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Letter, N. H. Boyd To Eudora Hobbs, April 18, 1861, N. H. Boyd Apr 1861

Letter, N. H. Boyd To Eudora Hobbs, April 18, 1861, N. H. Boyd

Hobbs Family Papers

Letter to Eudora Hobbs in Salem, North Carolina, from her cousin, N. H. Boyd, in Jackson, Mississippi, telling her about the local excitement over Virginia's secession from the Union. She writes that military companies are passing through frequently on their way to Pensacola, Florida. She tells of their great rejoicing when Fort Sumter was taken. 1861.

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Letter, Sophie Boyd Hays To Matilda Boyd Webb, April 17, 1861, Sophia Boyd Hays Apr 1861

Letter, Sophie Boyd Hays To Matilda Boyd Webb, April 17, 1861, Sophia Boyd Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

Letter from Sophie Boyd Hays in La Grange, Tennessee, to ''Lit'' (Matilda A. Boyd Webb), mentioning the likely secession of Virginia and regretting that young men are leaving school to sign up for the army, 1861. She also discusses dressmaking and the problems of maintaining her house and distrust of servants.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, April 17, 1861, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Apr 1861

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, April 17, 1861, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated April 17, 1861, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb and speaks of her disappointment that their brother, Jack (Anderson Jackson Boyd) is leaving school to go join up with the army in anticipation of a war between the states. She expresses how frustrating it is to see so many boys giving up education in favor of fighting though she knows it is their duty to defend life and country. She goes on to speak of the political unrest and share what she's heard about Virginia's movement.

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Letter, C. H. Abert To W. A. Blanchard; 4/13/1861, C. H. Abert Apr 1861

Letter, C. H. Abert To W. A. Blanchard; 4/13/1861, C. H. Abert

Lenoir Family Plantation Records

Letter from Charles H. Abert to W. A. Blanchard, regarding the non-receipt of a gin band and other business matters. He writes that the war has begun in Charleston, and that his son, George Abert, has gone to Columbus to join the 'Rifle Company' (14th Mississippi Infantry, Co. K). 1861.

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Letter, Elizabeth Wier To Mary Elizabeth Wier, April 11, 1861, Elizabeth Wier Apr 1861

Letter, Elizabeth Wier To Mary Elizabeth Wier, April 11, 1861, Elizabeth Wier

T. C. Wier Letters and Family Papers

Letter, Elizabeth Wier from Lauderdale County, Mississippi, to her daughter Mary Elizabeth Wier. She mentions the recent birth of a Parker grandchild, the health and excitement of her daughter Sue Parker, and the activities of other family members. She mentions the news being only of war one day but better the next day, her hope that there will not be war, and her fear being afraid that Bud, Doc, Benson will go and that Stuart (Robert Stuart Wier) is raising a company (the Enterprise Guards).

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Balance Note, Anderson And Meek By Clark And Webb, April 10, 1861 Apr 1861

Balance Note, Anderson And Meek By Clark And Webb, April 10, 1861

Hays Ray Webb Collection

This balance, dated April 10, 1861,note documents that Clark and Webb owe Anderson and Meek twenty-six dollars and eighteen cents for the balance on a settlement.

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Letter, H. J. Mckee To Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd Green, April 7, 1861, H. J. Mckee Apr 1861

Letter, H. J. Mckee To Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd Green, April 7, 1861, H. J. Mckee

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated April 7, 1861, H. J. McKee writes to Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd Green to tell her that they received three letters for her after she left their home and they are forwarding those with this letter. They go on to talk about the abundance of rain they've been getting is affecting their ability to plant their cotton crop.

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Letter, Howell Hobbs To Eudora Hobbs, April 6, 1861, Howell Hobbs Apr 1861

Letter, Howell Hobbs To Eudora Hobbs, April 6, 1861, Howell Hobbs

Hobbs Family Papers

Letter to Eudora Hobbs in Salem, North Carolina, from her father, Howell Hobbs, telling her about what he has planted in his garden. He mentions visiting New Orleans and eating oysters, and finishes with some local and family news. 1861.

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Letter, Simon Cameron To Myron Presbury, March 27, 1861, Simon Cameron Mar 1861

Letter, Simon Cameron To Myron Presbury, March 27, 1861, Simon Cameron

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This handwritten note, dated March 27, 1861, accepts a check for a bill with many thanks for kindness and friendship.

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Bill Of Exchange, R. C. And Martha E. Poole To Clark And Webb, March 22, 1862 Mar 1861

Bill Of Exchange, R. C. And Martha E. Poole To Clark And Webb, March 22, 1862

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten bill of exchange received of Clark and Webb states it was received from the Bank of New York made payable to the order of R. C. Poole by Cleveland and Webb's agents and endorsed to Martha E. Poole. The bill is dated March 22, 1862 and signed by T M. Miller.

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Letter, W. B. Fulkerson And Bros. To Isaac R. Wade, March 21, 1861 Mar 1861

Letter, W. B. Fulkerson And Bros. To Isaac R. Wade, March 21, 1861

Isaac Ross Papers

In this letter, dated March 21, 1861, W. B. Fulkerson and Bros. writes to Isaac R. Wade to update him on the status of his orders and when to expect the shipment.

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Letter, R. J. Sholinh To John P. Darden, March 19, 1861 Mar 1861

Letter, R. J. Sholinh To John P. Darden, March 19, 1861

Darden Family Papers

This handwritten letter, dated March 19, 1861, is written from R. Sholinh to John P. Darden imploring Darden to come meet with him and his sons to settle their land dispute in person. Sholinh states that he believes Darden to be an honorable man and hates that their business has devolved into such bad terms.

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Promissory Note, Clark And Webb To J. H. Allesander, March 18, 1861 Mar 1861

Promissory Note, Clark And Webb To J. H. Allesander, March 18, 1861

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten promissory note, Clark and Webb promises to repay J. H. Allesander eighty dollars by January 1, 1862.

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Letter, H. J. Mckee To Robert Boyd And Robert Webb, March 16, 1861, H. J. Mckee Mar 1861

Letter, H. J. Mckee To Robert Boyd And Robert Webb, March 16, 1861, H. J. Mckee

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated March 16, 1861, is written first to Robert Boyd to inform him of the sickness running through their family and updated him on their farm, including their Irish potatoes. He goes on to send some messages to Robert's mother, Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd Green concerning the garden. A letter to Robert Webb is included below it giving him instructions on what concoction to use to enrich soil to grow a good hedge.

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Letter From Lulu To Her Mother, Martha Louisa Starr Mar 1861

Letter From Lulu To Her Mother, Martha Louisa Starr

Daniel Williams Papers

Letter from "Lulu" (Martha Louisa Starr) to her mother in Nacoochee, Georgia, 1861.

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Statement, P. A Mangnum To James Mcadory, March 1861 Feb 1861

Statement, P. A Mangnum To James Mcadory, March 1861

Hays Ray Webb Collection

This handwritten statement lists money and interest owed to James McAdory by P.A. Mangnum for the years 1860 and 1861, including interest. The balance totals four hundred and eighty dollars and eighty-three cents to be paid by January 1862

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Notes For Collection, S. Durhan On Behalf Of Clark And Webb, February 28, 1861 Feb 1861

Notes For Collection, S. Durhan On Behalf Of Clark And Webb, February 28, 1861

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this collections letter, three notes are called in for collection to S. Durham on behalf of Clark and Webb due to missed due dates. The notes to be collected are for Owly B. Roberson, John C. Jones, and M.R. Morton.

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Letter, Howell Hobbs To Eudora Hobbs, February 25, 1861, Howell Hobbs Feb 1861

Letter, Howell Hobbs To Eudora Hobbs, February 25, 1861, Howell Hobbs

Hobbs Family Papers

Letter to Eudora Hobbs in Salem, North Carolina, from her father, Howell Hobbs, acknowledging receipt of her President's Card for good conduct at school. He asks her what she wishes to do about a dress which had belonged to her mother, and which one of her cousins wants to have. He tells her that Jefferson Davis was elected President of the Confederate States, 1861.

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Promissory Note, Clark And Webb To James Mcadory, February 20, 1861 Feb 1861

Promissory Note, Clark And Webb To James Mcadory, February 20, 1861

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this promissory note, dated February 20, 1861, Clark and Webb promise to repay a balance of thirty-three dollars and seventy-one cents to James McAdory before January 1, 1862. The note is handwritten on jagged notebook paper.

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Receipt For Judgement In Leak County Circuit Court, Johnston Vs. Lawrence, February 18, 1861 Feb 1861

Receipt For Judgement In Leak County Circuit Court, Johnston Vs. Lawrence, February 18, 1861

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten judgment, Mary Ann Johnston vs. Harrison Lawrence was decided in the Leak County, Mississippi Circuit Court, August 21, 1858 concerning one hundred and twenty-six dollars. R. B. Webb received one hundred and thirty-two dollars and eighty cents, the amount for the sale of a parcel of land on February 18, 1861. The judgment is signed by J. C. Lucas, Sheriff.

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Letter, John D. Watson To Charles S. Ogden, February 16, 1861, John D. Watson Feb 1861

Letter, John D. Watson To Charles S. Ogden, February 16, 1861, John D. Watson

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This typed letter, dated February 16, 1861, was sent from John D. Watson to Charles S. Ogden informing him that Watson has been selected to receive Abraham Lincoln on his visit to Philadelphia while on his way to Washington. The letter offers instructions on how to decline and where the committee will meet.

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Receipt For One Bale Of Cotton Purchased, February 15, 1861 Feb 1861

Receipt For One Bale Of Cotton Purchased, February 15, 1861

Darden Family Papers

This receipt, dated February 15. 1861, is made to J. P. Darden for the purchase of one bale of cotton marked as paid and signed by Wharf Boat Co., Clifton. The receipt is blue with a decorative illustration on the left edge.

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Statement, S. Bernheimer And Bros. To Isaac R. Wade, February 13, 1862 Feb 1861

Statement, S. Bernheimer And Bros. To Isaac R. Wade, February 13, 1862

Isaac Ross Papers

This statement, dated February 13, 1862, documents the purchase of items from S. Bermheime and Bros. by Isaac R. Wade with a credit to the account for 10 bales of cotton leaving a balance of fifteen dollars and thirteen cents.

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Letter, Howell Hobbs To Eudora Hobbs, February 8, 1861, Howell Hobbs Feb 1861

Letter, Howell Hobbs To Eudora Hobbs, February 8, 1861, Howell Hobbs

Hobbs Family Papers

Letter to Eudora Hobbs in Salem, North Carolina, from her father, Howell Hobbs, relating family and local news and telling her about the local excitement over Mississippi's secession, 1861.

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Receipt For Services, January 30, 1861 Jan 1861

Receipt For Services, January 30, 1861

Darden Family Papers

This handwritten receipt is for forty dollars, paid by John H. Collier to John P. Darden for services. The receipt is signed by Fleming A. Baldwin.

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Letter, J. J. Person And Co. To Isaac R. Wade, January 30, 1862 Jan 1861

Letter, J. J. Person And Co. To Isaac R. Wade, January 30, 1862

Isaac Ross Papers

In this letter, dated January 30, 1862, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him on the sale of cotton and an arrangement made for future sales.

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Receipt, Mrs. Mallet To C. B. Galloway, July 14, 1860 Jan 1861

Receipt, Mrs. Mallet To C. B. Galloway, July 14, 1860

Hays Ray Webb Collection

This receipt, dated January 29, 1861 documents the payment received by Clark and Webb on behalf of C. B. Galloway for services rendered to Mrs. Mallet for the visit and delivery of a placenta for an enslaved female on July 14, 1860 and a visit to Mrs. Sneed on July 16, 1860 for a total charge and payment of nine dollars.

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Letter, J. J. Person And Co. To Isaac R. Wade, January 28, 1862 Jan 1861

Letter, J. J. Person And Co. To Isaac R. Wade, January 28, 1862

Isaac Ross Papers

In this letter, dated January 28, 1862, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him that an invoice is enclosed and that his items were shipped that day. They go on to advise on storing cotton after it has been baled. The enclosed invoice documents the items purchased by Wade and shipped by the Peytona at a cost of one hundred fifty-eight dollars and thirty-one cents.

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Letter, From Anna Green To Matilda Ann “Lit” Boyd Webb, January 27, 1861, Anna Green Jan 1861

Letter, From Anna Green To Matilda Ann “Lit” Boyd Webb, January 27, 1861, Anna Green

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, Anna Green writes to her daughter Matilda Ann “Lit” Boyd Webb to update her on what she's been doing and asks her for a few favors.

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Letter, J. J. Person And Co. To Isaac R. Wade, January 25, 1862 Jan 1861

Letter, J. J. Person And Co. To Isaac R. Wade, January 25, 1862

Isaac Ross Papers

In this letter, dated January 25, 1862, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to let him know that they have not sold the cotton yet and they will let the notes remain as they are for the time being. They go on to advise on the cotton market.

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