Collection: McLeod Family Papers, 1873-1990 (bulk 1900-1965) / Subject (Topic): Plantations--South Carolina / Subject (Geographic): James Island (S.C.)

Start Over Collection McLeod Family Papers, 1873-1990 (bulk 1900-1965) Subject (Topic) Plantations--South Carolina Subject (Geographic) James Island (S.C.)

41. "The Dining Room" 1

Date:: 1954
Description:: Black-and-white photograph of table and chairs with hutch in the background. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation James Island, S.C. The Dining Room. Fall of 1954."

42. "Possible J. Welliman" 1

Description:: Black-and-white photograph, on card, of portrait of a young woman. Writing on back of card reads, "(possible) J. Welliman."

43. Portrait of Unidentified Lady 1

Description:: Black-and-white photograph, on card and with some damage, of the portrait of an unidentified woman wearing a dark dress.

44. Proof 1

Description:: Black-and-white photograph, a proof and with damage, of a portrait of a woman with flowers on shirt collar. Writing on back of image reads, "3."

45. "Dear William," Page 1

Date:: 1895-04-29
Description:: This is the first page of a letter written to "William" from Elias L. Rivers on April 29, 1895, in order to "preserve" a memory. In the letter, Rivers recalls the meeting of 14 men who were from James Island and that had served in the Civil War at "William's" home on March 27, 1895. Rivers lists the men's names and where they were living at the time. The men at the meeting included: Constant H. Rivers, E.L. Rivers, Jenkins Holmes, J.F. Lawton, J.H. Freer, W.G. Hinson, Dr. Robert Lebby, Dr. W.B. Seabrook, Dr. b.M. Lebby, W.A. Clark, W.B. Minott, Edward T. Legare, R.E. Mellichamp, Chas. H. Rivers. Mr. Rivers recalls that one man had not been to James Island since 1854 and was shocked at all of the changes he encountered upon arrival in 1895. The bottom of this page states that the group had a dinner and were joined by Mr. J.T. Dill, Robert Bee, and S.L. Hinson.

46. House of Representatives, Side 1

Description:: Black-and-white photograph, mounted on card, of the portrait of a group of men standing in front of a building. Writing under image reads, "House of Representatives."