A letter from Mary Wilkinson Memminger to her mother. She writes that she enjoys the country living in Rock Hill. She also remarks on her sister Virginia's recent marriage to Mr. Belin.
Letter from William J. Boone to William H. W. Barnwell with news of the loss of his wife and the status of his missionary work in China. Boone writes that the recently ended war and subsequent treaty should open up new areas to missionary work but that he may have to return to America with his children "to see them perhaps no more & come out again a solitary man." November 3, 1842.
Letter from William H. W. Barnwell to his sons, Robert and Edward, about the birth of a brother, Stephen, and the serious illness of another brother, Willie. April 21, 1842.
Offer from Daniel Heyward to James B. Heyward to buy Chelsea Plantation, a cotton and provision plantation, from the estate of John Heyward. He also offers "the Rice Plantation, Sandy Hill adjoining" if he "may not desire to embark in the cultivation of Cotton." 3p.
Printed pastoral letter from Bishop Christopher E. Gadsden to "Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of South Carolina" encouraging members to increase donations to support mission work domestically, nationally and abroad.
Two separate torn letters to William Clarkson from Reverend Richard Johnson and M. Johnson which mentions making better accommodations for the "coloured people" of the parish.
A bill of sale for ten enslaved persons for $3,355 from Eleazar Waterman to Robert F.W. Allston. The names of the enslaved persons are Moses, Maria, Rebekah, Sandy, Prince, Lizzy, William, January, Hagar and Beck.
A document outlining the "conditions" that must be "complied" upon hiring an enslaved person. Conditions include not taking the enslaved person out of state, a requirement to "furnish" two suits of cloth, shoes and a blanket for the enslaved person, and to call a physician if an enslaved person is sick.
A broadside containing rules and resolutions for the St. John's Post in which members establish rules for the weekly postal service. These rules and regulations include an all-male membership, submitting applications, meetings, and resignations. Resolutions include those for behaviors with other postal organizations, resolutions for plantations and fines for failure to complete delivery of letters and papers.
A bill of sale between James Adger and Edward Laurens for an enslaved person referenced as "negro, Pompey" for $490. The reverse side of the bill makes the notation "Bill of Sale of one negro."
A note on enslaved persons received by Louisiana (full name is Jane Amanda Louisiana Gooch) Ingram and Tillman Ingram from the last will and testament of Louisiana's father John Gooch.
A handwritten, one-page letter from A. Robertson to Charles Alston in which he promises to send the receipt for a $3,000 sale once Miss Wilson's signature is obtained.
Letter from Ann Barnwell, Beaufort, to Meta Barnwell requesting supplies from Charleston. In addition to acquiring cotton and silk fabric, Ann asks Meta to inquire of a local bookseller of the status of her subscription to Audubon's Birds of America. May 9, 1842.
Alexander Glennie's daily journal from 1842 until 1852, in which he recorded the Georgetown plantations he visited and the marriages, funerals, and regulars services that he performed in All Saints Parish as rector of the church. He mentions the names of people from both the white and enslaved communities in the parish. In addition, he includes details about his trips to places like Charleston and Columbia, South Carolina, and Liverpool, England. He also records his own illnesses.
This "Absentees Book" of the Friendly Moralist Society details member attendance from 1842 to 1849. Many of the entries are annotated frequently in pencil, providing explanation for member absences such as "sick", "out of town", or "not summoned", etc. It also notes fines levied for unexcused absences per society rules. 38p.
Copy of the Act of Procuration of Mrs. Stilwell to her attorney, Hudson English regarding the death of her husband. Stilwell grants English full power of attorney over the entire estate of her deceased husband.
Black-and-white wood engraving of a Jewish woman from Algiers. Wood engraving by Pierre Verdeil after Hippolyte Louis Emile Pauquet. Published in Les Français peints par eux-mêmes, Volume 3.
Hand-colored wood engraving of a Jewish woman from Algiers. Wood engraving by Pierre Verdeil after Hippolyte Louis Emile Pauquet. Published in Les Français peints par eux-mêmes, Volume 3.
Black-and-white wood engraving of a Jewish man from Algiers. Wood engraving by Joseph Bara after Adrien Dauzats. Published in Les Français peints par eux-mêmes, Volume 3.
Hand-colored wood engraving of a Jewish man from Algiers. Wood engraving by Joseph Bara after Adrien Dauzats. Published in Les Français peints par eux-mêmes, Volume 3.
Black-and-white lithographed portrait of Mademoiselle Esther in costume for her role in Le tambour-major : vaudeville en un acte, which premiered at the Théâtre des Variétés in 1842. Lithograph printed by Rigo frères et Cie. Published in Le Charivari.
Sheet music cover for "Le juif errant : mélodie pour voix de basse," words by Ch. Durand du Fossat; music by H. de St. Paul, published Paris: S. Richault.
