Letter by an unidentified author to David Fentress regarding sharing federal newspapers and the banning of federal newspapers in some areas. The author passes on the news of the war including the destruction of the Federal merchantmen by the Confederate fleet. He passes along world news: Russia preparing to go to War with Europe and how that could negatively affect the Confederacy. There is also speculation on the future of the war.

This letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection is written by Enoch D. Rushing and is addressed to C. B. Moore. Rushing details updates in his are and they are: news about the crop failures in his area, news about local deaths of notable community members, news about local marriages, information about the local mill, information on local politics,and news about his daughter's marriage. In Rushing's closing remarks, he inquires about updates on Ziza, Alvira, Sabina, and Henry. He notes that Moore should direct his letters to Aldenbrook Post Office in Independence county, Arkansas because the old Pleasant Plains Post Office is "kept foul by them dirty McCauleys." It is dated July 17, 1875.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Elias Austin Elliott, on July 28, 1820, relating Stephen F. Austin's appointment as a judge of the first circuit, the health of several men he knows, and the refusal of a man to deliver salt.

Copy of transcript for a letter from E. A. Elliott reporting Stephen F. Austin's appointment as judge to the First Circuit Court of Arkansas Territory and encouraging the recipient to return to Arkansas to manage his business interests.

Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake to several friends discussing recent work, seminars, correspondence, a visit to Little Rock, his family, and his replacement as director of the U. of Texas Medical Branch. Included is a list of "drugs affecting behavior."

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Albert Pike Hotel reserving air-conditioned rooms for Mrs. Kempner and Miss Kempner

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Albert Pike Hotel asking them to reserve a room for Mrs. Kempner.

Letter from the Albert Pike Hotel to Daniel W. Kempner apologizing for not being able to accommodate Mrs. Kempner's request for an air-conditioned room. A University of Arkansas Football Schedule for 1950 is taped to the letter.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Albert Pike Hotel informing that Jeane B. Kempner is passing through little rock and mentions she lost a gold hat pin.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Albert Pike Hotel informing that Jeane B. Kempner is on her way to New York to reserve a double room.

Letter from Melvin Kempner returning a check sent by the Coca Cola Company that was sent to him by mistake.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Melvin J. Kempner discussing a check from the Coca-Cola Company that was sent to the latter by mistake.