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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, July 24, 1855, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Jul 1855

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, July 24, 1855, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated July 24, 1855, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to let her know that she is in Mississippi City, Mississippi to try and recover her health. She explains that she was seriously ill not long after her new son [Leon] was born. She describes the illness and how much better she feels now. She goes on to congratulate her sister on the birth of her daughter and expresses her hope to see the child soon. She talks of her own newborn and how busy he keeps both her …

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Letter, James Buchanan To Riggs And Co., June 29, 1855, James Buchanan Jun 1855

Letter, James Buchanan To Riggs And Co., June 29, 1855, James Buchanan

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This letter, dated June 29, 1855, is from James Buchanan, an American lawyer, diplomat and politician who served as the 15th president of the United States from 1857 to 1861, to Riggs and Co., asking them to purchase a Bill of Exchange. This note was found tipped into volume three, between pages 152-153 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.

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Document, Issue At Law, Correll Et Al. V. Mcdaniel Et Al., June 19, 1855 Jun 1855

Document, Issue At Law, Correll Et Al. V. Mcdaniel Et Al., June 19, 1855

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This document, filed June 19, 1955 at Chancery Court, documents that the challenge of validity to the will of William McDaniel is ordered to be tried by jury at court. The case is titled "Thomas Correll and others vs. James M. Daniel and others." and filed by G. H. Machey.

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Letter, Clarissa To George H. Humphrey, May 27, 1855 May 1855

Letter, Clarissa To George H. Humphrey, May 27, 1855

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This handwritten letter, dated May 27, 1855, is written from Clarissa to George H. Humphrey updating Humphrey on her new job, living accommodations, and how much she is enjoying the area. The letter goes on to describe the land, the local crops, and what the city of Springfield is like.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, May 12, 1855, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays May 1855

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, May 12, 1855, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated May 12, 1855, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to advise her against working so much as she nears the end of her pregnancy and instead urges her to rest at least one hour each day. She goes on to speak of the ongoing drought and ponders what might be done to appease a merciful God.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, April 16, 1855, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Apr 1855

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, April 16, 1855, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated April 16, 1855, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to discuss Mr. Webb's travels and the sale of goods. She goes on to say she wishes she could leave New Orleans and return to the country though she is resigning herself to the fact that they must stay another season. She continues by sharing news of friends.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, March 8, [1855], Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Mar 1855

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, March 8, [1855], Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated March 8, 1855, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to express her concern that she has not heard from Mr. Webb who is scheduled to visit New Orleans. She goes on to discuss their cousin Mat (Mattie A. Boyd) and her hopes for her. She speaks of her husband, Mr. Hays' health, the style of dresses made in New Orleans and her own sewing projects.

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Letter, Thomas J. Connally, In China Grove, Mississippi To W.N. Whitehurst In Washington, Mississippi, March 1, 1855, Thomas J. Connally Feb 1855

Letter, Thomas J. Connally, In China Grove, Mississippi To W.N. Whitehurst In Washington, Mississippi, March 1, 1855, Thomas J. Connally

Todd A. Herring Archival Collection

This handwritten letter, written in script from Thomas J. Connally, in China Grove, Mississippi to W.N. Whitehurst in Washington, Mississippi discusses the anti-slavery movement in the north as well as Connally's views on political parties.

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Letter, George A. Mccall To Jefferson Davis, February 14, 1855; Letter, Jefferson Davis To James C. Dobbin, February 19, 1855, George A. Mccall Feb 1855

Letter, George A. Mccall To Jefferson Davis, February 14, 1855; Letter, Jefferson Davis To James C. Dobbin, February 19, 1855, George A. Mccall

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This handwritten letter, dated February 14, is from George A. McCall to Jefferson Davis as an introduction and endorsement of Mr. Falkner M. Murtrie who is an applicant for a naval post. The back of the letter includes Davis's endorsement of Murtrie addressed to Hon. Mr. Dobbin, dated February 19, 1855.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, February 10, 1855, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Feb 1855

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, February 10, 1855, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated February 10, 1855, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb and talks about the drought being so bad in New Orleans that most cisterns have long since dried up and hers is quite low. She goes on to describe the other effects caused by the drought. She goes on to discuss how she's been engaged in "tract distribution" and states that she's been able to get some of the Catholics to church.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Mattie A. Boyd, January 25, 1855, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Jan 1855

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Mattie A. Boyd, January 25, 1855, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated January 25, 1855, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her cousin, Mattie A. Boyd to encourage her to continue practicing her writing and to spend more time with academics than society. She also encourages her to leave Leake for the spring and seek out a good school to attend, barring that, she encourages her to stay with their cousin Nancy to help her with her children.

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Document, Trustees Of Schools, 16 Vs. Jacob Shiver Et Al, January 16, 1855 Jan 1855

Document, Trustees Of Schools, 16 Vs. Jacob Shiver Et Al, January 16, 1855

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This legal document concerning some land owned by a school in Sangamon County Illinois in relation to George Churchill and others and a possible mistake made in the acreage involved. The document is signed by Abraham Lincoln and was filed in the Sangamon County Circuit Court on January 16, 1855 by the Sangamon County Illinois clerk.

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Poem, Draft "What Is, Is Right," 1855 Dec 1854

Poem, Draft "What Is, Is Right," 1855

Darden Family Papers

This handwritten poem, titled "What Is, Is Right" speaks of the human condition of the many ways people behave and the affects and consequences of their behaviors. Portions of the essay or marked through and the essay is numbered as "4" at the top of the front page.

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Statement Of Purchase, 1855 Dec 1854

Statement Of Purchase, 1855

Darden Family Papers

This handwritten statement lists items purchased by John P. Darden from Adams and McClure on March 10, May 5, and October 9, 1855 for what appears to be building supplies. The total billed is $7.45.

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Document, Transcripts Of Testimonies At Trial, Correll Et Al. V. Mcdaniel Et Al., Ca. 1855 Dec 1854

Document, Transcripts Of Testimonies At Trial, Correll Et Al. V. Mcdaniel Et Al., Ca. 1855

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This legal document appears to be a transcript or notes of the various testimonies during the Correll and Heron v. McDaniel and others, trial concerning the contesting of a Will due to the soundness of the deceased's mind at the time it was written. The testimonies recorded here are those of Cyrus Correll, Lannl Havner, Dr. Randall, John Gelling, Johnathan McDaniel, James Maxfield, Jacob Coustant, William Hickman, James Havener, Jeremiah Maxwell, Jacob Morsan, Mr. Hickman, Dr. Couvey, Samuel Havener, Mrs Byce, and Robert McDaniel.

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Document, Statements Of Filing For New Trial, Correll Et Al. V. Mcdaniel Et Al., Ca. 1855 Dec 1854

Document, Statements Of Filing For New Trial, Correll Et Al. V. Mcdaniel Et Al., Ca. 1855

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This legal document states the requirements for filing for a new trial in the case of Correll et al. v. McDaniel et al. in which a will is being contested as invalid. The first page of the documents states what affidavits are allowable and the last page is two statements of provisions as how the will would be found valid or invalid. The middle page is blank except for one illegible word near the top of the page. The document is undated though the other filings on the case were filed in 1855.

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Letter, Gordan (John Gordan Davis) Boyd To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, Undated, John Gordan Davis Boyd Dec 1854

Letter, Gordan (John Gordan Davis) Boyd To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, Undated, John Gordan Davis Boyd

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten and undated letter, Gordan (John Gordan Davis) Boyd writes to his sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to both complement her and advise her on how she is handling her "vexations" with life. He also compliments her on her commitment to her flower garden.

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Grand Jury Findings, Robbery Graham Liquor Sales, October 1855 Dec 1854

Grand Jury Findings, Robbery Graham Liquor Sales, October 1855

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This document states that the grand jury for the October 1855 Term of the Champaign County Illinois Circuit Court finds that Robert Graham sold "spiritous liquors" without a legal license to keep a grocery. The document is signed by Ward. H. Lamon, prosecuting attorney.

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Platform And Principles Of The American Party, Of The U. States, 1855 Dec 1854

Platform And Principles Of The American Party, Of The U. States, 1855

J. Allison Hardy Papers

Broadside, Platform and Principles of the American Party of the U. States, Adopted in Convention at Philadelphia, June, 1855. Platform outlines fourteen planks of the American Party, formerly the Know-Nothing Party, including religion, patriotism, maintenance of the Union, obedience to the Constitution, revision of the immigration laws, modification of the naturalization laws, political reform, anti-Catholicism, legislative reform, restriction of executive patronage, free schools which unrestricted teaching of Christianity, maintenance of slavery laws, restraint in foreign relations and openness of the principles of the Party. Includes the American Party ticket for Mississippi offices: Chas.(Charles) D. Fontaine of Pontotoc for Governor; Fleming …

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Letter, J. D. G. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd To (Andrew) Jackson Boyd, 1855, John Gordan Davis Boyd Dec 1854

Letter, J. D. G. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd To (Andrew) Jackson Boyd, 1855, John Gordan Davis Boyd

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated 1855, J. D. G. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd writes to his brother (Andrew) Jackson Boyd as a response to a recent letter he'd received. Jack teases his brother that he is afflicted by the disease of laziness and tells him if Jackson were there his energy would revive him. He goes on to ask why Jackson hadn't written to their cousin and encourages him to write long, rambling letters since his writing his so much neater than his own.

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Envelope Labeled "Important Papers", 1855 Dec 1854

Envelope Labeled "Important Papers", 1855

Darden Family Papers

This envelope reads "Holly Springs Miss Important Papers where Papa and Aunt Joe Withney went to College. 1855" The top is ripped.

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Poem, "What Is, Is Right," January 1855 Dec 1854

Poem, "What Is, Is Right," January 1855

Darden Family Papers

This handwritten poem, titled "What Is, Is Right" speaks of the human condition of the many ways people behave and the affects and consequences of their behaviors.

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Letter, Tolbert Fanning To John P. Darden; 12/22/1850, Tolbert Fanning Dec 1854

Letter, Tolbert Fanning To John P. Darden; 12/22/1850, Tolbert Fanning

Darden Family Papers

Letter from Tolbert Fanning at Franklin College to John P. Darden about the progress of Thadeus Darden and Horatio Read.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, December 15, 1854, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Dec 1854

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, December 15, 1854, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated December 15, 1854, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to inform her that she and her family's safe arrival home to New Orleans. She describes how she's spending her time back at home, the cost of living in the city, and how busy she will be "catching up on calls".

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United States Land Patent, William Selt Dodds, December 1, 1854 Nov 1854

United States Land Patent, William Selt Dodds, December 1, 1854

Hays Ray Webb Collection

This United States land patent, certificate number 5822 grants William Selk Dodds of Franklin County, Mississippi purchase a tract of public land located in Washington, Mississippi. The patent describes the tract as the east half of the northeast quarter, and the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section three, in township six, of range four east I the district of land subject to sale at Washington, Mississippi, containing one hundred and sixteen acres and sixteen hundredths of an acre. The patent is signed by President Franklin Pierce via Secretary J. E. Baldwin and R. Franzen, Recorder of the General …

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Public Land Sale, Washington, Mississippi To William Polk Dodd, December 1, 1854 Nov 1854

Public Land Sale, Washington, Mississippi To William Polk Dodd, December 1, 1854

Hays Ray Webb Collection

This document declares the approval of the sale of certain public land in Washington, Mississippi, to John L. Dodd of Copiah County, Mississippi on December 1, 1854. The certificate of sale is signed by United States President, Franklin Pierce.

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Letter, J. Sidney Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, October 25, 1854, J. Sidney Hays Oct 1854

Letter, J. Sidney Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, October 25, 1854, J. Sidney Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated October 25, 1854, J. Sidney Hays writes to his sister-in-law, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd, to tell her of the loss of his and her sister Sophia's son and Sophia's illness from yellow fever. He describes Sophia's illness and assures Matilda that Sophia, while still weak, is out of danger and on the mend. He implores Matilda to meet them when he and Sophia go to Madisonville in February.

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Letter, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd To His Mother, Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd Green, October 22, 1857, Anderson Jackson Boyd Oct 1854

Letter, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd To His Mother, Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd Green, October 22, 1857, Anderson Jackson Boyd

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated October 22, 1857, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd writes to his mother, Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd Green inform her the death of a family friend and to express his remorse for his sinful life and his unkindness toward her after her marriage to Mr. Green. He speaks of how he has spent time in prayer and finds solace in it and is thankful for God's forgiveness. Boyd ends the letter by updating his mother on a visit from Mr. Green and his intent to pay Mr. Jackson when he sees him next. The top of the …

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Letter, J. D. G. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd To Martha Boyd, September 27, 1854, John Gordan Davis Boyd Sep 1854

Letter, J. D. G. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd To Martha Boyd, September 27, 1854, John Gordan Davis Boyd

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated September 27, 1854, J. D. G. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd writes to his sister, Martha to tell her how he's been doing at school. He goes on to talk about the boarders at their sister, Sophia's house, the rain having injured the cotton crops, and how the yellow fever is raging in New Orleans. He concludes by sharing his feelings on his relationship with God and how he feels as though he is lacking in his spiritual life. A short note to his brother, Robert, is included at the bottom of the last page wherein …

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, August 26, 1854, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Aug 1854

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, August 26, 1854, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated August 26, 1854, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her they have left New Orleans and are currently staying in Madisonville, Louisiana, a village near Lake Pontchartrain. She goes on to describe the village and how much she is enjoying the fresh air and the break from the city. She speaks about how bad yellow fever has gotten in New Orleans. She says her son, Melville, is much improved by the fresh air and she hopes they are able to stay for at least three to …

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