Petition from Henry Donaldson to the St. Andrew's Society requesting a loan from the St. Andrew's Society, offering details of his various travels and setbacks.
Caption: 'The Roman Catholic Cathedral, St. Finbar, and surrounding buildings, S.C., as it appeared after the late conflagration.' [full date November 1, 1862.]
Petition of Robert Walls to the St. Andrew's Society requesting assistance, explaining that he is destitute after fire consumed his dwelling and belongings.
Caption: 'The tower and side aisle of the Roman Catholic Cathedral, St. Finbar, Charleston, S.C., as it appeared after the Great Fire, 1862.' [full date November 1, 1862.]
A letter from William Ball in London, England to his father John Ball Sr. in Charleston, South Carolina on suffering from a fever and cough, plans to travel to Madeira for warmer climate, his friend Micah Bryan, and the Mr. Lockey's loss from a fire.