A handwritten note by R.H Washington to Dr. J. Flagg requesting that Washington's son be medically examined. Washington also mentions he himself is ill and is experiencing a fever as he has been working on the rice farms.
Letters from Langdon Cheves Jr. to General Edward Porter Alexander discussing the confederate balloon, Indian rubber and other details concerning the creation of the balloon.
A letter to Dr. Joshua John Ward Flagg from James Pyatt discussing a land plat, title and deed. The other side of the item includes an account for various patients.
This document is both a newspaper clipping and written letter to the editors of the Laurensville Herald. The clipping, titled "The Block of Ten Verdict" discusses the outrage over the arrest of ten black men, referenced as "negroes." The letter includes a list of subscribers who contributed money on behalf of the ten accused men.
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 letter from Dr. Arthur B. Flagg discussing a medical bill payment. The other side of the document includes an account with associated figures in dollars.
A handwritten letter from Dr. Arthur B. Flagg to "Joe" regarding a medical visit for a man named "Herbert Smith." The back of the letter includes associated figures.
A letter to Dr. Flagg from a women named Marie Willett discussing mail. The other side includes associated figures in dollars referring to workers as "hands."
A handwritten letter from Dr. Joshua Flagg to his father Dr. Arthur B. Flagg regarding payments for former patients as well as a note about bushels of rice. The back of the letter includes a list of items and medical fees with associated figures in dollars.
A handwritten letter from Dr. Arthur B. Flagg regarding plow handles from Waverly Mills. The back of the letter includes a list of names and associated figures in dollars.
A letter from P.D. Hay at the St. Helena's Rectory to William Ball on wanting to visit Strawberry Ferry, William Ball's parish St. John's and Ms. Deas traveling to Charleston.
A letter to Dr. Flagg from L.C. Lachicotte regarding a female named Louisa Commander who in exhange for two cows as payment, is requesting the medical assistance of Dr. Flagg.
A letter to Reverend B. Allston from Dr. Arthur B. Flagg thanking him for his offer on providing housing for a friend. The back of the letter includes a list of names and items with associated figures.
A letter from Keating Simons Ball at Comingtee Plantation to William Ball requesting him to take care of a dog while Keating Ball's family moves to the "Pine Lands." The letter goes on to discuss that this dog ran into a flock of sheep and injured one.
A letter from Pastor Howe in Summerville to William Ball expressing his sympathies for the death of William Ball's son, Private William James Ball. Howe states in his letter that William Ball died of fever as did Howe's own brother many years ago.
A letter from Henry L. Barker at South Mulberry Plantation to William Ball in Cordesville expressing his sympathies for the death of their friend Bill.
A letter from William Ball to his aunt discussing the birth of William's sixth son, him wanting a baby girl, ideas for the name of the boy, his endeavor to write a record on the family, a statement on the original grant of Comingtee Plantation, the "invasion of the Yankees in 1863," descriptions of land plats and questions regarding family history.
A letter from the accommodation wharf Cart, Kopff & Jervey to William Ball discussing the quality and value of rice from John Harleston's plantation. Makes notation, "how are you getting on with the freedmen?"
