Fragments of a letter from Elias Ball III to his brother John Ball in Charleston, South Carolina. Fragments reveal statements regarding the health of family members.
A torn letter from John Ball to his son John Ball Jr. at Harvard College in Massachusetts discussing how John should interact with his peers, especially women, while at school.
A letter from Lydia Simons to her brother John Ball discussing John Ball's inability to use his fingers, and the crops at "Limeric" (Limerick) Plantation.
A torn letter from Isaac Ball to his brother John Ball in "Charles Town" discussing John Ball's physique, the death of Mr. Quash's wife, a shipment of rice and their fathering purchasing a horse.
A letter from A. Waring to her cousin John Ball in Charleston thanking him for a present, the crops at Backriver Plantation, and a potential visit in the spring.
A torn letter from Elias Ball II to his son John Ball in "Charles Town" offering advice to be " a good boy and you shall want for nothing," and the poor health of John Longstaff.
A letter to John Jacob Ischudy discussing arrangements for the rectory, a situation concerning the senders "negroes," and punishing Old Friday by returning him to Ischudy's care.
A receipt for thirteen bushels of rice from William Ball. The receipt includes a mark, most likely in place of a signature from an enslaved or freed person.
Anecdotes and memorandum of a watchman named Patrick who was whitewashing his cousin's floor and fell through a window, an "alligator committee," an Uncle Maurice crossing Strawberry Ferry and Bonneau's Ferry, and a story of Bishop Bowen finding a replacement for himself for patrol duty.
A list of enslaved women confined at Midway Plantation and tools left out by the enslaved person Marcus. The bottom of the document is a balance of tools at Kensington Plantation.
A list of 339 named enslaved persons at Comingtee/Stoke Plantation with associated figures identified as "quarts." Various names include the name of a parent and the location they work in such as "House."
The division and appraisement of Judith Boisseau Ball's estate according to her last will and testament which leaves her daughter Eleanor 6000 in currency and the rest of the estate to be equally divided. The division includes currency, enslaved persons and cattle.
A letter to Eleanor Ball from Thomas Smith discussing the division of his father's estate, Eleanor Ball's demands against the state, and a statement from a bond to Eleanor Ball.
A petition to the commissioners of the roads in St. John's Parish from Thomas Corbett Jr. and Nicholas Harleston. The petition concerns the inability to build a dwelling house on the plantation as a road prohibits this, and that the petitioners will pay for the construction of a new road.
Extract from Nicholas Trott's Law, "An Act for Establishing a Ferry Over the Western Branch of Cooper River." The extract pertains to the appointing of a "master or manager" of the ferry and his duties.
A torn letter to John Ball by Elias Ball III at Kensington Plantation discussing Mr. Simon's Caty being ill, the safe arrival of Mr. E. Simons and guns.
An unsigned and undated resolution requesting that the Delegates of South Carolina provide a list of those responsible for returning exiled South Carolinians back to the state after they were removed by the British in the aftermath of the Capitulation of Charleston.
A ten pound note signed by Thomas Middleton, Jacob Motte, John Neufville, and two unknown signees. The colonial currency is marked as No. 23758. The notes bears a seal with an image of a hand holding a sword upright, the year 1775, and above the images printed in Latin is "ET DEUS OMNIPOTENS," which translates to "and God almighty."
A notice for an estate sale by Thomas M. Hume for a "Prime Gang of Sixty-two Negroes" documenting their name, age, and qualifications. The enslaved persons come from the estate of the late James Sinkler. Qualifications include "prime," "ploughman," "carpenter," "field hand," "sickly," and "three fingers off."
A notice for an estate sale by Thomas M. Hume for a "Prime Gang of Forty-nine Negroes" documenting their name, age, and qualifications. The enslaved persons come from the estate of the late James Sinkler. Qualifications include "prime," "ploughman," "carpenter," "field hand," "sickly," and "three fingers off."
A letter to a man named "John" from Dr. Arthur B. Flagg discussing a medical account. The other side includes an account for medical visits with associated figures in dollars.
The front side includes a note from Breslauer, Lachicotte & Co. regarding mail and the other side includes an account with associated figures in dollars.
A two-page record relating to bushels of rice given to Dr. J. Ward Flagg from P.R. Lachicotte & Sons. Also includes the information related to rice farming with associated figures.
This torn newspaper clipping is written by William M. Bird, Jr. describing how if the arrested men, referenced as "negroes" are hung, "it will be an outrage on humanity."
A document under the title "500 White Registered Citizens" with notes from a meeting such as "to preserve order and to protect the property and lives of the citizens white & black."
A list of enslaved persons at Wavery Plantation, referenced as "Waverly Negroes." Included are the names of the enslaved persons, ages and notations on family and labor. Enslaved persons and their tasks include nurse Beck, house servant Guy, miller Wallace, ploughman Major, cook Linette, washer Lydia, driver Cudjoe and stockman Bob. Makes notation that Sibba "does nothing" due to old age.
A note from the overseer regarding enslaved persons at Chicora Wood Plantation specifically Stephen and his family who have not been heard from and Toney who left on his own accord either from being frightened or scared.
An unsigned letter discussing that each head of an enslaved family will receive a hog and will be chastised for disobedience if the terms stated in the letter are not followed.
South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs' Proposed Project, drafted by Bicentennial Chairman Mrs. Larry T. Riggs, outlining a project using the Bible passage, Daniel 17:32, as a guide.
Black and white photograph of young ladies in dance uniforms from potentially the Avery Rhett Dance Group. The dance group was led by Miss Johnnie L. Johnson.
Typescript constitution and By-Laws for the Client Council of Ten Counties in South Carolina including articles regarding Name, Object, Area, Membership, Officers, Duties of the Officers, and Amendments.
Fotografía en color de dos niños migrantes adentro de en un camión. Un niño esta sentado en el lugar del conductor y junto a él se ve una niña de pie. / Color photograph of two young migrant children inside a truck. A boy is sitting on the drivers seat while a girl is standing by him.
Fotografía en color de una niña vestida con ropa vaquera cantando frente al público. / Color photograph of a girl singing in a cowgirl outfit in front of an audience.
