Letter from Edward Barnwell Heyward to James B. Heyward concerning the valuation of certain mutual properties including Lewisburg Plantation, "Calf-pen" and "Pine-lands." 2p. March 29, 1867.
Notice of a bill sent to James B. Heyward from C.W. [Enecks?] at Wolfe Hill. Enecks mentions threshing wheat for Heyward and asks him where he should send it. 1p. June 11, 1868.
Letter from James B. Heyward to Joseph Daniel Pope concerning a recent monetary judgment against him. Heyward asks Pope to look into the matter and thinks it may have something to do with an ongoing dispute with Frank Myers concerning property Heyward rented during the war. 4p. December 27, 1870.
Legal complaint between William C. Bee and Godfrey Blake concerning the adjudication of several large tracts of lands bequeathed by Charles Heyward. 9p.
Letter from Fannie Heyward to her father (father-in-law?) asking him to send a recipe for "putting up butter for winter use." Fannie comments on aftershocks of the 1886 Charleston earthquake and writes that she is happy to hear "the Legare St. house pronounced safe." 4p. September 27, 1886.
This is the second page of a letter written to "William" from Elias Rivers on April 29, 1895. On this page, Mr. Rivers details the second part of the meeting of 14 men from James Island who had served in the Civil War. After eating dinner, the letters and excuses of those unable to come were read. Those who were absent included: Dr. J.L. Girardeau, Stiles Mellichamp, Capt. H.S. Lebby, W.W. Lawton, Dr. J.H. Mellichamp, E.M. Freer, W.A. Mellichamp, and William Rivers. The names of those who had died during the war were also read and included: Edward H. Mellichamp, Stiles M. Hinson, Joseph M. Mellichamp, J. Peronneau Royall, W.S. Mellichamp, J.C. Seabrook, Campbell Holmes, and Rawlins H. Rivers. In the afternoon, the photographs of those present were taken and the evening was spent talking. The men left after breakfast the next day. It is noted that the only alcohol consumed was a bottle of wine from 1835 that had survived the war by being buried when Sherman passed through South Carolina in 1865.
This is the first page of a letter written to "William" from Elias L. Rivers on April 29, 1895, in order to "preserve" a memory. In the letter, Rivers recalls the meeting of 14 men who were from James Island and that had served in the Civil War at "William's" home on March 27, 1895. Rivers lists the men's names and where they were living at the time. The men at the meeting included: Constant H. Rivers, E.L. Rivers, Jenkins Holmes, J.F. Lawton, J.H. Freer, W.G. Hinson, Dr. Robert Lebby, Dr. W.B. Seabrook, Dr. b.M. Lebby, W.A. Clark, W.B. Minott, Edward T. Legare, R.E. Mellichamp, Chas. H. Rivers. Mr. Rivers recalls that one man had not been to James Island since 1854 and was shocked at all of the changes he encountered upon arrival in 1895. The bottom of this page states that the group had a dinner and were joined by Mr. J.T. Dill, Robert Bee, and S.L. Hinson.
Black-and-white photograph, mounted on card, of two women, one dressed in men's uniform. Writing on back of card reads, "September, 1901. Miss McLeod in military coat and cap and her sister Rose L. McLeod (later Mrs. E.H. Barnwell)."
Black-and-white postcard with image of courthouse. Writing on front of postcard reads, "Court House, Manning, SC. Hello, Mac! Are very busy these days. Your letter of recent date was greatly appreciated! If you can do so, "run up" some Friday off, and spend 'til Sunday and if possible of course longer. Hope you're ok. Will write you soon. R." Back of postcard reads, "Mr. William Ellis McLeod. Pinopolis, S.C."
Black-and-white photograph of two unidentified men attached to a color postcard of Magnolia Gardens. Writing on photograph reads, "Our maroon last summer - T.R.H." Writing on back of postcard reads, "Miss Minna McLeod, L.Y.L.C. Lebanon, Tenn."
Color illustration on a postcard addressed to "Miss Wilhelmina McLeod, James Island, S.C." Text on card reads, "July 27-07. I have something to tell you - It is reported that Mr. S - and Miss R[?] will be married this summer - in August - and that Mr. S. will have charge of a College in K[?]. Have been awaiting an opportunity to write you. Be as good as you can be - and be sure to be Happy. Cordially, C.H. Kinsborough."
Black-and-white photograph of 4 men and 4 women outside. Writing on back of image reads, "John P. and Talulah Hay Ellis Fort and their children taken about 1910. Front, L to R: Kate, John P., Talulah, Martina. Rear, L to R: Susan, Will, Tom, John."
Plantation journal from McLeod Plantation. It lists the names and accounts of workers (1910-1921), contains notes on crops (1926-1944), and has a number of family accounts (1927-1965).
Report on the drainage of James Island, Charleston County, S.C., by George M. Warren, Drainage Engineer, and Arthur G. Hall, Assistant Drainage Engineer. The report was prepared under the direction of C.G. Elliott, Chief of Drainage Investigations, in June 1911.
Black-and-white photograph of a man holding the hand of a young girl. Writing on back of image reads, "1915 Baltimore. Russian immigrant being detained for deportation. Old man & grand child."
Black-and-white image depicting unidentified man with dog in front of McLeod Plantation. Inscription on back of image reads, " The Boss. McLeod residence, James Island, north side as it originally looked until portico was built in 1923. This picture was taken about 1921."
Black-and-white image depicting east view of McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod house. James Island - East View. Kitchen added about 1905. About 1926-'30. House built 1854."
This diary, written by an unnamed member of the McLeod family, contains entries throughout 1927 and October 1931. Most entries concern the weather, the author's health, and author's interactions with various friends and family members.
Black-and-white photograph of flowers around a headstone.Writing on back of image reads, "Grave of Mrs. W.W. Mleod. May 1928. St. James Church Yard, James Island."
Black-and-white photograph of three women picnicking in the woods. Writing on back of image reads, "Mrs. Hager - London, Eng. Her daughter Angela. Her niece Rebecca Rhodes of Massachusetts standing. Lunch in the woods McLeod Plantation Spring 1929."
Black-and-white image depicting north view of McLeod Plantation with small gate in front of walkway to portico. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod House 1854 North View. About 1930-'35 this picture."
Black-and-white photograph, on card, of a bride and groom. Writing around image reads, "Angela M. K. Hazler & C. E. Godwin Simmons Aug. 30, 1930. A Merry Xmas."
Black-and-white photograph depicting slave cabins on McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "'The Stree' McLeod Plantation April 1933 by C.K. Huang (Chinese)."
Black-and-white image depicting view of McLeod Plantation residence. Inscription on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation residence April 1933. By C.K. Huang, (Chinese)."
Black-and-white image depicting north west view of McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "Built 1854. Portico added 1923. McLeod house, James Island - North east view. About 1935-1940."
Black-and-white image depicting west view of McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "Built 1854. Portico added 1923. McLeod house James Island, west view, about 1935-1940."
Black-and-white image depciting left side of north view of McLeod Plantation. Writing on image reads, "McLeod Residence. James Island near Charleston, S.C." Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod House 1854 built, Photograph by Howard R. Jacobs. About 1935."
Black-and-white image depicting southwest view of McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod House, James Island. Southwest view. About 1935-40. The Tin roof was later replaces with asbestos shingles."
Pamphlet for a tour of St. Andrew's and St. Paul's Parishes, including St. Andrew's Church, Drayton Hall, McLeod Plantation, Fenwick Hall, and Angel Oak. The tour was conducted by The Society for the Preservation of Old Dwellings for the benefit of The Heyward-Washington House on Saturday, April 4, 1936. The pamphlet contains driving directions. A handwritten note at the bottom of the page states the same tour was repeated on Thursday, March 10, 1937, except that the Angel Oak was omitted and tea was served at McLeod Plantation.
Black-and-white photograph of woman seated on a step holding a baby. Writing on front of image reads, "Billy & Baby [?] 1937." Writing on back of image reads, "6 weeks."
Black-and-white photograph depicting group of people standing next to horse race track. Writing below image reads, "Dr. E. Harry Barnwell. Horse Races, Dec. 2, 1937. Photo by C.L. Paul Esq."
Black-and-white photograph of man and dog standing in front of building. Writing on back of image reads, "Old dairy McLeod Plantation James Island. W.E. McLeod and Bieto, the Yard Dog about 1938-40. The brick work forms a sort of cellar with shelves for the pans of milk. The other part of the house has a large fire place where the utensils were scalded every day. The churning etc was done here and every morning each family on the plantation (slaves) got some milk or clabber."
Black-and-white image depicting north view of McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod house, James Island. North view. Built 1854. About 1940-'45."
Black-and-white image depicting view of the north west side of McLeod Plantation residence. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod House. North west view. About 1940."
Black-and-white photograph of two men and three women outside. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod house James Island - near north entrance. Left to right: Mr. Cunnings, W.E.McLeod, Mrs. S.L. Lebby, Miss McLeod and Miss Cunnings. About 1940. The Cunnings of Carring, N.Y. a friend of the Lebbys."
Black-and-white image depicting view towards the Wappoo Creek from the McLeod Plantation residence. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation, James Island, looking north from the house towards Wappoo Creek. About 1942."
Black-and-white photograph of two men observing pieces of grass. Text on back of image reads, "2*1856-29 SC- Charleston -10-24-50 Howard H. Lamar. St. Andrews Parish, S.C. W.H. Mickel, SCS work unit conservationist, H.H. Lamar, farmer, look at some Ky. 31 fescue grass and Ladino clover that was seed November 1949 and grazed during 1950. SCS Photo by John W. Busch. Please Credit Soil Conservation Service."
Black-and-white photograph of two men, two women, and two young girls standing on steps. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation, Spring of 1953. Phoebe Rhett Baird (center) with her husband and two young daughters. Right W.E. McLeod next to right Rose McLeod Barnwell."
Black-and-white photograph of a section of the line of slave cabins at McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation Part of 'The Street' Fall of 1954."
Black-and-white image depicting north view of McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation house. James Island S.C. North View, Fall of 1954."
Black-and-white photograph of a fireplace with a clock on the mantle. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation house. The living room. Fall of 1954."
Black-and-white photograph of table and chair set with hutch in background. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation. The dining room. Fall of 1954."
Black-and-white photograph of table and chairs with hutch in the background. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation James Island, S.C. The Dining Room. Fall of 1954."
Black-and-white photograph of a piano and stools. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation James Island S.C. The Drawing room. Fall of 1954."
Black-and-white photograph of line of slave cabins on McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation, James Island, S.C. - Part of "The Street" looking west away from the "Big House" 1954."
Black-and-white photograph of line of slave cabins on McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation, James Island, S.C. The Street looking east towards the Big House 1954."
Black-and-white photograph depicting line of slave cabins on McLeod Plantation property. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation - James Island, S.C. "The Street" looking east to the "Big House" 1954".
Black-and-white photograph of a portrait of a man. Writing on back of image reads, "To my good friend Mr. Willis McLeod. 1956. Claude H. Moore. Turkey, N.C."
Black-and-white image of a negative of a man's portrait. Text on the front of the image reads, "Barnwell. Edward H. 0 216978". Writing on back of image reads, "E.H.Barnwell. 1956."
Color photograph of two men standing next to a car in front of church building. Construction equipment visible in background. Date on side of image reads, "APR 60."
Color photograph depicting image of six people standing in front of McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod house James Island, 1960. L-R -(?) Rose M.L.Barnwell, Dr. E.H. Barnwell (?) W.E. McLeod (?)."
Black-and-white photograph of a portrait of two young children. Writing on back of image reads, "Sallie, 3 years. Jay 2 years (John, Jr.). Oct. 1960. Children of the Rev & Mrs. John Rivers".
Color photograph of four men looking over rooftop of building. Writing on back of image reads, "Country Club 1960. W.E. McLeod pointing. Others not remembered."
Black-and-white photograph of man wearing uniform standing in front of curtain. Writing on back of image reads, "To my good friend, Mr. Willie McLeod. Jan. 22, 1962. Claude H. Moore."
Color photograph of an unidentified woman and young girl sitting on a bench under a tree. Writing on back of image reads, "The big Magnolia tree in your South yard."
Color photograph of man, woman, and young girl standing on portico of McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "The Reeds who enjoyed seeing your home so much. Dec. 1972."
Color photograph of two men and two women, one wearing a wedding dress. Writing on back of image reads, "(Beverly Caldwell) Mr. Willie, Bob - Sharon & John. January 27th 73. St. Jame's Episcopal Church. Reception in Parish House."
Color photograph of four people. Writing on back of image reads, "Dec., 1975. L.R. Seated Rose M. Barnwell, W.E. McLeod, Gene Morrison, Louise Morrison."
Color photograph of W.E. McLeod standing near a fireplace with a man and woman. Writing on back of image reads, "Dec 1975 LR - W.E.McLeod, Eugene Morrison, Louise Morrison."
Color photograph, on card, of church interior. Text under image reads, "St. James Episcpal Church, Charleston, South Carolina." Writing on back of card reads, "To wish you the special gifts of Christmas - peace, good will and abiding happiness. Rosa and Bob Dewios."
Color image depicting north view of McLeod Plantation with circle drive visible. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation house - James Island. Jan 1977 by George McDaniel."
Color photograph, on postcard, of group of 17 people (men, women, and children) standing on step of portico at McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "Reunion at McLeod Plantation July, 1977."
Black-and-white image depicting north view of McLeod Plantation. Writing on back of image reads, "McLeod Plantation house - James Island. Jan. 1977. By George McDaniel."
