Executive Correspondence – Power Point slides to Lloyd "Fig" Newton from Kevin L. Wear, COL, AR ANG per the Commissioners request at BRAC hearing in San Antonio, TX for information on the airspace and ranges at the 188th Fort Smith Airspace

Letter dtd 07/06/05 to Chairman Principi from Thomas McLarty of Kissinger McLarty Associates expressing concern regarding DoD’s recommendation to close Red River Army Depot.

Executive Correspondence – Letter dated 7/1/2005 to the Chairman from Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas stating that the Governor will be unable to attend BRAC Commission meeting in San Antonio. He expresses his support to maintain the Red River Army Depot in Texas and the 188th Fighter Wing at Fort Smith, Ark.

Executive Correspondence - Letter from Kenneth L. Penney, Airport Director, Fort Smith Regional Airport, to Air Force team leader Kenneth Small of the BRAC Commission, regarding 188th Air National Guard Fighter Wing, Forth Smith, Arkansas.

Executive Correspondence - Note from Congressman to Chairman Principi commending the Commission on a good quality hearing.

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/18/2005 to Commissioner Bilbray from Rep Mike Ross (4th AR) thanking him for his call concerning Red River Army Depot and Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant.

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/18/2005 to Commissioners Chairman Principi, General Turner, General Newton, and General Hill from Rep Mike Ross (4th AR) thanking them for attending the San Antonio hearing July 11th and visiting the Red River Army Depot and Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant

Executive Correspondence – Letter dated 07/15/2005 to Chairman Principi from Win Rockefeller (Lt Gov AR) asking the BRAC Commission to reconsider the recommendation to close the Red River Depot and to reduce to the mission of the 188th Tactical Fighter Wing

Community Correspondence - 4 Letters from concerned citizens regarding the closure of the 188th Air National Guard base here in Fort Smith Arkansas

Letter from Congressman Mike Ross to Commissioner Bilbray thanking him for visiting Red River Army Depot.

Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara informing her of his improving health; the continuing problems of sickness among the troops; the movement of the troops; a description of how his wife can treat a problem with her face; and news of the war.

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.

Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara informing her of his improving health; the continuing problems of sickness among the troops; the movement of the troops; a description of how his wife can treat a problem with her face; and news of the war.

Transcript of a letter from J. C. Barr in which he copies a letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore. Henry relays news crops, jayhawkers, and of his impending surrender to the federal forces. In a second part of the letter, Barr mentions that he has received two letters addressed to Charles and then goes into local news.

Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing recent news of family and friends, Charles's property in Texas, and the military. Henry writes that he joined the Cavalry company from Collin County under Jim Throckmorton and discusses their preparations for war. There is an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Rocky Bayou, Izard County, Arkansas. It is postmarked McKinney, Texas, July 27. According to the handwritten note in the top left corner, the letter was received on August 6, 1861. The envelope has been torn in several places.

Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker discussing her recent visit to a military camp, the latest news of regiments preparing for war, and Josephus's recovery from a recent illness. There is an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Rocky Bayou, Arkansas. Part of the envelope has been torn away.

Letter from John C. Barr in which he copies a letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore. Henry relays news crops, jayhawkers, and of his impending surrender to the federal forces. In a second part of the letter, Barr mentions that he has received two letters addressed to Charles and then goes into local news.

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 Stephen F. Austin to James Bryan discussing New Madrid claims.

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 H. S. Moore to Charles Moore discussing family news, farming conditions and crops, news related to the Civil War, and news related to local events and people in Mill Creek, Arkansas.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean discussing payments to H. Kempner Firm, a sugar trade, family stock shares at Imperial Sugar, death and sickness in the community, and farming operations.

Letter from J. M. Schrum to D. W. Kempner discussing a Mr. MacLaughlin's interest in a land clearing job in Arkansas.