A four-page document in which Thomas Bennet gives a narrative of the Battle of Sullivan's Island following his desertion from the British Navy. Bennet describes multiple aspects of the battle, including the damage done to the British warships and the estimated number of casualties.
A two-page letter from Christopher Gadsden to Major General Charles Lee informing Lee that he and a detachment of troops from his regiment have landed at Lighthouse Island and taken possession of the lighthouse. Gadsden also reports on some British warships nearby.
The 2nd South Carolina Continental Regiment Order Book, 1777, is a bound volume written for the 2nd South Carolina Continental Regiment (commanded by Colonel Motte). The volume includes an alphabetical list of soldiers serving in the Regiment compiled from the order book by John Bennett (1915), military orders from numerous generals, information on soldiers accused and punished for crimes (such as lashes) for theft, drunkenness, violence, mutiny, and desertion. Also included are references to “divine services” or public worship for the soldiers, and requests for military clothing and other items. Locations mentioned include Fort Moultrie, Fort Johnson, Sullivan's Island, the Charleston Battery, and Haddrell's Point. Persons referenced include General Francis Marion, Henry Laurens, Lt. Col. Isaac Huger, Captain Richard Shubrick and General William Moultrie.
The General William Moultrie and General Benjamin Lincoln Order Book, 1779 is a bound volume kept by Thomas Hall, captain in the 2nd South Carolina Regiment containing general orders (May 15-Sept.27) given by General William Moultrie in Charleston, South Carolina, and orders (Nov. 6-Dec. 31) given by General Benjamin Lincoln. Orders pertain to paroles, appointments, court martial records (with sentences including lashings and executions for crimes such as desertion, mutiny, and treason), officers, rations for women, and other matters.
The Times on Monday, January 8th, 1810, discusses the sale of numerous properties, help wanted for a female cook, an overseer and a wet nurse, and regimental orders from Captain Stephen Lee. The front page of the newspaper includes an advertisement for a ten dollar reward for the runaway enslaved man named Dick. The advertisement by Rhodes and Otis states that Dick is owned by Isaac Jenkins of Hilton Head "having on a pair of handcuffs" and that "all persons are cautioned against harboring said negro, as the law will be rigidly endorsed on any one detected in so doing." Also advertised are "130 country born Negroes" and a plantation belonging to the late Joseph Fuller. The posting states that all the enslaved persons are "to be sold in families." The remainder of the newspaper includes medicine advertisements, the Charleston Theatre, a one hundred dollar reward for six deserters from Fort Johnson, an obituary for Elias Ball, "Marine intelligence," hiring advertisements for an overseer and a "strong negro girl" for washing, and a five dollar reward for the runaway enslaved man named Ben. The newspaper also includes "Sales By Auction" which advertises the auction of a "likely country born negro girl, about 18 years old" identified as a "likely African Girl," an advertisement titled "Sundry Negroes" owned by Thomas Pruly, and "house servants" and "farm negroes" on Charleston Neck.
William Finley Barnwell, recently stationed at Fort Johnson, SC, writes to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, asking for clothing and other supplies. According to Barnwell, his pay as lieutenant is "over a thousand dollars including servant & food" though few supplies have been sent to the fort. January 28, 1861.
Letter from Edward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, discussing the nomination of his brother, William Finley Barnwell, as 3rd Lieutenant in the "1st Company of Infantry" and detailing the politics surrounding his appointment. William, Barnwell writes, has been ordered to Fort Johnson to take charge of new recruits. January 25, 1861.
The Continental Army Southern Department Records and Order Book is a bound volume written to keep records & orders for the Southern Department of the Continental Army. The book contains six different sections: 1. Rules for the Formation of Troops, 2. Journal of the Campaign to the Southward (General Robert Howe’s expedition into East Florida, May 9-June 14, 1778), 3. Orderly Book (August 24, 1778-May 10, 1780), 4. Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Held at Purisburgh (the court-martial trial of General John Ashe following the Battle of Brier Creek, March 13-16, 1779), 5. Journal of the Siege of Charles Town (March 28-May 12, 1780), and 6. Copies of Letters and Articles of Capitulation (correspondence between General Benjamin Lincoln and Sir Henry Clinton negotiating the surrender of Charleston, April 10-May 11, 1780). The volume also includes a technical drawing of a cannon, charts listing the number of Continental Army officers & soldiers stationed at various locations in South Carolina, and lists of Army officers with their dates of commission, resignation, and promotion. Locations mentioned include Fort Tonyn (Fl.), Fort Morris (Ga.), Fort Moultrie, Fort Johnson, the Stono River, Half-Moon Battery, Hobcaw Neck, and the Horn Work in Charleston. Persons referenced include General Robert Howe, Georgia Governor John Houstoun, Samuel Elbert, Barnard Elliot, General William Moultrie, General John Ashe, General Benjamin Lincoln, Sir Henry Clinton, and Admiral Marriott Arbuthnot. A note at the front of the book states that most of “Rules for the Formation of Troops” and the entirety of “Journal of the Campaign to the Southward” were written by John F. Grimké, resident of Charleston and eventual deputy adjutant general for the Continental Army. The rest of the book is unattributed.
Caption: 'Bombardment of Fort Sumter, as sketched from Morris Island, Charleston Harbor, S.C.' Identified in image: Mortar Battery, Fort Johnson; James Island; City; Castle Pinckney; Fort Sumter; Mount Pleasant; Floating Battery; Mortar Battery; Fort Moultrie; Enfilading Battery; Iron Battery; Sand-bag cover for reserve; Traverse behind Trapier Battery and Magazine covered with sand bags.
Caption: 'Panoramic view of Charleston Harbor--advance of iron-clads to the attack, April 7. Union--A. Keokuk. B. Nahunt. C. Nantucket. D. Catskill. E. Ironsides. F. Patapsco. G. Montauk. H. Passaie. K. Weehawken. Rebel--1. Morris Island sand battery. 2. Fort Wagner. 3. Battery Bee, on Cummings Point. 4. [Fort] Johnson. 5. Fort Ripley. 6. Sumter. 7. Charleston City. 8. Castle Pinckney. 9. Fort Redan. 10. Fort Moultrie. 11. Moultrie House. 12. Fort Beauregard. 13. Harbor obstructions. 14. Cooper River. 15. Ashley River.' [full date May 2, 1863.]
