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

Letter from O. Fisher to his son, O.A. Fisher discussing family matters including his other children and his wife's recent recovery from an illness.

Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher from his father, Orceneth Fisher telling of his arrival in San Francisco and his general impression of it.

License for Orceneth Asbury Fisher to practice in the Methodist Episcopal Church South.

Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher from his father, Orceneth Fisher expressing his gratitude that Asbury is working in the church and his duty to stay in California. He also discusses news of the family and their acquaintances.

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.

Certificate ordaining Orceneth Asbury Fisher with the office of Deacon in the Methodist Episcopal Church South as judged by the Texas Conference.

Letter from O. Fisher to his son, O.A. Fisher discussing his opposition to the union of Northern and Southern Methodist church. He also expresses his concern for his daughter, Annie, regarding her religious development and possible marriage.

Notes for a sermon that appears to be a metaphorical discussion on Christian soldiers serving in the Army of God, references to the "breastplate of righteousness" and "shield of faith."

Letter from O. Fisher to his son, O.A. Fisher containing a home cure for his throat and expressing a desire for O.A. Fisher to come to California with his brother, Sterling, and sister, Anna.

Record of payment of $4.80 made to Michael Reed for serving as a witness in the case of Daniel Alexander v. Milton W. Dawson.

Note from Bryant Watson to Michael Reed requesting payment of $0.60

Bill for goods purchased by Michael Reed from Jalonick and Smith, dealers in foreign and domestic dry goods and general merchandise.

Receipts of inheritance for the heirs of Michael Reed acknowledging property distributed by William Reed, administrator of the estate. Heirs include his children. Sarah Sparks Reed, John B. Reed, Wilson Reed, William Reed, Jefferson Reed, and Harriet Reed Fisher. Nelson, Isaac, Lucy, and Molly given as slaves to Harriet Reed Fisher; Daniel, Beth, Robert, and Allen given as slaves to John Reed; John, Jim, and Mary given as slaves to Wilson Reed; Jack, Sall, Clarissa, and George given as slaves to Sarah Sparks; Liss, Anna, Owen, Bird, and Bill given as slaves to Jefferson Reed; Abe, Eliza, and Jo given as slaves to William Reed.

Bill of sale for a boy around 16 years old named Owens, sold as a slave to Michael Reed by Mark, William, and Tilford Bean.

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

Bill of sale for a woman around 20 years old named Louisa, sold as a slave by John M. Costley to Michael Reed on August 8th, 1856.

Bill of payment from Michael Reed to M. Garrison in the amount of $7.32.

Delivery note for goods to be delivered to Michael Reed, signed by George Fisher[?].

Receipt of payment for the sale of a boy around 13 years old named George, sold as a slave from M.A. Britain to Michael Reed.

Article of agreement between Archibald Thompson and Michael Reed in which Thompson lends to Reed the services of an enslaved woman named Sary in exchange for a sum of one hundred dollars.

Receipt of payment from C. Knight to William Reed on behalf of Harriet Henderson[?].

Promissory note for J.B. Harris from Michael Reed in the amount of one hundred dollars, fulfilled by William Reed on September 29, 1859.

Receipt of delivery of cotton by William Reed, administrator of the estate of Michael Reed, to J.R. Frazier, dated April 29, 1859.