Letter written by J. W. Hodges to Heber Stone. Includes details of where and when the annual Southwestern University Board of Trustees meeting will take place. Invites Heber Stone to attend.

Letter from J. F. Matthews to J. D. Giddings. Matthews says that Mr. Browning suggests that Giddings should settle a claim according to the terms he described in a previous letter. The money to settle the claim is not available now, but it will be in thirty days.

Letter written by W. A. Shaw to Hon. Heber Stone. Shaw explains why he thinks Dr. McLean is an unfit regent for Southwestern University and defends his position in making such a judgement.

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 written by M. B. Lockett to Heber Stone. Lockett explains that the note Stone held against Southwestern University has been paid and thanks him for the original loan he made.

Letter written by R. S. Hyer to Heber Stone. Describes the value of ore in a mine (owned by Stone?) and the costs involved in smelting it in order to make a profit.

Letter from William Giddings to his uncle D.C. Giddings. William begins by talking about going to a picnic and a concert with his friends, although Dr. Connor would not permit their female companions to accompany them to the concert. The concert raised $100 to renovate the room for the debate society, in which William will soon debate Native American land rights. He explains to his uncle why he made a bad mark in German and asks for advice on his goal to become a lawyer. He sends his love to his relatives and mentions Louise Lyan's production of maple sugar.

Letter from B. D. Dashiell to Hon. J. D. Giddings. Dashiell tells Giddings that the boarding house at Chappell Hill Female College is insured by the Planters Insurance Company of Houston for $2,500, and since he believes that Mrs. Carmer has forgotten this detail, he will write to her to remind her. Also, he showed Giddings' letter to Joseph Stone and received his advice to sell the boarding house property and divide the proceeds among the stockholders.

Letter from W. B. Norris to Hon. J. D. Giddings. Discusses the receipt of Giddings' tender of resignation as a Southwestern University trustee.

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

Letter from Dora to Lizzie Johnson. Dora inquires as to why she has not heard from Lizzie, questions Lizzie's loyalties to the Union or the Confederacy since Lizzie lives in Austin. Dora also states that she knows both her and Lizzie's brothers were taken prisoner at the Post [Arkansas Post] earlier in 1863.

Invitation from Captain J. L. Lane to Lizzie Johnson asking Johnson to accompany Lane to church on May 29, 1869.

Letter from "Charlie" to Lillie Johnson, discussing Charlie's impending visit to Galveston.

Letter from Orceneth Asbury Fisher to his wife, Mary Fisher telling her of his travel plans.

Receipt of delivery of cotton by William Reed, administrator of the estate of Michael Reed, to William Connell, dated May 5, 1859.

Letter of administration appointing William Reed as administrator of the estate of Martha Reed.

Affidavit for N. Austin against the estate of Michael Reed, administered by WIlliam Reed, dated May 7, 1859.

Receipt of delivery of cotton by William Reed, administrator of the estate of Michael Reed, to J.J. Meek, dated May 8, 1859.

Bill of payment for goods and services purchased by Michael Reed from M. Corcle and Jalonick in 1856.

Receipt of payment to N. Shields from Michael Reed in the amount of $45 due by Henry Harris.

Bill and receipt of payment from Michael Reed to N[?] Austin for goods purchased in 1856 in the total amount of $36.75.

Receipt of payment from Michael Reed to John Beal Threft in the amount of thirty-five dollars and eighty-seven and a half cents.

Court summons for William Reed to answer the motion of Marcus D. Jering and J.W. Nowlin[?].

Court summons for William Reed to answer the petition of W.T. Davidson.