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The great Conqueror [and unnamed sermon]
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.
Date:
February 7, 1858
Creator:
Fisher[?]
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deacon certification for Orceneth A. Fisher]
Certificate ordaining Orceneth Asbury Fisher with the office of Deacon in the Methodist Episcopal Church South as judged by the Texas Conference.
Date:
November 28, 1858
Creator:
Pierce, George F.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher, from Orceneth Fisher]
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.
Date:
April 19, 1858
Creator:
Fisher, Orceneth, 1803-1880
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sermon on the Christian soldier]
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."
Date:
February 14, 1858
Creator:
Fisher[?]
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill of sale for a slave boy named Owens]
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.
Date:
June 15, 1858
Creator:
Bean, Mark; Bean, William & Bean, Tilford
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Delivery note for goods to be delivered to Michael Reed]
Delivery note for goods to be delivered to Michael Reed, signed by George Fisher[?].
Date:
November 22, 1858
Creator:
Fisher, George
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S.C. Robertson to Michael Reed]
Letter from S.C. Robertson to Michael Reed requesting bagging and rope for cotton.
Date:
March 19, 1858
Creator:
Robertson, S.C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Michael Reed bill of payment to N. Austin]
Bill of payment for Michael Reed for goods and services purchased from N. Austin.
Date:
January 25, 1858
Creator:
Austin, N.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William S. Smith to Michael Reed sending payment for corn]
Letter from William S. Smith to Michael Reed establishing payment for 400 bushels of corn.
Date:
November 6, 1858
Creator:
Smith, William S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Ledger of daily slave activities]
Ledger detailing the daily activities of those who were slaves to Michael Reed. Names of those enslaved include Jack, Dan, Ed, Gim/Jim, Johan, Gorge, Abe, Little Gim/Jim, Bill, Luce, Bet, Sal, Lizzy/Lizey, Nelee[?], Ike, and Johan. Activities include working with cotton and corn, ginning, herding, clearing, "house," "sick," chopping, fodder, and "nothing." On the last page, some quantities and the name "Josiah P. Gates."
Date:
[1858,1859?]
Creator:
Reed, Michael
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Copy of Bill, M. Reed
Bill for goods purchased by Michael Reed from Taylor and Bagby.
Date:
November 9, 1858
Creator:
Taylor and Bagby
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Taylor Bagby to Michael Reed regarding the cotton market]
Letter from Taylor Bagby in Houston to Michael Reed in Belton regarding the state of the cotton market.
Date:
April 13, 1858
Creator:
Bagby, Taylor
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt of payment from William Reed]
Receipt of payment from William Reed in the amount of $13.
Date:
March 7, 1858
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Ledger of daily slave activities]
Ledger detailing the daily activities of those who were slaves to Michael Reed. Names of those enslaved include Jack, Dan, Ed, Gim/Jim, Johan, Gorge/George, Abe, Little Gim/Jim, Bill, Luce, Bet, Sal, Lizzy/Lizey, Nelee[?], Ike, and Johan. Activities include working with cotton and corn, ginning, herding, clearing, cow hunting, plowing, bailing, "river bank," "house," "sick," chopping, fodder, and "nothing." Also included in what appears to once have been gathered into a booklet are several receipts, a remedy, and a printed document "An Act to Provide an Internal Improvement Fund, and to Commence a System of Internal Improvements by the State."
Date:
[1858,1859?]
Creator:
Reed, Michael
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History