Musical score for voice and piano or harp written in Paris in November 1818. Cover has black and white lithograph depicting a man standing with a shovel.

The citizens of Northumberland County agree to a charter allowing another academy of the same name within the same county for the poor. The funding is discussed and the land that was for public use will be used. Petitioners are against the school being built with public funds and believe that the poor should be paying for their school. The petitioners believe that in building the school it would go against the legislation of the county. The author gives examples of cases that disprove the petitioners evidence.

The author wrote to Jim B. on the thirtieth of May, Neel Jones and John Wallace also visited the author. She talks of how it rained in Billington when she visited and then she got a cold from it. [2]The author again is not feeling well and this prevented her from visiting Jim Wilson. She had dinner with Callie and Will.[3] Bettie had a headache and the author had eye problems. The author mentions that there are a lot of Veterans when she went to go get her eyes checked out. [4] There was a dinner party and many old friends showed up. [5] She stayed at Cooper's house for a night. Afterwards she was watching over a baby that got a fever. The author's uncle is thinking about moving back to Texas. [6]She continues to discuss the problems of her uncle going back to Texas. She then mentions that her eyes are becoming better. She was able to read some of her father's letters. [7]The author plans to visit some friends for 2 to 3 weeks. The author has some letters that she is carrying that need to be delivered and one of her friends has yet to deliver …

Henry Matthews (1799-18?) was a Methodist circuit rider, schoolteacher, and practicing physician from Ohio, who made his way from Ohio, through the Illinois Territory, to Texas. Primarily a circuit-riding preacher and schoolteacher in his early days in Ohio, Matthews practiced medicine more formally in the 1830s and 1840s in San Felipe, Texas, where Matthews and his wife Miranda eventually settled. This final volume also appears to be primarily a private diary, but many of the entries are made over printed finance notes, for which the book was originally printed. Entries range from weather reports to crop and garden reports to mentions of Matthews’ medical practice in San Felipe and appears to be a diary that includes personal and religious notes. There are loose pages at the end. The first two thirds is written right side up, there is a break in the writing, and the rest of the book is filled from the back writing right-side-up with respect to that cover, so that the book needs to be flipped upside-down to be read.

Diary of Henry Matthews (1799-18??), a Methodist circuit rider, schoolteacher, and practicing physician from Ohio, who made his way from Ohio, through the Illinois Territory, to Texas. This volume consists mainly of transcriptions of letters sent by Matthews to various family members and friends describing Matthews’ life on the circuit and as a school teacher in Ohio. Accompanying these letters are poetry and prose passages recorded by Matthews. In 1818, Matthews writes of his recommendation to the Annual Conference to ride as an itinerant pastor; he was just 19 years old. It also includes notes on his travel plans, time spent as a schoolteacher, religious recommendations, and lists books he has been reading. A page in the back dated 1840 includes a list of names, residences, and destinations.

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish officials with a proclamation from the Real Audiencia concerning the methods of handling government affairs. The document is signed by local Spanish officials acknowledging their having received the document and passed it on.

Last will and testament for José María Benavides, outlining his inheritors and who will receive certain things. The document itself has a few stains and has slightly frayed edges.

Message from a military commander to Manuel de Iturbe explaining why he could not send troops to protect Texas; the commander also details information about the insurrection taking place. The document is badly stained and has pieces of tape covering all four edges of the paper.

Decrees from the new governor, Joaquín de Arredondo, concerning travel, bearing arms, felonies, and other crimes. The document itself is made up of one sheet, taped to a smaller piece at the bottom.

Summary of all decrees regarding the insurrection, originally told by Felix Calleja, and copied down in Monclova by José Ramón Díaz de Bustamente. The document has multiple large stains and has pieces of tape on both the left and right sides.

Message from José Antonio Benavides to Felix M. Calleja sending copies of 16 documents showing things he has done to preserve order within the province. The document has a piece of tape running down its left side, and is badly frayed along the right edge.

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to officials in towns and villas saying that he is sending a viceregal communication concerning recent events, encouraging loyalty. The document is signed by local authorities acknowledging that they received and passed on the message from de Iturbe.

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish officials with orders from Spain to prevent contact of citizens with Louisiana. According to de Iturbe the orders also serve to warn Spanish officials against English designs on the northern territory as well as the activities of General Wilkinson. Spanish justicias acknowledge the message by signing their names and dating when it was received.

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish officials saying he is sending decrees from the archbishop of Mexico City and the viceroy of New Spain concerning the capture of insurrectionists; the men mentioned are Miguel Hidalgo, Ignacio Allende, and Juan Aldama. This document is signed by local Spanish officials acknowledging their having received the notice.

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish authorities saying that legal petitions should be presented in the correct form and through the proper channels. The message is signed by local officials acknowledging their having received the announcement from de Iturbe.

Letter from Santiago Vedia to José Ramón Díaz de Bustamente advising him that the man sent to get the horses stolen by Bartolomé Salinas has found them. The document is badly stained and is covered by pieces of tape along its edges, as well as large tears.

Announcement from Manuel de Iturbe to justicias saying that he is sending a decree from the junta in Cádiz. The document is signed by local Spanish authorities acknowledging their having received and published the impending decree.

Two documents with messages from Juan Vicente de Arce and Manuel de Iturbe. The documents contain information regarding the insurrection, activities in Aguascalientes, Guanajuato, and Querétaro. The second document is a copy by de Iturbe of a letter from de Arce, as well as an accompanying letter from de Iturbe.

Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish officials saying he is sending a decree from the Audiencia with news from Spain, with procedures for electing deputies to the cortes. The document is signed by local officials acknowledging their having received and passed on the message from de Iturbe.

Message from Ildefonso García acknowledging his inheritances and listing what he has received. The document itself is slightly stained and has a badly frayed edge on the right side of the paper.

Warning from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish officials to be on their guard against intruders from the United States along the border. The message is signed by local Spanish justicias in the towns and villas of Mexico, including Laredo, Revilla, Camargo, etc.

Decree from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish justicias concerning the recognition of the Regency Council in Spain. The document is signed by local officials in towns and villas such as Laredo, Camargo, Refugio, Mier, etc.

Letter from Juan Antonio Juangorena to José Ramón Díaz de Bustamente concerning family affairs and local news. The document is heavily stained, has frayed and torn edges, and has pieces of tape covering parts of the edges of the paper.

Last will and testament for José María Elizordo outlining what is to be received by his inheritors. The document has a few large stains at the bottom of the pages, and has slightly frayed edges.