Weekly newspaper from San Marcos, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound detailing instructions on how to apply and be provided an increase in pensions from $12 to $16 as per his service in the Mexican American War. There is an enclosed document that shows the actual act of Congress that was passed to gain this increase; in part the act reads: "any person who served ninety days or more...during the late civil war or sixty days in the war with Mexico...be entitled to receive a pension as follows..." There is a three-tiered pension setup, those who are sixty two years or older gets $12, seventy years get $16, and seventy five or older get $20.

Letter from Fanny Hamilton to Dr. Joseph Pound letting him know she was aware of his impending visit in August, though she asks him to come in September or October as the weather would be cooler and more pleasureful. She goes on to describe their crops and that they have had an abundance or rain leading to a good crop yield.

Postcard from Raymond Harper to Birdie Walters with an image on the front showing West Beach in Westbrook, Connecticut; there is a line of houses positioned along the water front. The note on the reverse side of the card discusses Harper's being in Westbrook during the month of August and that there is "good fishing, boating and crabing" there.

Letter from Margaret Kelly to Dr. Joseph Pound discussing her possible inability to come up to visit him and go to the upcoming reunion on account of her sister having gotten sick the other day.

Weekly newspaper from San Marcos, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Letter from Ida Moses to her uncle, Dr. Joseph Pound, letting him know that she hopes he will be able to come and visit in the near future; she also hopes that cousins "Dr. and Fannie Hamilton will meet you here next month."

Patent for a gate that can be opened or closed from a remote point, and can be locked with a latch. Illustrations included.

Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Kyle in Hays County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.

Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Kyle in Hays County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.

Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Kyle in Hays County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.

Weekly newspaper from San Marcos, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Letter from D. L. Yoas to Dr. Joseph Pound discussing recent events such as the fact that Pound's son had stayed a few nights with them and that he would like to come and get the peach trees the doctor had offered him. At the end of the letter he wishes the doctor and his family a "Merry Christmas and happy New Year."

Postcard from a man named Lawrence to Birdie Walters with a photograph of some of the student tents at "A. & M. College, Texas." These tents are line up next to a long row of trees and in front of two large buildings seen in the background. The note on the reverse side of the card discusses Lawrence's possible trip to San Marcos on the train in the coming days and that he would love to see her at the depot.

Postcard from Dewitt Hunt to Birdie Walters with a red heart glued to the front and "Heart of Valparaiso Ind." written in its center; on the inside of the heart is a small picture of a building a a note reading: "why not write to me?" The card also features three photographs of different locations around Valparaiso, Indiana; also included is a long photo strip with various buildings, streets, geographical features, etc. in and around the town.

Postcard of the Coronal Institute in San Marcos, Texas, with dozens of individuals posing outside of the building. The photograph has been taken from the end of a path linking the building to the street. The yard in front of the building is full of vegetation and small trees. Text on the front of the card reads: "Hello, Miss Annie! Guess who this is?" The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco.