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Letter, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd To His Mother, Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd Green, August 17, 1857, Anderson Jackson Boyd Aug 1854

Letter, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd To His Mother, Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd Green, August 17, 1857, Anderson Jackson Boyd

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated August 17, 1857, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd writes to his mother, Anna (Annie) Boyd Green to express his regret to learn of the hardships in the county where she resides. He goes on to update her on the cotton and corn crops in Kosciusko, Mississippi and updates her on how the rest of the family is doing. Boyd concludes the letter by telling his mother he hopes to be able to visit after Christmas and sends his love. A footnote at the bottom of the page passes some news on to Aunt Lacy.

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Receipt For Painting, John N. Bates Jul 1854

Receipt For Painting, John N. Bates

Darden Family Papers

Receipt for $7.85 paid to John N. Bates by Charles T. Miles for painting the Fayette Christian Church.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, June 21, 1854, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Jun 1854

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, June 21, 1854, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated June 21, 1854, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her about her husband's long illness and his trip to the gulf in hopes of the gulf breeze's healing affects. She goes on to say that she was unable to go with him due to her son having been exposed to Scarlet fever and her hopes that he will not come down with it. She says Scarlet fever has been running wildly throughout New Orleans and how so many children have died from it. She then advises …

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Letter, J. D. G. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, June 11, 1854, John Gordan Davis Boyd Jun 1854

Letter, J. D. G. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, June 11, 1854, John Gordan Davis Boyd

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated June 11, 1854 , J. G. D. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd writes to his sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her that he'd been working on the farm for a couple of weeks and how it aroused his mental energies. He goes on to confess that he fears he will come in last in his class due to his poor memory. He goes on to tell her what he'd heard from their sister, Sarah, concerning her studies and exams. He concludes by asking her why she has not written him in a long …

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Letter, Horatio Read To John P. Darden; 06/09/1854, Horatio Read Jun 1854

Letter, Horatio Read To John P. Darden; 06/09/1854, Horatio Read

Darden Family Papers

Letter from Horatio Read at Franklin College to his uncle, John P. Darden.

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Legal Statement Of Inheritance, June 1854 May 1854

Legal Statement Of Inheritance, June 1854

Darden Family Papers

This handwritten legal statement testifies that John G. Flemming has receive the inheritance left to him by Sarah Flemming and thus releases his attorney, John P. Darden from all responsibility. The document is signed by Flemming and witnessed by Samuel A. Patterson. June 1854 is written at the top of the page. The page is torn along the bottom edge.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, May 17, 1854, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays May 1854

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, May 17, 1854, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated May 17, 1854, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd in response to a letter she'd received from Lit. She describes a visit she and her husband made to a woman who was dying from tuberculosis or "consumption". The visit inspired her to contemplate on how she and others spend their lives and how frivolously people spend their time on earth in pursuit of worldly pleasures while they should be maintaining their salvation and "laboring for the good of others." She then goes on to describe the church congregation and …

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Receipt From Franklin College, Tolbert Fanning Apr 1854

Receipt From Franklin College, Tolbert Fanning

Darden Family Papers

Receipt for $150 paid to Franklin College for the expenses of Thadeus Darden.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, April 18, 1854, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Apr 1854

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, April 18, 1854, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated April 10, 1854, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to let her know they arrived safely in New Orleans. She describes their trip and how each leg of it affected them, who they stayed with, and the hardships they faced once they were ready to leave Canton. She goes on to describe the house the church member in New Orleans had secured for them. She continues writing the letter on April 12th and describes how busy they have been receiving visitors and describes how pleases she is with …

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Letter, J. D. G. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, March 26, 1854, John Gordan Davis Boyd Mar 1854

Letter, J. D. G. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, March 26, 1854, John Gordan Davis Boyd

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated March 26, 1854, J. G. D. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd writes to his sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb in response to her previous letter and complimenting her on how much he enjoyed it due to it's confirmation that she had found joy in her faith once more. He goes on to talk of his own faith and failings. He goes on to advise her on overcoming her fear of speaking up in front of people she feels are her superiors. He concludes by advising her on schools for their cousin, Fanny.

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

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

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated March 23, [1854], Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to express how exhausted she is from working and not having any time to herself. She speaks of hoping to be able to pay off their debt sooner, if all goes well. She tells her that they have not seen much of Lit's husband, Mr. Webb, while he has been there but that he should be leaving for home within the next day or so. She picks up the letter the next day, March 24 to express how she …

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, March 8, 1854, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Mar 1854

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, March 8, 1854, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated March 8, 1854, Sophia Boy Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to let her know that she and her family will be going to New Orleans, having been assured that yellow fever will not be there during the summer. She goes on to let her know that she will not be able to visit Attala county as she'd hoped but instead go to Leake to visit their mother instead. She fills her in all their travel plans, including which family members they will stay with during their journey to New …

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Document, Browning & Camp Guardianship, February 15, 1854 Feb 1854

Document, Browning & Camp Guardianship, February 15, 1854

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This document, dated February 15, 1854, appoints guardianship and instructions for guardianship of the minor heir of the deceased, Elijah McDaniel to OW Browning. The document is signed by O. W. Browning and Charles L. Camp and filed by N. W. Mathews. The document was recorded in in Record No. 2, page 305.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, February 13, 1854, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Feb 1854

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, February 13, 1854, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated February 13, 1854, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her about the trip Mr. Hays is making to New Orleans to see if he should like to accept the offer of a church there. She expresses her hesitations though concedes that she wishes that they only do as God wishes as their time on earth is short. She goes on to update Lit on which direction Mr. Hays is traveling so that Mr. Webb will not expect him. She also updates Lit on how her son, …

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Letter, Tolbert Fanning To John P. Darden; 01/14/1850, Tolbert Fanning Jan 1854

Letter, Tolbert Fanning To John P. Darden; 01/14/1850, 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, Caleb Cushing To James Moss, January 10, 1854, Caleb Cushing Jan 1854

Letter, Caleb Cushing To James Moss, January 10, 1854, Caleb Cushing

Documents

This handwritten letter, dated January 10, 1854, is from Caleb Cushing to James Moss. The script is illegible. This letter was found tipped in between pages 224-225 of volume two of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, January 3, 1854, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Jan 1854

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, January 3, 1854, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated January 3, 1854, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her about her baby boy and how he's growing. She goes on to update her on news she's heard and to complement her on how well Lit appears to be doing at housekeeping.

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Message From The President Of The United States To The Two Houses Of Congress, At The Commencement Of The Second Session Of The Thirty-Third Congress, Dec. 4, 1854., Franklin Pierce Dec 1853

Message From The President Of The United States To The Two Houses Of Congress, At The Commencement Of The Second Session Of The Thirty-Third Congress, Dec. 4, 1854., Franklin Pierce

Pamphlets

Imprints varies: pt. 3, Washington, A.O.P. Nicolson. Pt. 3 has additional title: Illustrations belonging to the reports accompanying the message.

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Message From The President Of The United States: Returning To The Senate The Bill Entitled An Act Making A Grant Of Public Lands To The Several States For The Benefit Of Indigent Insane Persons, With A Statement Of The Objections Which Have Required Him To Withhold From It His Approval., Franklin Pierce Dec 1853

Message From The President Of The United States: Returning To The Senate The Bill Entitled An Act Making A Grant Of Public Lands To The Several States For The Benefit Of Indigent Insane Persons, With A Statement Of The Objections Which Have Required Him To Withhold From It His Approval., Franklin Pierce

Pamphlets

May 4, 1854.""

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The Song Of Liberty, Cahill Dec 1853

The Song Of Liberty, Cahill

Sheet Music Collection

Illustration of capitol building with troops coming toward it

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St. Clare To Little Eva In Heaven, George C. Howard Dec 1853

St. Clare To Little Eva In Heaven, George C. Howard

Sheet Music Collection

Illustration of man

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Bill Of Sale, William, Sold By Thomas G. James To E. J. Kent, Natchez, 1854 Dec 1853

Bill Of Sale, William, Sold By Thomas G. James To E. J. Kent, Natchez, 1854

Todd A. Herring Archival Collection

Enslaved and forbidden to learn to read or write until 1865, African-Americans most often appear in early written records as subject of a document, instead of the author. These are examples of bills of sale for enslaved persons. The 1854 document is notable for being pre-printed, with blanks for the seller to fill in. This item was included in the Scrawl and Order exhibit, http://lib.msstate.edu/exhibits/past/.

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Hard Times Come Again No More., Stephen Collins Foster Dec 1853

Hard Times Come Again No More., Stephen Collins Foster

Sheet Music Collection

Illustration of black text and simple curving lines on white background

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Willie We Have Missed You, Stephen Collins Foster Dec 1853

Willie We Have Missed You, Stephen Collins Foster

Sheet Music Collection

Illustration of couple dancing

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Diary Of Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays, 1854 Dec 1853

Diary Of Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays, 1854

Hays Ray Webb Collection

This journal, written by Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays, begins in 1854 with what appears to be a ledger of purchases made in New Orleans. The journal continues with describing her day-to-day, her travels, and her faith.

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Weston's Quick Step, Albert Holland Dec 1853

Weston's Quick Step, Albert Holland

Sheet Music Collection

Illustration of two British soldiers

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Letter, J. D. G. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, December 18, 1853, John Gordan Davis Boyd Dec 1853

Letter, J. D. G. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, December 18, 1853, John Gordan Davis Boyd

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated December 18, 1853, J. G. D. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd writes to his sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb in response to her previous letter. Boyd teases her about her improved writing her poor excuse for having taken so long to write to him. He goes on to reply to her suggestion that he should follow in George Washington's footsteps and why that would be a bad idea. He concludes by sharing some of his thoughts on Christ and Christianity.

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Letter, J. D. G. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, December 8, 1853, John Gordan Davis Boyd Dec 1853

Letter, J. D. G. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, December 8, 1853, John Gordan Davis Boyd

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated December 8, 1853, J. G. D. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd writes to his sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb explaining why his response to her letter was delayed and asks for her forgiveness. Boyd goes on to say he is doing well with his studies and compliments their cousin, Willie, as being about the best in the class. Boyd goes on to speak of a recent visit with their uncle, Kosciusko politics, and his desire to see "Miss Fannie" again.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, November 19, 1853, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Nov 1853

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, November 19, 1853, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated November 19, 1853, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her she misses her and to describe how she's been feeling since her three week old baby boy was born. She goes into great detail about how lonely and despondent she's been and goes on to say she spends whatever time she has to herself reading. In an addition to the letter, dated November 22, she speaks of the news she's heard from the family and let's Lit know that she will send the things she left …

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Letter, Curry And Person Via John Jennings To Isaac R. Wade, November 9, 1853 Nov 1853

Letter, Curry And Person Via John Jennings To Isaac R. Wade, November 9, 1853

Isaac Ross Papers

This letter, dated November 9, 1853, John Jennings writes to Issac R. Wade on behalf of Curry and Person to inform Wade of the sale of 14 bales of cotton and included pages from the Exports from New Orleans publication to keep him informed on the market situation.

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