A copy of a letter to Eliza Laurens from an unidentified writer inquiring if she wishes to renew her late husband's contract with the Commissioners of Public Roads to repair Mepkin causeway and bridge.
A letter from Eliza Laurens at Mepkin Plantation to Mr. Simons and Mr. Ball discussing her desire to have Mepkin bridge repaired and sending her overseer with orders for the repairs.
A letter to Eliza Laurens from an unidentified writer discussing the dangerous state of Mepkin bridge, the beginning of repairs and the writer's desire to have Eliza Laurens assist.
A letter from John Ball in Charleston to Nicholas Harleston discussing Ball missing a visit from Harleston concerning Ball's son and Harleston's daughter.
A list, created for tax purposes, of clothes and blankets given to 156 enslaved persons at Point and Friendfield Plantation. Makes notations on specific jobs of enslaved persons.
A letter from overseer John Jacob Ischudy to John Ball in Charleston discussing the rectory, a move to "pine-land," Dublin bringing "Old Bobbel" to the rectory, a complaint of dysentery, the work of "Friday & his wife," a situation concerning the purchase of butter from Comingtee Plantation and Mrs. Ischudy's concerns over " a gathering in one of her breast."
Page 66 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with fourteen plats. Plat 1 features buildings located near the intersection of King Street and Clifford Street. Plat 2 shows lots and structures located near the intersection of "Comings Street" and Wentworth Street. Plat 3 shows a lot and structures located on Pitt Street. Plat 4 shows lots located on a city block between Smith Street and Pitt Street, and between Montague Street and Wentworth Street. Plat 5 shows lots located on a city block between Montague Street and Wentworth Street, and between South Street and Rutledge Street. Plat 6 features a lot located near the intersection of "Comings Street" and Montague Street. Plat 7 shows lots and some structures located near the intersection of Bull Street and Coming Street. Plat 8 shows a lot and buildings located on Bull Street. Plat 9 Shows lots located near the intersection of Smith Street and Boundary Street. Plat 10 shows lots located on a city block between Lynch Street and Rutledge Street, and between Bull Street and Montague Street. Plat 11 shows lots and structures located near the intersection of Pitt Street and Bull Street. Plat 12 is features a lot located at the intersection of Pitt Street and Bull Street. Plat 13 Features lots located near the intersection of Bull Street and Lynch Street. Plat 14 shows lots located on Queen Street.
Page 34 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with four plats. Plat 1 shows lots located on South Bay Street. Plat 2 shows land located between Beaufain Street and Queen Street, near Smith Street, Wilson Street, and Franklin Street. Plat 3 shows lots located near Beaufain Street's intersections with Pitt Street and Wilson Street. Plat 4 features a lot and its buildings located on Meeting Street.
The Theodore Louis Gourdin Estate Record consists of accounts and inventories for Murray's Ferry, Red Clay, and other Williamsburg County Plantations written by estate executor Theodore Gourdin. The volume includes appraisements, inventories, and financial accounts for these plantations as well as records the names of the enslaved people on the properties.
This journal contains detailed records of all the slaves on the Plantation in 1828. It shows the names of the slaves and their respective occupations on the plantation. It also goes on to detail the increases and decreases of the slaves, which were by birth or death. The births have details of the mother's name and the child's name. The document also gives a detailed list of the livestock on the farm, including the cattle, sheep, horses and pigs.
Nathaniel Russell Middleton was a student (B.A. 1828; M.A. 1832), trustee and president (1857-1880) of the College of Charleston. The address, "An Oration on the Fourth of July" was delivered to fellow students in 1828. 7 pages.
A letter from Theodore Drayton-Grimke to his father, Thomas S. Grimke, written from New Haven, Connecticut while attending Yale. Drayton-Grimke writes that he hasn't heard from his father regarding Drayton-Grimke's debts and that he will end up in a debtor's prison if they are not paid.
A letter from Theodore Drayton-Grimke to his father, Thomas S. Grimke, written from New Haven, Connecticut while attending Yale. Drayton-Grimke acknowledges the receipt of his father's "kind letter" and describes his daily routine of studies at Yale.
A letter from Theodore Drayton-Grimke to his father, Thomas S. Grimke, written from New Haven, Connecticut while attending Yale. Drayton-Grimke writes about his aspiration to become valedictorian and requests that his father send several school books.
A letter from Theodore Drayton-Grimke to his father, Thomas S. Grimke, written from New Haven, Connecticut while attending Yale. Drayton-Grimke writes about traveling to New York and getting into (financial?) trouble.
An 1828 letter from Grimke, with annotations by Alfred Huger, as chairman of the Congressional Delegation, about Grimke's refusal to be part of the committee to cast a ballot for President, not agreeing with either Andrew Jackson ("an unfit Man for the Presidency") or John Quincy Adams.
A letter from Theodore Drayton-Grimke to his father, Thomas S. Grimke, describing his "foolish" behavior in New York City (wasting money on wine for "other gentlemen," tickets to plays, and clothing) and the subsequent debt he fell into.
A bill of sale between James Adger and George Chisolm and Jonah Taylor for numerous enslaved persons at the price of $800. The enslaved men, women and children are listed as James (age ten), Betsey (age thirty), and Betsey's children named Diana (age seven), Samuel (age three) and Henry (age three months).
One enslaved woman named Charlotte, described as being "mulatto" was sold from the estate of Robert Francis Withers to Stephen C. Ford for the sum of $900.
A letter from overseer John Jacob Ischudy to John Ball in Charleston discussing a shipment from John Ball of butter and rice and the "misconduct of Payne & Daphne. The letter goes on to discuss that Payne has been robbing Ischudy and that he believes Daphne is his accomplice. As a result of this discovery, Ischudy writes that Payne was "smartly punished" but has now fled to the woods. Ischudy is requesting to exchange Payne for another enslaved person. The letter ends with Ischudy describing enslaved persons as "such creatures. Their "natural dishonesty, lying, laziness & the constant necessity of having one's eye upon them, worry me & almost wear me out. Mrs. Ischudy is even more sick of them..."
A letter from Ann Ball in Charleston to her mother Ann Simons Ball discussing her drinking tea with Mrs. J. Mitchell, Mary and Miss Sarah Waring, visits to see Jane and other family members, an invitation to a ball, word of a benefit event and the notation "Mary sends Howdy for you."
Release for Hope Plantation, Charleston District, owned by William Elliot Morris and Anna E. Morris, with the names of eighty-five enslaved persons. The two enslaved men Isaac and John are described as "these are in town."
A letter from Eliza Laurens at Mepkin Plantation to Mr. Simons and Mr. Ball discussing her approval of making a new bridge and her hiring carpenters to assist. Laurens states that these carpenters, when sent to help, were forbidden in taking down the old bridge. As a result of this, Laurens denied her approval and renewal of a contract.
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.
Copy of "Resolutions of the Board of Commissioners of Roads" appointing John Ball, Edward Simons, and Robert Roper to a committee to oversee Mrs. Laurens and Mepkin Bridge. The document makes notations regarding enslaved men reporting for road duty, and Mrs. Laurens' contract to make repairs to the bridge.
Letter from the Board of Commissioners of Roads discussing Mrs. Laurens' contract with the board, the dangerous state of Mepkin Bridge and an issue concerning Mrs. Laurens' carpenters.
Alexander Glennie's daily journal from 1828 until 1841, which spans his arrival in Charleston, South Carolina to his early days of service as rector of All Saints Parish in Georgetown, South Carolina. As he writes his daily activities, he includes the names of both the white and enslaved people that he served. In addition, he includes details of his travels outside of All Saints Parish to places like Charleston and Columbia, South Carolina, and his birth place of England. He also records his own illnesses as relevant.
A letter from Theodore Drayton-Grimke to his father, Thomas S. Grimke, written from New Haven, Connecticut while attending Yale. Drayton-Grimke writes about studying algebra and geometry and describes a recent English composition prize that he won (a work of Shakespeare's).
A black and white photograph of an engraving on a punch bowl featuring a bird holding a banner that reads, 'Nunc tempus est bibendum.' ['Now is the time for drinking.']
A black an white photograph of an engraving on a punch bowl featuring a vignette of a women gathering what appear to be artichokes while the man on the left looks to be primed to chop wood (center). The word 'Perseverance' is engraved underneath.
A black and white photograph of an engraving on a punch bowl of a laurel with the initials 'J.M.' engraved within and the date of '1828' engraved below. The 'M' is thought to stand for Miller.
A black and white photograph close-up of the engraving on a punch bowl of a laurel with the initials 'J.M.' engraved within and the date of '1828' engraved below. The 'M' is thought to stand for Miller.
Hand-colored engraving of a Jewish man and woman from Kraków. From Le monde en estampes ou Géographie des cinq parties du monde by Prudence-Guillaume de Roujoux.
