Introductory letter and recommendations for C. L. Muel[..] asking permission to join Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.

Letter from Sallie Ashe, daughter of the last president of the Republic of Texas.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to his son, dated January 23, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about a gift that he bought for him.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated February 4, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about his work in the Senate and about his health.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated February 7, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about the news of when the Legislature may adjourn, but also states that he will return between the 15th and 20th regardless of their decision.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated February 22, 1875 and sent from Mexia, in which he writes that he must go back to Austin because there is no set date for adjournment of the Legislature.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated February 24, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about the difficulty in adjourning the legislature.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated February 28, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he writes to tell her to write to him, and says that adjournment is still not decided.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated January 14, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about his belief that this session of the Legislature will be short and that he will therefore return home in about a month.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated January 18, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about the weather and his idea of when the legislature will adjourn, and mentions a play that he went to in Galveston, called "The Cricket on the Hearth."

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated January 24, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about returning sometime in February and asks about some of the business at home.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated January 28, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about the Senate's discussion of an issue related to International Railroad land.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated January 31, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about his hopes of the Legislature adjourning soon, and his desire to be home with her.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 4, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he expresses concern because he hasn't heard from her at all, and states that he will be home on the 17th.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 7, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he mentions a story he read in Bonners Ledger and asks her to take care of herself.

George hasn't written back because he became sick with Typhoid fever in August and now has the strength to write back. He would like to spend the holidays with Mary in her new home. He still lives in York and because of that was able to go to his brother's wedding. He is going to work on his farm for a time and then decide if the married life is for him. He wants to write her every few days but can't afford it. He is thinking of moving to Texas for the better climate and company.

Letter from Stephen H. Darden to Levi Perryman asking him to send in vouchers so he can be reimbursed for conveyance of convicts. Note added to bottom says not to lose the letter. The signature is illegible.

Letter from Stephen Heard Darden, Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas to Presiding Justice of Montague County about debts drawn on Levi Perryman, Sheriff, for assessing taxes. The justices will have to decide amongst themselves how the funds will be divided.

Transcript of a letter from Stephen H. Darden to Levi Perryman asking him to send in vouchers so he can be reimbursed for conveyance of convicts. Note added to bottom says not to lose the letter. The signature is illegible.

Transcript of a letter Stephen Heard Darden, Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas to Presiding Justice of Montague County about debts drawn on Levi Perryman, Sheriff, for assessing taxes. The justices will have to decide amongst themselves how the funds will be divided.

Introductory letter and recommendations for T. T. Dew asking permission to transfer from "Can[..]" Chapter No. 10 to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.

The author is happy to hear from his sister and says that his family is doing well also. Although they have all been suffering from colds. The weather was really hot during the day and then frosting at night. There is a turnip patch that has produced and an irish potato patch that they had to fight the bugs off of them. They also have apples and are making cider with it. Wilson sold some sheep and now are running the cattle to Louisville. Wilson and Mr. Albright are heading to Texas and might call on her and Dinkie. The author also gives information on the flowers and on the horses. Mrs. Summers would like to go visit Texas also. He talks of the chickens, and then asks his sister to write more often.

The author wanted to write, but until now didn't have time to write. The author's family came by and everyone is doing well. Bettie complains in the evening, she walked to his house barefoot and has gotten burnt. The Texas folks arrived. He then proceeds to discuss the wheat crops and corn and then about the cow. Old Kit passed away. The author was worried about getting cholera like Mr. McGee who also passed away. The author wants to know why his sister isn't writing Dinkie, who is upset that she doesn't write her. The author tells his sister to tell George and Willie to write him.

Alice is happy to hear from her friend and wishes to visit. She inquires about Joe's trunk and if Mr. Moore knows anything about it. She would like Mollie to write back as soon as possible with information on Joe's trunk. She mentions Bettie's mother who is not feeling well.Dinkie wants to throw a party for Joe and Alice wishes Mollie and Mr. Moore could go. Mary Jane and Simeon have not married yet and Simeon talks of going to Texas. Alice now has the Texas fever and really wants to go. John Wallace and Susie Lore are talked about by the neighborhood of getting married. She asks Mollie to write her a long letter and to write back about Joe's trunk.