A letter from Ann Ball to her husband John Ball at Comingtee Plantation discussing the late return of John Ball, her father's leg recovery, the poor health of her mother, and the cold weather.
A letter written by Elias Ball III to his brother John Ball at Comingtee Plantation discussing traveling, a Mr. Naylor traveling to Liverpool, Betsey and Polly Smith sailing for Philadelphia, a lot at Strawberry Plantation, the tending of crops and the passage of Captain Drommon from Norfolk.
A letter from Ann Ball in Charleston to her husband John Ball at Comingtee Plantation discussing the arrival of a boat, hurricane type weather, her parent's poor health, Ann Ball's own suffering with an "oppression at my chest," trouble with the enslaved persons at Limerick and Midway Plantations, and the poor health of "Lewis's Little Keating."
A letter from Elias Ball II at Comingtee Plantation to his son John Ball in Charleston, South Carolina discussing a shipment of cattle, the health of Edward Simons, a fight John had with Bob Simons resulting in a black eye, and the health of Elias Ball III's "house wench."
A torn letter written by Elias Ball III to his brother John Ball at Comingtee Plantation discussing leaving town, the "poor Dyana" who is ill and unable to nurse and having items sent from the store to the plantation.
A letter from Ann Ball at Comingtee Plantation to her husband John Ball in Charleston discussing her mother's health, that Captain Peter "did not make his port," feeling anxious over "how Dublin got down with his charge" and a shipment of bricks.
A letter from overseer John Jacob Ischudy at Limerick Plantation to Mr. Finby at Comingtee Plantation discussing the enslaved girl Lucinda, her role in the fields, her future roles and John Jacob Ischudy's "use" for her.
A letter from Catherine Edwards to John Ball at Comingtee Plantation discussing mortification of what happened at Limerick Plantation with the enslaved persons. The letter goes on to state that the enslaved driver was busy and therefore, the cause of "the trespass." The letter ends with Edwards writing that the enslaved persons "deserve punishment."
A letter from Ann Ball at Comingtee Plantation to her husband John Ball in Charleston discussing a visit from Mrs. "Tourner" and Mrs. Laurens, the cook Eliza "grunting and walking lame," word from Midway Plantation that Binah's son Pompey, living at Pimlico Plantation with his wife, has been sick, that "Little Judith" is suffering from a cold, and memorandums.
A letter from Elias Ball III at Comingtee Plantation to his brother Isaac Ball at Kensington Plantation discussing Isaac's fever and sending the enslaved man Plimouth to visit Isaac to receive news of his health.
A letter from Kensington Plantation overseer James Coward to John Ball at Comingtee Plantation discussing the health of the family, the corn, potatoes and rice crops at Kensington and Midway Plantations, and the health of Beck's child.
A letter from John Jacob Ischudy to John Ball at Comingtee Plantation discussing a delayed visit due to rain, and the departure of the enslaved woman Phyllis from the rectory (believed to have gone to Comingtee Plantation) with the hope that "she might be at liberty to idle away." The letter goes on to discuss an earlier situation with Phyllis breaking the Ischudy's rules regarding "servants" eating breakfast and dinner. Due to her behavior, Ischudy writes that Phyllis was whipped with a "chincopen switch" and gave her "five or six cuts upon the shoulders." He ends his letter stating that Phyllis "has not been ill treated" and wishes for John Ball to punish her if she arrives at Comingtee Plantation.
A letter from overseer John Jacob Ischudy to John Ball in Charleston discussing the rectory, a move to "pine-land," Dublin bringing "Old Bobbel" to the rectory, a complaint of dysentery, the work of "Friday & his wife," a situation concerning the purchase of butter from Comingtee Plantation and Mrs. Ischudy's concerns over " a gathering in one of her breast."
A letter from Kensington Plantation overseer James Coward to John Ball at Comingtee Plantation discussing a medical visit from a doctor for an enslaved woman, a possible case of typhus, a situation with Old Marcus and a shipment of supplies.
A letter from Keating Simons at Lewisfield Plantation to his daughter Ann Ball at Comingtee Plantation discussing health, the effect of rain on the roads, the shipment of curtains and a mention of "negroes."
A record of tasks completed between 1731-1771 that includes placing shingles on the house at Comingtee Plantation, accounts with carpenters and work on the gardens at Comingtee and Kensington Plantations. Makes notation that the enslaved persons Salsbury, Manny, Easter and Pompey worked on the garden at Kensington Plantation.
The last will and testament of Elias Ball I in which he leaves Comingtee Plantation to his son Elias Ball II, tracts of land referred to as Dockum Plantation, land known as "Eveleigh's Land," the enslaved man "Sambo" and Lot No. 49 in Charlestown to his son John Coming Ball, money and the remainder of a lot in Charlestown to his daughter Eleanor Laurens, and a pew to his children at St. Phillips Church.
The last will and testament of Elias Ball II in which he divides Comingtee, Limerick and Kensington Plantations among his sons Elias Ball III, Isaac Ball and John Ball. He leaves his daughter Lydia Lot No. 49 in Charlestown and refers to the enslaved persons outlined in his late wife's will. Elias Ball II also leaves his pew in the middle aisle of St. Philips Church to his son Elias Ball III and bequeaths his "negro wench named Priscilla," "negro wench called Esther," "negro wench called Bena," negro wench named Auba" and any enslaved man upon their selection to his children. The will also outlines that Elias Ball II's executors are to purchase "young slaves" from time to time.
A letter from Elias Ball III at Kensington Plantation to his brother John Ball in Charleston, South Carolina discussing health, Isaac Ball visiting Charleston, and the crop at Comingtee Plantation.
A letter written by Elias Ball III to his brother John or "Jack" at Comingtee Plantation discussing their brother Isaac Ball, a squall that damaged the corn crop and advice.
A list of enslaved persons owned by Elias Ball II at Kensington and Comingtee Plantations. Information includes the names of the enslaved persons and date of birth.
A letter written by Elias Ball III at Limerick Plantation discussing Mr. Gaillard, a "great disturbance with mobbs," "the division of the estate's negroes," advice given by attorney general "Alix Moultrie," the legislation, crop at Comingtee Plantation, trouble with newly purchased enslaved persons and their work methods, rice at Backriver Plantation and "negro carpenters."
A letter from Elias Ball IV in Charleston to Elias "Wambaw" Ball III exiled in Bristol, England discussing a charter, Comingtee Plantation, a shortage of rice in the country, and a recommendation from "Moultrie" to hire James Gordon.
A letter from Elias Ball IV at Limerick Plantation to Elias "Wambaw" Ball III exiled in Bristol, England on an account between the Balls and James Gordon, Elias Ball IV's tiredness, the rice and corn crops, planting 225 acres of rice at Comingtee Plantation, and debt.
A brief carpenters tool book for Comingtee Plantation which contains the names of enslaved persons and the tools they used. The enslaved persons are named Plenty, Marcus, Pompey/Old Pompey/Lit. Pompey, Hercules, Daniel, Fortune, Marcus/Old Marcus/Lit. Marcus, Carolina, Castor, Nat, Billy, Jack, Jackey, Joe, Sam, Drummer, Jimmy, March, Bristol, Christmas, Bacchus, Hector, and Solomon.
The John Ball Plantation Account Book, 1812-1834, is an indexed account book kept by overseers at various plantations owned by the Ball family. Overseers named are John Cox, Arthur McFarland, Samuel Lynes, Alexander McKnight, Britton Bunch, John Dickson, Thomas Fincklea, James Coward, and John Page. Of particular interest are two different accounts, one with William Deas, referred to as a "Mulatto" and the other "Free Nancy," a free black woman at Limerick Plantation who was buying and trading rice and sugar.
A tax return of John Ball's taxable property made out and paid to Theodore L. Gourdin. The tax returns include tide swamps, pine land, 459 enslaved persons in St. John's Parish, fifteen enslaved persons in the parish of St. Philip's, 260 enslaved persons at Comingtee/Stoke Plantation, 102 enslaved persons at Kensington Plantation and ninety-seven enslaved persons at Midway Plantation.
A list of plates delivered to M.C. Ball belonging to the estate of John Ball Sr. from the Kensington house, Marshland farm, and a house on East Bay Street in Charleston.
A copy of a letter from John Ball at Comingtee Plantation stating that the bearer of the note, John Cox, has worked as Ball's overseer for five years but was found "inadequate."
A letter from Ann Ball to her husband John Ball at Comingtee Plantation discussing the abolishment or reestablishment of the post, the poor health of Keating Simon's, the death of Mrs. "Ischudy," the weather, "an awkward situation" at church when Ann Ball forgot there was a "collection to be made," and a visit from Betsy Smith.
A letter from Ann Ball to her husband John Ball at Comingtee Plantation discussing sleep, a visit to Mr. Morse's, Ann Ball's mother feeling unwell, and a bride suffering from a fever.
A letter from Ann Ball to her husband John Ball at Comingtee Plantation discussing the poor health of Mr. Bryan, the purchase of a black horse, and a visit from friends.
A letter from Ann Ball to her husband John Ball at Comingtee Plantation discussing John Ball's crop at Kensington Plantation, the improving health of their aunt, Ann Ball's father receiving an "unpleasant account" from his plantation and a visit from Ann Ball's mother.
A letter from Ann Ball to her husband John Ball at Comingtee Plantation discussing her parents being sick and her sadness over the absence of her husband.
A letter from Ann Ball at Comingtee Plantation to her husband John Ball in Charleston discussing a need for curtain rings, onions, and coconuts, asking "Old Dido" to receive white hats for the girls from Charleston, "Little Judith," and the death of Jack at Kensington Plantation who was buried there.
A letter from Caroline Ball in Charleston to John Ball at Comingtee Plantation discussing Caroline Ball's upcoming wedding, the inability to have a public ceremony, expenses for the children, and the doctor prescribing port wine to the sick children.
A letter from Ann Ball at Comingtee Plantation her husband John Ball in Charleston discussing breakfast, attending church and the death of Paul Mazzick.
A letter from Ann Ball in Charleston to her husband John Ball at Comingtee Plantation discussing a letter from John Laurens, a shipment of wood, the health of Ann Ball's parents, requesting John Ball to "send up a servant," a visit from Lewis, Mrs. William's wishes of John Ball taking on the job of her trustee, and Eliza and Betsey suffering from a sore throat.
A letter from Ann Ball in Pawleys Island to her husband John Ball at Comingtee Plantation discussing Mary's pregnancy and sending Hammond and Dublin home.
A letter from Ann Ball in Pawleys Island to her husband John Ball at Comingtee Plantation discussing Mary's pregnancy, advice on sending for the doctor, and a painful toe and cold.
A letter from Ann Ball in Pawley's Island to her husband John Ball at Comingtee Plantation discussing Mary's pains, requesting the use of Dublin, keeping Hammond and his horses for assistance, asking for a handkerchief and toothbrush, and violent wind.
A letter from Ann Ball in Pawleys Island to her husband John Ball at Comingtee Plantation discussing a delay in traveling home due to sickness, requiring Hammond and his horses, and requesting the use of "Doublin, with Greytail & Old Davey."
A letter from Ann Ball at Comingtee Plantation to her husband John Ball in Charleston discussing a plan for shipping a chest figured out by Mordicia and Doctor Reads "bout."
A letter from Ann Ball at Comingtee Plantation to her husband John Ball in Charleston discussing a mahogany chest, a delivery from Dublin, bad weather causing a delay in boat travel, her mother's improved health, and memorandums.
A letter from Ann Ball at Comingtee Plantation to her husband John Ball in Charleston discussing Dublin's preference on using the Goose Creek road, the poor health of Petrach, and the services of Hammond.