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Minutes of the Eighteenth Annual Session of the Baptist State Convention of Texas, 1865
Minutes of the annual session of the Baptist State Convention in Texas include accounts of proceedings at the session; reports from the secretaries, committees, trustees, and board of directors as well as reports on Baptist churches and education in Texas; and the Constitution of the Baptist State Convention, of Texas.
Minutes of the Twenty-Seventh Annual Meeting of the Union Baptist Association, 1866
Minutes of the annual meeting of the Union Baptist Association in Texas include accounts of proceedings at the session, committee reports, statistics regarding Baptist churches in Texas, and other relevant notes and commentaries.
Minutes of the Thirtieth Annual Meeting of the Union Baptist Association, 1869
Minutes of the annual meeting of the Union Baptist Association in Texas include accounts of proceedings at the session, committee reports, statistics regarding Baptist churches in Texas, and other relevant notes and commentaries.
Minutes of the Twenty-Fifth Annual Meeting of the Union Baptist Association, 1864
Minutes of the annual meeting of the Union Baptist Association in Texas include accounts of proceedings at the session, committee reports, statistics regarding Baptist churches in Texas, and other relevant notes and commentaries.
Minutes of the Twenty-Sixth Annual Meeting of the Union Baptist Association, 1865
Minutes of the annual meeting of the Union Baptist Association in Texas include accounts of proceedings at the session, committee reports, statistics regarding Baptist churches in Texas, and other relevant notes and commentaries.
[Letter from Private H. C. Denny to Captain H. M. Bouldin, October 13, 1862]
Letter from Private H. C. Denny to Captain H. M. Bouldin. Denny wrote Bouldin about the movement of his group past the Arkansas line. He passed along a message from another soldier to be given to his wife and other small pieces of news, such as the price of corn back home.
[The Confederate States Receipt for Time of Service for James L. Cunningham, July, 1862]
The Confederate States of America receipt for time of service for James L. Cunningham. Cunningham served as a lieutenant from May 13 to July 18, 1862. The receipt included the payment he received for his service, his regiment, and a signed statement from Cunningham that verified the information was correct.
[An Address Delivered by Miss Ett Shanklin on Presentation of a Flag to the Company of Capt. H. M. Bouldin, 1862]
Flag presentation address by Miss Ett Shanklin to the company of Captain H. M. Bouldin. The address was to honor the service of the company and emphasized their youth and bravery.
[Invoice from S. B. Brush for Captain H. M. Bouldin, July 1863]
Invoice from S. B. Brush for Captain H. M. Bouldin. The invoice listed what purchases Bouldin made including muslin, packs of pins, boxes of caps, and buttons. The purchase was made from a store that dealt in tin ware, stoves, pumps, house furnishing goods, etc.
[Bexar County Store License No. 947 for Mrs. Reed, January 1865]
Bexar County, Texas store license no. 947 for Mrs. Reed. The license gave Mrs. Reed the ability to own a store in Bexar county from January 1, 1865 to January 1, 1866.
[Letter of Standing for Charles Kavanaugh from Providence Church, May 12, 1860]
Letter of standing for Charles Kavanaugh from Providence Church. The letter stated that Charles was a member in full standing of the church and was dismissed when joining another church of the same faith.
[Letter from Lizzie Roberts to Junia Roberts Osterhout, January 12, 1861]
Letter from Lizzie Roberts to her sister, Junia Roberts Osterhout, discussing Junia's health, the possibility of war, and other news of family and friends. She says that she has become "dissatisfied" with where she lives and would like to go home to the North.
[Letter from Wallie Caruth to George W. Wade, March 8, 1865]
Letter from Wallie Caruth to George W. Wade discussing military matters.
[Letter from George Cuffle to George W. Wade, June 23, 1867]
Letter to George W. Wade from George Cuffle regarding a bill for medical treatment for the family. On the first page, Mr. Cuffle states that he is glad to hear that Mr. Wade and family are well and that the bill is enclosed. The bill, written inside, is for $45.00.
[Letter from Elvira Spurgin to Bettie Wade, January 28, 1868]
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.
[Letter from H. M. Bouldin to George W. and Bettie Wade, February 2, 1868]
Letter from H. M. Bouldin to George W. and Bettie Wade. He tells them that he has not had any chills in a while, but he has a cold at the moment. He wishes that he could see them soon.
[Letter from H. M. Bouldin to George W. and Bettie Wade, February 15, 1868]
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."
[Letter from E. Walker to George W. Wade, February 27, 1868]
Letter E. Walker to George W. Wade telling him that he will probably not be sued. Mr. Walker does not mention why Mr. Wade might have been sued.
[Letter from Jennie to Bettie Wade, April 5, 1868]
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.
[Letter from H. M. and J. Bouldin to George W. Wade, April 12, 1868]
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.
[Diary of Theodore H. Ferris: 1863]
Diary of Theodore H. Ferris from January 1 through April 1, 1863.
[Diary of J. D. Howard Atkinson Ills: 1864]
Diary of J. D. Howard Atkinson Ills from 1984.
[Transcript of Letter from Alfred F. James to John H. Brown - November 23, 1860]
Transcript of Letter from Alfred F. James to John H. Brown discussing the lack of any interaction with Mr. Cordova and a payment deposited to his bank account.
[Letter from Alfred F. James to John H. Brown - November 23, 1860]
Letter from Alfred F. James to John H. Brown discussing the lack of any interaction with Mr. Cordova and a payment deposited to his bank account.
[Transcript of Letter to John H. Brown About Business Mattters - May 23, 1860]
Transcript of Letter to John H. Brown discussing various possible investments.
[Letter to John H. Brown About Business Mattters - May 23, 1860]
Letter to John H. Brown discussing various possible investments.
[Transcript of Letter from James M. Selaren to John H. Brown - March 15, 1866]
Transcription of Letter from James M. Selaren to John H. Brown discussing various business transactions in the farming market.
[Letter from James M. Selaren to John H. Brown - March 15, 1866]
Letter from James M. Selaren to John H. Brown discussing various business transactions in the farming market.
[Transcript of Letter from James D. Wade to Fred A. Rice - December 5, 1864]
Transcript of Letter from James D. Wade to Fred A. Rice discussing the condition of a slave sent by E. L. Walker. He stresses the need for the slave to be sent back to E. L. Walker as she has insufficient labor currently.
[Letter from James D. Wade to Fred A. Rice - December 5, 1864]
Letter from James D. Wade to Fred A. Rice discussing the condition of a slave sent by E. L. Walker. He stresses the need for the slave to be sent back to E. L. Walker as she has insufficient labor currently.
[Letter from D.J. LeClere to Mr. McCraven - December 6, 1866]
Letter from D.J. LeClere to Mr. McCraven discussing dividends received on stocks and the fact that Mr. Rice is entitled to 8 1/3 shares of stock.
[Transcript of Letter from D.J. LeClere to Mr. McCraven - December 6, 1866]
Transcript of Letter from D.J. LeClere to Mr. McCraven discussing dividends received on stocks and the fact that Mr. Rice is entitled to 8 1/3 shares of stock.
[Letter from J. S. LeClerc to William M. Rice - March 19, 1867]
Letter from J. S. LeClere to William M. Rice discussing dividends received from the Wharf Stock owned by William.
[Transcript of Letter from Easton & Goodrich to William M. Rice - April 24, 1869]
Transcript of Letter from Easton & Goodrich to William M. Rice discussing debts owed by E. G. Meays to William.
[Transcript of Letter from R. L. Mills to Mr. Groesbeck and Mr. Rice - January 19, 1867]
Transcript of Letter from R. L. Mills to Mr. Groesbeck & Mr. Rice discussing the claim against David R. Mitchell and a possible settlement proposed by a third party with an even stronger claim.
[Transcript of Letter from Donohoe, Kelly & Co. to J. H. Brown - August 17, 1865]
Transcript of Letter from Donohoe, Kelly & Co. to J. H. Brown discussing the (stock?) market for two businesses.
[Letter from Donohoe, Kelly & Co. to John H. Brown - August 17, 1865]
Letter from Donohoe, Kelly & Co. to John H. Brown discussing the (stock?) market for two businesses.
[Letter from M. Nealy to Mr. Prewet - May 6, 1861]
Letter from M. L. Durant to Mr. Prewet requesting the sum of $40 to be sent so that Mr. Durant may pay his debts.
[Letter from M. L. Durant to Mr. Prewet - March 29, 1861]
Letter from M. L. Durant to Mr. Prewet asking for $5, including discussing Amy and Sophie.
[Transcript of Letter from Alfred F. James to John H. Brown - June 28, 1860]
Transcript of letter from Alfred F. James to John H. Brown discussing his land holdings, his land disputes with neighbors, his bank account balance, and the lack of interest for his property.
[Letter from Alfred F. James to John H. Brown - June 28, 1860]
Letter from Alfred F. James to John H. Brown discussing his land holdings, his land disputes with neighbors, his bank account balance, and the lack of interest for his property.
[Document of witness statements acknowledging the sale of two slaves]
Document of witness statements acknowledging the sale of two slaves and swearing that they are in good health and condition.
[Letter from J. Gibbs to Fred A. Rice - November 8, 1864]
Letter from J. Gibbs to Fred A. Rice discussing the survey of his property, the purchase of grey hounds, and taxes.
[Transcript of Letter from J. Gibbs to Fred A. Rice - November 8, 1864]
Transcript of Letter from J. Gibbs to Fred A. Rice discussing the survey of his property, the purchase of grey hounds, and taxes.
[War Tax Receipt, June 1862]
Receipt for war taxes totaling $0.50 paid by John M. Prewitt in Confederate Notes for 1861, in district 34.
[Document from D. H. Paige discussing payments - August 9, 1866]
A document created by D. H. Paige discussing payment received from William M. Rice.
[Receipt from Thomas Bond to William M. Rice - April 22, 1868]
A receipt from Thomas Bond to William M. Rice listing goods and services purchased such as stay straps, mouth straps, and a turnbuckle
[Receipt from W. J. Day to James J. Jackson - June 13, 1862]
Receipt from W. J. Day to James J. Jackson discussing payments received for notes owed to W. J. Day.
[Documents between B. Richey and William M. Rice - November 27, 1862]
Documents between B. Richey and William M. Rice discussing debts owed and promises of payments.
[Transcript of Letter from Charles W. Brooks & Co. to George S. Wright - March 31, 1862]
Transcribed text for a letter from Charles W. Brooks & Co. to George S. Wright discussing an offer to purchase George's steamboat "John T. Wright".
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