Published in 1785, the Tobler almanac for South Carolina and Georgia contains a Charleston City Directory and listing of the Civil Officers in South Carolina in addition to weather forecasts, planting information, tide table, household remedies, and other folklore. The almanac is 20 pages long, missing its title page, and contains one illustration concerning the anatomy of a man's body governed by the twelve constellations.
A letter from Mrs. Withers thanking her friend for sending a package containing a dress pattern, some tobacco for Mr. Withers, and some items for Mrs. Huger. Mrs. Huger also requests some preserved fruit be sent in the fall.
174 acres laid out to George Wilkie in Charleston. Names associated with this plat are G. Manigault, Thomas Mell, Ellis, William Moultrie, and George Wilkie.
732 acre plot of land with Boggy Branch River running through the middle of it, includes some trees and run off creeks, shows surrounding neighbors and their properties. Names associated with this plat are Arch Taylor, Stephen Ford, Lessesne and Moses Glover.
"Pursuant to a Warrant for, [?] Mitchell Esquire Surveyor General Sha [?] Ad measured and laid out unto William Peter Reahimer a tract of land containing 136 acres situated in Charleston District, bounding SW on land belonging to Thomas Broughton Esquire South on land belonging to William Singleton [?] on Mr. John Ansil and has such shape and mark as the above plat represents Surveyed 9th day of April 1785." Includes two water sources dividing the property. Names associated with this plat are William Peter Redhimer, Thomas Broughton, William Singleton, John William Ansil, and John Richardson.
Persuant to [?] from Ephraim Mitchell Esquire Surveyor General that admeasured and laid out un to William Peter Redhimer a tract of land containing 97 acres of land situated in Charleston District bounding NW [?] as represented in the plat and hath such shape and marks as the above plat Surveyed this 9th day of April 1785. Names associated with this plat are William Peter Redhimer, John Richardson, Colonel Isaac Motte, Thomas Singleton, Reating Simoner, Ephraim Mitchell and Keating Simone.
A letter written by Thomas Ousby in Williamsburg,Virginia to John F. Grimke in Charleston, South Carolina. Ousby writes that he has enclosed a document allocating "power of attorney" to Grimke and that he regrets that Treasure "Indents" have depreciated in value.
This is an original hand-colored copper engraving from Cook's Voyages, c. 1785. Depicts a Tasmanian woman carrying a child; caption reads "Woman of Cape Dieman, in the Southern Extremity of New Holland. Vol. 1, to face Page 240."
A letter from Elias Ball IV at Limerick Plantation to Elias "Wambaw" Ball III exiled in Bristol, England discussing family, health, the upcoming marriage between Elias Ball III's daughter and "young Moultrie," the lands of England, the South Carolina legislature passing a tax bill on enslaved persons, agreements with the "Torey's," a bill of exchange for money due and accounts current, the removal of "Old Tom" from Wambaw, missing enslaved runaways, the work of various enslaved persons, and the sale of Elias Ball III's enslaved persons for cash by Mr. Gaillard.
A letter from Elias Ball IV at Limerick Plantation to Elias "Wambaw" Ball III exiled in Bristol, England discussing a testimonial for Elias Ball III's property, specifically the sale of a portion in Georgetown, the state of the corn crop, the "unfavorable spring" for Santee and PeeDee Plantations, and a lawsuit against John Ball.
A receipt for Dr. Sam McCormick from John Coming Ball for expenses such as a visit to Back River Plantation, and medicine or medical visits for the enslaved persons Marcus, Pompey, Violet's child, and Nelly.
Copy of a letter between Elias "Wambaw" Ball and Elias Ball III at Limerick Plantation discussing Thomas Gaillard and payments, apprehension of purchasing bills using credit, a rampant fever that has affected family at Kensington Plantation, the overseer named Comings, the sale and purchase of "Fishpond by the Harlestons," a notation regarding fifteen enslaved persons, rice crops and the belief of another revolution or war within the United States.
Copy of a letter between Elias "Wambaw" Ball and Elias Ball III at Limerick Plantation discussing a bill of exchange for "Manning & Vaughan," Thomas Gaillard and payments, Elias "Wambaw" Ball settling in London, the return of "Mr. Laurens & his son," the overseer named Comings at Backriver Plantation and a wedding within the family.
Black-and-white etching depicting a Jewish priest and high priest preparing to offer a sacrifice. Etching by Michel-François Dandré-Bardon. From Costume des anciens peuples, à l'usage des artistes, Volume 3, by Michel-François Dandré-Bardon, published Paris: chez Alex-Jombert jeune.
Black-and-white etching depicting a Jewish priest and high priest preparing to offer a sacrifice. Etching by Michel-François Dandré-Bardon. From Costume des anciens peuples, à l'usage des artistes, Volume 3, by Michel-François Dandré-Bardon, published Paris: chez Alex-Jombert jeune.
Black-and-white engraving depicting scenes from the six days of creation. From The whole genuine and complete works of Flavius Josephus : the celebrated warlike, learned and authentic Jewish historian… by by George Henry Maynard, with illustrated with marginal references... by Edward Kimpton, published London: Printed for J. Cooke.
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