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Promissory Note, J. A. Herring To James W. Watkins, June 11, 1860 Jun 1860

Promissory Note, J. A. Herring To James W. Watkins, June 11, 1860

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten promissory note, J. A. Herring promises to repay James W. Watkins seven dollars and twenty cents by January 1861 when collected from a certain note Herring traded for on P. A. Mangwin.


Letter, Joseph A. Cody To Unknown, May 18, 1860, Joseph A. Cody May 1860

Letter, Joseph A. Cody To Unknown, May 18, 1860, Joseph A. Cody

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This handwritten letter, dated May 18, 1860, is written from Joseph A. Cody to possibly his sister describing what the city looks like with the crowds of people gathering for the 1860 Republican Convention in Chicago and mentions that he believes Abraham Lincoln will be nominated for vice-president. The letter is written on Fremont House Letterhead with an image of a five story building in the upper left corner.


Letter To Hannah, Martha Louisa Starr May 1860

Letter To Hannah, Martha Louisa Starr

Daniel Williams Papers

Letter to Hannah from her daughter "Lulu" and "Aunt Mat," who Lulu is staying with in Fairforest, South Carolina, 1860. "Mossgiel" must be the name of the house or plantation. A later note identifies Lulu as Martha Louisa Starr, grandmother of Mrs. Daniel Williams.


Letter, Peleg Clarke Jr. To Peleg Clarke Sr., May 9, 1861, Peleg Clarke Jr. May 1860

Letter, Peleg Clarke Jr. To Peleg Clarke Sr., May 9, 1861, Peleg Clarke Jr.

Peleq Clarke Jr. Papers

This handwritten letter, dated May 9, 1861, is written from Peleg Clarke Jr. to Peleg Clarke Sr. describing the perils of being in Fredericksburg and the difficulties of escaping. The letter goes on to describe what the surrounding areas are like and his unwillingness to join the fight.


Promissory Note, J. J. Bishop To Clark And Webb, May 5, 1860 May 1860

Promissory Note, J. J. Bishop To Clark And Webb, May 5, 1860

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this promissory note, J. J. Bishop promises to repay Clark and Webb, dry goods merchants, forty-eight dollars and nine cents at 10 percent interest by May 6, 1861. Some calculations are written in the left edges.


Account Statement, Mrs. J. Mckimon And Mrs. Uriah Shweate From Clark And Webb, April 28, 1960 Apr 1860

Account Statement, Mrs. J. Mckimon And Mrs. Uriah Shweate From Clark And Webb, April 28, 1960

Hays Ray Webb Collection

This account statement documents purchases made from Clark and Webb by Mrs. J. McKimon and Mrs. Uriah Shweat on April 28, 1860 at a total of six dollars and thirty cents.


Business Agreement Between Peleg Clarke Jr. And John M. Herndon, April 26, 1860 Apr 1860

Business Agreement Between Peleg Clarke Jr. And John M. Herndon, April 26, 1860

Peleq Clarke Jr. Papers

This agreement between Peleg Clarke Jr. and John M. Herndon, dated April 26, 1860, declares that the men are going into the house construction and repair business together with Clarkee supplying and managing the machine shop factory for eight hundred dollars annually and Herndon to furnish five thousand dollars as needed for the co-partnership to be repaid with interest. The agreement goes on to outline all other aspects and considerations for the business partnership and is signed by both Herndon and Clarkee.


Receipt, Mrs. S. Fagob To Steamer Lafourche, Dr., April 25, 1860, Steamer Lafourche Apr 1860

Receipt, Mrs. S. Fagob To Steamer Lafourche, Dr., April 25, 1860, Steamer Lafourche

Todd A. Herring Archival Collection

This receipt documents the payment made by Mrs. Samuel Fagob to Steamer Lafourche, Dr. on April 25, 1860 for the amount of fifty-one dollars and twenty-five cents. The payment was received by R. Walker for goods shipped between November 1859 and February 1860. The items shipped included household items, fruit, meats, and other food items.


Promissory Note, J. A. Herring To Clark And Webb, April 16, 1860 Apr 1860

Promissory Note, J. A. Herring To Clark And Webb, April 16, 1860

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this promissory note, J. A. Herring promises to repay Clark and Webb, dry goods merchants, two hundred and eighty-one dollars at and interest rate of 10 percent by April 17, 1860.


Letter, E. W. Bates To S. B. Ruggles, April 9, 1860, E. W. Bates Apr 1860

Letter, E. W. Bates To S. B. Ruggles, April 9, 1860, E. W. Bates

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This letter, dated April 9, 1860, written from E. W. Bates to S. B. Ruggles as a response to a letter from Ruggles. The letter explains why it has taken so long to respond and discusses a report from Senator Slidell's proposition concerning the Mississippi River.


Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, April 9, [1860], Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Apr 1860

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, April 9, [1860], Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated April 9, [1860], Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her that Presbytery has been in session for two or three days describes the quality of sermons she's witnessed during that time. She goes on to discuss her home, the visitors she's had, the new stove she got, and asks after Lit's children.


Receipt For Purchase From James Brown, Druggist And Apothecary, April 9, 1860 Apr 1860

Receipt For Purchase From James Brown, Druggist And Apothecary, April 9, 1860

Darden Family Papers

This receipt is for payment made by John P. Darden to James Brown, Druggist and Apothecary in Fayette, Mississippi for the cost of $17.90. The payment was received on April 9, 1860 by James Brown per G. H. Doren. The left bottom corner is torn.


Receipt For Gold Spectacles, March 30, 1860 Mar 1860

Receipt For Gold Spectacles, March 30, 1860

Darden Family Papers

This handwritten receipt for the purchase of gold spectacles for the cost of $7.50 by John P. Darden from S. Cockrell is marked paid March 20, 1860.


Promissory Note, B. A. Clark To C. Yale And Co., March 1, 1860 Feb 1860

Promissory Note, B. A. Clark To C. Yale And Co., March 1, 1860

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this promissory note, B.A. Clark agrees to repay C. Yale and Co. twelve hundred and seventy-eight dollars by March 1861. some writing across the note makes it difficult to read.


Receipt For Pharmaceuticals, February 14, 1860 Feb 1860

Receipt For Pharmaceuticals, February 14, 1860

Darden Family Papers

This receipt is for pharmaceuticals purchased by John P. Darden from James Brown Druggist and Apothecary in Fayette, Mississippi. The payment was received on February 14, 1860.


Receipt For H. L. Winters, H. L. Winters Feb 1860

Receipt For H. L. Winters, H. L. Winters

Darden Family Papers

Receipt for $19.40 paid to H. L. Winters' Tinware Manufactory in Rodney, Mississippi.


Receipt For Payment Made To T. C. Redde And R. W. C. Wade By John P. Darden, February 9, 1860 Feb 1860

Receipt For Payment Made To T. C. Redde And R. W. C. Wade By John P. Darden, February 9, 1860

Darden Family Papers

This handwritten receipt, dated February 9, 1860, declares payment received in Natchez from John P. Darden through the hands of Mason Fleming and Baldwin Forten for eight dollars for a total of $14.05, paid to T. C. Redde and R. W. C. Wade.


Receipt For Clothing And Household Items, January 23, 1860 Jan 1860

Receipt For Clothing And Household Items, January 23, 1860

Darden Family Papers

This handwritten receipt, dated January 23, 1860, is for clothing and household items purchased by John P. Darden from Meyer Deutsch from March to May 1859 for the coast of $72.00. The payment is marked as received on January 23. 1860. The bottom edge of the paper is ripped.


Promissory Note, Andre B. Frank To R. B. Webb, January 20, 1860 Jan 1860

Promissory Note, Andre B. Frank To R. B. Webb, January 20, 1860

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten promissory note, Andre B. Frank promises to repay R. B. Webb thirty-six dollars by January 1861.


Letter, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd To His Mother, Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd Green, January 13, 1860, Anderson Jackson Boyd Jan 1860

Letter, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd To His Mother, Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd Green, January 13, 1860, Anderson Jackson Boyd

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated January 13, 1860, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd writes to his mother, Anna (Annie) Boyd Green to thank her for the pants she sent him and express how much he needed them. He goes on to talk about his studies and updates her on "Sis Sophia" and Bob and how they are doing. He briefly mentions his willingness to participate in Mississippi's succession from the United States and how that would affect his studies.


Letter To M. A. Banks, H. F. Johnson Jan 1860

Letter To M. A. Banks, H. F. Johnson

Daniel Williams Papers

Letter to M. A. Banks from H. F. Johnson in Fayette, Mississippi, requesting payment for legal services he provided.


Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, January 9, 1861, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Jan 1860

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, January 9, 1861, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated January 9, 1861, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to apologize for not having written sooner and let her know how pleased she is with their brother, Bob's arrival. (Robert R. Boyd) She shares how affectionate he is and how he has set to his studies right away and describes other ways his presence has delighted her. She goes on to describe her two boarders, how well her servant works, and how much she regrets that Lit was unable to visit. She tells of her election as directress …


Statement Of Money Owed For The Mississippian Subscription, January 9, 1860 Jan 1860

Statement Of Money Owed For The Mississippian Subscription, January 9, 1860

Darden Family Papers

This statement details the payments made by John P. Darden for a subscription to the Mississippian from May 11, 1855 to May 16, 1860 with a remaining balance of $5 on January 9, 1860. The statement is on a receipt slip of the Mississippian Office and includes an illustration of a Greek goddess statue on the left edge.


Letter, C. Barksdale To John P. Darden, January 9, 1860 Jan 1860

Letter, C. Barksdale To John P. Darden, January 9, 1860

Darden Family Papers

This handwritten letter, dated January 9, 1860, from E. Barksdale to John P. Darden acknowledging Darden's $5 payment for his subscription to the Mississippian.


Letter, Nell Tenbrook To Lucy Malindia Alexander; 1/7/1860, Ellen Mary Tenbrook Bird Jan 1860

Letter, Nell Tenbrook To Lucy Malindia Alexander; 1/7/1860, Ellen Mary Tenbrook Bird

Todd A. Herring Archival Collection

Letter from 17-year-old Ellen Mary 'Nell' TenBrook to her 17-year-old aunt, Lucy Malindia Alexander, in Paris, Illinois, January 1860. Nell is visiting her aunt (Lucy's sister), Jacintha 'Cinty' Alexander Judson, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and mentions her Uncle Willet Judson and her cousins Jennie Shields Judson, Mary Elizabeth 'Bessie' Judson, and a days-old infant who would eventually be named Emma Tenbrook Judson. Nell inquires after many family members and friends back in Paris, Illinois; describes the variable weather in Vicksburg; mentions visitors she's had, including 'the two Miss Emanuals' from 'the wealthiest family in town (with the exception of Mrs Smeads)'; …


Account Statement For Clothing And Materials, January 3, 1861 Jan 1860

Account Statement For Clothing And Materials, January 3, 1861

Darden Family Papers

This handwritten receipt lists clothing materials purchased by J. P. Darden in June and July 1860 from Thomas Davenport at a cost of $9.30. Payment was marked paid in full on January 3, 1861.


Statement Of 1 Bale Purchased, September 2, 1861 Dec 1859

Statement Of 1 Bale Purchased, September 2, 1861

Darden Family Papers

This statement details the purchase of a bale of, presumably cotton, purchased by T. L. Darden for $44. 33. The statement is written on the back of an M. Eisenman and Son General Merchandise ticket.


Bill For Molasses, Undated Dec 1859

Bill For Molasses, Undated

Darden Family Papers

This undated bill is for ten barrels of molasses totaling 419 gallon at 25 at 104.75 billed by John P. Darden, Esq. to H. B.S. Ricks.


Receipt For Livery And Stable Services, 1861 Dec 1859

Receipt For Livery And Stable Services, 1861

Darden Family Papers

This handwritten receipt is for livery stable services for the year 1860 at a total of $18.00 marked paid in full and received by N. Duncan. The full date is illegible but the year of the receipt is identified as 1861.


Receipt For Tuition, Undated Dec 1859

Receipt For Tuition, Undated

Darden Family Papers

This undated receipt is for twenty-four months of tuition at a cost of eleven dollars and twenty-five cents total paid from J. P. Darden to Arthur Fobson. The receipt is on blue paper that has been ripped along the left edge.