Page 101 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with two plats. Plat 1 shows lots located between Washington Street and Wharf Street, and between Calhoun Street and Laurens Street. Plat 2 shows lots located near the intersection of Rutledge Avenue and Line Street, with several buildings labelled.
A letter from financial agent George Lockey in London, England to John Ball Sr. in Charleston, South Carolina discussing finances for William Ball in Edinburgh, Scotland, and national politics.
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.
A letter from financial agent George Lockey in England to John Ball Sr. in Charleston, South Carolina discussing Lockey's and William James Ball's passage to England, the start of William's schooling, and a blockade in Europe.
A letter from William Ball in Edinburgh, Scotland to his father John Ball Sr. in Charleston, South Carolina discussing money, the winter in Scotland, yellow fever in Charleston and that "our medical men have never attempted the cure of it by the affusion of cold water." The letter goes on to state William's opinions on finding a cure for yellow fever, and the birth of a baby boy between John Ball Sr. and his second wife Martha Taveau.
Page 132 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with two plats. Plat 1 features a plan for the College of Charleston, showing buildings labelled "Charleston College," "Library," "Lodge," and "Charleston Orphan House." Streets on this plat include George Street, Smith Street, College Street, Calhoun Street, St. Philips Street, and Vanderhorst Street. Plat 2 shows lots located near the intersection of Montague Street and Lynch Street.
Page 140 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with six plats. Plat 1 shows lots and structures located on and near Queen Street, between King Street and Meeting Street. Plat 2 shows lots located on Rutledge Street. Plat 3 shows lots located between George Street and Burns Lane, near where they intersect with Meeting Street. One lot is labelled "Property of Charleston High School." Plat 4 shows lots and structures located between Lynch Street and the Ashley River, near Broad Street and Beaufain Street. Plat 5 shows lots and structures located on the corner of King Street and Society Street. Plat 6 shows the same area as Plat 5, but with some changes to the structures.
A letter from William Ball in Edinburgh, Scotland to his brother John Ball Jr. in Charleston, South Carolina discussing John appearing on a jury, their brother Isaac's relationship with Miss Conny, dancing at the Club House, John's son, and William's plans after graduation.
A letter from William Ball in Edinburgh, Scotland to his father John Ball Sr. in Charleston, South Carolina discussing a letter of credit, the severe winter in Edinburgh, deciding not to travel to Paris for medical school, plans to return to Charleston to work as a doctor, and William's opinions on the study of medicine.
