A letter from an ill woman seeking financial aid from the St. Andrew's Society to pay her rent so that she can get her own place and not rely on the charity of her friend who took her in and cared for her.
A short letter from George Reid, Secretary of the Society of the Cincinnati, to John F. Grimke regarding starting a society chapter in South Carolina. Reid notes that a meeting will be held at "William's Coffee House" to discuss the matter further.
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 letter from a man recently arrived in Charleston, SC and seeking to return by ship back to Leith, Scotland with the financial aid of the St. Andrew's Society. He writes of his financial destitution and fear that without their assistance he and his wife will die from starvation.
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 letter from Ralph Izard invites Grimke to Scheveling Plantation, advises him to avoid Combahee ferry, and mentions the pox and children in quarantine.
Petition of Ann Charlotte Mackinzie to the St. Andrew's Society requesting assistance in returning home to Britain, explaining that she is the daughter of a Regiment Captain but is now unable to support herself.
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.
A short letter to Judge John F. Grimke from a "N. Marshal" asking for more information about a particular "daily" [newspaper?] mentioned in a court case.
A letter to John F. Grimke from James Delaire in Charleston, South Carolina. Delaire thanks Grimke for his offer of service if a war breaks out with France in St. Domingo following the Emancipation of revolted slaves. Delaire describes the different socioeconomic classes that exist in St. Domingo and the probability of French intervention following the revolution.
Petition of Ann Price to the St. Andrew's Society requesting money to rent an apartment, explaining that she is unable to support herself in sickness and in old age.
Petition of Jane Adamson to the St. Andrew's Society requesting assistance, explaining that she is a widow who recently lost her only son and is unable to support herself.