The Robert F. W. Allston Journal is an 1864 journal which contains handwritten copies of two letters written by Governor Robert Francis Withers Allston. The letters are addressed to "Mr. Morse" discussing the selling of products and to "Mr. Yates" discussing money. The rest of the journal is filled with blank pages.
Letter from John Lynch to Bishop Patrick Lynch detailing the departure of one of the Bishop's overseers and the transfer of slaves among the plantations, and attempts by John to rent out one of the Bishop's properties. 1864. 2p.
Anna Lynch writes to Bishop Patrick Lynch asking him to save her some "blue satinet" in order to make an overcoat for their father. She mentions a fatal explosion in the arsenal in Charleston and their mother's intention to accompany the Bishop on his "foreign trip.” 1864. 2p.
Stereoscopic image of the interior of a structure, seemingly outside, with seating and a rug. A large letter "G" hangs on an archway above a raised platform. The handwritten caption on the verso reads, "Masonic Lodge Folly Island. Jany 1864."
Stereoscopic image of a gun turret on the civil war navy ship, Passaic, with three men visible. The handwritten caption on the verso reads, "Turret of the 'Passaic' off Charleston. Jany 1864."
Stereoscopic image of a gun turret on the navy ship, Passaic, with a group of men visible. Handwritten caption on the verso reads, "Turret of the 'Passaic' off Charleston. Jany 1864."
Stereoscopic image of the ruins of a house on the beach on Morris Island, SC with a group of men on and outside of the structure. Handwritten caption on the verso reads, "Beacon House on Morris Island. Jany 1864."
Stereoscopic image of Heyward House taken from a wooden path; a group of people and a carriage are visible in front. Handwritten caption on the verso reads, "Heyward House now the headqtrs of Gen. Saxton Beaufort, SC Jany 1864."
Stereoscopic image of a residence in Beaufort, South Carolina with group on the front porch. Handwritten caption on verso. "Office of the 'Free South' formerly Residence of Rev. Stephen Elliot, Beaufort, S.C. Jany. 1864."
Stereoscopic image of a group of men on the deck of the navy ship, Passaic. The handwritten caption on the verso reads, "Sunday morning service on the deck on the deck of the 'Passaic' off of Charleston SC Jany 1864."
Stereoscopic image of a residence in Beaufort, South Carolina with group on the front porch. Handwritten caption on verso reads, "Site of Mrs. W. A. Thomas, built by Carter, builder Campher and Hutson,. In 1864 Free South Office"
Three receipts for confederate bonds issued to the holder under the "Act to reduce the Currency." All of the receipts are notarized on the reverse and two of them are, in return, transferred to pay taxes. 6p.
List of volunteer firefighters of city engine number 2, including their names, ages, description, occupation, and residence. Donated to the Charleston Museum by Charles Pequette, 1925
Oil painting by William York depicts the blockade runner Economist leaving Charleston for Liverpool via Nassau on April 1862. The ship is depicted under English merchant colors.
List of volunteer firefighters of city engine number 9, including their names, ages, description, occupation, and residence. Donated to the Charleston Museum by Charles Pequette, 1925
![007. Virginia to Stanna -- [Unknown month] 29, 1864](https://iiif.library.cofc.edu/iiif/2/25299/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
![Descriptive List of Free Negroes Belonging to City Engine No. 9 [Copy 2]](https://iiif.library.cofc.edu/iiif/2/50365/full/200,/0/default.jpg)