A letter from Isaac Ball in Newport, Rhode Island to his brother John Ball Jr. in Charleston, South Carolina discussing letter writing, advice, drinking "Adam's ale," the weather, the poor health of Mr. Brenton's sister, family matters, and a fever in Providence "that turns people crazy."
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.
A letter from Isaac Ball in New York to his father John Ball Sr. on William Ball's death, how he died in Madeira and that he was often seen being attended by a Portuguese doctor. The letter ends discussing a trip to Newport, Rhode Island and having dinner with Mr. Hayward.
A letter from Thomas Naylor in Charleston, South Carolina to John Ball Sr. at Kensington Plantation discussing the death of William James Ball. Included is John Ball's response and his request for information on his son's death and belongings.
A letter from Isaac Ball in Boston, Massachusetts to his brother John Ball Jr., discussing health, his travels, a trip to Newport, Rhode Island, and meeting up with acquittances, and the "Exchange Coffee Houses."
A letter from Michael Bryan in London, England to Mr. Murley and Mr. Naylor discussing the death of William James Ball on December 18th of consumption in Madeira.
