Collection: Heyward and Ferguson Family Papers, 1806-1923 / Date Range (beta): 1861 / Subject (Topic): Plantation life--South Carolina - Lowcountry Digital Library Catalog Search Search Results

Start Over Collection Heyward and Ferguson Family Papers, 1806-1923 ✖ Date Range (beta) 1861 ✖ Subject (Topic) Plantation life--South Carolina ✖

1. 163. Church of the Ascension Pew Holders -- 1861

163. Church of the Ascension Pew Holders -- 1861

Date:: 1861
Description:: List of the pew holders in the Church of the Ascension in St. Bartholomew's parish Colleton County, SC in 1861. 1p.

2. 164. C.R. Hains to James B. Heyward -- 1861-1862

164. C.R. Hains to James B. Heyward -- 1861-1862

Date:: 1861-1862
Description:: Statement of account and expenses incurred from C.R. Hains, overseer, to James B. Heyward. Account Balance Due. 1861-1862. 2p.

3. 165. W.C. Bee to James B. Heyward -- April 9, 1861

165. W.C. Bee to James B. Heyward -- April 9, 1861

Date:: 1861-04-09
Description:: Letter from W. C. Bee to James B. Heyward concerning payment to the family of the late Mr. Duman for services at Fife Plantation. 2p. April 9, 1861.

4. 167. Lacklison & Co. to James B. Heyward -- May 31, 1861

167. Lacklison & Co. to James B. Heyward -- May 31, 1861

Date:: 1861-05-31
Description:: Letter from Lacklison & Co. in Savannah to James B. Heyward. The letter states that "owing to all communication being cut off from the South," the company is unable to secure from Philadelphia the boilers James had ordered for Fife Plantation. 1p. May 31, 1861.

5. 168. Receipt from James B. Heyward for Steamer AID -- August 3, 1861

168. Receipt from James B. Heyward for Steamer AID -- August 3, 1861

Date:: 1861-08-03
Description:: Receipt of payment for $100 from James B. Heyward for subscription to purchase the steamer AID. 2p. August 3, 1861.

6. 171. Edward Barnwell Heyward to James B. Heyward -- December 9, 1861

171. Edward Barnwell Heyward to James B. Heyward -- December 9, 1861

Date:: 1861-12-09
Description:: Letter from Edward Barnwell Heyward to James B. Heyward telling James that he is moving all his father's slaves from Combahee and Pocotaligo to Wateree, SC, for safety. He offers James some land nearby to move his slaves to and "rough it out" a while with him. His plan includes putting all his father's slaves in a camp in the woods "out of the wind, and driving rain, plenty of firewood, and dry ground." 8p.