Court summons for William Reed to answer the motion of Marcus D. Jering and J.W. Nowlin[?].

Letter from Thomas Atwood to William Reed requesting cotton.

Affidavit for N. Austin against the estate of Michael Reed, administered by WIlliam Reed, dated May 7, 1859.

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

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

Court summons for William Reed to answer the petition of W.T. Davidson.

Petition of Wilson Davidson against William Reed, administrator of the estate of Michael Reed,

Letter of administration appointing William Reed as administrator of the estate of Martha Reed.

Receipt of delivery of cotton by William Reed, administrator of the estate of Michael Reed, to William Connell, dated May 5, 1859.

Letter from B. D. Dashiell to Hon. J. D. Giddings. Dashiell tells Giddings that the boarding house at Chappell Hill Female College is insured by the Planters Insurance Company of Houston for $2,500, and since he believes that Mrs. Carmer has forgotten this detail, he will write to her to remind her. Also, he showed Giddings' letter to Joseph Stone and received his advice to sell the boarding house property and divide the proceeds among the stockholders.

Letter from Orceneth Asbury Fisher to his wife, Mary Fisher telling her of his travel plans.

Letter from William Giddings to his uncle D.C. Giddings. William begins by talking about going to a picnic and a concert with his friends, although Dr. Connor would not permit their female companions to accompany them to the concert. The concert raised $100 to renovate the room for the debate society, in which William will soon debate Native American land rights. He explains to his uncle why he made a bad mark in German and asks for advice on his goal to become a lawyer. He sends his love to his relatives and mentions Louise Lyan's production of maple sugar.

Letter from William Giddings to his uncle D.C. Giddings. William discusses his indecision about whether to work on the farm as his uncle suggested or continue with his studies at Soule University. He says that he could, if needed, work during the day and study at night. Next, he talks about the University Stylus school newspaper that includes his name in a list of students who got distinctions and promises to send his uncle a copy. Finally, William says that half of the money raised by the concert was going to fix the debate society room, but the society decided instead to give the money to Mr. Mood to buy a printing press for Soule University.

Memorandum discussing the state of things in Texas including obstacles they had overcome as well as the promise of future immigration.

Letter written by J. W. Hodges to Heber Stone. Includes details of where and when the annual Southwestern University Board of Trustees meeting will take place. Invites Heber Stone to attend.

Letter written by R. S. Hyer to Heber Stone. Describes the value of ore in a mine (owned by Stone?) and the costs involved in smelting it in order to make a profit.

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

Letter written by M. B. Lockett to Heber Stone. Lockett explains that the note Stone held against Southwestern University has been paid and thanks him for the original loan he made.

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

Letter from J. F. Matthews to J. D. Giddings. Matthews says that Mr. Browning suggests that Giddings should settle a claim according to the terms he described in a previous letter. The money to settle the claim is not available now, but it will be in thirty days.

Bill of sale for a boy around 13 years old named Washington, sold as a slave to Michael Reed by Thomas Medlock on May 30, 1856.

Receipt of delivery of cotton by William Reed, administrator of the estate of Michael Reed, to J.J. Meek, dated May 8, 1859.

Receipt of payment from William Reed to E. Mills on behalf of the estate of Michael Reed for general goods.