A sermon delivered by Reverend Benjamin M. Palmer in the Circular Congregational Church in Charleston, South Carolina, on September 22, 1822. The speech stresses obedience for enslaved people, often quoting the New Testament and Old Testament. References to the sermon on the mount and other teachings of Jesus. Stresses the role of paternalism in the treatment of enslaved peoples.
Petition of Sarah Burche to the St. Andrew's Society Treasurer, pressing him to send her money that he had promised to her and expressing that her family relies on it for their survival.
List of items in his estate to be surrendered by Algernon Wilson to ensure his release from jail. Wilson's "estate" includes several articles of clothing as well as a razor, box, and brush.
Meeting minutes volume kept by the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Trustees of the New Burying Ground, 1798-1799. Entries in this volume concern discussions regarding the proposal to purchase land at Hampstead, in Charleston, S.C., for the construction of a new burial ground to be used by the KKBE congregation. The volume also includes entries discussing the plans for the layout of the burial plots for the new burying grounds.
A letter from Thomas Slater in London, England to Isaac Ball at Limerick Plantation discussing a sickness in the Ball family, the European Magazines, the purchase of Quinby Plantation, and planting rice.
A Thank You letter to John C. Calhoun from Isaac Harby regarding his interests in the position of "printer of the laws," and the personal attention he had received from Calhoun regarding his application. The letter also discusses the United States government, the state of South Carolina, and Andrew Jackson.
Page 86 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with four plats. Plat 1 shows land starting west of Legare Street and ending east of America Street. Plat 1 also includes Line Street, Pinckney Street, King Street, Meeting Street, America Street, a public square, and several marshes. Plat 2 shows a stretch of land starting west of Legare Street and ending at Drake Street. Plat 2 also shows Line Street, Sheppard Street, Coming Street, St. Phillips Street, King Street, Meeting Street, America Street, a lot labelled "Est of Nells Rope yard," and several marshes. Plat 3 shows 3 plots of land near a road, a marsh, and a pond. Plat 4 shows land near King Street, where it intersects with Huger Street and Charlotte Street.
