Letter regarding a fifty dollar check for Daniel Edgar.

Letter to U.S. Agent John D. Miles regarding the prisoners at Fort Marion, St. Augustine, Florida. The letter mentions determining the release of prisoners and also mentions that many of the prisoners had contracted chicken pox.

Introductory letter and recommendations for L. B. Allen asking permission to transfer from Murchison Lodge No. 80 in Hallettsville to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.

Letter from Emma Rawls to Orphan's Friend Lodge talking about an application for a teaching position sent to David C. Dickson.

Letter from Orphan's Friend Lodge to David C. Dickson naming Dickson as a life member in the Orphan's Friend Lodge.

Letter from David C. Dickson to Orphan's Friend Lodge recommending Thomas Walker for membership.

Letters written by Lizzie Evans to her brother and mother, updating them on her life and recent events and asking for them to write more often.

A draft of a letter from E.M. Pease to President Rutherford B. Hayes.

Letter from B.W. Burke to Lizzie Johnson in which Burke discusses Lizzie's invitation for Burke to visit her.

Letter from B.M. Burke to Lizzie Johnson in which Burke asks for the return of a photo of him, as well as a "chart" as Lizzie has not responded to previous letters.

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

Letter from J. W. Hodges to Col. D. C. Giddings. Discusses how the citizens of Georgetown are making an effort to raise money for Mood's home and expresses appreciation for Giddings' interest in making a contribution.

Letter from D. S. Chesshir to Hon. J. D. Giddings. The author expresses his concern that a Mr. Davis has not made his payment and hopes that J. D. Giddings can sort it out before D. S. Chesshir comes to visit Brenham. Mentions surveying land donated to [Southwestern] University.

Letter from Horace Bishop to Hon. J. D. Giddings. Discusses a tract of land Bishop has sold to pay for improvements to the univeristy, namely an enclosure and portico.

Letter from John Childer to Hon. J.D. Giddings. Contains details about plans to raise the money to create a law department at Soule University and seeks the advice of J.D. Giddings.

Fieldnotes written by an unknown author to an unknown recipient. Lists details from land surveys describing certain tracts.

Letter from Horace Bishop to Hon. J. D. Giddings. Discusses what should be done with two tracts of land in order to raise money to make improvements to Southwestern University.

Letter from C. F. Hurlbut to John Patterson Osterhout. He wrote John to find out whether or not John still lived in Belton, Texas. Hurlbut wished to receive news of how John and his family were doing. Included is an envelope addressed to "Hon. J. P. Osterhout."

Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his mother, Sarah Osterhout. He wrote his mother to let her know how his family was doing. He told her he was sorry to hear that someone was sick and gave his recommendation to have the man inhale smoke to help him. He then went on to write about his beliefs that inhaling smoke was good for the lungs and that he learned this from inhaling smoke from a campfire.

Letter from E. Kirlin to their sister, Junia Roberts Osterhout. Kirlin wrote her about what was happening with their family and hoped Junia would be able to visit soon. The author mentioned in the letter that the "colored girl" that worked for the family might be leaving. Kirlin finished the letter with information from another letter that had been received.

A letter from William Dodd and Bettie Franklin to Matilda Dodd and Mary Moore on January 14, 1877. Mary Moore's mother, Matilda, is presumably visiting her in Texas. In the letter, William and Bettie talk about the warm and wet weather, as well as the state of the farm and animals. Bettie tells Mary and her mother that her son, Quincy, is teething. Included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was mailed. The envelope, postmarked January 15 from Gallatin, Tennessee, is addressed to Charles B. Moore in McKinney, Collin County, Texas, Box No 12.

A letter from Bettie Franklin to Matilda Dodd and Mary Moore on January 28, 1876. Mary's mother, Matilda, is visiting her in Texas. In the letter, Bettie talks about the warm and clear weather, as well as the state of the farm and animals. She mentions that there have been several weddings, including that of Laura Wallace and Frank Dorris. In closing, Bettie says that many neighbors' dogs have gone mad - she fears that hers will also go mad. Included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was mailed. The envelope, postmarked January 29 from Gallatin, Tennessee, is addressed to Mrs. Mollie Moore in McKinney, Collin County, Texas, Box No 12.

A personal letter from Dinkie McGee to her mother, Matilda Brantley Dodd, and her sister, Mary Ann Dodd Moore. She discusses daily life happenings in the area and on her farm.

A personal letter from Dinkie McGee to her sister, Mary Ann Dodd Moore, and mother, Matilda Brantley Dodd, in Texas. The letter discusses daily life and events.