Letter from O. B. Ellis to Truett Latimer discussing a visit of the Penitentiaries Committee to several Texas prison to observe what has been done with state funding.

1835 letter of Col. Nicholas Copeland to his son-in-law Martin Bridgman of Arkansas, enticing him to move to Texas. The letter discusses the price of land and cattle, as well as the profitability of crops such as cotton and corn. Copeland adds a note for Harry Currin, a free African-American, stating that Texas is a safe place to settle. His land grant (settlement & fortification) described in the letter was 25 miles west of the Trinity River just before crossing the Navasota River. This letter was written at Robbins' Ferry on the Old San Antonio Road at the crossing of the Trinity River (letters went east from there to be carried & put in the US mail system).

Copy of transcript for a partnership agreement between John Cummins and Stephen F. Austin for the development of a silver mine near the Trinity River.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Major J. R. Parten inviting him to lunch or dinner in Plantersville to talk about the conditions in Europe.

Letter from Mozelle Chapman to H. Kempner explaining that Mr. Parten had not returned his call due to a severe case of laryngitis and a trip to Madisonville. Mozelle reassures the Kempner's that he will call immediately upon his return to the office.