A postcard of the highway entrance to Fort Moultrie. The back of the postcard reads, "Shown in this view are the old guns left from past days, the grave of Osceola, famed Indian chief, and the road to the modern coast artillery headquarters. This Fort successfully defended the Harbor against the British Fleet under Sir Peter Parker."
A postcard of the Post Chapel in Fort Moutlrie. Back of the postcard reads, "Fort Moultrie on Sullivans island has figured extensively in history. During the Civil War, the Fort was abandoned, when Charleston Harbor was evacuated in 1865. It is now a modern Coast Atillery Headquarters."
Postcard of a Charleston home. Back of postcard reads, "Here is the Charlestonian type of home, reflecting the early desire for privacy. Note particularly the long veranda facing the southern sea breezes isolated from the publich by a heavy, solid, street door, generally locked, often located at the sidewalk, blocking people from freely entering the porch. Further privacy is provided by the high walls, wrought iron grill work and bushes."
Postcard of the Pringle House in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads, "The old Bull-Pringle mansion on lower King Street is one of the landmarks of the city. It is striking in appearance, enclosed by a semi-circular brick wall about twelve feet high and surrounded by iron spikes. Prior to the Revloution it was the home of Col. Miles Brewton, and during that war was occupied as headquarters by Lord Rawdon and Col. Nesbit Balfour, commandant of Charleston; since then it has been in the possession of Bull and Pringle families, and is known as the Bull-Pringle House."
Postcard of the Pringle House in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads, "Miles Brewto, Pringle House, a colonial house distinguised for its architecture and history. The house has descended through five generations of the same family. It was the home of Colonel Miles Brewton and of Mrs. Rebecca Motte. It is now open to the public for an admission fee of one dollar. British Headquarters 1780. Federal Headquarters 1864."
Postcard of the hotel Villa Margherita in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads, "Villa Margherita--one of Charleston's exclusive resort hotels, beautifully located on the famous Battery. During War used as United Seamen's Residential Club."
Postcard of the Pringle House in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads, "The old Bull-Pringle mansion on lower King Street is one of the landmarks of the city. It is striking in appearance, enclosed by a semi-circular brick wall about twelve feet high and surrounded by iron spikes. Prior to the Revloution it was the home of Col. Miles Brewton, and during that war was occupied as headquarters by Lord Rawdon and Col. Nesbit Balfour, commandant of Charleston; since then it has been in the possession of Bull and Pringle families, and is known as the Bull-Pringle House."
Postcard of the City Park in Charleston, S.C. Back of the postcard reads: "City Hall Park, formerly Washington Square, Meeting, Broad and Chalmers Streets. Here there is much of more than passing interest. It contains the statue of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham. It was first placed on this square in 1770 but as 'it interfered with traffic,' was later removed to the Orphan House Park. During the siege of Charleston, a cannon ball from James Island struck off the arm, which was extended as in speaking."
Postcard of the Pringle House in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads, "Built by Miles Brewton in 1765. Distinguished for its architecture and history. The house has descended through five generations of the same family. British headquarters 1780; Federal headquarters 1864."
Postcard of the old oak tree in the Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston, S.C. Back of postcard reads: "This is one of the oldest Oak Trees in South Carolina, located in Magnolia Cemetery, and visited by thousands of tourists annually."
Black and white photograph of Jacob S. Raisin and his wife Jane L. Raisin. Possibly taken on the front porch of the Raisin family home on Wragg Square in Charleston, South Carolina.
A slave pass written by Sarah Savage with all writing penned through. The pass gives an enslaved person, Ellack, permission to stay at Stoll's Alley for three months.