Court summons for William Reed, acting as administrator for the estate of Michael Reed, to answer the petition of Wilson T. Davidson.

Affidavit for N. Austin against the estate of Michael Reed, administered by WIlliam Reed, dated May 7, 1859.

Receipt of payment from Michael Reed in the amount of $1.66 for state and county tax for Williamson County in the year 1849. Signed by W.C. Da[unknown] on behalf of Williamson County.

Court summons for William Reed to answer the motion of Marcus D. Jering and J.W. Nowlin[?].

Article of agreement between Tobias Long and Michael Reed, with witnesses John Needham and Wilson Reed, in which Long agrees to pay Reed in the amount of ten thousand dollars in exchange for one league of land.

Bill of payment to Brown & Sebauer due from Michael Reed. Originally issued in the amount of $5.35, but edited by John Brown and issued in the amount of $2.35 instead.

Affidavit sworn by Michael Reed before Gideon Walker stating that Reed paid Moses Cummings in advance for surveying services that were never fulfilled.

Letter from Taylor and Bagby to William Reed dated June 7, 1859

Receipt of payment from William Reed in the amount of $13.

Report from a committee reporting on progress with obtaining unrestricted ownership of the Fisher-Miller Grant from the state of Texas. The report repeatedly mentions the Adelsverein's debts in Texas.

Promotional pamphlet discussing promises of Texas as a new land to settle Germans in and the logistical requirements for a prospective emigrant to move there with the Adelsverein. The pamphlet also details exactly what support the society will give immigrants in travel and supplies.

Description of the illness and death of Mrs. Virginia Louise, consort of Orceneth Asbury Fisher.

Notes for two separate sermons given on different days and in different locations. The first recounts the role of Christ as the conqueror of sin and death; the second discussing gratitude and mercy.

Letter of courtship from Orceneth Asbury Fisher to his soon to be wife, Mary Simons discussion the mending of his broken leg and his hope of seeing her soon once it is healed.

Letter from Rosa to Lizzie Johnson, discussing the news from Lockhart.

Letter from Dora to Lizzie Johnson, discussing news from Chappell Hill, and hinting at the "contagion" concerning the town.

Letter from William Giddings to his uncle D.C. Giddings. William begins by talking about going to a picnic and a concert with his friends, although Dr. Connor would not permit their female companions to accompany them to the concert. The concert raised $100 to renovate the room for the debate society, in which William will soon debate Native American land rights. He explains to his uncle why he made a bad mark in German and asks for advice on his goal to become a lawyer. He sends his love to his relatives and mentions Louise Lyan's production of maple sugar.

Letter from David England to Michael Reed, updating Reed about his life and requesting that he come visit.