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[Letter from C. Ennis to William M. Rice - May 8, 1868]

Description: Letter from C. Ennis to William M. Rice discussing the transfer of 10 shares of Houston and Galveston Wharf & Pen'ss Company stock to William. He also discusses Tom Pearce and his proposal of an extension of a railroad to the board.
Date: May 8, 1868
Creator: Ennis, C.

[Letter from Elvira Spurgin to Bettie Wade, January 28, 1868]

Description: Letter from Elvira Spurgin to Bettie Wade discussing recent news of family and friends. She mentions that the weather has been very cold in Belton, and she has some new boarders. Someone named Loraine had typhoid fever.
Date: January 28, 1868
Creator: Spurgin, Elvira

[Letter from H. M. and J. Bouldin to George W. Wade, April 12, 1868]

Description: Letter from H. M. Bouldin to George W. Wade discussing work, chickens, the railroad, and other news. He mentions that George is currently unemployed. J. Bouldin wrote a note to her sister on the back saying that she will write soon. She mentions that Jennie bought a new hat, and she had her old one fixed up.
Date: April 12, 1868
Creator: Bouldin, H. M. & Bouldin, J.

[Letter from H. M. Bouldin to George W. and Bettie Wade, February 15, 1868]

Description: Letter from H. M. Bouldin to George W. and Bettie Wade discussing recent news. He says that he wishes he could see them, but he doesn't know when that will be possible. There is a note written at the top of the first page in pencil that says "to George W. Wade of Bastrop."
Date: February 15, 1868
Creator: Bouldin, H. M.

[Letter from J. H. Benton to William M. Rice - July 20, 1868]

Description: Letter from J. H. Benton to William M. Rice discussing the unlikelihood of collecting any payment of debt due to poverty and the legal process. He also mentions a present supreme court case on the validity of all contracts founded on Confederate money.
Date: July 20, 1868
Creator: Benton, J. H.

[Letter from Jennie to Bettie Wade, April 5, 1868]

Description: Letter from Jennie to Bettie Wade discussing her living situation in Houston, Texas, an upcoming trip to the North, the possibility of yellow fever in Houston during the summer, the hanging of an African American man who committed murder, and other news.
Date: April 5, 1868

[Letter from John E. George to William M. Rice - July 8, 1868]

Description: Letter from John E. George to William M. Rice discussing the lack of assets he has, due to his creditors taking everything of note, and his likely declaration of bankruptcy. He also mentions that he took out a life policy on himself.
Date: July 8, 1868
Creator: George, John E.

[Letter from Lizzie - July 15, 1868]

Description: Letter from Lizzie discussing her lack of knowledge on her correspondents address, her trip for commencement, and various other events and people in her life.
Date: July 15, 1868

[Notice of E. A. Daniels Bankruptcy]

Description: Letter from A. P. Blocker to debtors of E. A. Daniels discussing Mr. Daniels bankruptcy and what debtors may do now.
Date: August 12, 1868
Creator: Blocker, A. P.

[Notice of John Billups Bankruptcy]

Description: Letter from A. P. Blocker to debtors of John Billups discussing Mr. Billups bankruptcy and what debtors may do now.
Date: August 12, 1868
Creator: Blocker, A. P.
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