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.
Petition from Henry Donaldson to the St. Andrew's Society requesting a loan from the St. Andrew's Society, offering details of his various travels and setbacks.
Petition of Robert Walls to the St. Andrew's Society requesting assistance, explaining that he is destitute after fire consumed his dwelling and belongings.
A black and white photograph of a dirt road surrounded by greenery coming from Big House that lead to the foundation of a burned cottage at Pinehurst Tea Plantation.
Caption: 'The Roman Catholic Cathedral, St. Finbar, and surrounding buildings, S.C., as it appeared after the late conflagration.' [full date November 1, 1862.]
Caption: 'The tower and side aisle of the Roman Catholic Cathedral, St. Finbar, Charleston, S.C., as it appeared after the Great Fire, 1862.' [full date November 1, 1862.]
[Color image]. Caption: 'The ship "Jacob A. Wetervelt" on fire in the harbor of New York, April 11, 1860.--[see preceding page.]' [full date April 21, 1860.]
