Darden Family Papers

Darden Family Papers digital collection contains selected materials from its corresponding physical collection. Putnam Darden, son of John P. Darden, was born on a plantation in 1836 in Fayette County, Mississippi. He graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1856, and worked as a farmer until the Civil War broke out in 1861. During the war, he served in the Jefferson Flying Artillery, later known as the Jefferson Artillery and Darden’s Battery. Darden served under Beauregard, Hardy, Joe E. Johnston, and Hood. After the war he was active in the Grange movement, led by the Patrons of Husbandry. Formed in 1967, individual chapters, known as Granges, were created to educate people about farming and to support farmers. Darden was also a key player in the development of the Morrill Land Grant Act, which enabled the founding of Mississippi State A&M in 1878, now known as Mississippi State University (MSU) and the Hatch Experiment Act, which enabled the creation of the MSU Experiment Station in 1886. Known as a gifted orator, Darden gave many speeches in support of Missisisppi State. Putnam Darden died in 1888. He was married four times, had eight children, and was a member of the Christian Church in Fayette and superintendent of the Sunday School. A memorial to him may be found on the MSU campus, located across from the SMART bus stop next to McCool Hall. This digital collection has receipts, checks, and other business documents. For more information, contact the Special Collections faculty and staff at this link.

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Letter of Acknowledgement for Consignment of Cotton, October 6, 1879

This letter, dated October 6, 1879, acknowledges the receipt of six bales of cotton from Thomas L. Darden received by Meyer, Deutsch and Weis, Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants for the consignment of the cotton.
Promissory Note, Treasurer Phoenix Cooperative Association to J. P. Tunstall, February 13, 1879

This promissory note, dated February 3, 1879, promises that the treasurer of the Phoenix Cooperative Association will pay J. P. Trustall eighty-two dollars and fifty-eight cents for the balance due to T. L. Darden on cotton sold for his account. The note is signed by Thomas L. Darden, the secretary and J. B. McCormick, the Chairmain of the Purchasing Committee. The seal for the Phoenix Co-Operative Association, Mississippi is imprinted on the lower right of the note.
Promissory Note, Treasurer Phoenix Cooperative Association to J. P. Tunstall, February 3, 1879

This promissory note, dated February 13, 1879, promises that the treasurer of the Phoenix Cooperative Association will pay J. P. Trustall one hundred dollars for the balance due for the purchase of cotton. The note is signed by Thomas L. Darden, the secretary and J. B. McCormick, the Chairman of the Purchasing Committee. The seal for the Phoenix Co-Operative Association, Mississippi is imprinted on the lower left of the note and a note stating the amount has been paid on March 5, 1879.
Promissory Note, Treasurer Phoenix Cooperative Association to J. P. Tunstall, March 7, 1879

This promissory note, dated March 7 1879, promises that the treasurer of the Phoenix Cooperative Association will pay J. P. Turnstall one hundred dollars to pay the cotton balance by order of the director committee. The note is signed by Thomas L. Darden, the secretary and J. B. McCormick, the Chairman of the Purchasing Committee. The seal for the Phoenix Co-Operative Association, Mississippi is imprinted on the lower right of the note.
Promissory Note, Treasurer Phoenix Cooperative Association to W. B. Louis, February 3, 1879

This promissory note, dated February 13, 1879, promises that the treasurer of the Phoenix Cooperative Association will pay W. B. Louis five dollars and ten cents by order of the directors. The note is signed by Thomas L. Darden, the secretary and J. B. McCormick, the Chairman of the Purchasing Committee. The seal for the Phoenix Co-Operative Association, Mississippi is imprinted on the lower left of the note.
Receipt for Clothing and Tobacco, Undated

This undated receipt details payment made by Thomas Darden to M. Eeisman and Tillman for clothing items and tobacco for a total of two dollars. The bottom and right edges of the paper are ripped.
Receipt for Clothing, December 29, 1879

This receipt, dated December 29, 1879, lists clothing items purchased by Thomas L. Darden from M. Eiseman and Son, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Staple ad Fancy Dry Goods, Clothing, Hardware, Crockery, Groceries and Plantation Supplies. The page is torn along the bottom and both bottom corners have been torn off. There are some mildew stains along the bottom half of the page.
Members with Late Dues

R. W. Campbell

List of Phoenix Grange members with dues in arrears for two quarters or more.
Treasurer's Report

F. A. Cannes

Phoenix Cooperative Association Treasurer's report for April 1879.
Building Lease

James M. Ellis

Contract for James M. Ellis to lease a building to the Phoenix Cooperative Association for $12.50 a month.
Annual Treasurer's Statement

Annual Treasurer's statement of the Phoenix Cooperative Association.
Assets of Phoenix Cooperative Association

1878 statement of assets and liabilities of the Phoenix Cooperative Association.
Contract with J. P. Tunstall

Contract between J. P. Tunstall and the Phoenix Cooperative Association.
Letter of Resignation as Salesman, Phoenix Cooperative Association, July 11, 1878

This letter of resignation, dated July 11, 1878, expresses J. R. Armistead's regret at having to resign as salesman and treasurer of the Phoenix Cooperative Association due to his business taking so much of his time.
Minutes of the Board of Directors of the Phoenix Cooperative Association, 1878

These minutes of the Board of Directors of the Phoenix Cooperative Association list the members present, appoints various members to tasks such as purchasing certain items, and assigned a new manager and treasure after the current one's resignation was accepted. The minutes go on to describe various votes and new procedures. Copies of C. S. Fairly's resignation as Salesman is included along with a note that the resignation was received. A statement of business for the time period between July 10, 1877 and January 8, 1878 is also included, detailing stocks, sales, and profits and expenses.
State, County, and Special Fund Tax Receipt, November 30, 1878

This state, county, and special fund tax receipt, dated November 30, 1878, documents the sixty-four dollars and seventy-eight cent tax payment made by Thomas L. Darden to Jefferson County. The receipt includes an itemized list of taxes paid, including the 787 acres taxed. The receipt is signed by J. B. McCormick, sheriff and tax collector.
Statement of Business

Statement of business of Phoenix Cooperative Association from July 1877 to January 1878.
Stock Certificate Share 203, Phoenix Cooperative Association, No. 516, April 25, 1878

This stock certificate is for share number 203 of Phoenix Co-operative Association, No. 516, order of Patrons of Husbandry in the State of Mississippi, purchased by J. B. McCormick of Jefferson County, Mississippi. The certificate is dated April 25, 1878 and is signed by P. K. Whitney, Chairman, T. L. Darden, Secretary, J. R. Armistead, Treasurer.
Stock Certificate Share 204, Phoenix Cooperative Association, No. 516, April 25, 1879

This stock certificate is for share number 204 of Phoenix Co-operative Association, No. 516, order of Patrons of Husbandry in the State of Mississippi, purchased by J. B. McCormick of Jefferson County, Mississippi. The certificate is dated April 25, 1878 and is signed by P. K. Whitney, Chairman, T. L. Darden, Secretary, J. R. Armistead, Treasurer.
Stock Certificate Share 205, Phoenix Cooperative Association, No. 516, April 25, 1880

This stock certificate is for share number 205 of Phoenix Co-operative Association, No. 516, order of Patrons of Husbandry in the State of Mississippi, purchased by J. B. McCormick of Jefferson County, Mississippi. The certificate is dated April 25, 1878 and is signed by P. K. Whitney, Chairman, T. L. Darden, Secretary, J. R. Armistead, Treasurer.
Certificate of Share in the Phoenix Cooperative Association

J. R. Armstead

Certificate of Share in the Phoenix Cooperative Association, #205 purchased by J. B. McCormick of Rising Star Grange.
Certificate of Share in the Phoenix Cooperative Association

J. R. Armstead

Certificate of Share in the Phoenix Cooperative Association, #206 purchased by J. B. McCormick of Rising Star Grange.
Certificate of Share in the Phoenix Cooperative Association

J. R. Armstead

Certificate of Share in the Phoenix Cooperative Association, #204 purchased by J. B. McCormick of Rising Star Grange.
Certificate of Share in the Phoenix Cooperative Association

J. R. Armstead

Certificate of Share in the Phoenix Cooperative Association, #203 purchased by J. B. McCormick of Rising Star Grange.
Letter of Resignation

J. R. Armstead

J. R. Armstead's letter of resignation from his position in the Phoenix Cooperative Association in Fayette, Mississippi.
Darden Account Figures

Putnam Darden

Putnam Darden's figuring of his accounts, handwritten in pencil on State Grange of Mississippi letterhead.
Minutes from Meeting of Stockholders

Thomas L. Darden

Minutes from a meeting of Phoenix Cooperative Association stockholders.
Letter of Resignation

C. S. Fairly

C. S. Fairly's letter of resignation from the Phoenix Cooperative Association. At the bottom in pencil is added the Association's response to Fairly's and Armstead's resignations.
Contract for R. W. Campbell

J. B. McCormick

Contract for R. W. Campbell to work at the Phoenix Cooperative Association for $30 a month.
Account Statement for Land Survey Surfaces, March 15, 1877

This handwritten account statement, dated March 15, 1877, notes land survey services for Lauriuta Plantation performed by H. W. Faham on behalf of Thomas L. Darden at a cost of five dollars. The statement is marked as paid..
Statement form Treasurer Book, 1877

This statement from treasury book documents cash from shares, merchandise purchased, merchandise sold, expenses paid, and explanations for purchases. The statement is signed by J. B. McCormick and C. W. Whitney, the auditors of the cooperative association.
Stock Account Documents, 1877

These documents, labeled Exhibit A, Exhibit B, and Exhibit C, documents the payments and expenditures between J. R. Armstead Treasure and Clerk and the Phoenix Cooperative Association in 1877.
Financial Report

J. R. Armstead

A financial report for the Phoenix Cooperative Association by J. R. Armstead, treasurer and clerk. On the back, the report is validated by J. B. McCormick and C. W. Whitney.
Letter, P. B. Richardson to Thomas L. Darden; 06/22/1877

P. B. Richardson

Letter to Thomas L. Darden from P. B. Richardson, listing the delegates from the Red Lick Club to the County Convention.
State, County, and Teacher's Fund Taxes Receipt, January 10, 1876

This state, county, and teacher's fund tax receipt, dated January 10, 1876, documents the one hundred and ten dollar and forty-seven cent payment made by Thomas L. Darden to Jefferson County, Mississippi for fiscal year 1875. The receipt is signed by M. Howard, the sheriff and C. W. Whitney, the Jefferson County tax collector. The receipt includes and itemized list of the property that was taxed, including 787 acres of land and the list of personal and real tax.
State, County, and Teacher's Fund Taxes Receipt, January 4, 1875

This state, county, and teacher's fund tax receipt, dated January 4, 1875, documents the five dollar and ninety-three cent payment made by Logan Rozier to Jefferson County, Mississippi for fiscal year 1874. The receipt is signed by M. Howard, the sheriff and C. W. Whitney, the Jefferson County tax collector.
Plot of Darden Land

Dunbar Wade

Plot of John P. Darden's land by Jefferson County, Mississippi surveyor Dunbar Wade, 1875.
Receipt for Recipes, 1874

This handwritten receipt is for recipes and visits billed to Thomas P. Darden by P. D. Whitney from April to August 1874 for a total of fourteen dollars.
Certificate of Stock for Jefferson County Planters, Mechanics, and Manufacturers Association, December 1, 1873

This stock certificate, numbered at 145 and dated December 1, 1873, for Jefferson County Planters, Mechanics, and Manufacturers Association certifies that Thomas L. Darden has paid seventy-five dollars for three shares which constitutes him a stock holder of the Association which is located in Fayette, Mississippi. The stock certificate is signed by R. W. Arnette, the association's president and G. Genlminor, the association's secretary. The certificate bears the image in the upper center of a woman milking a cow while a man and a child stand near the fence and several cattle surround them.
Estate Taxes Receipt for John P. Darden, December 16, 1873

This estate tax receipt, dated December 16, 1973, documents the payment of nine dollars made by Thomas L. Darden as the administrator of the John P. Darden estate to the Chancery Court for the August 1873 term. The receipt is signed by D. C. Keans, the clerk.
Certificate of Stock

R. W. J. W. J. Arnetic

Certificate of stock for Thomas L. Darden's $75 for three shares in the Jefferson County Planters, Mechanics and Manufacturers Association.
Certificate of Stock for Jefferson County Planters, Mechanics, and Manufacturers Association, January 8, 1872

This stock certificate, numbered at 147 and dated January 8, 1872, for Jefferson County Planters, Mechanics, and Manufacturers Association certifies that Thomas L. Darden has paid twenty-five dollars for one share which constitutes him a stock holder of the Association which is located in Fayette, Mississippi. The stock certificate is signed by J. J. Whitney, the association's president and Ro. W. Campbell, the association's secretary. The certificate bears the image in the upper center of a woman milking a cow while a man and a child stand near the fence and several cattle surround them.
Promissory Note, March 14, 1872

This promissory note, dated March 14, 1872, notes that Thomas L. Darden promises to pay Flemming and Baldwin four hundred and three dollars with an eight percent interest rate on January 1, 1873. The note is signed T. L. Darden and marked "paid" in pencil in the center of the page. There is water and mildew stains on the left and right edges.
Receipt for Postage Owed on Letters, April 9, 1872

This handwritten receipt documents a cash payment of seven dollars and seventeen cents from John P. Darden to the Post Office for postage on letters owed from January 1 to July 1.
State and County Tax Receipt, Thomas L. Darden, December 14, 1872

This Mississippi property tax receipt dated December 14, 1872, documents the one hundred fifty-seven dollar payment made by Thomas L. Darden to Jefferson County, Mississippi. The receipt documents the division of the payments for the 962 acres made to the state and county and is signed by the Jefferson County sheriff and tax collector, M. Norwood and C. W. Whitney.
Certificate of Stock

J. J. Whitney

Certificate of stock for Thomas L. Darden's $25 share in the Jefferson County Planters, Mechanics and Manufacturers Association.
Certificate of Stock

J. J. Whitney

Certificate of stock for Thomas L. Darden's $25 share in the Jefferson County Planters, Mechanics and Manufacturers Association.
Account Statement for Clothing and Horse Tack, April14, 1871

This handwritten account statement lists clothing items and horse tack purchased by Thomas L. Darden from June to August 1869 at a cost of sixteen dollars and thirty-five cents. The items were purchased from M. Rubel and payment was received April 14, 1871.
Invoice, Meyer, Deutsch and Weis to Thomas L. Darden, April 25, 1871

This handwritten invoice, dated April 25, 1871, is for good purchased from Meyer, Deutsch and Weis by Thomas L. Darden for a total of $196.43.
Letter of Acknowledgement for Consignment of Cotton, February 7, 1871

This letter, dated February 7, 1871, acknowledges the receipt of six bales of cotton from Thomas L. Darden received by Meyer, Deutsch and Weis, Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants for the consignment of the cotton.
Letter of Acknowledgement for Consignment of Cotton, March 24, 1871

This letter, dated March 24, 1871, acknowledges the receipt of two bales of cotton from Thomas L. Darden received by Meyer, Deutsch and Weis, Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants for the consignment of the cotton.
Letter of Acknowledgement for Consignment of Cotton, March 7, 1871

This letter, dated March 7, 1871, acknowledges the receipt of six bales of cotton from Thomas L. Darden received by Meyer, Deutsch and Weis, Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants for the consignment of the cotton.
Receipt for Cotton, February 2, 1871

This receipt, dated February 2, 1871, is for six bales of cotton purchased by Thomas L. Darden from Rabb, Gordon and Co. The receipt is signed by R. H. H. Wilcox. Some decorative illustration is on the left edge of the receipt.
Receipt for Purchase of Land, September 1, 1871

This handwritten receipt, dated September 1, 1871, records Thomas L. Darden's purchase of 220 acres of land in Jefferson County for seventy-five dollars.
State and County Tax Receipt, Thomas L. Darden, April 29, 1871

This Mississippi property tax receipt dated April 29, 1871, documents the one hundred forty-eight dollar and fifty cent payment made by Thomas L. Darden to Jefferson County, Mississippi. The receipt documents the division of the payments made to the state and county and is signed by the Jefferson County sheriff and tax collectors, W. E. Levey and C. W. Whitney.
State and County Tax Receipt, Thomas L. Darden, December 16, 1871

This Mississippi property tax receipt dated December 16, 1871, documents the one hundred thirty-six dollar payment made by Thomas L. Darden to Jefferson County, Mississippi. The receipt documents the division of the payments for the 962 acres made to the state and county and is signed by the Jefferson County sheriff and tax collector, M. Norwood and C. W. Whitney.
Statement of Sale, April 20, 1871

This statement, dated April 20, 1871, informs Thomas L. Darden that 3 bales of his cotton has been sold for him on is account with Meyer, Deutsch and Weis, Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants.
Statement of Sale, April 7, 1871

This statement, dated April 7, 1871, informs Thomas L. Darden that 12 bales of his cotton has been sold for him on is account with Meyer, Deutsch and Weis, Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants.
Account Statement for Liquor, Fabric, Food, and Clothing Items, October 26, 1870

This handwritten account statement list liquor, fabric, food, and clothing items purchased by Joe Grant from December 23, 1868 through December 1869 at a cost of $82.35. The items were purchased from D. M. Cormack and marked paid on October 26, 1870
Account Statement for Storage Of Various Items, 1870

This handwritten account statement lists charges for storage of various items from March to May of 1870. The storage was acquired by Thomas L Darden from Rabb Gordon and Co. at a total cost of sixteen dollars and fifty cents.
Account Statement for Visits to "CG", January 25, 1870

This handwritten account statement is for visits made to "CG" by Mrs. J. P. Darden from May to July 1869 at a total cost of thirty-two dollars. Payment was received by N. L. Junie on January 25, 1870. The back of the statement bares Mrs. Darden's name and several scribbled variations of "Your friend T. L. Darden" at the bottom of the page.
Account Statement, Meyer Deutsch and Weis to John P. Garden, July 23, 1871

This handwritten account statemen, dated July 23, 1871, documents payments made for goods purchased by Thomas L. Darden form Meyer Deutsch and Wais from February to July, 1870.
Bill for Goods Purchased, June 28, 1870

This handwritten bill, dated June 28, 1870, is written in form of a letter sent to Thomas L. Darden from Rabb Gordan and Co. The letter/bill is largely illegible due to water and mildew stains.
Contract for Occupancy, Undated

This contract resolves that the action of the president's allowance of Mrs. Truly free occupancy of a portion of the store for the Post Office be ratified with the understanding that the board of directors reserves the right to dissolve the contract whenever they desire. The top edge and the right edge of the paper is jagged from having been torn. The back of the contract has the word "Adopted" written sideways on the left edge and includes what appears to be doodles and a partial calculation of numbers. The
Letter of Acknowledgement for Consignment of Cotton, December 3, 1870

This letter, dated December 3, 1870, acknowledges the receipt of six bales of cotton from Thomas L. Darden received by Meyer, Deutsch and Weis, Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants for the consignment of the cotton.
Letter of Acknowledgement for Consignment of Cotton, March 1, 1870

This letter, dated March 1, 1870, acknowledges the receipt of ten bales of cotton from Thomas L. Darden received by Meyer, Deutsch and Weis, Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants for the consignment of the cotton.
Letter of Acknowledgement for Consignment of Cotton, October 6, 1879

This letter, dated May 8, 1870, acknowledges the receipt of four bales of cotton from Thomas L. Darden received by Meyer, Deutsch and Weis, Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants for the consignment of the cotton.
List of Names

List of names/accounts.
Lists and Notes, Undated

This list and notes includes definitions of terminology for what appears to be an automotive vehicle as well as a crude diagram.
Notes and Calculations, Undated

These notes include names with calculations, lists of names, and a page of just calculations. "Bonds of Phoenix Grange" is written on the back of an accompanying yellow envelope.
Receipt for Cotton, February 24, 1870

This receipt, dated February 24, 1870, is for the sale of 10 bales of cotton purchased by Thomas L. Darden from Robb Gordon and Company. There is decorative illustration along the left edge of the receipt.
Report of Crop Inspections, Undated

This report, presented to the inspection committee of the Neighbor's Club, details the findings on the crop inspections made by Jason Stowers. The report includes cotton, corn, okra, and pea crops grown by the participants of the Neighbor's Club. Notes written at the bottom of the report, detail that report was adopted by the club.
Stock Certificate Share 206, Phoenix Cooperative Association, No. 516, Undated

This stock certificate is for share number 206 of Phoenix Co-operative Association, No. 516, order of Patrons of Husbandry in the State of Mississippi, purchased by J. B. McCormick of Jefferson County, Mississippi. The certificate is undated and is signed by P. K. Whitney, Chairman, T. L. Darden, Secretary, J. R. Armistead, Treasurer.
Transfer of Indenture to Thomas L. Darden

No description
Transfer of Indenture to Thomas L. Darden

No description
Certificate of Stock

B. B. Paddock

Certificate of stock for Thomas L. Darden's $25 share in the Jefferson County Planters, Mechanics and Manufacturers Association.
Minutes from the Neighbors Club

J. Stowers

Minutes from the Neighbors Club (Jefferson County, Miss.), written up by J. Stowers.
Internal Revenue Tax Receipt, Thomas L. Darden, September 7, 1869

This United States Internal Revenue receipt, dated September 7, 1869, documents the one dollar and twenty-five cent payment made by Thomas L. Darden for watch tax and penalty for 1869. The tax was paid to the collector's office in district one of Mississippi and is signed by D. C. Keams, the tax collector.
Receipt for Coffin and Other Funeral Expenses for Mrs. John P. Darden, July 13, 1869

This handwritten receipt, dated July 13, 1869, is for the purchase of a coffin and case with trimmings, use of hearse, and funeral expenses for Mrs. J. P. (John P.) Darden by Thomas L. Darden for a cost of ninety-seven dollars. Payment was received by Key and Busser.
Receipt for Fayette Chronical Subscription, December 10, 1869

This receipt documents the payment of a one year subscription for Thomas Darden to the Fayette Chronicle, published by Paddock and Cully. The subscription covers a one year subscription for volume 5, number 1 to volume 6, number 1 for a cost of three dollars. The payment was received on December 10, 1869 by Paddock and Culley, proprietors. The left edge of the receipt names the newspaper and notifies the price of the subscription at four dollars per annum, payable in advance. The text describes "Job work neatly and expeditiously executed."
Receipt for Fayette Chronical Subscription, December, 1869

This receipt, dated December 1869, is for printing funeral notices in the Fayette Chronicle, Paddock and Culley Proprietors, for a cost of ten dollars. The printing service was purchased by Thomas L. Darden. The left edge of the receipt names the newspaper and notifies the price of the subscription at four dollars per annum, payable in advance. The text describes "Job work neatly and expeditiously executed." There is some light water and mildew damage on the left end of the receipt and the right edge of the receipt is ripped.
Receipt for Fayette Chronical Subscription, January 5, 1869

This receipt documents the payment of a one year subscription for Thomas Darden to the Fayette Chronicle, published by Paddock and Culley. The subscription covers volume 1 to volume 4 for four dollars and volume 4 to volume 5 for five dollars for a total of seven dollars. The payment was received on January 5, 1869 by Paddock and Culley, proprietor. The left edge of the receipt names the newspaper and notifies the price of the subscription at four dollars per annum, payable in advance. The text describes "Job work neatly and expeditiously executed." There are some water and mildew stains on the left portion of the receipt.
Receipt for Men's Clothing, September 21, 1869

This receipt, dated September 21, 1869, lists several men's clothing items purchased by Thomas L. Darden from John Foggo, Dealer in Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Hats, Boots, Shoes, and etc. for a total cost of $42.50. There are several random calculations written in pencil on the back of the receipt.
Tax Receipt, March 20, 1869

This tax receipt, dated March 20, 1869, documents the thirty-four dollar and eighty cent payment made by Thomas L. Darden for real estate taxes for the year 1868. The receipt describes the property and is signed by D. McCormick, Sheriff and Tax Collector in Jefferson County, Mississippi.
Indenture of Orleans Warner to F. Krauss

Joseph T. Ivey

Indenture agreement of F. Krauss and Orleans Warner at the Darden Place plantation in Jefferson County, Mississippi.
Indenture of Orleans Warner to F. Krauss

Joseph T. Ivey

Indenture agreement of F. Krauss and Orleans Warner at the Darden Place plantation in Jefferson County, Mississippi.
Account Statement for Building Supplies, March 4, 1868.

This handwritten account statement, dated March 4, 1868, itemizes the purchase of household items, food, and tools, purchased by Thomas L. Darden from Flemming and Baldwin for a total of one hundred and five dollars and ninety-one dollars.
Account Statement for Food and Household Items, October 28, 1868

This handwritten account statement lists food and other household items purchased by Thomas L. Darden from March to October 1868 at a total cost of $264.36. The items were purchased from Flemming and Baldwin and marked paid on October 28, 1868. An orange, two cent, George Washington postage stamp is placed crookedly on the left of the first page and "F&B" is written over Washington's face. Some other calculations are written in pencil on the lower right of the first page and sideways on the top of the second page.
Account Statement for Food, November 23, 1868

This handwritten account statement lists pork and corn purchased by Thomas L. Darden from February to September 1868 for a total of $891.15. The pork and corn were purchased from John P. Darden and the payment was made in full on November 23, 1868. An orange three cent George Washington Postage Stamp is in the upper right corner of the page with November 23, 1868 written over it.
Account Statement for Household Items, October 1, 1868

This handwritten account statement, dated October 1, 1868, lists household items purchased by Thomas S. Darden from September to October 1868 for a total of forty-four dollars and eighty cents. The items were purchased from Simon Lehmann.
Account Statement for Personal and Household Items, 1868

This handwritten account statement lists personal and household items purchased by Mrs. John P. Darden from February to December, 1868 for a total of thirty-eight dollars and ninety-five cents. The items were purchased from J. R. Armistead and Co.
Account Statement for Pharmaceutical and Food Items, January 1, 1868

This handwritten account statement, dated January 1, 1868, lists pharmaceutical and food items purchased by Mrs. John P. Darden from March to November, 1867. The items were purchased from J. R. Armistead and Co.
Account Statement for Tools and Hardware, March 4, 1869

This account statement details hardware and tools purchased by William Moore from H. M. Gastrell Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Hardware, Cutlery, Iron, Stoves, Tinware, Plantation Implements, etc. The purchases total six dollars and ninety-five cents. The payment note is written sideways along the left edge of the statement.
Bill for Pork and Corn, June 6, 1868

This handwritten note, dated June 6, 1868, is a bill written from Jesse H. Darden to Thomas L. Darden for corn and pork purchased. The note also informs Thomas that five sacks of the corn he ordered were left behind and that Jesse will set them aside for him.
Bill of Sale for 18 Bales of Cotton, February 20, 1868

This bill of sale, dated February 20, 1868, documents the calculations and payment for the sale of eighteen bales of cotton sold by Thomas L. Darden to Flemming and Baldwin for a total cost of $1096.88. The bottom edge of the page is jagged from having been torn.
Letter, Thomas L. Darden to Jessie H. Darden, March 23, 1868

This handwritten letter, dated March 23, 1868, is written from Thomas L. Darden to Jesse H. Darden requesting seven bushels of corn to plant. Thomas explains what type of corn and how much he wants to plant.
Letter, T. L. Darden to John Darden, 1868

This handwritten letter, written in 1868, is from Thomas L. Darden to his cousin, John Darden asking his cousin to send the order of eighteen sacks of corn and one pound of pork by a boy named Wash. Thomas goes on to say that Wash will have the balance owed. The paper is ripped along the bottom edge.
Order for Corn and Flour, June 9, 1868

This handwritten note, dated June 9, 1868, is an order from Thomas L. Darden for eighteen sacks of corn, a bolt of Lowell [?] and a barrel of pork to Jesse H. Darden. Thomas requests that Jesse allow "the boy" to have the order. The left and bottom edges of the paper are torn.
Order for Corn and Pork, May 19, 1868

This handwritten order from Thomas L. Darden, dated May 19, 1868, requests Corn and a barrel of pork from Jesse H. Darden.
Order for Corn, April 1, 1868

This handwritten note, dated April 1, 1868, is an order request for six sacks of corn by Thomas L. Darden from his cousin, Jesse Darden. The order requests the corn be sent with Phil. The top, bottom, and right edge of the paper is slightly jagged from being torn.

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