Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he asks her to write longer letters with news of her and the children; his hopes for an end to the war in the spring; the shortage of physicians and why that makes it impossible for him to receive a furlough; the difficulty in receiving newspapers that have been subscribed to; news of the war; Abraham Lincoln's success in bringing people in west Tennessee to support the north; the difficulty in sending items home because he does not think they would get there; the sick making their way to the general hospital and a list of individuals who have died; his dislike for the people of Arkansas; the support of the people of Texas for the troops; the cost of wheat; his personal health; and his attendance at the funeral of Governor Jackson of Missouri.

Letter from Charlyne Creger discussing the past year's activities, such as traveling, seeing old friends, attending WASP events, and visiting her sister, Violet.

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he asks her to write longer letters with news of her and the children; his hopes for an end to the war in the spring; the shortage of physicians and why that makes it impossible for him to receive a furlough; the difficulty in receiving newspapers that have been subscribed to; news of the war; Abraham Lincoln's success in bringing people in west Tennessee to support the north; the difficulty in sending items home because he does not think they would get there; the sick making their way to the general hospital and a list of individuals who have died; his dislike for the people of Arkansas; the support of the people of Texas for the troops; the cost of wheat; his personal health; and his attendance at the funeral of Governor Jackson of Missouri.

This item is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Julia A. Barr, Henry and Charles Moore's cousin. In the letter, Julia updates the Moore family on the happenings in Jerseyville, Illinois and the news includes: a dialogue about meeting cousin George Wilson in Eureka Springs, Arkansas while on a trip there, a discussion about the people that accompanied here on the trip and how long she stayed, details concerning the people she meet in Eureka Springs, a conversation about Seella, her two children, and Polly, a dialogue about their helper who was discharged over a year ago and how they are getting along without him, an update on the bountiful crops and how good rain has made it possible for people to get out of debt, a discussion about "Aunt" Sally Smith and Uncle Abner's family, a dialogue about Sottie Knaff's daughter, details about the Goodrich family, an aside about the town of Jerseyville, a dialogue about Mrs. O. P. Powell's children, a discussion about Wilson Cross and Ida Barr Cross, details about Fannie and her love for entertaining, updates on family, a dialogue about Barr's California trip and the places they stopped at along the …

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin in which Emily relates news of the family and acquaintances.

Copy of transcript for a letter, possibly from William M. O'Hara, on December 3, 1819, explaining the enclosed papers, and his desire to dissolve his business agreements with Stephen F. Austin.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. W. L. Gatz thanking him for the pecans for Christmas.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to William L. Gatz expressing how much he enjoyed the Behle Brothers Brie Cheese and stating that Mrs. Kempner wants him to send an order of it to their daughter Mary Jean Throne, and three boxes sent to Mr. Kempner's home.

Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the issuing of 59 shares in the Bertig Cotton Company to Mr. Kempner and requesting that he sign and return the documents needed to confirm the transfer.

Letter from Sol S. Steinberg to Daniel W. Kempner apologizing for not responding to his letter sooner and explaining that he is recovering from a mild stroke.

Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig discussing purchasing a pearl necklace out of the Saul Bertig Estate for $675 split between the seven heirs to the estate.

Letter from William L. Gatz, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for sending the figs and wishing he and his family a happy holidays.

Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for the telegram regarding the birth of his grandson and informing him that the baby and the mother are in good health.

Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing a check covering his shares of a stock and wishing the Kempner family a merry Christmas.

Letter from W. O. Caraway to E. E. Saeger providing recipient information for Christmas gift packages, which would be paid for by D. W. Kempner.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig discussing war, Mr. Bertig's birthday, Mary Jean getting an article published in Vogue and other life updates.

Letter from W. O. Caraway to D. W. Kempner discussing the upcoming preparation and shipping of Christmas gift packages for Mr. and Mrs. Gatz, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, and Alice Baker Jones.

Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Joseph R. Bertig discussing Daniel W. Kempner's suggestion regarding gifted stocks of the Bertig Company.

Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Joseph R. Bertig discussing Daniel W. Kempner's suggestion regarding gifted stocks of the Bertig Company.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to W. H. Lillard sending Christmas and New Years wishes.

Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Joseph R. Bertig discussing Daniel W. Kempner's suggestion regarding gifted stocks of the Bertig Company.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig discussing Mary Bertig's gift tax return.

Letter from William L. Gatz to L. V. Rhine with Jeane Bertig Kempner's Quitclaim Deed enclosed for Elsa Bertig.

Letter from Rhine and Rhine and L. V. Rhine to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing errors in deeds and wills of her family and requesting she execute a quitclaim deed.