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.
Photograph of three steamboats run aground. Back of photo inscribed: "Steamers 'Pilot Boy,' 'Reliance,' and 'Juno' aground near Beaufort (Cyclone Aug 27 1893). #1."
Meeting minutes volume kept by the town of Moultrieville's city council (later the Town of Sullivan Island City Council). This volume covers topics such as the U.S. Government's land acquisition on Sullivan's Island, the institution of building codes and public health laws, the installation of electric lights on Sullivan's Island, and the state legislature's revocation of Moultrieville's town charter.
Three photographs on page. Top left: Allee on the grounds of plantation likely in Georgetown. Top right: Barn, carriages, and a mule on a Georgetown plantation. Bottom: Woman holding an infant in front of a dwelling on a Georgetown Plantation.
Summons sent to Samuel Hart Sr. from Nathaniel Levin, secretary and treasurer of KKBE Board of Trustees, requesting Hart's presence at a meeting for the sale of synagogue seats.
Two photographs on page. Top: View of Screven Street in Georgetown, South Carolina. The Georgetown County Courthouse is at left. Bottom: Interior room of unidentified house, featuring china hutch and other furnishings.