Fragments of a letter from Elias Ball III to his brother John Ball in Charleston, South Carolina. Fragments reveal statements regarding the health of family members.
A torn letter from John Ball to his son John Ball Jr. at Harvard College in Massachusetts discussing how John should interact with his peers, especially women, while at school.
A torn letter from Isaac Ball to his brother John Ball in "Charles Town" discussing John Ball's physique, the death of Mr. Quash's wife, a shipment of rice and their fathering purchasing a horse.
A torn letter from Elias Ball II to his son John Ball in "Charles Town" offering advice to be " a good boy and you shall want for nothing," and the poor health of John Longstaff.
A letter to Eleanor Ball from Thomas Smith discussing the division of his father's estate, Eleanor Ball's demands against the state, and a statement from a bond to Eleanor Ball.
A torn letter to John Ball by Elias Ball III at Kensington Plantation discussing Mr. Simon's Caty being ill, the safe arrival of Mr. E. Simons and guns.
This document is a mortgage under the title "Mortgage of 7 Negroes" by Peter G. Gourdin to Samuel G. Barker. The enslaved are referred to as "negro slaves" throughout the document.
A slave bill of sale from the executors of the deceased Edward Barnwell's estate for the enslaved men Wet Cato and Billy, referenced as "negro slaves." The reverse side includes all individuals involved in the sale and the date.
A document listing the name of passengers onboard Captain Edward Barnwell's boat "Bowry Kate." The list includes thirty-six men and women as well as enslaved people.
A petition to the commissioners of the roads in St. John's Parish from Thomas Corbett Jr. and Nicholas Harleston. The petition concerns the inability to build a dwelling house on the plantation as a road prohibits this, and that the petitioners will pay for the construction of a new road.
An indenture between bricklayer Joseph Taylor and William Morgan whose guardian is John Ball. The indenture is for Morgan to learn bricklaying for under Taylor for seven years.
A document listing the items, cattle and slaves owned by John Smith Sr. that were sold to numerous buyers upon his death. The slaves are referenced as "negroes" and are listed as Theophilius, Adam, Andy, Silvey, Celia, Mary, Lavenia, Hester and Mandy.
Handwritten document entitled, "Unregistered Blacks in S.C. Ranked by County," providing statistics on African American voter registration in South Carolina.
Letter from Josiah McKewn to Governor Bonham regarding sending the men in the regiment home. Mckewn argues that the men are "to all intents and purposes doing nothing," and that men need to return home to work on their farms. He also cites alleged instances of black people breaking into homes.
The John Ravenel Estate Book contains an inventory and appraisement of the estate of John Ravenel, deceased. Found in the volume are the accounts of John Ravenel with Alfred F. Ravenel, executor, accounts of St. Julien Ravenel, Alfred Ford Ravenel, born 1822, Alfred Ford Ravenel, born 1857, R.N. Gourdin, M.A. Pringle, Mrs. Frances E.H. Frost, Miss E.P. Huger, and Francis G. Ravenel. Other entries refer to stocks and bonds, a store on East Bay Street in Charleston, South Carolina, a house and lot on the Battery in Charleston as well as slaves mentioned by name. The names of the slaves are listed as: Alick, David and William.
The Lydia Waring Estate Book contains a copy of Lydia Jane Ball Waring's will, copies of inventories and appraisals of goods and chattel at Comingtee Plantation and at 21 East Bay Street, Charleston, South Carolina. Accounts also include those of John B. Waring, Ann Simons Waring, and Francis Malbone Waring with their guardians Keating Simons Ball and Ann Deas. The accounts contain appraisements of slaves, their names and the amount obtained from the wages of slaves and expenses incurred by slaves.
The front side includes a note from Breslauer, Lachicotte & Co. regarding mail and the other side includes an account with associated figures in dollars.
A document outlining statistics of a rice plantation with one-hundred enslaved persons as a response for a request of this information from the Executive Department for the state of South Carolina. Statistics include labor performed by enslaved persons with special circumstances for pregnant women, types of food, allowances, clothing and blankets given out to enslaved persons, types of buildings the enslaved people lived in, the medical attention they receive including how faithful servants and valuable servants were given priority, comparisons between northern, foreign and native doctors, the religions the enslaved population practice, the teaching of religion to enslaved children, and general remarks about a decrease in the amount of runaways and rebellion in the last twenty years.
A newspaper clipping discussing the legislature of South Carolina specifically focusing on mortgages. Makes reference to the "property mortgage of one or more slaves."
An unsigned and undated resolution requesting that the Delegates of South Carolina provide a list of those responsible for returning exiled South Carolinians back to the state after they were removed by the British in the aftermath of the Capitulation of Charleston.
Letter from Corp H.B. Harberson to Col. I.E. Casew. They discuss conversations amongst Confederate soldiers written from Cattle Creek by H.B. Harberson Corp. Co. "E" 18th Regiment of the South Carolina Militia reporting four companies were patrolling to prevent enslaved people from moving or escaping. The report informs that "order and quiet [were] prevailing in the community."
A newspaper clipping on cemeteries at sea, explaining how people, no matter how different they are physically or financially, are alike in the cemetery of the sea. Includes the notation, "Who can tell where lie tens of thousands of Africa's sons who perished in the "middle passage?"
Letter to Langdon Cheves Jr. from Langdon Cheves Sr. discussing a spread of whooping cough on the plantation and the enslaved man Jim who ran away. Cheves' explains that if any enslaved person runs away, they should be sought for at Guerards at New River Bridge as a few of the enslaved persons at Cheves' plantations were bought from that slaveholder.
A statement naming eleven enslaved persons purchased by Langdon Cheves Sr. for $3,526. The names of the enslaved persons are Lizzy, Jimmy, Moris, Phoebe, Polly, Frank, Flora, Scilla, Charlotte, Jane, and Jim.
A note from the overseer regarding enslaved persons at Chicora Wood Plantation specifically Stephen and his family who have not been heard from and Toney who left on his own accord either from being frightened or scared.
A list of offenses resulting in exclusion from the clergy which includes murder, "robbing church," "robbing any persons in their dwelling house," "buggery," piracy, accessories in "petty treason," stealing, rape, burglary, "consulting with evil spirits, taking up dead bodies for purposes of witchcraft," "persons connected with slaves in actual insurrection guilty of treason," and "carrying away a slave."
The Coffin Work and Inventory journal is an account of the enslaved people and carpenters as well as an inventory of supplies and their suppliers that were bought for Coffin Point Plantation. The pages of this journal are not in order. The enslaved women are listed as: Affey, Bella, Betty, Binah, Chloe, Cynder, Deborah, Diana, Elsy, Hagar, Jenny, Leah, Maria, Mariann, Miley, Milley, Minna, Minty, Nanny, Nelly, Old Binah, Patra, Peg, Philis, Phoebe, Sarah, Sue, Sukey, Susy, Sylva, Tamer, Tinah. The enslaved men are listed as: Bias, Bristol, Butcher, Caesar, Davy, Dick, Edmund, Frank, George, Hercules, Isaac, Ishmeal, January, Jenny, Jim, Long Caesar, Mingo, Monday, Nat, Ned, Old Toney, Peter, Rodwell, Sam, Sampson, Simon, Toby, Toney, Will.
Letter from Evans Edings investigating, per the Colonel's order, communications from J.C. McKewn regarding the condition of members in the 18th Regiment of the South Carolina Militia and condition of affairs in the vicinity of Summerville.
A list of 339 named enslaved persons at Comingtee/Stoke Plantation with associated figures identified as "quarts." Various names include the name of a parent and the location they work in such as "House."
A copy of the last will and testament of Robert Pringle, written in 1774 and copied in 1854, where he divides his estate among his remaining relatives. He gives his daughter Elizabeth Pringle an enslaved girl named Jenny.
A letter to Harold Cranston on Capers Island from James Vidal discussing a vessel ready to transport items and Vidal's haste to Summerville. Vidal makes the notation he would put the "black hand" to work unloading items if Cranston transports them on the vessel.
Notas escritas a mano referentes a una reunión para discutir la ordenanza "Empleo Legal, Condado de Dorchester, Carolina del Sur." Las notas están escritas en el reverso de una copia de la primera página de la ordenanza. / Handwritten notes related to a meeting discussing "Dorchester County, South Carolina, Lawful Employment Ordinance" on the back of the a print copy of one page of the ordinance.
A document with a testimony stating that the last will and testament of Peter Desvernay is authentic. The reverse page is the actual oath and it also discusses the appraisement of his items. Makes notation that Peter Desvernay is "a free man of color."
This document is a court case between Joseph A. Sasportas and Peter Desverney in which a sum of twenty-five dollars and forty-eight cents needs to be paid.
A document transcription of dialogue between a "Mr. Learned" and Dr. Franz Joseph Gall on phrenology, a pseudoscience primarily focused on measurements of the human skull, based on the concept that the brain is the organ of the mind, and that certain brain areas have localized, specific functions or modules.
A document discussing the discharge of a patient named "Marton Starling." Makes notation regarding two slaves, referenced as "negroes" named Elick and Humphrey.
