Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, urging him to pray regularly and to write her more regularly. She updates David on local events, including the effects of the war on the local slaves, as well as casualties.

Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a discussion regarding finance; news concerning the financial situations of family; a dialogue regarding crops to be planted and animals to be raised; news about Frank becoming Chancery Clerk and his plans to study law; news about Kate and her portion of the family's land which will be farmed on a small scale between Frank, Maud, and Kate; financial advice from Maud and news about a real estate transaction in Bolivar; a discussion about the state of society in Bolivar; a dialogue about David moving; updates on the lives and health of family and friends; a discussion about endeavoring to be a pious christian; and a dialogue concerning David's debt to Maud.

Letter from Sallie Fentress to her brother David discussing news from Bolivar and it includes:town health update; news that she and Kate are not going to school; a discussion about the locusts she catches every morning; a dialogue about the weather; a discussion about David's baby and how the family wishes that David, Clara, and baby would visit; and a dialogue about handmade bonnets and clothing made by Maud, Sallie, and Kate for Clara and the baby. Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress discussing news from Bolivar and it includes: a discussion about Aunt Susan's letter which details the doctor's resignation of professorship and his wishes to move to Memphis; a dialogue about the financial gains of friends who moved to Memphis; news about Kate's schooling; a discussion about locusts and the weather; news and updates on family and friends; a discussion on Kate's musical and vocal abilities; a dialogue about Sallie's musical abilities; and a discussion about the people staying with David's Uncle John and Aunt Anne's trip to Corinth.

Letter Maud Fentress wrote to her family regarding the problems she experienced when trying to send letters. She discusses the cotton crop and what her expenses are. The difficulties in acquiring a horse are given. She discusses the risk of capture, pillaging, and warns not to wear uniforms if going on furlough. She gives updates on family and friends. She expresses her anxiety over the freed slaves. She also gives her opinion on books she has read.

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, urging him to pray regularly and to write her more regularly. She updates David on local events, including the effects of the war on the local slaves, as well as casualties.

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress updating him on the war and it's impacts on her local surroundings. She also gives him news about family and friends.

Transcript of a letter from Sallie Fentress to her brother David discussing news from Bolivar and it includes:town health update; news that she and Kate are not going to school; a discussion about the locusts she catches every morning; a dialogue about the weather; a discussion about David's baby and how the family wishes that David, Clara, and baby would visit; and a dialogue about handmade bonnets and clothing made by Maud, Sallie, and Kate for Clara and the baby. Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress discussing news from Bolivar and it includes: a discussion about Aunt Susan's letter which details the doctor's resignation of professorship and his wishes to move to Memphis; a dialogue about the financial gains of friends who moved to Memphis; news about Kate's schooling; a discussion about locusts and the weather; news and updates on family and friends; a discussion on Kate's musical and vocal abilities; a dialogue about Sallie's musical abilities; and a discussion about the people staying with David's Uncle John and Aunt Anne's trip to Corinth.

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by William H. McGee to Uncle Charlie. In this letter, McGee discusses Mary Ann's itinerary for her return trip. It includes the date she will be returning and details her lay-overs in Nashville and in Memphis.

Copy of transcript for a letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, in which Martin informs Austin that he will soon immigrate to Texas and hopes to select ten to twenty thousand acres. Martin also provides a reference for his friend, Major Dougherty.

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about personnel being discharged and other things that are happening within the military.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing his leave to Memphis and to respond should he hear from Henryk or Dave.

Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to D. W. Kempner requesting advice concerning the relationship between Union Planters National Bank and Trust Company with the First National Bank at Paragould.

Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to D. W. Kempner requesting advice concerning the relationship between Union Planters National Bank and Trust Company with the First National Bank at Paragould.

Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to D. W. Kempner requesting advice concerning the relationship between Union Planters National Bank and Trust Company with the First National Bank at Paragould.

Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to D. W. Kempner requesting advice concerning the relationship between Union Planters National Bank and Trust Company with the First National Bank at Paragould.

Letter from Thos. L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing the possible purchase of the two men's property in Aldine, Texas.

Letter from H. L. Williams to Sidney Hooker discussing details of a Marine Policy to be used in constructing a presentation to the London market.

Letter from "32" to Everett Cook discussing Mr. Williams' low amount of time to place a business, and the relevancy of passing on this information.

Letter from George W. Woodruff to I. H. Kempner discussing construction of a cotton warehouse.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Raymond E. Blair discussing turning down to position of being an advisor for the National Cotton council of America due to not being able to attend meetings.

Letter from Raymond E. Blair to Harris Leon Kempner discussing serving as an advisor for the National Cotton Council of America.

Letter from Raymond E. Blair to Harris Leon Kempner discussing nominating Harris Leon Kempner to be an advisor for the National Cotton Council of America.

Letter from Cotton Council International to its officers and directors discussing reports from annual meetings.

Letter from the American Cotton Shippers Association announcing events to honor Ralph H, Raper, who is retiring from the United States Department of Agriculture.