A petition by Dorta James Brown to John Coming Ball in which she petitions to have Ball appear before the Court of Common Pleas for twelve pounds and twelve shillings that he refuses to pay. The petition states that the money is for medical attendance.
The last will and testament of William Allston in which he divides his estate among his family. Included in the will are the divisions of enslaved persons. The names of the enslaved persons given to individual family members are Anode, Bess, Little Bob, Ceasar, Charity, Charles, Clarandon, Dick, Dinah, Fillis, Friday, Guy, Hagar, Hercules, Jack, Jenny, Jimmy, Josey, Lucy, Mariah, Mingoe, Pegg, Peter, Phiney, Primus, Rose/Little Rose, Sam, Sandy, Snow, Titus, Toney, Violet and Winter.
A case concerning the will of James Child for property left to his grandson Robert Dicks. Upon the death of Robert Dicks, the property was then given to James Child's other grandson William Child.
The will of John Gough which includes the sale of land to pay off debts and the division of his enslaved persons. Three enslaved men named Little Quash, Hercules and "Bruker" are left to his son Richard, one enslaved girl named "Jubah," daughter of Silvia" to his son Edward, two enslaved women named Phillis and Jubah's children Hannah and Billy to his son Neal and one enslaved girl named Betty to his son Francis.
The last will and testament of John Ashby in which he divides his estate among his family. John Ashby leaves his wife Elizabeth an enslaved woman named "Soua" and her two children, Quash and Hannah.
Articles of Agreement between Elizabeth Ashby, John Vivaridge, and Philip Dawes in which widow Elizabeth Ashby, is marrying John Vivaridge. The document discusses Elizabeth Ashby's debts, estates and enslaved persons.
A land indenture of two Childsbury Town lots conveyed to Isaac Child by John Skinner for forty-six pounds. The two properties are located near Mulberry Street and Church Street. The second page of the indenture is a statement by Mary Skinner agreeing to the release of these properties to Isaac Child.
Copy of "An Additional Act for the Better Regulation of Indian Trade-Appointment of Commissioners of Indian Trade." This act was presented by James Moore at the Charlestown Council Chamber. The document refers to the success of this trade regulation based on the behavior of the "Indian traders" and "several nations of Indians in amity with the government." Makes notation about "restraining the abuses committed to the said traders among the said Indians..." appointing commissioners for "better regulation of the Indian trade" and the oaths these men must take. The Native Americans mentioned in the document are the "Northward Indians," or the Catawba. Makes notation that there is no direct or indirect trading with the Cherokees.
A land conveyance of a plantation to Elias "Red Cap" Ball in Berkeley County. The conveyance grants Elias Ball and his family freedom of "hawking, hunting, fishing & fowling" on the property.
