Darden Family Papers

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  Order for Corn, April 28, 1868

  This handwritten note, dated April 28, 1868, is an order for twenty sacks of corn from Thomas L. Darden to Jesse H. Darden. The order also states that when Thomas makes another trip he will return the corn he borrowed to plant.

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  Order for Corn, April 8, 1869

  This handwritten note, dated April 8, 1868, is an order request for seven sacks of corn by Thomas L. Darden from his cousin, Jesse Darden. The order requests the corn be sent with Phil. The bottom and right edge of the paper is slightly jagged from being torn.

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  Order for Corn, July 6, 1868

  This handwritten note, dated July 6, 1868, is an order from Thomas L. Darden for twenty sacks of corn to Jesse Darden. Thomas requests that Jesse let Washington take the corn.

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  Order for Corn, March 18, 1868

  This handwritten note, dated March 18, 1868, is an order request for twelve sacks of corn by Thomas L. Darden of his cousin, Jessie Darden. The order requests that Jessie allow Edmond to take the corn. The top and bottom edges of the paper are slightly jagged.

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  Order for Corn, March 20, 1868

  This handwritten note, dated March 20, 1868, is an order request for seven sacks of corn at a cost of seventeen dollars and sixty-six cents ordered from Jessie H. Darden from Flemming and Baldwin. The order includes a penciled note at the bottom stating that the driver says he could have no more than 7 sacks, signed by Fleming and Baldwin.

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  Order for Corn, March 25, 1868

  This handwritten note, dated March 25, 1868, is an order request for six sacks of corn by Thomas L. Darden of his cousin, Jessie Darden. The order requests that Jessie to give Phil the six bags of corn to complete the fulfillment of his previous order of twelve sacks. The top and bottom edges of the paper are slightly jagged.

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  Order for Pork ad Corn, May 18, 1868

  The handwritten note, dated May 18, 1868, is an order for one barrel of pork and thirteen sacks of corn from Thomas L. Darden to Jesse H. Darden. The order requests that Henry be allowed to pick up the order.

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  Order for Pork and Corn, June 4, 1868

  This handwritten note from Thomas L. Darden, dated May 19, 1868, requests eight sacks of corn and a barrel of pork from Jesse H. Darden. The note asks that Logan be allowed to take the items.

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  Order for Pork, Corn, and Flour, April 15, 1868

  This handwritten note, dated April 15, 1868, is an order request for a barrel of pork, seven sacks of corn, and a barrel of "the very cheapest" flour by Thomas L. Darden from his cousin, Jesse Darden. The order requests the items be sent with "the boy".

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  Order for Pork, Thomas L. Darden, February 12, 1868

  This handwritten note, dated February 12, 1868, is an order request for four barrels of pork placed by Thomas L. Darden of his cousin, Jessie. The top and bottom edges of the paper are slightly jagged.

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  Receipt for Corn, April 9, 1868

  This handwritten receipt, dated April 9, 1868, is for 7 sacks of corn purchased by Flemming and Baldwin from Jesse H. Darden for a cost of eighteen dollars and fifteen cents. The right and bottom edge are slightly jagged from having been torn.

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  Receipt for Corn, March 4, 1868

  This handwritten receipt, dated March 4, 1868, is for the purchase of ten sacks of corn purchased by Jesse H. Darden from Fleming and Baldwin.

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  Receipt for Unidentified Purchase, December 19, 1868

  This handwritten receipt, dated December 19, 1868, details calculations of money paid to Fleming and Baldwin by T. L. (Thomas L.) Darden for the costs of $480.34 and $282.04.

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  Record of Sales, November 6, 1868

  This three page record of sales, dated November 6, 1868, February 12, 1869, and January 19, 1869 documents the sales of cotton by Thomas L. Darden to Flemming and Baldwin. The record includes calculations, balances, taxes, and notes of when and how the account was settled.

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  Record of Sales of Cotton, 1868

  This two page record of sales documents money earned on the sale of cotton for Thomas L. Darden. The record lists plantation expenses, shares of the proceeds, credits, balances due, and calculations for various people. The paper is ripped in several places along the edges.

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  Account Statement for Clothing Materials, January 12, 1867

  This account statement, dated January 12, 1867, lists clothing and clothing materials purchased by Sue Darden from M. Eiseman from September to December 1867 at a cost of twenty-one dollars and ten cents. The statement payment is marked as received by M. Eiseman. An orange, two cent, George Washington postage stamp is on the lower left side of the page near the payment remark. The date, Jan 12/67 and the initials "M. E." are written across the stamp. The bottom edge of the page is ripped.

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  Account Statement for Food and Household Items, March 19, 1867

  This handwritten account statement lists food and household items purchased by Sue Darden in January and February, 1867 for a total of eight dollars and eighty cents. The items were purchases from J. R. Armistead and Co. Payment was received on March 19, 1867.

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  Account Statement for Household and Clothing Items, January 31, 1867

  This handwritten account statement lists household items and clothing materials purchased by Mrs. John P. Darden from March to August, 1866 purchased from J. B. Carpenter. The account is marked as paid on January 31, 1867.

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  Account Statement for Household Items, January 12, 1867

  This handwritten account statement lists household items purchased by Mrs. John. P. Darden from September to December 1866 for a total cost of twenty-four dollars and eighty cents. The payment was received from M. Eiseman. An orange, two cent, George Washington postage stamp is placed next to the payment note at the bottom of the list. The date, January 12, 1867 and the initials "M. E." is written across the stamp.

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  Account Statement for Household Purchases, June 1867

  This handwritten account statement documents household items purchased by Thomas L. Darden in June through November 1867 from R. H. Truly. The statement is marked as paid in full on November 20, 1867.

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  Bill of Sale for Cotton, January 24, 1867

  This bill of sale, dated January 24, 1867, documents the sale of 18 bales of cotton by Thomas L. Darden to Flaming and Baldwin. The page includes calculations that equal to a total of $1838.32. The page bears water stains and is ripped along the left side. "Fleming and Baldwin" is written in pencil on the back of the paper.

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  Receipt for Pens and Hair Clips, January 12, 1869

  This receipt documents payment for steel pens and hair clips purchased by Sue Darden for a cost of a dollar and eighty cents purchased at J. R. Armstead and Co. on January 12, 1867.

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  Account Statement for Clothing, September 19, 1866

  This handwritten account statement lists various clothing items and accessories purchased by Sue Darden from March to August 1866 from M. Werthimes at a total cost of $39.38. The account is notes the payment was received on September 1866. An orange, two cent George Washington postage stamp is on the lower left corner of the first page.

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  Account Statement for Food, September 22, 1866

  This handwritten account statement lists some food items purchased by Sue Darden from August and September for a total of nine dollars and five cents. The items were purchased from Montgomery and M. Whischy and payment was marked received September 22, 1866. Some calculations that don't appear related to the statement are at the bottom of the first page.

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  Account Statement for Household Items, 1865

  This handwritten account statement lists various household items including guns, tobacco, and hair pins, etc., purchased by John P. Darden and Josephine Darden for a total of $53.70 and $22.27, respectively. The items were purchased from D. Wertheimer in Fayette, Mississippi from December 1865 to February 1866 and billed in March 1866. An orange, two cent George Washington postage stamp is in the center of the statement.

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  Account Statement for Household Items, February 16, 1866

  This handwritten account statement lists household items purchased by John P. Darden from February 1863 to December 1865 for a total of $3059.53. The items were purchased from Flemming and Baldwin and is dated February 16, 1866.

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  Account Statement for Household Items, February 26, 1866

  This handwritten account statement lists various household items purchased by Mrs. John P. (Josephine) Darden from July 1865 to January 1866. The items were purchased from J. B. Carpenter and payment was received on February 26, 1866.

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  Account Statement for Household Items, September 19, 1966

  This handwritten account statement lists various household items purchased by John P. Darden from March to August 1866 at a total cost of $170.29. The items were purchased from M. Werthimes and payment was marked received on September 19, 1866. An orange, two cent, George Washington postage stamp is upside down on the lower right corner of the first page.

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  Account Statement for Personal and Household Items, September 22, 1866

  This handwritten account statement lists personal and household items purchased by John P. Darden from June to September 1866. The items were purchased from Whitney Richardson for a total of $21.60. Payment was received on September 22, 1866.

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  Account Statements for Household Items, December 1865-February 1866

  This handwritten account statement lists household items purchased by the John P. Darden family from December 1865 to February 1866 at a cost of $7.22 from Whitney Richardson and Co. The statement is marked as Received Payment on the back of the statement with no date of the payment.

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  Internal Revenue Tax Receipt for John T. Darden, September 17, 1866

  This United States Internal Revenue receipt, dated September 17, 1866, documents the seventy-nine dollar and five cent payment made by John P. Darden for legacy tax. The payment was made in Fayette, Mississippi to the collector's office, first district in the state of Mississippi. The taxes collected are for the year ending in April 30, 1866. The receipt is numbered 123 and is signed by Ely R. Jones, Deputy Collector.

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  Internal Revenue Tax Receipt for Mrs. John T. Darden, September 17, 1866

  This United States Internal Revenue receipt, dated September 17, 1866, documents the two hundred and twenty dollar payment made by Mrs. John P. Darden for income in 1865. The payment was made in Fayette, Mississippi to the collector's office, first district in the state of Mississippi. The taxes collected are for the year ending in June 30, 1866. The receipt is numbered 189 and is signed by Ely R. Jones, Deputy Collector.

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  Internal Revenue Tax Receipt for Sue Darden, September 17, 1866

  This United States Internal Revenue receipt, dated September 17, 1866, documents the two hundred and twenty dollar payment made by Miss Sue Darden for income in 1865. The payment was made in Fayette, Mississippi to the collector's office, first district in the state of Mississippi. The taxes collected are for the year ending in June 30, 1866. The receipt is numbered 188 and is signed by Ely R. Jones, Deputy Collector.

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  Internal Revenue Tax Receipt for Thomas L. Darden, September 17, 1866

  This United States Internal Revenue receipt, dated September 17, 1866, documents the thirteen dollar and seventy-two cent payment made by John P. Darden for succession tax. The payment was made in Fayette, Mississippi to the collector's office, first district in the state of Mississippi. The taxes collected are for the year ending in April 30, 1866. The receipt is numbered 123 and is signed by Ely R. Jones, Deputy Collector.

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  Letter, J. L. Busch to Thomas L. Darden, June 19, 1866

  This handwritten letter, dated June 19, 1866, is written from J. L. Busch to Thomas Darden defending himself from the Darden's accusation that Busch left Darden's father's estate unprovided for and directing Darden what papers and dates to look for that would show what payments Busch had made to John Darden's securities.

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  Receipt for Corsets, November 6, 1866

  This receipt documents payment for a corset and collar purchased at E. W. Wilson, dealer in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods in Natchez by P. Darden on November 6, 1866 for a total of three dollars and seventy-five cents.

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  Account Statement for Food and Household Items, July 1865

  This handwritten account statement lists food and household items purchased by John P. Darden in July 1865 from L. Tinny at a total cost of $216.60. Payment is marked as received on December 25, 1865.

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  Balance Sheet, for January 1, 1865

  This handwritten balance sheet, dated January 1, 1865, lists names and amounts owed to an unidentified person.

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  Letter, Charlotte to her Uncle, John P. Darden, July 8, 1865

  This handwritten letter, dated July 8, 1865, is written from Charlotte to her uncle, John P. Darden expressing her regret at having left her cabin home and moving in with the Browns. She goes on to say that she will come see him.

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  Letter, Flemming and Baldwin to John D. Darden, August 8, 1865

  This letter, dated August 8, 1865, is from Fleming and Baldwin to John D. Darden notifying him that they have enclosed a receipt from Jackson and Pendleton for the five bales of cotton and informing Darden that they have deposited $2500 in gold and will pay the balance.

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  Receipt for Door Locks, August-September, 1863

  This handwritten receipt is for two door locks and an unidentifiable household item purchased by John P. Darden in August and September, 1865 from J. B. Clanton at a cost of eight dollars. The payment was received on July 11, 1865 by J. B. Clanton. A large portion of the lower left corner of the paper is ripped off in a square.

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  Receipt for Purchase of Enslaved People, December 25, 1865

  This handwritten receipt is for the purchase of enslaved people by Thomas L. Darden for twenty dollars from E. N. Nicolas and paid on December 25, 1865. The paper is ripped along the bottom edge.

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  Receipt for Side Saddle and Bridle, September 26, 1865

  This handwritten receipt is for the purchase of a side saddle and bridle made by Thomas L. Darden from C. Statman in Natchez on September 26, 1865. An orange two cent George Washington postage stamp is on the left center of the page and the upper left corner of the paper is ripped. The paper also has several creases on the left side.

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  Receipt for Two Month's Work, September 22, 1865

  This handwritten receipt for time worked, documents twenty-two dollars and fifty cents paid to J. W. Baldridge by Thomas L. Darden on September 22, 1865.

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  Weights of 12 Bales of Cotton Marked for J. P. Darden, July 27, 1865

  This handwritten ledger page, documents the weights of 12 bales of cotton that were marked for J. P. Darden on July 27, 1865. The weights are recorded in two columns, one noted as "P. V. J. Weighted" at 4913 pounds and one marked as weighted by "yourself" at 5439 pounds making a difference of 526 pounds.

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  Letter, C. L. Coffey to Putnam Darden

  C. L. Coffey

  This undated, handwritten letter, is written from C. L. Coffey to Captain Darden concerning Coffey's shoe business, the type of currency he accepts as payment and whether or not he will be able to make Darden a pair of shoes. The edge of the blue paper are jagged and ripped. A note about the weight of "the hide" dates the letter around July 18, 1865.

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  Letter from Fleming & Baldwin: 07/27/1865

  Fleming & Baldwin

  Letter from Fleming & Baldwin to John P. Darden, regarding the amount of cotton he turned over to the Confederate treasury.

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  Cotton Owed to Government

  Stewart Goodrell

  Letter to John P. Darden from the Treasury department in Natchez, regarding cotton sold to the Confederate government and now owed to the U.S. Treasury Department.

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  Letter, C. F. Shampley to John P. Darden, September 2, 1864

  This letter, dated September 2, 1864, is written from C. F. Shampley to John P. Darden requesting that Darden send the cotton Shampley had purchased from him by a boy named Tom. The paper is torn along the bottom and shows wear along the right edge.

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  Letter to J. P. Darden; 09/05/1864

  Letter to J. P. Darden regarding Mr. Mead and cotton. The bottom portion of the document is missing.

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  Receipt for Clothing, August 6, 1863

  This handwritten receipt lists clothing and clothing materials purchased by John P. Darden for $20.00 from C. S. Coffey from May to August 1863. The payment was marked received August 6, 1864. The page is ripped along the edges and the lower right corner is folded up.

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  Receipt for Payment, December 7, 1864

  This handwritten receipt documents a payment of December 7, 1864 signed by C. L. Coffey and includes a note by Coffey about needing some leather tanned leather.

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  Letter to Mrs. Duvall; 04/14/1860

  John P. Darden

  Letter from John P. Darden to Mrs. Duvall, requesting financial assistance. On the reverse is information about Darden repaying the debt.

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  Letter, Tho. Reed to John P. Darden; 06/07/1864

  Thomas Reed

  Note to John P. Darden from Tho. Reed, introducing Mr. Mead.

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  Record of Cotton Purchased

  Thomas Reed

  Tho. Reed's record and letter to John P. Darden regarding cotton he purchased.

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  Letter, C. L. Luvall to John P. Darden, March 19, 1863

  This handwritten letter, dated March 19, 1863, is written from C. L. Luvall to John P. Darden addressing the angry letter he received from Darden and expressing his disappointment in Darden's misunderstanding of a situation and reaction to that misunderstanding.

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  Receipt for Clothing Purchased at M. Eisenman, March 27, 1863

  This receipt for 3 dollars is for goods purchased by Thomas L. Darden, bought of M. Eisenman, Dealer in fancy and staple dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, hats and caps, hardware and cutlery in Fayette, Mississippi on December 3, 1861. The bill was paid in full on March 27, 1863 and received by M. Eisenman.

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  Receipt for Payment, January 11, 1863

  This handwritten receipt is for a payment of one hundred dollars and twenty dollars paid by John P. Darden to Mary C. Cole on January 11, 1863. The bottom edge of the page is ripped.

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  Bill for Molasses, February 21, 1862

  This handwritten bill is for five barrels of molasses totaling 219 gallons at a cost of $42.14 billed to John P. Darden, Esq. to J.O. and B. S. Ricks in New Orlans, February 21, 1862.

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  Credits of Mary C. Dixon with Fleming Baldwin

  This handwritten account statement includes a note of payment pf $90 received from John P. Darden to Mrs. Mary C. Dixon received by Flemming and Baldwin on Dixon's behalf on July 19, 1862. The statement also includes a note about the payment and other credits received on Dixon's account on January 1, 1862 and July 19, 1862 received by Fleming and Baldwin.

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  Letter, J. C and B. S. Ricks to James P. Darden, February 11, 1867

  This handwritten letter, dated February 11, 1862, is written from J. C. and B. S. Ricks to John P. Darden concerning Darden's accounts for dry goods.

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  Receipt for Confederate Fund Contributions, July 23, 1862

  This handwritten receipt, dated July 23, 1862, is for Lieutenant P. Darden's contribution of eight hundred and seventy-five dollars to the Confederate fund. The contribution was received by M. B. McMicken.

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  Receipt for Payments, September 20, 1862

  This handwritten receipt lists charges made by John P. Darden for $14.75 to Forman Purcell in March and May, 1862. Payment was marked received on September 20, 1862.

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  Receipt for Southern Gazette Subscription, January 27, 1862

  This receipt, dated January 29, 1862, for a year's subscription to the Southern Gazette in Fayette, Mississippi is for J. P. Harden for $2.50. The subscription is for September 21, 1861 to September 21, 1862 and was received by A. M. Greene.

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  Receipt for Two Horses for the Confederacy

  Receipt for the purchase of two horses by A.I. Cameron and Putnam Darden from H. Hill for use in the Confederate army.

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  Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores

  Thomas M. Austin

  Jefferson Artillery materials: Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores turned over to Capt. Put Darden at Tupelo by Thomas M. Austin.

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  Receipt for a Horse for the Confederacy

  Henry M. Buckets

  Receipt for the purchase of a horse by A.I. Cameron and Putnam Darden from Henry M. Buckets for use in the Confederate army.

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  Receipt for a Horse for the Confederacy

  J. M. Cobb

  Receipt for the purchase of a horse by A.I. Cameron and Putnam Darden from J. M. Cobb for use in the Confederate army.

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  Receipt for a Horse for the Confederacy

  F. B. Coleman

  Receipt for the purchase of a horse by A.I. Cameron and Putnam Darden from F. B. Coleman for use in the Confederate army.

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  Receipt for a Horse for the Confederacy

  F. B. Coleman

  Receipt for the purchase of a horse by A. I. Cameron and Putnam Darden from F.B. Coleman for use in the Confederate Army.

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  List of Horses Purchased

  Putnam Darden

  Master list of horses purchased by Putnam Darden and A. I. Cameron for the Confederate Artillery Service.

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  Receipt for a Horse for the Confederacy

  Samuel P. Gilbert

  Receipt for the purchase of a horse by A.I. Cameron and Putnam Darden from Samuel P. Gilbert for use in the Confederate army.

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  Receipt for a Horse for the Confederacy

  David C. Griffing

  Receipt for the purchase of a horse by A.I. Cameron and Putnam Darden from David C. Griffing for use in the Confederate army.

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  Receipt for Three Horses for the Confederacy

  Wade Harrison

  Receipt for the purchase of three horses by A.I. Cameron and Putnam Darden from Wade Harrison for use in the Confederate army.

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  Receipt for a Horse for the Confederacy

  Roy J. Hunt

  Receipt for the purchase of a horse by A.I. Cameron and Putnam Darden from Roy J. Hunt for use in the Confederate army.

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  Receipt for a Horse for the Confederacy

  T. I. Hunt

  Receipt for the purchase of a horse by A.I. Cameron and Putnam Darden from T. I. Hunt for use in the Confederate army.

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  Special Orders for Putnam Darden by General P. G. T. Beauregard, May 2, 1802

  Thomas Jordan

  This document, dated May 2, 1862, is special orders relayed to Putnam Darden and A. J. Cumenors, assigned their artillery service to special duty, reporting to the Chief of Artillery and principal quartermaster by the command of General P. G. T. Beauregard. the document is signed by Thomas Jordan, Adjutant General.

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  Receipt for a Horse for the Confederacy

  M. F. Mayberry

  Receipt for the purchase of a horse by A.I. Cameron and Putnam Darden from M. F. Mayberry for use in the Confederate army.

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  CSA Tax Receipt

  J. B. McCormick

  Putnam Darden's receipt from the Confederate States War Tax of 1861.

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  Receipt for a Horse for the Confederacy

  Robert L. Moody

  Receipt for the purchase of a horse by A.I. Cameron and Putnam Darden from Robert L. Moody for use in the Confederate army.

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  Receipt for a Horse for the Confederacy

  Emanuel J. Rogillio

  Receipt for the purchase of a horse by A.I. Cameron and Putnam Darden from Emanuel Rogillio for use in the Confederate army.

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  Receipt for a Horse for the Confederacy

  Emanuel J. Rogillio

  Receipt for the purchase of a horse by A.I. Cameron and Putnam Darden from E. J. Rogillio for use in the Confederate army.

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  Receipt for a Horse for the Confederacy

  C. Z. Stampley

  Receipt for the purchase of a horse by A.I. Cameron and Putnam Darden from C.Z. Stampley for use in the Confederate army.

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  Receipt for a Horse for the Confederacy

  A. Stringer

  Receipt for the purchase of a horse by A.I. Cameron and Putnam Darden from A. Stringer for use in the Confederate army.

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  Letter, J. M. Wallace to Thomas P. Darden, September 16, 1862

  J. M. Wallace

  This handwritten letter, dated September 16, 1862, is written from J. M. Wallace to Thomas P. Darden concerning a visit to Wallace's home by Darden's nephew, L. W. Darden. The letter goes on to describe the instances the sickness and eventual death of Darden's nephew at Wallace's home.

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  Account Statement for Clothing and Household Items, January 3, 1861

  This account statement lists clothing and other household items purchased by James P. Darden from January to November 1860 from E. Eiseman, dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Clothing, etc. in Fayette, Mississippi for a total of $52.25. The account was marked paid on January 3, 1861.

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  Letter, A. L. Sholinh to John P. Darden, January 22, 1861

  This handwritten letter, dated January 22, 1861, is written from A. L. Sholinh to John P. Darden assuring Darden that he has no ill feelings towards him whatsoever. He goes on to assure Darden that he intends to do what is right. He states that he sold Darden the land in good faith and believes that Darden is trying to back out of the deal. He encourages Darden to behave honorably and states that if Darden disagrees, the matter will be settled in court.

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  Letter, Jason Brown to John P. Darden, November 24, 1861

  This handwritten letter, dated November 24, 1861, is written from Jason Brown to John P. Darden updating him on his life, his finances, and what life has been like since he and his family moved to Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. Brown goes on to express his admiration for Darden and asks after his family.

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  Letter, R. J. Sholinh to John P. Darden, March 19, 1861

  This handwritten letter, dated March 19, 1861, is written from R. Sholinh to John P. Darden imploring Darden to come meet with him and his sons to settle their land dispute in person. Sholinh states that he believes Darden to be an honorable man and hates that their business has devolved into such bad terms.

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  Receipt for One Bale of Cotton Purchased, February 15, 1861

  This receipt, dated February 15. 1861, is made to J. P. Darden for the purchase of one bale of cotton marked as paid and signed by Wharf Boat Co., Clifton. The receipt is blue with a decorative illustration on the left edge.

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  Receipt for Payment, December 2, 1861

  This handwritten receipt is for a payment of $3.50 from John P. Darden to Mr. Dixon on December 2, 1861.

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  Receipt for Services, January 30, 1861

  This handwritten receipt is for forty dollars, paid by John H. Collier to John P. Darden for services. The receipt is signed by Fleming A. Baldwin.

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  Franklin College Expenses

  J. W. Christopher

  Detailed list of expenses at Franklin College.

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  Account Statement for Clothing and Materials, January 3, 1861

  This handwritten receipt lists clothing materials purchased by J. P. Darden in June and July 1860 from Thomas Davenport at a cost of $9.30. Payment was marked paid in full on January 3, 1861.

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  Account Statement for Clothing Materials, Undated

  This account statement lists clothing and clothing materials purchased by Mrs. Darden from November to February of unidentified years. The items were purchased from M. Eiseman and the statement is marked as payment received.

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  Bill for Molasses, Undated

  This undated bill is for ten barrels of molasses totaling 419 gallon at 25 at 104.75 billed by John P. Darden, Esq. to H. B.S. Ricks.

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  Blank Receipt for Davenport and Drake in St. Louis, Missouri

  This receipt for Davenport and Drake in St. Louis, Missouri has blank spaces with indications for shipping information and prompts for ordering and payment.

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  Committee Report

  July committee report on melons, okra, butterbeans, tomatoes, peas, and other produce.

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  Invoice for Cotton Sold, December 19, 1860

  This handwritten invoice is for the sale of five bales of cotton sold by JC and BS Ricks and Co. to Schwartz and Son on behalf of John P. Darden on December 19, 1860 for the price of $234 dollars.

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  Invoice for Cotton Sold, September 11, 1860

  This handwritten invoice is for the sale of 4 bales of cotton sold by JC and BS Ricks and Co. on behalf of John P. Darden for $185.00.