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Letter, From Robert Benson Webb To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, November 4, 1853, Robert Benson Webb Nov 1853

Letter, From Robert Benson Webb To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, November 4, 1853, Robert Benson Webb

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter Robert Webb writes from Kosciusko, Mississippi to his wife, Matilda to let her know that he received her letter the day before but it was too late to reply. He goes on to tell her of his plan to see about a sick enslaved girl who may need to be moved to a more comfortable situation while recovering from pneumonia. He goes on to discuss his odds of winning an election and lets her know that he will be out of town for the election and will not be able to write to her until the …

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Letter, Reverend Kenner To Mrs. Molly Kenner, November 2, 1853 Nov 1853

Letter, Reverend Kenner To Mrs. Molly Kenner, November 2, 1853

Todd A. Herring Archival Collection

In this letter, dated November 2, 1853, Reverend Kenner writes to his wife. Molly A. Kenner during his travels to an unnamed conference. He updates her on is time in Donaldson where he stopped to share the gospel as their preacher was too ill to preach. He speaks of the affect "the fever" has had on the community and compares it to the affects of the fever near the river.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, October 28, 1853, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Oct 1853

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, October 28, 1853, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated October 28, 1853, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd to let her know that she is sending their cousin Nancy's shawl by her husband, Mr. Hays. She goes on to describe the revival meeting taking place there that week, remarking on the number of conversions.

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Invoice For Merchandize Shipped By Curry And Person For Isaac R. Wade, October 22, 1853 Oct 1853

Invoice For Merchandize Shipped By Curry And Person For Isaac R. Wade, October 22, 1853

Isaac Ross Papers

This invoice, dated October 22, 1853, documents the purchase and shipment of tiles by Curry and Person for Isaac R. Wade. A letter addressed to Wade notifies him of the cause behind the delay and updates him on the state of the cotton market.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, October 12, 1853, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Oct 1853

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, October 12, 1853, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated October 12, 1853, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to express her excitement to learn that Lit would be spending some time with her and asks her to plan on staying no less than three weeks. She goes on to respond to other family news that Lit had shared of their cousin and shares news she's learned of their friends.

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Letter, Tolbert Fanning To John P. Darden; 10/12/1853, Tolbert Fanning Oct 1853

Letter, Tolbert Fanning To John P. Darden; 10/12/1853, 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, From Robert Benson Webb To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, September 24, 1853, Robert Benson Webb Sep 1853

Letter, From Robert Benson Webb To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, September 24, 1853, Robert Benson Webb

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter Robert Webb writes from Kosciusko, Mississippi to his wife, Matilda to update her on life at home while she's away. He tells her about visitors, the health of a friend, and how well he's kept their home. He goes on to update her about a local trial.

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Letter, From Robert Benson Webb To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, September 23, 1853, Robert Benson Webb Sep 1853

Letter, From Robert Benson Webb To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, September 23, 1853, Robert Benson Webb

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, In this handwritten letter, Robert Webb writes from Kosciusko, Mississippi to his wife, Matilda to tell her how much he loved receiving her letter. He describes the work he's been doing to keep him busy, the preacher who visited their church, and lets her know that he is thinking of going to see her.

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Letter, W. C. H. Brown To John P. Darden, August 22, 1853 Aug 1853

Letter, W. C. H. Brown To John P. Darden, August 22, 1853

Darden Family Papers

This handwritten letter, dated August 22, 1853, is written from W. C. H. Brown at the District Court Clerk's Office in Jackson, Mississippi to John P. Darden informing Darden that his certificate of copyright for "Secret of Success" is enclosed and offering him advice on where to do further research on the subject. The paper is ripped along the right edge.

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Letter, Linda Mckee To Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd Green, July 10, 1853, Linda Mckee Jul 1853

Letter, Linda Mckee To Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd Green, July 10, 1853, Linda Mckee

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated July 10, 1853, Linda McKee writes to her sister, Anna McKee Boyd Green to describe the state of the crops during the drought they're having. She goes on to update her on everyone's health including "the old lady's" cancer.

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Bank Draft For Issac R. Wade Via J. J. Person And Co., July 10, 1853, J. J. Person Jul 1853

Bank Draft For Issac R. Wade Via J. J. Person And Co., July 10, 1853, J. J. Person

Isaac Ross Papers

This note documents the bank drafts initiated by Isaac R. Wade sentto J. J. Person on July 10, 1853

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, June 13, 1853, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Jun 1853

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, June 13, 1853, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated June 13, 1853, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to describe her recent trip to Jackson to visit their uncle and his children and their cousin, Eliza. She goes onto describe visiting their mother on their way home.

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Letter, Anonymous To Wife; 6/5/1853 Jun 1853

Letter, Anonymous To Wife; 6/5/1853

Todd A. Herring Archival Collection

Letter from an unidentified illustrator of Indians who is publishing a book, from Natchez, Mississippi, to his wife in Vermont, 1853. The writer criticizes the institution of slavery and believes that a civil war is the only hope of ending it. He pities both slaves and masters because the latter have 'indolent' sons and daughters who aren't being raised with good Christian examples. He mentions that the prices of slaves have doubled since Texas was annexed (1845). The writer goes into business matters, telling his wife about debts he is collecting and settling through businessmen in New Orleans and Mobile …

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Letter, J. J. Person To Isaac R. Wade, May 12, 1853 May 1853

Letter, J. J. Person To Isaac R. Wade, May 12, 1853

Isaac Ross Papers

In this letter, J. J. Person, per William A. Wells, writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him of the number of pieces being sent him and how the number was calculated. He requests that Wade not request the balance until he is informed as it has not yet arrived.

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Letter, Joseph Willcox To Marin Willcox, May 11, 1853, Joseph Wilcox May 1853

Letter, Joseph Willcox To Marin Willcox, May 11, 1853, Joseph Wilcox

Peleq Clarke Jr. Papers

This letter, dated May 11, 1853, is written from Joseph Willcox to his mother, Marin Willcox describing his conflicting desires to come home but to stay until he can make his time in Grass Valley, California worth both for himself and for her. Willcox goes on to describe the weather there and speculate on what he might be doing in the coming year.

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Receipt For Payment In Full Probate Court, May 5, 1853 May 1853

Receipt For Payment In Full Probate Court, May 5, 1853

Darden Family Papers

This handwritten receipt, dated May 5, 1853, details the payment of five hundred and forty-seven dollars and three cents paid by John P. Darden to Charles T. Miles, the guardian of two minors, via probate court.

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Letter, Curry And Person Via John Jennings To Isaac R. Wade, May 3, 1853 May 1853

Letter, Curry And Person Via John Jennings To Isaac R. Wade, May 3, 1853

Isaac Ross Papers

In this letter, dated May 3, 1853, John Jennings writes to Isaac R. Wade on behalf of Curry and Persons to inform him of corrections made to his account and expected payments and their terms. The left edge of the paper is torn.

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Account Statement, Isaac R. Wade To Curry And Person, May 3, 1853 May 1853

Account Statement, Isaac R. Wade To Curry And Person, May 3, 1853

Isaac Ross Papers

In this account statement, dated May 3, 1853, Curry and Person, per A. L. Hubblell, documents purchases and account shortages by Isaac R. Wade.

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Receipt For Subscription To Volume Two Of "Southern Watch Tower", April 30, 1853 Apr 1853

Receipt For Subscription To Volume Two Of "Southern Watch Tower", April 30, 1853

Darden Family Papers

This handwritten receipt, dated April 30, 1853, is for a three dollar subscription to volume two of "Southern Watch Tower" by Captain John P. Darden. The payment was received by Mom's and Harper, publisher of the "Watch Tower."

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Letter, J. D. G. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, April 15, 1853, John Gordan Davis Boyd Apr 1853

Letter, J. D. G. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, April 15, 1853, John Gordan Davis Boyd

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated April 15, 1853, J. G. D. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd writes to his sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her what he learned of their brother James' unexpected marriage and other gossip he's heard. He goes on to ask after their sister, Sophie and updates her on what he's been doing and responding to what she had written to him in her previous letter.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, March 30, 1853, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Mar 1853

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, March 30, 1853, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated March 30, 1853, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to complain about how annoyed she is that it is so difficult to receive news in Louisville during high waters. She goes on to discuss family matters and their sister Lizzy's misfortunes.

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Church Bill, H. N. Young Mar 1853

Church Bill, H. N. Young

Darden Family Papers

Bill for items puchased for a church.

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Letter, Isaac R. Wade To Curry And Persons, March 15, 1853, Isaac R. Wade Mar 1853

Letter, Isaac R. Wade To Curry And Persons, March 15, 1853, Isaac R. Wade

Isaac Ross Papers

In this letter, dated March 15, 1853, Isaac R. Wade writes to Curry and Person to contest the account statement he received from them and requests corrections. He goes on to request they provide interest calculations and provides details on the interest he is to receive from cotton sales.

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Letter, To Curry And Persons, March 15, 1853 Mar 1853

Letter, To Curry And Persons, March 15, 1853

Isaac Ross Papers

In this letter, dated March 15, 1853, an unidentified person (possibly Isaac R. Wade) writes to Curry and Persons to identify an incorrect balance on an account and request that it, and the interest rate associated with a note be corrected. The letter goes on to offer direction on interest associated with cotton sales and corrects a charge made on supplies.

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Letter, J. D. G. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, March 4, 1853, John Gordan Davis Boyd Mar 1853

Letter, J. D. G. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, March 4, 1853, John Gordan Davis Boyd

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated March 4, 1853, J. G. D. (John Gordan Davis) Boyd writes to his sister, Lit (Matilda Ann Boyd) in response to the letter he received from her. He shares news with her that he'd heard from their brother, James, and discusses some of the things Lit had written to him previously.

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Letter, Charlotte S. Farnham To Aunt Lucy, February 14, 1853, Charlotte Farnham Feb 1853

Letter, Charlotte S. Farnham To Aunt Lucy, February 14, 1853, Charlotte Farnham

Todd A. Herring Archival Collection

In this letter, dated February 14, 1853, Charlotte Farnham in Natchez, Mississippi, writes to her Aunt Lucy in response to a letter she'd received. Charlotte updates her on her teaching situation and why she left Tennessee. She speaks of her church attendance routine and describes the plantation where she is boarding.

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Bank Draft Receipt, February 10, 1953 Feb 1853

Bank Draft Receipt, February 10, 1953

Isaac Ross Papers

This receipt notifies of two bank drafts requested by Isaac R. Wade from J. J. Person on February 10, 1953 with an interest payment of ten dollars due March 1, 1853.

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Letter, William L. Allen To Mrs. M. C. Laughlin, February 7th, 1853 Feb 1853

Letter, William L. Allen To Mrs. M. C. Laughlin, February 7th, 1853

Todd A. Herring Archival Collection

In this letter, dated February 7, 1853, Mr. Allen writes to Mrs. M. C. Laughlin to discuss various business prospects and agreements for their adjoining plantations and crops. The letter addresses Dear Madame several times as though the letter was responding to multiple letters Mr. Allen had received.

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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, January 18, 1853, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays Jan 1853

Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays To Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, January 18, 1853, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated January 18, 1853, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to discuss her reading habits, express her thankfulness that their mother will be with Lit over the winter, and updated her on her health.

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Letter, Tolbert Fanning To John P. Darden; 01/05/1853, Tolbert Fanning Jan 1853

Letter, Tolbert Fanning To John P. Darden; 01/05/1853, 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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