A set of annual reports of the the Fire Department from 1859-1872. Reports missing for years 1862-1865. The annual reports open with a statement from the Fire Chief and include multiple lists of department expenses, financial cost of fires, the cause of the fires, and locations of city property pertaining to the fire department.
Caption: 'The Charleston Convention--interior of Douglas's headquarters, Hibernia (sic) Hall, Charleston, S.C.--from a sketch by our special artist.--see page 360.' [May 5, 1860.]
Caption: 'The Charleston Convention--view of the South Carolina Institute building, in Meeting Street, Charleston, S.C., where the Democratic Convention will hold its meeting during the present month of April.--from a sketch by our Special Artist.--see page 804.' [full date April 14, 1860.]
Caption: 'The city of Charleston, South Carolina, where the Democratic Nominating Convention will be held.--[see preceding page.]' [full date April 21, 1860.]