A letter written from Philadelphia, reacting to news of a serious illness in Anna Wilkinson's family. The writer wishes to come visit the Wilkinson family, but is concerned about the "severity of the laws".
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin, ellaborating travel instructions, and asking for updates on conversations with other people such as people named Clara, Isaac and Max. Makes mention of a key enclosed in the letter.
A business letter from Thomas Fitzsimmons (1741-1811): a Philadelphia merchant, delegate to the Constitutional Convention, and member of the Continental and United States Congress.
A four-page letter written by General Robert Howe in Philadelphia to John F. Grimke in Charleston. General Howe asks for one hundred and fifty dollars from Grimke to pay a debt.
A two-page letter written by General Robert Howe in Philadelphia to John F. Grimke in Charleston. Howe urges Grimke to welcome two business associates on their trip to Charleston, a Mr. Todd and a Mr. Winthrop.
A seven-page letter written by General Robert Howe in Philadelphia to John F. Grimke. Howe references Grimke's willingness to testify on his behalf in an upcoming trial. Howe writes that a treaty has arrived in New York and that the city is soon to be evacuated. Howe also requests that Grimke remember him to his friends.
A three-page letter by Jacob Read in Philadelphia possibly to John Fauchereaud Grimke. Read refers to several debts for bonds that need to paid. Read also writes about receiving several "Drafts" worth forty guineas altogether.
A letter from Elias Ball in New York to his nephew John Ball Jr. in Charleston, South Carolina discussing traveling from Philadelphia with John's brother Isaac Ball, the various towns they visited and attending church.
A letter from William Drayton in Philadelphia to Thomas S. Grimke referencing the ownership of plats of land previously belonging to his late grandfather, Thomas Drayton, located in the parishes of St. Helena and Prince William. A sketch of the plat of land is attached.
A letter from Frederick Grimke to Anna R. Frost describing his trip to and arrival in Philadelphia. Grimke discusses a recent election and the ways in which local newspapers have reported on the political situation.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin, where Jane notes the arrival of Jacob's letter, bringing about a "joyful Sabbath." She then discusses plans to travel to meet Jacob in the coming week.
A receipt from the Woman's Association for the Relief of Freedmen made out to Alfred C. Love [?]. Quakers made up the majority of this group which performed charity work for freedmen.
Photocopy of handwritten correspondence from Shahala Assuen (Nate Howell) to the All African People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee applying to be a member of the party.
![Letter from Jacob Read to [John F. Grimke?], November 29, 1783](https://iiif.library.cofc.edu/iiif/2/40145/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
![Torn letter to Anne [Anna?] R. Frost from Frederick Grimke, undated](https://iiif.library.cofc.edu/iiif/2/35958/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
