter from Major [John?] Berrien to Major General McIntosh asking that McIntosh join "Captain Hillary" and aid in laying out the city of "New Edinburgh."
A letter written by Thomas Ousby in Williamsburg,Virginia to John F. Grimke in Charleston, South Carolina. Ousby writes that he has enclosed a document allocating "power of attorney" to Grimke and that he regrets that Treasure "Indents" have depreciated in value.
A letter written to John F. Grimke from Alexander Chisolm in Charleston, South Carolina. Chisolm commends Grimke for his "kind interference" in a business manner. Chisolm writes that he will make a payment on a debt presently.
A short note to John F. Grimke from Charleston's Sheriff[?], James Kennedy stating that a "Sugar House" on Broad Street is ready for the arrival of "Negroes" for incarceration.
A short note to John F. Grimke from Charleston's Sheriff[?], James Kennedy inviting the City Constables and the Seargeant with the City Guard to attend an execution.
A short letter written to John F. Grimke from Thomas Roper regreting to inform Grimke that he was unable to satisfy an inquiry regarding the General Election of 1784 due to a missing document.
![Letter from Jacob Read to [John F. Grimke?], November 29, 1783](https://iiif.library.cofc.edu/iiif/2/40145/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
![Letter to Major General McIntosh from Major [John?] Berrien, August 20, 1784](https://iiif.library.cofc.edu/iiif/2/39898/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
