Box Special Collections Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection Box 3
Contains 17 Results:
Edward Blake tax return, 1794
This collection consists of a return of taxable property belonging to Edward Blake in October 1794. It includes lots on Legare Street and South Bay Street along with plantations and slaves in St. Andrew's Parish, Ninety Six District and Saint Bartholomew's Parish.
Shipping receipt, 1839
This collection consists of a single shipping receipt signed by Robert Marsh for nine boxes of furniture and one package sent by George Patten of Charleston by schooner to Rev. P.T. Keith of Georgetown on May 15, 1839.
Joshua Aydelotte tax return, 1812-1813
This collection consists of a return of taxable property in the Parish of Saint Philip's and the District of Charleston for lot number 33 on Chalmer's Alley with a brick building owned by Joshua Aydelotte. The tax return was signed by John Roche, Joshua Aydelotte's representative, on February 13, 1813.
Charter agreement for schooner Betsy, 1822
This collection consists of a single charter agreement for the schooner Betsy to travel from Charleston to New Bern to discharge and load cargo by Captain Edmund Palmer. Hanson Rice and William Cannon agreed to pay two hundred and ten dollars for this voyage on January 9, 1822.
Receipt for schooner Betsey, 1837
Receipt of payment for three months dockage from January to March 1837 from Captain Edmund Palmer for the schooner Betsey to S. Gould of the Harborsmouth Wharf Company. The payment of five dollars and twenty-four cents was received on March 15, 1837 in turnips, potatoes and hay.
John Neufville letters, 1787
The collection consists of two letters. The first letter, dated May 18, 1787, is to Neufville from J. Pierce of Richmond, Virginia. The letter is concerning a debt owed to Pierce by T.E. Rupell. The second letter is a response from Neufville. In the response, dated July 10, 1787, Neufville wrote Pierce to inform him to expect payment in less than a month.
Invitation to the one hundred and twenty-first anniversary dinner of the New England Society of Charleston, 1940
The folder contains two copies of an invitation to the one hundred and twenty-first anniversary dinner of the New England Society of Charleston. The dinner was held on December 21, 1940 at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, S.C.
"Ooman," a Gullah sermon, undated
The collection consists of two copies of Ooman, a Gullah language sermon that was written by "Reb. Cudjoe Middletun" from South Santee River, South Carolina. The sermon is not dated and consists of a single typed page.
Optimist Club of Charleston records, 1966 (photocopy), undated
The folder contains a letter from the morning and evening Optimist Clubs of Charleston to Rev. Robert J. Kelly of Bishop England High School. The letter, which is signed by Don Meeks, the President of the Evening Optimist Club, and John Lavelle, the President of the Morning Optimist Club, requested Bishop England High School's participation in "Youth Appreciation Week." It also includes a list of recommended activities for the week.
"The Secret Conspiracy—Order of 'Know Nothings'" clipping, 1854 February 4
The collection consists of a single clipping from an unidentified newspaper. The article is titled "The Secret Conspiracy -- Order of "Know Nothings." It is dated February 4, 1854, and originally appeared in the Freeman's Journal. It discusses the Know Nothings and reprints the party's preamble and constitution.