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Account Ledger, Dr. Ozias Lewis, January 10, 1839
Account Ledger, Dr. Ozias Lewis, January 10, 1839
Hays Ray Webb Collection
This ledger, dated January 10, 1839, documents the services rendered and the charges owed and/or collected by Dr. Ozias Lewis in Canton, Mississippi from 1836-1841.
Aaron Spell Fisher Account, 1837, Robert Fisher
Aaron Spell Fisher Account, 1837, Robert Fisher
Aaron Spell Papers
Itemized account from Robert Fisher for household goods purchased by Aaron Spell, April-October, 1837.
Letter, D. B. Strickland To Elizabeth Champion, December 28, 1838, D. B. Strickland
Letter, D. B. Strickland To Elizabeth Champion, December 28, 1838, D. B. Strickland
Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection
This handwritten letter, dated December 28, 1838, is written from D. B. Strickland to Elizabeth Champion informing her that he has arrived at his destination. Strickland goes on to tell her all the places he's visited in Illinois and how busy he expects to be while in Vandalia. Strickland compares Illinois to New England, deciding that he prefers New England because of it's health and luxuries. He goes on to describe two deaths he's aware of since being in Vandalia, that of a legislator and that of citizen. The conclusion of the letter is written cross-hatch across the first three …
Aaron Spell Account, 1836, Leigh Maddux & Co. (Firm: New Orleans, La.)
Aaron Spell Account, 1836, Leigh Maddux & Co. (Firm: New Orleans, La.)
Aaron Spell Papers
31 Aug 1836 letter/cotton receipt from Leigh Maddux & Co. for cotton sales between May 1836 to August 1836 to various names, sold for Aaron Spell by Maddux & Woods.
Aaron Spell Account, 1835 1836, Leigh Maddux & Co. (Firm: New Orleans, La.)
Aaron Spell Account, 1835 1836, Leigh Maddux & Co. (Firm: New Orleans, La.)
Aaron Spell Papers
24 May 1836, letter/cotton receipt from Leigh Maddux & Co. for cotton sales between January 1835 to June 1836 to various names, sold for Aaron Spell by Maddux & Woods. This is a large document on hand-cut paper.
Aaron Spell Fulton Account, 1836, James S. Ewing
Aaron Spell Fulton Account, 1836, James S. Ewing
Aaron Spell Papers
6 May 1836, letter/cotton account to Aaron Spell from Jas. S. Ewing in Canton, Mississippi for sales in New Orleans by Leigh Maddux & Co. from January 1835 to April 1836.
Aaron Spell Wilkinson Account, 1836, Leigh Maddux & Co.
Aaron Spell Wilkinson Account, 1836, Leigh Maddux & Co.
Aaron Spell Papers
26 March 1836 cotton receipt from Leigh Maddux & Co. for 24 bales cotton sold for Aaron Spell, Esq., to N. N. Wilkinson in New Orleans.
Letter, Dabney Martin To Elijah Hogan, March 20, 1836, Dabney A. Martin
Letter, Dabney Martin To Elijah Hogan, March 20, 1836, Dabney A. Martin
Ames and Hogan Family Papers
Letter from Dabney A. Martin in Decatur, Alabama, to Elijah Hogan in Starkville, Mississippi, regarding Hogan's efforts to sell Martin's land.
Land Sale Contract, Fitzsimons To Bell
Land Sale Contract, Fitzsimons To Bell
Ames and Hogan Family Papers
Contract transferring land from Nicholas Fitzsimons to Alexander Bell in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, 1836.
When Other Friends Are Round Thee., Charles E. Horn
When Other Friends Are Round Thee., Charles E. Horn
Sheet Music Collection
Illustration of black text and simple curving lines on white background
Letter, Father To Harold, December 20, 1835
Letter, Father To Harold, December 20, 1835
Darden Family Papers
This handwritten letter, dated December 20, 1835, is written to from Father (John p. Darden?) to Harold discussing the weather and Christmas.
Letter, From Aident Hinton At Grapewood [Plantation?] To Sister, Miss Ann E. Hinton, In Care Of R.H. Marr, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 1, 1835, Aiden Hinton
Todd A. Herring Archival Collection
In this letter, Aiden Hinton writes to his sister, Ann E. Hinton, with news of their friends and neighbors and advises her on his thoughts of her intent to travel to Tampa Bay.
Letter, George Cockburn To Elijah Hogan, September 15, 1835, George Cockburn
Letter, George Cockburn To Elijah Hogan, September 15, 1835, George Cockburn
Ames and Hogan Family Papers
Letter from George Cockburn in Florence, Alabama, to Elijah Hogan in Mayhew, Mississippi, regarding the values of Choctaw and Chickasaw area land.
Aaron Spell Maddux Woods Account, 1835, Maddux & Woods (Firm: New Orleans, La.)
Aaron Spell Maddux Woods Account, 1835, Maddux & Woods (Firm: New Orleans, La.)
Aaron Spell Papers
22 June 1835 letter/cotton receipt transmitting $30.00 from Maddux & Woods to Aaron Spell. Receipt details cotton sales from May 1834 to June 1835 to various persons, sold for Aaron Spell by Maddux & Woods, New Orleans.
Power Of Attorney
Ames and Hogan Family Papers
Document to give Dabney A. Martin's power of attorney to Elijah Hogan, for the purpose of selling land.
Aaron Spell Account 6 Bales Cotton, 1835, Maddux And Woods (Firm: New Orleans, La.)
Aaron Spell Account 6 Bales Cotton, 1835, Maddux And Woods (Firm: New Orleans, La.)
Aaron Spell Papers
5 April 1835 letter detailing status of account of Aaron Spell with Maddux & Woods, and receipt for six bales of cotton sold in New Orleans for Aaron Spell, 19 March 1835.
Bill Of Sale For Rachael, Thomas J. Redmond
Bill Of Sale For Rachael, Thomas J. Redmond
Darden Family Papers
Bill of sale from Thos. J. Redmond to John P. Darden for a slave woman named Rachael, aged 20. Transaction took place in Port Gibson, Mississippi.
Aaron Spell Account 5 Bales Cotton, 1835, Maddux And Woods (Firm: New Orleans, La.)
Aaron Spell Account 5 Bales Cotton, 1835, Maddux And Woods (Firm: New Orleans, La.)
Aaron Spell Papers
4 March 1835 letter detailing the status of Aaron's Spell's account with Maddux and Woods and receipt for five bales of cotton sold in New Orleans for Aaron Spell 27 February 1835.
Aaron Spell Bullock Deed, 1835
Aaron Spell Bullock Deed, 1835
Aaron Spell Papers
21 February 1835, is an indenture contract between Lemuel & Martha Bullock and Aaron Spell selling 80 acres of Holmes County land to Aaron Spell, signed by William L. Trimble, Probate Court of Holmes County, Mississippi. Page 2 outlines the contract and the responsibilities of each party. Page 3 contains additional contract information as well as the signatures of Lemueland Martha Bullock, Aaron Spell, and three witnesses.
Bill Of Sale For 3 Slaves, A. B. J. Rice
Bill Of Sale For 3 Slaves, A. B. J. Rice
Darden Family Papers
Bill of sale from A.B.J. Rice to John P. Darden for 3 slaves named Dennis (age 20), Lewis (age 13), and Susan (age 14). Transaction took place in Port Gibson, Mississippi.
Aaron Spell Account 12 Bales Cotton, 1835, Maddux & Woods (Firm: New Orleans, La.)
Aaron Spell Account 12 Bales Cotton, 1835, Maddux & Woods (Firm: New Orleans, La.)
Aaron Spell Papers
10 January 1835 account receipt for twelve bales of cotton sold in New Orleans for Aaron Spell by Maddux & Woods.
Court Order, A. G. Henry, June 1835
Court Order, A. G. Henry, June 1835
Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection
This Sangamon County court order, dated June 1835, is to A. G. Henry, Jr. and orders "attendance on Patrick O'Dorhity, a transient individual by order of Court--$7."
Bill Of Sale For Priscilla, Sold By Samuel Wakefield To Samuel Davis, Natchez, 1835
Bill Of Sale For Priscilla, Sold By Samuel Wakefield To Samuel Davis, Natchez, 1835
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. This item was included in the Scrawl and Order exhibit, http://lib.msstate.edu/exhibits/past/.
Letter, Robert Van Arsdale To William Van Arsdale, From Florence, Italy, 1835
Letter, Robert Van Arsdale To William Van Arsdale, From Florence, Italy, 1835
Todd A. Herring Archival Collection
In this hastily scrawled missive, Robert van Arsdale describes for his brother William his trip from France to Italy, which was delayed by a 10 day quarantine at the port in Italy due to cholera in Marseilles. The trip may have been a Grand Tour, a type of travel often undertaken by wealthy young men, but van Arsdale mentions his health is quickly improving, so he could have been traveling on doctor's orders. The van Arsdales were among the first families of New York; Robert went on to become a lawyer and an accomplished amateur astronomer. This item was included …
Money Owed To Elijah Hogan
Ames and Hogan Family Papers
Statement of money owed to Elijah Hogan by the State of Mississippi, apparently for boarding some guards at his tavern.
Appeal Bond, S. Edwards Et Al., August 27, 1839
Appeal Bond, S. Edwards Et Al., August 27, 1839
Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection
This appeal bond, dated August 27, 1834, requests that the complainants bill be dismissed.
Lincoln's Report On The Road Survey, June 15, 1834
Lincoln's Report On The Road Survey, June 15, 1834
Documents
This is a facsimile of Lincoln's handwritten report of the road survey to the Sangamon County Commissioners Court. The report describes the road inspected and offers and opinion. The report is signed by Michael Killion, Hugh Armstrong and A. Lincoln. This facsimile is on page 118 of volume one of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Surveying Contract
Ames and Hogan Family Papers
Contract for Elijah Hogan to pay William E. Willis $2.00 a mile to mark a survey line of the northern boundary of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, and to post mile markers along the way.
Aaron Spell Account, 1837, Leigh Maddux & Co. (Firm: New Orleans, La.)
Aaron Spell Account, 1837, Leigh Maddux & Co. (Firm: New Orleans, La.)
Aaron Spell Papers
4 March 1834 letter to Aaron Spell from Leigh Maddux & Co. concerning the state of the currency and cotton market and conveying to Spell their requirements for accounts that are not current.
Aaron Spell Bullock Indenture Deed, 1833
Aaron Spell Bullock Indenture Deed, 1833
Aaron Spell Papers
Indenture deed from Lemuel and Marthey Bullock to Aaron Spell, transferring 250 acres of Holmes County land to Spell for the sum of $2800 on 28 December 1833, and filed 15 March 1834.