Promissory note for G.W. McDonald from Michael Reed dated February 11, 1859; record of payment to G.W. McDonald dated December 27, 1859; affidavit for G.W. McDonald dated September 6, 1859.

Note from Hillsman King to Washington Middleton, requesting a "good and gentle cow" for Joshua Seale.

Agreement to pay Michael Reed issued by Jeremiah McDaniel with witness John B. Harvey, in the amount of $2500 for one fourth league of land in the Nashville Colony.

Letter from the governor of Texas, P.H. Bell translated into German regarding the landholdings of the Adelsverein

Notes for two different sermons. One on James 4:17 regarding disparity between knowledge and action and one on Romans 6:23 discussing sin.

Report to the West Texas annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South discussing the positive state of the San Marcos District School - Coronal Institute and its value to the church.

Letter from O. Fisher to his son, O.A. Fisher, discussing his recent and upcoming travels and reports of many successful conversions to the Methodist Church.

Receipt for $3 paid by O.A. Fisher to the Masonic Lodge for his annual dues.

Transcript of an interview with Charlie Maugham, a cedar chopper.

Transcript of an interview with Kerry Russell, a lawyer.

Letter from William Giddings to his uncle D.C. Giddings. William discusses his indecision about whether to work on the farm as his uncle suggested or continue with his studies at Soule University. He says that he could, if needed, work during the day and study at night. Next, he talks about the University Stylus school newspaper that includes his name in a list of students who got distinctions and promises to send his uncle a copy. Finally, William says that half of the money raised by the concert was going to fix the debate society room, but the society decided instead to give the money to Mr. Mood to buy a printing press for Soule University.

Letter from E. D. Pitts to Col. J. D. Giddings. Pitts asks Giddings to send him $30.83 and explains that he wants to remit his life insurance premium payment. He will repay Giddings by next Saturday. Also, Pitts and his wife will visit Brenham next Saturday, and on Sunday Pitts will preach. He informs Giddings that Louise and Annie are doing well at Chappell Hill Female College and suggests that Annie take up music lessons.

Letter from John Childer to Hon. J.D. Giddings. Contains details about plans to raise the money to create a law department at Soule University and seeks the advice of J.D. Giddings.

Interview with Charlie Maugham, a cedar chopper.

Interview with Kerry Russell, a lawyer.