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Statement, Sale Of Isaac Wade's Cotton, November 6, 1858 Nov 1858

Statement, Sale Of Isaac Wade's Cotton, November 6, 1858

Isaac Ross Papers

This statement, dated November 6, 1858, documents the sale of 20 bales of cotton on behalf of Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person with the cost of shipping included at the bottom of the page.


Letter, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, November 1858, Anderson Jackson Boyd Oct 1858

Letter, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, November 1858, Anderson Jackson Boyd

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated November 1858, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd writes to his sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her about the fare and how he wished she and her husband had come down for it. He goes on to discuss family friends and how they're doing and updates her on the loss of the cotton that their brother sent their sister. He concludes by telling her he will likely not be able to make it to see her at Christmas.


Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade From J. J. Person And Co. For C. M. Dougall, October 30, 1858 Oct 1858

Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade From J. J. Person And Co. For C. M. Dougall, October 30, 1858

Isaac Ross Papers

This receipt, dated October 30, 1858, documents the receipt of twenty bales of cotton marked as per margin from Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person and Co. for C. M. Dougall.


Statement, Sale Of Isaac Wade's Cotton, October 25, 1858 Oct 1858

Statement, Sale Of Isaac Wade's Cotton, October 25, 1858

Isaac Ross Papers

This statement, dated October 25, 1858, documents the sale of 20 bales of cotton on behalf of Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person with the cost of shipping included at the bottom of the page.


Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade From J. J. Person And Co. For C. M. Dougall, October 23, 1858 Oct 1858

Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade From J. J. Person And Co. For C. M. Dougall, October 23, 1858

Isaac Ross Papers

This receipt, dated October 23, 1858, documents the receipt of twenty bales of cotton marked as per margin from Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person and Co. for C. M. Dougall.


Letter, J. J. Person To Isaac R. Wade, October 21, 1858 Oct 1858

Letter, J. J. Person To Isaac R. Wade, October 21, 1858

Isaac Ross Papers

In this letter, dated October 21, 1858, J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to let him know that an invoice is included for fifty-five dollars that has been charged to his account and that the items purchased were shipped out to Wade that day. He goes on to inform Wade of the decrease in cotton prices for the week.


Letter, J. J. Person To Isaac R. Wade, October 21, 1858 Oct 1858

Letter, J. J. Person To Isaac R. Wade, October 21, 1858

Isaac Ross Papers

In this letter, dated October 21, 1858, J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to let him know that his letter had been received and Person is in receipt of the items requested by Wade via shipment on the Magnolia steam boat. Person goes on to update Wade on the cotton prices and explain the invoice that was included with the letter.


Shipping Invoice, J. J. Person To Isaac R. Wade, October 20, 1858 Oct 1858

Shipping Invoice, J. J. Person To Isaac R. Wade, October 20, 1858

Isaac Ross Papers

This invoice, dated October 20, 1858, documents the shipment of merchandise purchased by Isaac R. Wade and shipped by steam boat Magnolia on his behalf by J. J. Person.


Deed Of Trust, October 19, 1858 Oct 1858

Deed Of Trust, October 19, 1858

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten deed of trust, Eunice McCarry agrees to sell R. B. Webb a parcel of land in Attala County, Mississippi with a special trust protecting the suretyship of James McAdory, William Be. Thompson, and J. A. Jackson. The trust is signed by all parties as well as J. W. Scarborough the Probate Court Clerk.


Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade From J. J. Person And Co. For C. M. Dougall, October 16, 1858 Oct 1858

Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade From J. J. Person And Co. For C. M. Dougall, October 16, 1858

Isaac Ross Papers

This receipt, dated October 16, 1858, documents the receipt of twenty bales of cotton marked as per margin from Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person and Co. for C. M. Dougall.


Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade From J. J. Person And Co. For Duncan, October 14, 1858 Oct 1858

Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade From J. J. Person And Co. For Duncan, October 14, 1858

Isaac Ross Papers

This receipt, dated October 14, 1858, documents the receipt of twenty bales of cotton marked as per margin from Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person and Co. for Duncan.


Letter, J. J. Person To Isaac R. Wade, October 2, 1858 Oct 1858

Letter, J. J. Person To Isaac R. Wade, October 2, 1858

Isaac Ross Papers

In this letter, dated October 2, 1858, J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him of a recent sale of cotton for $1035.65 and that the amount will be added to his account. He further informs him of the demand for cotton and the stable price in the market.


Shipping Invoice, J. J. Person To Isaac R. Wade, October 2, 1858 Oct 1858

Shipping Invoice, J. J. Person To Isaac R. Wade, October 2, 1858

Isaac Ross Papers

This invoice, dated October 2, 1858, documents the shipment of merchandise purchased by Isaac R. Wade and shipped by steam boat Natchez on his behalf by J. J. Person.


Statement, Sale Of Isaac Wade's Cotton, September 30, 1858 Sep 1858

Statement, Sale Of Isaac Wade's Cotton, September 30, 1858

Isaac Ross Papers

This statement, dated September 30, 1858, documents the sale of 20 bales of cotton on behalf of Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person with the cost of shipping included at the bottom of the page.


Letter, J. J. Person To Isaac R. Wade, September 25, 1858 Sep 1858

Letter, J. J. Person To Isaac R. Wade, September 25, 1858

Isaac Ross Papers

In this letter, J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him that the recently sold twenty bales of cotton has been shipped on the Natchez and updated him that the interest in cotton has been active and remained firm in prices.


Statement, Sale Of Isaac Wade's Cotton, September 22, 1858 Sep 1858

Statement, Sale Of Isaac Wade's Cotton, September 22, 1858

Isaac Ross Papers

This statement, dated September 22, 1858, documents the sale of 20 bales of cotton on behalf of Isaac R. Wade with the cost of shipping included at the bottom of the page.


Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, September 21, 1858, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Sep 1858

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, September 21, 1858, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated September 21, 1858, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to give her a home remedy recipe to help Lit's sick son. She goes on to express her frustration at not being able to find a new house to rent, explain why she is unable to make a visit to Kosciusko, and discuss the instances of Yellow Fever and Scarlet fever in Jackson.


Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade From J. J. Person And Co., September 18 1858 Sep 1858

Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade From J. J. Person And Co., September 18 1858

Isaac Ross Papers

This receipt, dated September 18, 1858, documents the receipt of twenty bales of cotton marked as per margin from Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person and Co.


Letter, J. J. Person To Isaac R. Wade, September 18, 1858 Sep 1858

Letter, J. J. Person To Isaac R. Wade, September 18, 1858

Isaac Ross Papers

In this letter, dated September 18, 1858, J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him of changes to his account and update him on the cotton market.


Letter, J. J. Person To Isaac R. Wade, September 23, 1858 Sep 1858

Letter, J. J. Person To Isaac R. Wade, September 23, 1858

Isaac Ross Papers

In this letter, J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him of the sale of twenty bales of cotton at full market price to be credited to his account.


Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade From J. J. Person And Co For J. H. Duncan, September 11, 1858 Sep 1858

Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade From J. J. Person And Co For J. H. Duncan, September 11, 1858

Isaac Ross Papers

This receipt, dated September 11, 1858, documents the receipt of twenty bales of cotton marked as per margin from Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person and Co. for J. H. Duncan.


Letter, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd To His Mother, Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd Green, September 4, 1858, Anderson Jackson Boyd Sep 1858

Letter, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd To His Mother, Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd Green, September 4, 1858, Anderson Jackson Boyd

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated September 4, 1858, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd writes to his mother, Anna (Annie) Boyd Green to ask after her as he had not heard from her in two months. He goes on to say that he hopes she will visit soon and that he is will and more than happy to assist her in getting "across the Mississippi" to do so. He describes his studies as a pleasure but would find greater pleasure in assisting her. He concludes by discussing how difficult it is to find time to be alone and away from society to …


Letter, Carl Schurz To M. M. Davis, August 24, 1858, Carl Schurz Aug 1858

Letter, Carl Schurz To M. M. Davis, August 24, 1858, Carl Schurz

Carl Schurz Collection

This handwritten letter, dated May 26, 1858, is written from Carl Schurz in Watertown to M. M. Davis in Portage City, Wisconsin. The letter speaks of Schurtz's opinion of congressional nomination, his refusal to allow personal differences with a particular person to interfere with political actions, and contemplates other aspects of the nominations. A yellow envelope addressed to Hon. M. M. Davis in Porage City, Wisconsin is included. A description page from Signature House is included with the letter and envelope.


Letter, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, August 1858, Anderson Jackson Boyd Jul 1858

Letter, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, August 1858, Anderson Jackson Boyd

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated August 1858, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd writes to his sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her he has nothing of interest to write to her. He does tell her that he and their sister Sophia are doing well and updates her on his studies. he concludes by telling her how much he enjoyed hearing from her and her daughter, Evelyn and then updates her more on their sister Sophia and their brother James.


Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, July 6, 1858, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Jul 1858

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, July 6, 1858, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated July 6, 1858, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to let her know that she received her letter and will send her chairs off to the depot the following day. She expresses her excitement at having learned of the success of the revival in Kosciusko and of the conversions she'd heard of. She goes on to describe a bothersome living situation she's found herself in and contemplates what she might do to alleviate the situation.


Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, June 9, 1858, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Jun 1858

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, June 9, 1858, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated June 9, 1858, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to describe what her new home in Jackson is like. She also speaks of the drunkenness she's witnessed recently.


Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, May 25, [1858], Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays May 1858

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, May 25, [1858], Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter dated May 25, [1858], Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to describe how her travel is progressing, who she has visited, and the people she's met. She asks after Lit's children Evy and Bobby (Evelyn and Robert) and sends instructions for Sallie's reading.


Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, April 29, 1858, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Apr 1858

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, April 29, 1858, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated April 29, 1858, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to inform her of her safe arrival in New Orleans and tell her about all the visits she's made with friends. She speaks of the sadness provoked by being back in New Orleans but how she feels she has better, truer friends there though she realizes her feelings have more to do with the precious memories of her deceased husband. She goes on to talk about the city and how she's still waiting on the cotton to be sold …


Letter, Horace Greeley To J. H. Smith, April 21, 1858, Horace Greely Apr 1858

Letter, Horace Greeley To J. H. Smith, April 21, 1858, Horace Greely

Documents

This handwritten letter, dated April 21, 1858, is written from Horace Greely to J. H. Smith complimenting Smith on the quality of his book, noting it's "life-like pictures" and assuring him that I will "sell widely if so published." This letter was found tipped in between pages 264-264 of volume two of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.


Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, April 20, 1858, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Apr 1858

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, April 20, 1858, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated April 20, 1858, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to describe her latest travels. She talks of having stopped in Canton in hopes of visiting some friends but arrived so late that she had to stay at the crowded hotel where she learned that whooping cough was prevalent. She goes on to share the ordeals she encountered once she arrived in Jackson and describes how worn down the city appeared.