Handwritten speech by Christopher Brown of South Carolina State University, stating "now is the time to focus upon a return to the basics, through heritage, excellence, and advancement."
A report from the Change of Service Committee regarding proposed changes to the service structure in terms of prayers and hymns that would be approved of by both Orthodox and Reform practices.
Petition of Eliza Campbell to the St. Andrew's Society, reminding them of the money that the society has agreed to give her and requesting that it be delivered.
Calling Card for Lady Noel-Bryon, Baroness Anne Isabella Byron, to William Craft to her residence at the Regent's Park Terraces. No Date listed. 2.25in.x 3.5in.
A letter from the subscribers of the Literary and Philosophical Society of South Carolina setting out their plan for members periodically furnishing essays on various topics and listing members.
Petition of Sarah Campbell to the St. Andrew's Society requesting assistance, explaining that she burdens her adult children because she cannot care for herself in sickness and old age.
Petition of Anne Sturgeon to the St. Andrew's Society requesting more assistance from the society, explaining that she is unable to support herself as a widow.
Petition of Elizabeth Ellis to the St. Andrew's Society requesting assistance, explaining that she is a widow and unable to support herself in old age.
Petition of Gean Stewart to the St. Andrew's Society requesting assistance, explaining that a native tribe has killed her husband and kept her has a prisoner for an extended period, and that she has suffered illness since arriving in Charleston.
Petition of Jean Bowman to the St. Andrew's Society requesting assistance, explaining that she is unable to support herself because of prolonged illness.
Petition of Barbary Bowie to the St. Andrew's Society requesting assistance, explaining that her husband is a sailor who is often absent and who sufferes prolonged illness.
Photocopy of an All African People's Revolutionary Party document entitled, "Southern Cadre and Pre-Cadre," listing individuals and contact information.
Petition of Ann Sturgeon to the St. Andrew's Society requesting assistance, explaining that she is destitute five years after her husband drowned in the Charleston harbor.
Petition of William Fleming to the St. Andrew's Society requesting assistance, explaining that he is destitute because he suffers a variety of debilitating illnesses.
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.
Petition of Alexander Blyth to the St. Andrew's Society requesting assistance from the St. Andrew's society, explaining that he is unable to ply his trade as a ship carpenter because of prolonged illness.
List of various pieces of furniture insured by Joshua Lazarus through the South Carolina Insurance Company of Charleston. The list includes total value of each piece of furniture.
Confederate States Army ration receipt sent to Edgar M. Lazarus. The receipt outlines the expenses for allotted rations provided to Lazarus for thirty days.
Listing of members of the first officers, executive committe, advisory board, and medical directors of the McClennan Banks Hospital/Charleston Hospital and Training School for Nurses
Partial manuscript copy of "The Presidency" written by Isaac Harby. "The Presidency" discusses Harby's thoughts on politics, opinions surrounding John Quincy Adams, war, dividing the states, democracy, and the 1824 election between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.
Unpublished partial manuscript entitled, "The Sayings of the Fathers," written by Jacob S. Raisin. The manuscript covers Raisin's "Three Pillars of Society," which he notes as the Torah, worship, and deeds of kindness.
Unpublished manuscript written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Harry Houdini." The manuscript relates Raisin's thoughts on the life of Harry Houdini and religion.
Unpublished manuscript written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Father Abraham!" The manuscript relates Raisin's thoughts on the life of Abraham Lincoln, racial issues, politics, and religion.
Unpublished manuscript written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "We Jews!" The manuscript relates Raisin's thoughts on Judaism, race, religion, and antisemitism.
Unpublished typed manuscript copy written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Washington the Mason." The manuscript relates Raisin's thoughts on George Washington and the Freemasons.
Unpublished manuscript and notes written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "The Jews of Charleston." The manuscript covers Raisin's report on the history of Jewish peoples in Charleston.
A page from a manuscript essay mentioning John Rutledge and the American Revolution, attributed to William Cobbett (1763-1836), an English and American pamphleteer and reformer
Note briefly describing the property of Fife Plantation along the Savannah River. The note includes a crude map of the plantation boundaries including the river, the property of Robert Smith to the north and northeast and the property of Joseph Heyer to the south. 2p.
Postscript fragment to an unknown letter. The author ask the recipient of the letter to not disclose any details of an unnamed business deal to any other family member. 1p.
Note of expenses owed by James B. Heyward to William Henry Heyward as co-owner of Fife Plantation. The expenses are associated with their attempt to sell Fife and include fees for advertising the plantation in Charleston and Savannah. 1p.
Note with tips on keeping butchered meat fresh. The note mentions using charcoal as a preservative and ranks the different types and cuts of meat according to how long they stay fresh. Author and date unknown. 2p.
Handwritten memorandum concerning the purchase of Myrtle Grove plantation by William Henry Heyward. W. H. Heyward purchased the plantation and turned the rights over to James B. Heyward with the understanding that James would allow him to dig a canal from his "Pines" Plantation to the Combahee River through a portion of Myrtle Grove. The memorandum states that James B. Heyward has given W.H. Heyward a sliver of Myrtle Grove for $5. 4p.
![Letter to Thomas Drayton from his nephew Glen Drayton, April 20, [1801?]](https://rspace.library.cofc.edu/iiif/image/40389/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
![Charter[?] for Literary and Philosophical Society of South Carolina in Charleston, undated](https://rspace.library.cofc.edu/iiif/image/49014/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
![Portion of a will by Thomas Drayton[?], unsigned, undated](https://rspace.library.cofc.edu/iiif/image/49015/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
