A letter from William Ball at Limerick Plantation to Mary thanking her for a package she sent, his poor health and treatment from a doctor, and reflections on a party during the Christmas season. The letter goes on to discuss the Christmas of the "good old days in slavery time, thanks to Mr. Lincoln" and that two servants remain in the household as they "never left us."
A note from John Coming Ball at Limerick Plantation on a receipt for $136 from William Ball, executor of the estate of Eliza Ball. The receipt is for shares of rent for a house on the corner of East Bay and Vernon Streets.
A letter from William Ball at Limerick Plantation to his mother Eliza C. Ball discussing the birth of William Ball's daughter and Eliza Ball's first granddaughter and the timeline of Faith Ball giving birth. Makes notation on the presence of the enslaved women Masylla and Flora but not Harriet who was sick, and the baby having fingers made to learn how to play the piano "if war ends in time enough for her to learn." The rest of the letter goes on to discuss friends and family visiting the baby, the "negroes" in Charleston, the poor health of Frank, the myrtle berry pickers, and the weather.
A letter to William Ball at Limerick Plantation from his mother Elizabeth Poyas discussing the seal and signature of Ball's grandmother Jane, a release of dower to Elizabeth Smith, a renunciation of dower from Judith Ball for lands at "Wambaw," a release of 500 acres of lands in "Irishtown," information on land held by Henry Laurens, a list of marriages within the family, the death of Catherine Ball (Smith) and her infant and the Ball family's connection to Henry Laurens. The letter continues by discussing the memoirs of Henry Laurens and Eliza Ball's daughter Martha Laurens Ramsay. These memoirs details the Laurens family's "extraction" from France, being Huguenot or Protestant, compelled to leave France due to the Edict of Nantes, traveling to America in 1685, the migration of the Ball family from England, the death of Eliza Ball, Henry Laurens traveling to England to oversee his children's educations, leaving England for America because "love for his country brought him back to it's defence against the aggressions of Britain," the death of John Laurens in 1782 due to a wound from battle, Henry Lauren's imprisonment in the Tower of London for high treason, his liberation and signing of the "preliminaries of peace," and a genealogy chart of the family.
A copy of a letter from John Ball at Comingtee Plantation to Limerick Plantation overseer Stephen Herren reprimanding Herren's disappearance when Ball visited the plantation to divide the enslaved persons. The letter goes on to discuss the consequences of Herren not being present, whether he respects his duty as overseer and Herren going against the rules concerning the enslaved persons, specifically enslaved children, and Old Simon.
A letter from Catherine Edwards to John Ball at Comingtee Plantation discussing mortification of what happened at Limerick Plantation with the enslaved persons. The letter goes on to state that the enslaved driver was busy and therefore, the cause of "the trespass." The letter ends with Edwards writing that the enslaved persons "deserve punishment."
The John Ball Plantation Account Book, 1812-1834, is an indexed account book kept by overseers at various plantations owned by the Ball family. Overseers named are John Cox, Arthur McFarland, Samuel Lynes, Alexander McKnight, Britton Bunch, John Dickson, Thomas Fincklea, James Coward, and John Page. Of particular interest are two different accounts, one with William Deas, referred to as a "Mulatto" and the other "Free Nancy," a free black woman at Limerick Plantation who was buying and trading rice and sugar.
A letter from Limerick Plantation overseer John Jacob Ischudy to John Ball at Kensington Plantation discussing his family's removal to Cordesville and the almost desolate rectory.
An account of beef divided and delivered to Jericho, Hyde Park, Quinby and Limerick Plantations. Makes notation that 331 pieces of beef were given to the enslaved persons.
A letter from overseer John Jacob Ischudy at Limerick Plantation to Mr. Finby at Comingtee Plantation discussing the enslaved girl Lucinda, her role in the fields, her future roles and John Jacob Ischudy's "use" for her.
A medical account from Isaac Ball at Limerick and Quinby Plantations to Dr. Thomas Broughton for treating and prescribing medicine to enslaved persons.
A letter from Thomas Slater in Frenchay to Isaac Ball at Limerick Plantation discussing the shipment of the European magazine, the death of Isaac Ball's daughter Eliza, the improving health of Thomas Slater's daughter Emma and financial accounts.
A letter from Thomas Slater in Frenchay to Isaac Ball at Limerick Plantation discussing the shipment of the European magazine, the death of John Moultrie, and the improving health of Thomas Slater's daughter Emma.
A letter from Thomas Slater in Bristol to Isaac Ball at Limerick Plantation discussing a shipment of the European magazine, the crops in South Carolina and travel from Frenchay to Bristol.
A letter from Thomas Slater in Frenchay to Isaac Ball at Limerick Plantation discussing the shipment of the European magazine, and "seeking health" for Thomas Slater's youngest daughter Emma.
A letter from Ann Ball in Charleston to her husband John Ball at Comingtee Plantation discussing the arrival of a boat, hurricane type weather, her parent's poor health, Ann Ball's own suffering with an "oppression at my chest," trouble with the enslaved persons at Limerick and Midway Plantations, and the poor health of "Lewis's Little Keating."
A letter from Thomas Slater in Frenchay to Isaac Ball at Limerick Plantation discussing European magazines, the death of Mr. Ball, Thomas Slater's son residing on a family estate, and information on the cotton and rice crops in South Carolina.
A letter from Thomas Slater in Bristol to Isaac Ball at Limerick Plantation discussing the shipment of European magazines, the "Brig Experiment Capt. Chapman," and the death of Mrs. Ball.
A letter from Thomas Slater in Frenchay to Isaac Ball at Limerick Plantation discussing the shipment of European magazines, the "Brig Experiment Capt. Chapman," and the impending arrival of John Ball Jr. to England.
A letter from Thomas Slater in Bristol to Isaac Ball at Limerick Plantation discussing European magazines, a coronation, a financial account, the production of crops, Isaac Ball's "father's widow" and the "steps" she has taken on account of the children, and potentially spending winter in Charleston.
The Memo Book, 1821-1824, is a bound volume kept by or for a member of the Ball family. The volume lists crops at Hyde Park, Limerick, Jericho and Quinby Plantations as well as specifications for a rice mill at Limerick Plantation. Dried, pressed tree leaves are compressed throughout the blank pages. Also found within the volume are a list of enslaved persons given plough lines at various plantations. The names of the enslaved persons are Hercules, Jingo, Linus, Mathias, Mill Natt/Natt, Paul, Sam, Simon, Tim, Toby, Tom and Tycho.
A list of enslaved persons at Limerick, Quinby, and Jericho Plantations. There are 216 enslaved persons at Limerick, 114 at Quinby, and 102 at Jericho for a total of 437 enslaved persons.
A list of enslaved persons at Limerick, Quinby, and Jericho Plantations. There are 212 enslaved persons at Limerick, seventy-six at Quinby, and 103 at Back River for a total of 391 enslaved persons.
A list of enslaved persons at Limerick, Jericho, and Back River Plantation. There are 289 enslaved persons at Limerick, fifty-five at Jericho, and forty-eight at Back River for a total of 392 enslaved persons.
A list of enslaved persons at Limerick, Quinby, and Jericho Plantations. There are 214 enslaved persons at Limerick, seventy-seven at Quinby, and ninety-nine at Back River for a total of 390 enslaved persons.
A list of enslaved persons at Limerick, Jericho, and Back River Plantations. There are 279 enslaved persons at Limerick, fifty-two at Jericho, and fifty at Back River for a total of 378 enslaved persons.
A list of enslaved persons at Limerick, Jericho, and Back River Plantations. There are 265 enslaved persons at Limerick, forty-three at Jericho, and sixty-four at Back River for a total of 372 enslaved persons.
A list of enslaved persons at Limerick, Jericho, and Back River Plantation. There are 254 enslaved persons at Limerick, forty at Jericho, and sixty-four at Back River for a total of 368 enslaved persons.
A letter from Thomas Slater in London to Isaac Ball at Limerick Plantation discussing a tornado in South Carolina, crops, a shipment of rice, sending European magazines, and hopes that Isaac Ball's new wife has given birth to an heir for Limerick Plantation.
A list of enslaved persons at Limerick, Cypress, and Back River Plantation. There are 248 enslaved persons at Limerick, thirty-four at Cypress, and sixty-three at Back River for a total of 345 enslaved persons.
A letter from Isaac Ball at Limerick Plantation to Thomas Slater in London discussing "matrimonial" matters, barrels of rice, a request for European magazines and Isaac Ball's marriage to his cousin Eliza G. Boyas.
A copy of a letter from Thomas Slater in London to Isaac Ball at Limerick Plantation discussing travel, a shipment of items sent to Isaac Ball, an order of rice, the warm weather in South Carolina, and Isaac Ball not having married yet.
A receipt from Elias Ball at Limerick Plantation for items sent by the enslaved man Stepne to Kensington Plantation. Items include leather, calf shins and sheep shins.
