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Ames and Hogan Family Papers

The Ames and Hogan Family Papers document the history of the Ames and Hogan families of Ditto's Landing, AL and Starkville, MS, from 1816-1910. The papers consist of a wide variety of materials, including correspondence, legal documents, speeches and essays, and receipts for both cotton and enslaved persons.

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Letter, Joe Perry to M. F. Ames, 1893

Joe Perry

Letter from Joe Perry in Starkville, Mississippi, to M. F. Ames, asking him to sell a mule.
Letter, Simon Gumbel to R. A. Lampkin, April 5, 1892

Letter from Simon Gumbel to R. A. Lampkin in Starkville, Mississippi, regarding account sales for three bales of cotton. Written on letterhead for S. Gumbel & Co. Cotton & Sugar Factors and Commission Merchants in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Lumber Bill

Bill for lumber bought by P. A. Sands from T. B. Harvey in Starkville, Mississippi, in the 1890s.
Letter, Maria Ames to Alex, September 26, 1887

Maria Ames

Letter from Maria Ames in Columbus, Mississippi, to Alex, regarding an Algebra textbook and inquiring after friends and relatives.
Letter, Maria Ames to Her Mother, August 28, 1886

Maria Ames

Letter from Maria Ames in Starkville, Mississippi, to her mother in Texas, regarding local and family matters.
Letter, Maria Ames to Her Parents, September 1, 1886

Maria Ames

Letter from Maria Ames in Starkville, Mississippi, to her family in Texas, regarding local and family matters.
Letter, Maria Ames to Her Parents, September 6, 1886

Maria Ames

Letter from Maria Ames in Starkville, Mississippi, to her parents in Texas, regarding local and family matters.
Letter, E. M. Pickens to Maria Ames, August 24, 1886

E. M. Pickens

Letter from E. M. Pickens in Goodman, Mississippi, to her cousin Maria Ames in Starkville, regarding local happenings, including a picnic and ball game with the Georgeville club.
Agricultural Education

Paper or speech about a young man's choice between the ''Agricultural Course'' and ''Mechanical Course'' in college. Written by a student, with corrections in red ink. Page(s) missing.
Autograph Album

Maria Ames' autograph album, containing signatures and messages from various friends and relatives in Starkville, Mississippi, 1882-1885.
Bill from Lincecum Barry & Co.

Elijah Hogan's grocery account statement from Lincecum Barry & Co., undated.
Cash Received on Notes

Account of money owed and paid by various people to the estate of William Lamkin.
Cash Received on Notes

Account of money owed and paid by various people to the estate of William Lamkin.
Cure for Big Head in Horses

Instructions for treating a horse with ''Big Head or Jaw.''
List of Credits

A list of Credits given to Joseph Powel which he was entitled to.'' Includes a note about ''Hogans plank of rough edge Pine.'' Undated.
List of Money Owed

''A list of notes received of William Wright'' undated.
Mail Boat Contracters

The first Contracters of the mail Boat From Columbus to Greensborough are John Washington & Tracy or Henry Washington'', undated.
Money Collected by James Caval

Money collected for debts owed by Elijah Hogan and others to John H. Russel, Albert Russel, John W. Turner, and John Turner.
Money Received for Sabbath School

Account of payments received for Sabbath School.
Speech to the Methodist Women's Missionary Auxiliary

Speech by Bertha Scales to the Women's Missionary Auxiliary of the Methodist Church.
Storage at Plymouth

Bill for ''storage at Plymouth'' undated.
Surveyor Map from Hinds County

A surveyor's chart of a region in Hinds County, Mississippi, labelled ''Township 4 range 3 west'' and ''Town 5 range 2 East''. Annotated showing numbers in specific parcels.
Surveyor Map from Oktibbeha County

A surveyor's chart of a region in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, labelled ''Township 18 Range 14 East'' and ''Township 17 Range 13 East''. Annotationsinclude squares designating land in T18/R14/S9 and T17/R14/S4-5 as ""B"" and other notations.
Various Bills

Collection of various account statements for goods purchased by Elijah Hogan in the 1820s, including ''one years subscription to Ala. Rep.''
Letter, Albion Ames to M. F. Ames, September 3, 1886

Albion Ames

Letter from Albion Ames in Starkville, Mississippi, to his brother, M. F. Ames, regarding his crops and various local happenings.
Receipt for taxes paid by Mary Hogan

Receipt for Starkville, Mississippi resident Mary Hogan's payment of $316.50 ($300 in bonds and $16.50 in cash) in taxes for the year 1864, as well as $63.30 for Soldiers Relief. Signed by District 30 tax collector W. L. James, 1865.
Receipt for payment for medical visits for Negro girl

Receipt for Mrs. Hogan's payment of forty dollars to Dr. L. O. Parker of Starkville, Mississippi, for medical visits for a ''Negro girl'' from August 21-30, 1863. $1.50 of the amount due was paid for by ""washing"". The bill was paid on January 26, 1864.
Receipt for cotton sold to CSA

Receipt for four bales of cotton sold in Choctaw County, Mississippi, to Willis Barfield by G.H. Dashner and later sold to the Confederate government in name of William Veitch. The cotton was to be delivered to the depot at Vaiden. Signed by Willis Barfield. 1863.
Receipt for cotton sold to CSA

Receipt for thirty-two bales of cotton sold in Choctaw County, Mississippi, to Willis Barfield by T. S. Sisson and later sold to the Confederate government in name of William Veitch. The cotton was to be delivered to the depot at Vaiden. Signed by Willis Barfield. 1863.
Receipt for cotton sold to CSA

Receipt for eleven bales of cotton exchanged in Choctaw County, Mississippi, by S. S. Lott for bonds from the Confederacy. The cotton was to be delivered to Winona. Signed by Willis Barfield. 1863.
Receipt for cotton sold to CSA

Receipt for eight bales of cotton exchanged in Choctaw County, Mississippi, by D. F. Forrest for bonds from the Confederacy. The cotton was to be delivered to the depot at Winona. Signed by Willis Barfield. Undated, but probably 1863.
Receipt for cotton sold to CSA

Receipt for twenty-two bales of cotton exchanged in Choctaw County, Mississippi, by D. Kindred and J. Armstrong for bonds from the Confederacy. The cotton was to be delivered to the depot at Vaiden. Signed by Willis Barfield. 1863.
Receipt for cotton sold to CSA

Receipt for five bales of cotton sold in Choctaw County, Mississippi, to Willis Barfield by A. C. Lindsey and later sold to Confederate government in name of William Veitch. The cotton was to be delivered to the depot at Vaiden. 1863.
Receipt for cotton sold to CSA

Receipt for eight bales of cotton exchanged in Choctaw County, Mississippi, by R. Grantham for bonds from the Confederacy. The cotton was to be delivered to Vaiden. Signed by Willis Barfield. 1863.
Receipt for cotton sold to CSA

Receipt for sixteen bales of cotton sold in Choctaw County, Mississippi, to Willis Barfield by J. L. Smith and later sold to the Confederate government in name of William Veitch. The cotton was to be delivered to the depot at Winona. Signed by Willis Barfield. 1863.
Receipt for cotton sold to CSA

Receipt for five bales of cotton exchanged in Choctaw County, Mississippi, by J. W. Knox for bonds and cash from the Confederacy. The cotton was to be delivered to Vaiden. Signed by Willis Barfield. 1863.
Receipt for cotton sold to CSA

Receipt for ten bales of cotton exchanged in Choctaw County, Mississippi, by L. W. Barfield (possibly Louisa, wife of Willis Barfield) for bonds from the Confederacy. The cotton was to be delivered to the depot at Winona. Signed by Willis Barfield. On the back, Madison Fisk Ames notes that the cotton was reported burned. 1863.
Receipt for cotton sold to CSA

Receipt for four bales of cotton sold in Choctaw County, Mississippi, to Willis Barfield by M. Ingram and later sold to the Confederate government in name of William Veitch. The cotton was to be delivered to the depot at Winona. Signed by Willis Barfield, 1863. On the back, J. B. Hogan, acting for Madison Fisk Ames, notes that one bale was received, 1865.
Receipt for cotton sold to CSA

Receipt for seven bales of cotton exchanged in Choctaw County, Mississippi, by W. C. Watts for bonds from the Confederacy. Signed by Charles Baskerville. The cotton was to be delivered to Winona. 1863.
War tax receipt

Receipt for $22.00 in taxes paid to the Confederate States of America by Mrs. Mary Hogan of Starkville, Mississippi. Signed by District 34 tax collector W. L. James, 1862.
Land Deed, Love to Mathews

Deed transferring land in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, from Robert C. Love to William Mathews, 1849.
Letter, W. G. Lampkin to Elijah Hogan, Februrary 8, 1841

W. G. Lampkin

Letter from W. G. Lampkin in Decatur, Alabama, to Elijah Hogan in Starkville, Mississippi, regarding financial arrangements.
Letter, Dabney Martin to Elijah Hogan, May 16, 1839

Dabney A. Martin

Letter from Dabney A. Martin in Decatur, Alabama, to Elijah Hogan in Starkville, Mississippi, regarding land sales.
Letter, E. D. Whitehead to Elijah Hogan, August 29, 1838

E. D. Whitehead

Letter from E. D. Whitehead to Elijah Hogan in Starkville, Mississippi, regarding some financial and land settlements. Whitehead mentions trading slaves as part of an arrangement.
Land Deed, Whitehead to Hogan

Deed transferring land in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, from Edward D. and Rebecca Whitehead to Elijah Hogan, 1837.
Land sale contract, Bell to Sorsby

Contract transferring land from Alexander Bell to William C. Sorsby. Recorded in Starkville, Mississippi, by clerk Charles Dibrell, 1837.
License to open tavern

License for Elijah Hogan to open an inn and tavern in Starkville, Mississippi, 1837.
Land sale contract, Fitzsimons to Bell

Contract transferring land from Nicholas Fitzsimons to Alexander Bell in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, 1836.
Letter, Dabney Martin to Elijah Hogan, March 20, 1836

Dabney A. Martin

Letter from Dabney A. Martin in Decatur, Alabama, to Elijah Hogan in Starkville, Mississippi, regarding Hogan's efforts to sell Martin's land.
Money Owed to Elijah Hogan

Statement of money owed to Elijah Hogan by the State of Mississippi, apparently for boarding some guards at his tavern.
Power of Attorney

Document to give Dabney A. Martin's power of attorney to Elijah Hogan, for the purpose of selling land.
Letter, George Cockburn to Elijah Hogan, September 15, 1835

George Cockburn

Letter from George Cockburn in Florence, Alabama, to Elijah Hogan in Mayhew, Mississippi, regarding the values of Choctaw and Chickasaw area land.
Surveying contract

Contract for Elijah Hogan to pay William E. Willis $2.00 a mile to mark a survey line of the northern boundary of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, and to post mile markers along the way.
Probate Court settlement

Probate Court settlement for 1833 between William G. Lamkin and his former guardian Robert A. Baker, whereby slaves Viney, Alford and Edmon are sold to Baker and Lamkin is charged for living expenses paid by Baker.
Letter, E. D. Whitehead to Elijah Hogan, n.d.

E. D. Whitehead

Letter from E. D. Whitehead to Elijah Hogan in Starkville, Mississippi, regarding land sales.
Bill from Joseph Johnston

Bill for farm supplies bought by Elijah Hogan from Joseph Johnston, 1829.
Bill for Shipping Cotton

Bill to have cotton shipped down the Tennessee River to New Orleans by Stephen Ewing and Elijah Hogan, 1827.
Bill from Ewing and McDowell

Long, detailed grocery bill for Elijah Hogan from Ewing V. McDowell, 1827.
Bill for Work

Bill for the hiring of Elijah Hogan and others for work on a mill, 1826. Includes charges for the hiring of slaves.
Contract to hire slave girl Mariah

Contract for Elijah Hogan to hire a slave girl named Mariah from Anne H. McCurdey. Hogan paid $60 and agreed to furnish Mariah with clothes and a blanket.
Receipt for Hiring Slaves

Receipt for the hiring of slaves to work for Elijah Hogan, 1826.
Bill for Cotton

Bill for cotton received by Elijah Hogan from Forsey & Pyke, 1825.
Bill from Forsey & Pyke

Long, detailed grocery bill for Elijah Hogan of Powell & Hogan from Forsey & Pyke, 1825.
Receipt for Hiring of Allen

Receipt for the hiring of ''Allen, a negro'' by Elijah Hogan, 1824.
Bill for Hired Slaves

Bill for rented slaves, including children. Dated December 1823.
Land Deed, Grider to Hogan

Deed transferring land in Madison County, Alabama, from Tobias and Sarah Grider to Elijah Hogan, 1822.
Receipt to Rent Slaves

Receipt for Elijah Hogan to pay $380 to David S. Goodler for the ''rent'' of negroes Beck, Pat, Sam, Jerry, and Abram for one year (1822). Part of the agreement is for Hogan to furnish them with clothes, hats, blankets, and shoes. Signed in Madison County, Alabama.
Bill from Burns & Patton

Statement of money owed by Elijah Hogan to Burns & Patton for various household items, 1821.
Bill from Stephen S. Ewing

Statement of money owed by Elijah Hogan to Stephen S. Ewing for various tools and other items, 1821.
Bill from Hobson & Ewing

Statement of money owed by Elijah Hogan to Hobson & Ewing in 1820 for various items, including gingham, whiskey, coffee, peppermint, beads, and a tortoise comb.
Bill from Skillern & Hill

Statement of money owed by Elijah Hogan to Skillern & Hill in 1820 for various items purchased and services provided, including a ''cowskin whip'' and India muslin.
Bill for Boarding

Bill for the boarding of Elijah Hogan and James Nealley, along with their slaves and horses, at an establishment owned by Thomas Austin, 1817.
Bill for Various Tools

Bill for various tools bought by Elijah Hogan from ''Gill'', who apparently made many of the items himself, 1817.
Receipt for Cotton Received in New Orleans

Receipt for cotton received by Benjamin Story in New Orleans via the transport of Captain James Nealley, 1817.
Receipt for Cotton Received in New Orleans

Receipt for cotton, tobacco, deer skins, and furs received by Benjamin Story in New Orleans from Ditto's Landing (present-day Whitesburg, Alabama) via the transport of Captains James Nealley and Elijah Hogan on behalf of their customers, Pope & Hickman, White & Read, Beaty, Brahm & Hutchings, Kyle & Daugherty, Purdam & McAllister, and Childress & Hickman, 1817.
Receipt for Cotton to be Shipped, 1817

Receipt for cotton received by Captains James Nealley and Elijah Hogan from Purdam & McCallister at Ditto's Landing (present-day Whitesburg, Alabama), to be transported to New Orleans via flat-bottomed boats on the Tennessee River, 1817.
Receipt for Cotton to be Shipped, January 14, 1817

Receipt for cotton received by Captains James Nealley and Elijah Hogan from Pope & Hickman at Ditto's Landing (present-day Whitesburg, Alabama), to be transported to New Orleans via flat-bottomed boats on the Tennessee River, 1817.
Receipt for Cotton to be Shipped, January 9, 1817

Receipt for cotton received by Captains James Nealley and Elijah Hogan from James White and John Read at Ditto's Landing (present-day Whitesburg, Alabama), to be transported to New Orleans via flat-bottomed boats on the Tennessee River, 1817.
Receipt for Cotton to be Shipped, March 24, 1817

Receipt for cotton and deer skins received by Captain Elijah Hogan from Childress & Hickman at Ditto's Landing (present-day Whitesburg, Alabama), to be transported to New Orleans via flat-bottomed boat on the Tennessee River, 1817.
Receipt for Cotton to be Shipped, March 25, 1817

Receipt for cotton, tobacco, deer skins, and furs received by Captains James Nealley and Elijah Hogan from James White & John Read at Ditto's Landing (present-day Whitesburg, Alabama), to be transported to New Orleans via flat-bottomed boats on the Tennessee River, 1817.
Receipt for Cotton to be Shipped, March 4, 1817

Receipt for cotton received by Captains James Nealley and Elijah Hogan from Sueellen Jones, Francis E. Harris, and Bennet Wood at Ditto's Landing (present-day Whitesburg, Alabama), to be transported to New Orleans via flat-bottomed boats on the Tennessee River, 1817.