This is the first page of a letter written to "William" from Elias L. Rivers on April 29, 1895, in order to "preserve" a memory. In the letter, Rivers recalls the meeting of 14 men who were from James Island and that had served in the Civil War at "William's" home on March 27, 1895. Rivers lists the men's names and where they were living at the time. The men at the meeting included: Constant H. Rivers, E.L. Rivers, Jenkins Holmes, J.F. Lawton, J.H. Freer, W.G. Hinson, Dr. Robert Lebby, Dr. W.B. Seabrook, Dr. b.M. Lebby, W.A. Clark, W.B. Minott, Edward T. Legare, R.E. Mellichamp, Chas. H. Rivers. Mr. Rivers recalls that one man had not been to James Island since 1854 and was shocked at all of the changes he encountered upon arrival in 1895. The bottom of this page states that the group had a dinner and were joined by Mr. J.T. Dill, Robert Bee, and S.L. Hinson.
Page 102 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with five plats. Plat 1 shows lots along a stretch of Rutledge Avenue from Grove Street to Sans Souci Street. Plat 2 features a projected extension of Rutledge Avenue from Mt. Pleasant Road to Heriot Street, and also shows a lot labelled "S.C. Agricultural Society." Plat 3 shows a projected extension Rutledge Avenue, extending from Sans Souci Street to Mt. Pleasant Road. Plat 4 shows a projected expansion of Rutledge Avenue through Heriot Street, and also shows a plot labelled "Agricultural Society." Plat 5 shows a projected extension of Rutledge Avenue from Grove Street to Simons Street, and also shows King Street.
Page 103 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with three plats. Plat 1 shows lots located between President Street and Norman Street, near where they intersect with Spring Street. Plat 2 shows lots and some buildings along Bogard Street, between Laurel Street and Percy Street. Plat 3 shows a lot and several buildings located on Percy Street.
A report from the mayor, city council and various governmental departments of Charleston, South Carolina, for the year 1895. The Year Book opens with an address from Mayor Ficken followed by reports from various departments.
A letter to Dr. Joshua John Ward Flagg from James Pyatt discussing a land plat, title and deed. The other side of the item includes an account for various patients.
