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 notice for an estate sale by Thomas M. Hume for a "Prime Gang of Sixty-two Negroes" documenting their name, age, and qualifications. The enslaved persons come from the estate of the late James Sinkler. Qualifications include "prime," "ploughman," "carpenter," "field hand," "sickly," and "three fingers off."
A notice for an estate sale by Thomas M. Hume for a "Prime Gang of Forty-nine Negroes" documenting their name, age, and qualifications. The enslaved persons come from the estate of the late James Sinkler. Qualifications include "prime," "ploughman," "carpenter," "field hand," "sickly," and "three fingers off."
Copy of a letter between Elias "Wambaw" Ball and Elias Ball III at Limerick Plantation discussing a recovery from a fever, the death of a child from fever, struggles with the rice field, attempts at selling lumber, the Wambaw swamp and lands and the sale and purchase of "confiscated property" by various men. Makes notation that the "negroes have not been sold" as well as a notation regarding the enslaved persons owned by Elias "Wambaw" Ball following the division of his estate.
Copy of a letter between Elias "Wambaw" Ball and Elias Ball III at Limerick Plantation discussing a bill of exchange for "Manning & Vaughan," Thomas Gaillard and payments, Elias "Wambaw" Ball settling in London, the return of "Mr. Laurens & his son," the overseer named Comings at Backriver Plantation and a wedding within the family.
A letter written by Elias Ball III to his brother John or "Jack" at Comingtee Plantation discussing their brother Isaac Ball, a squall that damaged the corn crop and advice.
A letter from Stoke Plantation overseer Thomas Finklea to John Ball in Charleston discussing enslaved runaways in the neighborhood, putting together a patrol of overseers and the enslaved persons Scipio and Ned to find these supposedly armed runaways. The letter goes on stating that the runaway named Morris tried to kill Scipio with a sword and the other runaway named Adam had a gun. Finklea ends with the death of the enslaved woman Amey and the poor health of various enslaved persons, that Morris was shot and injured and an inventory of cattle.
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.
A document with the title "Appraisal Bill of the Personal Property, Goods and Chattles of John Smith Sr, deceased. Included are the names of enslaved men and women. The slaves are listed as Theophilius, referenced as "Negro Boy," Adam, Andrew, Silvey, Celia, Mary, Hester, Lavenia and Amanda.
A written agreement between James Adams and James Hopkins in which Adams agrees to the sale of fifty slaves for $34,000. The slaves are referenced by name or as "negroes" and the following pages of the agreement discuss interest and debt.
A list of items under the title "amount brought over" with associated figures in dollars. Items include cotton, horses, corn, stone, furniture and tools.
A medical receipt from Dr. T. J. Goodwin to James P. Adams recording the patients treated and their fees. Makes notation of the medical treatment of "little negroes" and includes associated figures. The reverse side of the receipt includes the notation "Mr. Jas P. Adams $64.00."
A handwritten copy of Thomas Alston's will in which he divides his land, property, and those he enslaved among his wife, Mary Allston, his niece, Ann Elizabeth Allston, the children of his brother, and Charlotte Allston Waties He also writes that, upon certain conditions, an enslaved woman named Nanny should be freed from slavery and allowed to live on one of his plantations and be furnished with provisions, clothing, and two cows
A handwritten sale of 600 acres of a plantation on the east side of the Waccamaw River and all of the buildings on it from Samuel Masters to Thomas Pagitt for 700 pounds This land was granted to Samuel Masters by the Lords Proprietors in 1711
A handwritten copy of Joseph Allston's will in which he divides his land, property, and those he enslaved among his wife, Charlotte Allston, his two sons, Thomas and William Allston, and his grandson, Joseph Allston Many enslaved people are listed by name
A handwritten, two-page letter from her cousin to Susan Pringle Alston, in which he explains the origin of a piece of Brewton silver that he borrowed from her. He concludes that it belonged to Robert Brewton and expresses his desire to conduct more research into the family, specifically surrounding Mary Brewton.
A letter from Mary Lamboll Beach to her sister Elizabeth Gilchrist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania discussing religion and a bad storm. Details include the deaths of members of "Lavel's" family, deaths in the Withers family, the escape of Miss De "Berrrie" from an island, the death of a slave or "negro girl" who was crushed by the fall of a house and that three young girls held on to a log for two hours immersed in water.
Letter to the delegates from South Carolina at the Continental Congress requests that a large sum of money be paid to Don Juan de Miralles. A postscript (1779 April 16) signed by Juan de Miralles constitutes a receipt by Miralles for the money delivered to him by Henry Laurens.
Handwritten, five page account by John Colcock concerning Isaac Hayne's defense, the charges brought against Hayne by the British, pleas put forth, answers and Hayne's execution.
Fragment of a legal document concerning a lawsuit involving Charleston, South Carolina merchant Joseph DaCosta and South Carolina state representative Richard Andrew Rapley.
The handwritten will of William Miles of St. Paul's Parish in which he divides his property, land, and those he enslaved among his family. Miles names eight enslaved people: Fortune, May, Mingoo, Jamey, Adam, Will, Permelia, and little Jacob.
A handwritten receipt for 12 pounds paid by William Alston to John Julius Pringle for "drawing two deeds of Partition." The receipt also includes the payment of 2 pounds for the "drawing of a bond of indemnity."
A release of 200 acres of land on the Waccamaw River from Thomas Pagitt to George Threadcraft for 100 pounds In an attached note, Threadcraft promises to make the payment on March 20, 1762
A one-year lease of two land tracts of 212 acres and 70 acres and all of the buildings on them in Colleton County, South Carolina, from Allen Miles to Robert Miles for ten shillings
A release of two land tracts of 212 acres and 70 acres and all of the buildings on them in Colleton County, South Carolina, from Allen Miles to Robert Miles for 6,500 pounds
