A letter from William Ball at Limerick Plantation to Mary thanking her for a package she sent, his poor health and treatment from a doctor, and reflections on a party during the Christmas season. The letter goes on to discuss the Christmas of the "good old days in slavery time, thanks to Mr. Lincoln" and that two servants remain in the household as they "never left us."
A letter from John Ball in Charleston, South Carolina to his son John Ball Jr. at Harvard College in Massachusetts discussing "the sickly season," the health of the family, those suffering from the "prevailing fever" also referenced as yellow fever or "black vomit," the conditions of the rice and cotton crops, the Regiment of Artillery, and an inquiry into the parties John attends at school.
This album consists of photographs of Ethel, Stephen, Sarah Jane, and Gertrude Sanford. Photos show places where they traveled, including Maryland, New York, Florida, South Carolina, Canada, Spain, England, and Morocco.
Black-and-white photograph of Gertrude Legendre and Mary Sanford seated on the floor. Captioned on back: “Kurt Wentzel 1st seated above on left. Gertie Legendre & Mary Sanford on the floor.”
