Receipt of payment from Michael Reed to T.L. Winkler.

Bill of sale for a donkey named Davy Crockett, sold by J.L. Morris to Henry Brooks on March 26, 1856. Some home remedies written on verso of page [1] and recto of page [2].

Debt assessment for the estate of Michael Reed and an inventory of his assets, dated circa March 25, 1859.

Bill of sale for a woman around 23 years old named Selvy, sold as a slave to Michael Reed by his son Wilson Reed and signed October 26, 1835.

Copy of petition of John Danly and James Lambert against the estate of Michael Reed, to be provided to William Reed.

Certification of the land of M. Reed in Robertson County by the surveyor of the State of Texas.

Receipt of payment for Michael Reed issued by A. Hardy.

Affidavit sworn by A.C. Harvey against the estate of Michael Reed, accepted by William Reed.

Affidavit sworn by J.P. Carter against the estate of Michael Reed. Appended to indicate receipt of payment.

Correspondence between Z.N. Morrel and Michael Reed.

Copy of petition filed by Wilson T. Davidson against the estate of Michael Reed (managed by William Reed) claiming $243.33 from the deceased Michael Reed.

Correspondence from Michael Reed to Thomas Barron arranging payment. On verso, related correspondence from Thomas Barron to Michael Reed.

Transcript of an interview with Morris Bonnet, a cedar chopper.

Promissory note for 38 dollars loaned by Lizzie Johnson to W.S. Barnes.

Letter from D. S. Chesshir to Hon. J. D. Giddings. The author expresses his concern that a Mr. Davis has not made his payment and hopes that J. D. Giddings can sort it out before D. S. Chesshir comes to visit Brenham. Mentions surveying land donated to [Southwestern] University.

Letter from B. D. Dashiell to Hon. J. D. Giddings. Most of the trustees do not want to do anything further in the Browning suit and would just let the suit determine the case. If the institution is lost, then the trustees will have the opportunity to "begin afresh."

Letter from P. E. Carnes to Mr. Giddings. Carnes explains that he is returning a deed to Giddings because he has failed to make any progress in making arrangements for the property. There is a homestead with considerable land for cultivation, but it cannot be sold until its heirs come of age. Carnes is concerned at the possibility that F. A. Mood may leave Soule University. He knows of people who would leave the college along with Mood, and he feels that this would be very detrimental to the school. In the postscript, Carnes requests the order of a kitchen implement.

Interview with with Morris Bonnet, a cedar chopper.