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- [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.
- 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.
- [Invoice for Medical Visits to Mrs. Durant]
- Invoice for medical services provided to Mrs. Durant by Dr. P. Archer in 1861, specifically for the labor, birth, and related care of "Sophia's baby."
- [Invoice for Medical Visits to Javis Dockville]
- Invoice for medical visits by Dr. P. Archer of Brazoria for Javis Dockville's household, including night visits and services provided to children.
- [Invoice for Medical Visits to C. R. Cox]
- Invoice for medical services provided to C. R. Cox by Dr. P. Archer.
- [Promissory Note for the Hiring of Titus, February 1, 1860]
- Note from J. M. Prewitt promising to pay Mr. C. Durant $140 for the hiring of Titus. The agreement is to last for seven (7) months lasting from January 1, 1861 to July 31, 1860. Shoes and summer clothes are to be supplied to Titus at the cost of J. M. Prewitt.
- [Invoice for Construction and Horse Items]
- Invoice for items sold to Mrs. Durant by John M. Prewitt, including construction work and horse care.
- [Receipt for Salaries Paid By M. C. Durant, 1860]
- Receipt for the hire of Amy and Sophia to John M. Prewitt by M. C. Durant for $30.
- [Invoice for Mrs. Durant payments to John M. Prewitt]
- Invoice for items sold to Mrs. Durant by John M. Prewitt.
- [Receipt for Salaries Paid By J. Prewitt]
- Receipt for the hire of "Amy" and "Sophia" in 1859[?] by J. Prewitt, totaling $127.77 out of a total payment of $200.
- [Promissory Note for Hiring of Adam for Seventeen Days]
- Promissory note from J. M. Prewitt to Mrs. M. L Durant, promising to pay one (1) dollar per day for seventeen (17) days of work.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Invoice for Medical Services Provided by Mr. Laller]
- Invoice for medical visits to Mr. Laller for two individuals. Total cost of medical visit comes out to $10.00.
- [Promissory Note for Dr. P. Archer]
- Note from H J. Braunig promising to pay Dr P. Archer $75 for value received.
- [Letter from M. C. Durant to John Prewitt - March 20, 1861]
- Letter from M. C. Durant to John Prewitt, asking that Prewitt pay Mr. Milian[?] the sum of $20.80, a value which Durant says he will credit with his notes.
- [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.
- War Tax Receipt for John M Prewitt for the amount of $92.87, June 11, 1862
- Receipt for taxes paid by John M. Prewitt for $92.87 in Confederate Treasury Notes.
- [Tax Receipt for property owned in Brazoria County -1866]
- Receipt for taxes paid by John M. Prewitt for property owned in Brazoria County.
- [Confederate Tax Receipt for J M. Prewitt, 1862]
- Confederate tax receipt issued to John M. Prewitt for the amount of $450 due in 1862 in Confederate Treasury Notes.
- [War Tax Receipt for J. M. Prewitt, 1861]
- War tax receipt issued to John M. Prewitt for the amount of $3 due in 1861 in Confederate Treasury Notes.
- [Tax Receipt for property owned in Brazoria County]
- Receipt for taxex paid by John M. Prewitt for property owned in Brazoria County.
- [Tax Receipt for property owned in Brazoria County]
- Receipt for taxex paid by John M. Prewitt for property owned in Brazoria County.
- [Tax Receipt for property owned in Brazoria County]
- Receipt for taxes paid by John M. Prewitt for property owned in Brazoria County
- [Tax Receipt for property owned in Brazoria County]
- Receipt for taxes paid by John M. Prewitt for property owned in Brazoria County.
- [Tax Receipt for property owned in Brazoria County]
- Receipt for taxex paid by John M. Prewitt for property owned in Brazoria County.
- [Sale Certificate]
- A document certifying the sale of cloth to Captain F. A. Rice for personal use from the Office of Clothing and Equipage Bureau in Houston.
- [Transcript of letter from Harry L. Glibert to Fred A. Rice - August 9, 1860]
- Transcript of letter from Harry L. Gilbert to F. A. Rice discussing a harness sent and an invoice for the harness.
- [Letter from Harry L. Glibert to Fred A. Rice - August 9, 1860]
- Letter from Harry L. Gilbert to Fred A. Rice discussing a harness sent and an invoice for the harness.
- [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.
- [Partial Letter Regarding Business Issues]
- A partial letter, labeled page "2" which is missing previous and later text. It discusses the price of cotton, a lease for a rental house, and other business.