Debt assessment for the estate of Michael Reed and an inventory of his assets, dated circa March 25, 1859.

Promissory note for $100 to Harriet Henderson by December 25, 1859, with a promise to leave "the place" in the found condition. Creator not identified.

Promissory note for Michael Reed from G.W. McDonald dated February 15, 1859; Affidavit for G.W. McDonald, dated September 6, 1859.

Promissory note for G.W. McDonald from Michael Reed dated February 11, 1859; record of payment to G.W. McDonald dated December 27, 1859; affidavit for G.W. McDonald dated September 6, 1859.

Bill of payment dated February 5, 1859 and ledger of work activities dated from November 1864 to June 16, 1866[?].

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

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

Ledger of purchases by William Reed and balance due.

Promissory note for Michael Reed signed by Andrew Wynn, January 6th, 1859, transferred on verso to J.B. Reed on April 8th, 1859, and accepted by William Reed, September 3rd, 1859. Adhered to affidavit for J.B. Reed.

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

Bill for goods purchased by Michael Reed from Taylor and Bagby.

Letter from William S. Smith to Michael Reed establishing payment for 400 bushels of corn.

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.

Letter from Taylor Bagby in Houston to Michael Reed in Belton regarding the state of the cotton market.

Letter from S.C. Robertson to Michael Reed requesting bagging and rope for cotton.

Receipt of payment from William Reed in the amount of $13.

Bill of payment for Michael Reed for goods and services purchased from N. Austin.

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."

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."

Bill for Michael Reed for goods and services purchased from J. Jalonick.

Bill for Michael Reed for goods and services from J. Jalonick.

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

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

Bill of charges from Allen Bagby to Michael Reed for 15 bales of cotton.