Based on the inscription and date, it is likely that this sketchbook was the joint work of two brothers, Alexander Fraser (1750-1798) and Charles Fraser (1782-1860). Highlights of this sketchbook include some of Charles Fraser's earliest Lowcountry landscape scenes, and several theatrical views, some of which may be the work of his brother, Alexander.
Copy of a tract of 127 acres in the marsh on the Ashepoo River belonging to Sarah McPherson. Little detail included in the plat. Names associated with this plat are Sarah McPherson, Willliam Spense, and Joshua McPherson. Notable geographic locations are the Ashepoo River, Deer Creek, Ladson, and Colleton County.
Copy of plan of a plantation on Stono Swamp commonly called Stono Plantation belonging to Thomas Ferguson. Contains 630 acres. Approximately 360 acres is swamp and approximately 270 acres is highland. Names associated with this plat are Thomas Ferguson, George Haig, Joseph Farr, Mary Williams, Smith and John McSweeney. Notable geographic locations include Stono Swamp, Stono Plantation and Charleston.
John Grigg 69 Acres Certified for him Feb 28th 1793. John Grigge 69 acres recorded 24 September 1793. Names associated with this plat are John Grigg, William Jones, William Burens, Crompton, H. J. [?] Kennedy, Barnes, Bowels, Somes [?] and John Buren. Notable geographic locations include Fairfield County, Camdon [Camden?] District, and Sawines [?] Creek.
Plan of a tract of land on the NE side of Edisto River called Riverside Plantation and contains 1100 acres belonging to estate of Thomas Ferguson lately sold to Martin. Names associated with this plat included Benjamin Berry, Bull, Martin, John Eberley, Edward Perry, and Thomas Ferguson. Notable geographic locations include St. Paul's Parish, the Edisto River, Parkers Ferry, Public Road to Charleston, Riverside Plantation, and Charleston District.
Plat contains 310 acres layer out for John Gamble granted November 6, 1706. Plat contains location of house. Names associated with this plat are John Gamble, Gideon Fishero, Amos Donoly, John Deas, Francis Cobia, Purull, and F. Bremar.
A letter from Elias Ball IV in Charleston to Elias "Wambaw" Ball III exiled in Bristol, England discussing the situation in "Old England," a possibility of there being no king in England, opinions on France for "taking the hed of Lewe," and the shipping of goods and the current weather in Charleston.
A copy of an advertisement for selling Back River Plantation belonging to the late John Coming Ball. The advertisement states that the plantation is supposed to offer rice to market for several years.
A marriage settlement between Keating Simons and Eleanor Wilson which includes Wilson's entitlement to enslaved persons, household furniture, plates, and money. The enslaved persons, referred to as "negro slaves" are named Daniel, Tom, Sarah, Jenny, Nanny, Margaret, Stepheny, Judy, Amy, Lucy, George, Christmas, Philip, London, Hannah, Violet, Sam, Pino, Jacky, Pompey, William, Charles, Matilda, Jacob, Nancy, Jenny, Hannah, Sarah, "Baleso," and Abigail.
