Isaac Ross Papers

Papers of Isaac Ross, planter, of Prospect Hill, Jefferson County, Mississippi. Correspondence, statement of accounts, promissory notes, receipts, memoranda, and other papers pertaining to settlement of Ross' estate, especially concerning the will's provision for manumission of Ross' enslaved persons choosing emigration to Liberia. Includes correspondence of Ross' grandson, Isaac Ross Wade, as administrator of the estate, with the American Colonization Society; records of Wade's business transactions with Person and Company, New Orleans, Louisiana, and other cotton merchants; and business papers of Wade's son B.H. Wade. Correspondents include J. Hewitt, Natchez, Mississippi, and George L. Yerger, Jackson, Mississippi.

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Letter, J. H. Duncan for J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, January 23, 1861

In this letter, dated January 23, 1861, J. H. Duncan writes to Isaac R. Wade on behalf of J. J. Person and Co. to inform Wade that an invoice is enclosed and articles from his order were shipped the day before on the steamboat "Charmer."
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, December 13, 1861

In this letter, dated December 13, 1861, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to request that he sign a waiver authorizing them to sell 50 bales of cotton to cover any supplies Wade may need.
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, January 25, 1862

In this letter, dated January 25, 1862, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to let him know that they have not sold the cotton yet and they will let the notes remain as they are for the time being. They go on to advise on the cotton market.
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, January 28, 1862

In this letter, dated January 28, 1862, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him that an invoice is enclosed and that his items were shipped that day. They go on to advise on storing cotton after it has been baled. The enclosed invoice documents the items purchased by Wade and shipped by the Peytona at a cost of one hundred fifty-eight dollars and thirty-one cents.
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, January 30, 1862

In this letter, dated January 30, 1862, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him on the sale of cotton and an arrangement made for future sales.
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, October 30, 1861

In this letter, dated October 30, 1861, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him that they received his note. They go on to inform him that eleven "ships of war" are a the "Bar" and will have to be "smoked out." A promissory note for five hundred dollars written to J. J. Person and Co. from Isaac R. Wade is included.
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, September 21, 1861

In this letter, dated September 21, 1861, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him that his order has been invoiced and shipped. The letter goes on to advise Wade that it is not a good time to ship cotton except in extreme cases and advises him on managing money.
Letter, J. J. Persons and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, May 11, 1861

In this letter, dated May 11, 1861, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to update him on his account, his orders, and what to expect in the cotton market.
Letter, W. B. Fulkerson and Bros. to Isaac R. Wade, March 21, 1861

In this letter, dated March 21, 1861, W. B. Fulkerson and Bros. writes to Isaac R. Wade to update him on the status of his orders and when to expect the shipment.
Statement, S. Bernheimer and Bros. to Isaac R. Wade, February 13, 1862

This statement, dated February 13, 1862, documents the purchase of items from S. Bermheime and Bros. by Isaac R. Wade with a credit to the account for 10 bales of cotton leaving a balance of fifteen dollars and thirteen cents.
Letter, H. Y. Ellett to Isaac R. Wade, November 4, 1860

In this letter, dated November 4, 1860, H. Y. Ellett writes to Isaac R. Wade in acknowledgement of a payment received from Wade on the judgment of the W. H. Bruce v. Isaac R. Wade that was affirmed in high court on May 1860. A copy of the judgement is included with the letter.
Letter, J. H. Duncan for J. J. Person and Co to Isaac R. Wade, September 8, 1860

In this letter, dated September 4, 1860, J. H. Duncan writes to Isaac R. Wade on behalf of J. J. Person and Co. to inform him of updates on his account and inform him of the state of the cotton market.
Letter, J. H. Duncan on behalf of J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, September 25, 1860

In this letter, dated September 25, 1860, J. H. Duncan writes to Isaac R. Wade on behalf of J. J. Person and Co. to update him on his account and to inform him of the cotton demand in Europe.
Letter, J. H. Duncan on behalf of J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, September 29, 1860

In this letter, dated September 209, 1860, J. H. Duncan writes to Isaac R. Wade on behalf of J. J. Person and Co. to updated him on his account and to inform him on the "dull and irregular" cotton market.
Letter, J. H. Duncan on behalf of J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, November 10, 1860

In this letter, dated November 10, 1860, J. H. Duncan writes to Isaac R. Wade on behalf of J. J. Person and Co. to update him on his account and inform him of the state of the cotton market.
Letter, J. H. Duncan on behalf of J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, November 27, 1860

In this letter, dated November 27, 1860, J. H. Duncan writes to Isaac R. Wade on behalf of J. J. Person and Co. to update him on credits to his account and inform him of the state of the cotton market.
Letter, J. H. Duncan on behalf of J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, November 27, 1860

In this letter, dated November 29, 1860, J. H. Duncan writes to Isaac R. Wade on behalf of J. J. Person and Co. to update him on credits to his account and inform him of the state of the cotton market.
Letter, J. H. Duncan on behalf of J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, November 8, 1860

In this letter, dated November 8, 1860, J. H. Duncan writes to Isaac R. Wade on behalf of J. J. Person and Co. to updated him on the sale of his cotton and it's application to his account. He goes onto inform Wade of the state of the cotton market.
Letter, J. H. Duncan on behalf of J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, October 20, 1860

In this letter, dated October 20, 1860, J. H. Duncan writes to Isaac R. Wade on behalf of J. J. Person and Co. to update him on his account and inform him of changes to the cotton market.
Letter, J. H. Duncan on behalf of J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, October 25, 1860

In this letter, dated October 25, 1860, J. H. Duncan writes to Isaac R. Wade on behalf of J. J. Person and Co. to update him on his account the good price they were able to get for the cotton sold on his behalf. He goes on to explain a delay in delivery in delivery of a lot and it's effect on the sale.
Letter, J. H. Duncan on behalf of J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, October 27, 1860

In this letter, dated October 27, 1860, J. H. Duncan writes to Isaac R. Wade on behalf of J. J. Person and Co. to updated in on the credit to his account and inform him on the cotton market.
Letter, J. H. Duncan on behalf of J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, October 6, 1860

In this letter, dated October 6, 1860, J. H. Duncan writes to Isaac R. Wade on behalf of J. J. Person and Co. to update him on his account and cotton sale proceeds as well as inform him of the state of the cotton market.
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, August 30, 1860

In this letter, dated August 3, 1860, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him that an invoice for his most recent order is enclosed. They go on to update Wade on the state of the cotton market and report on the health in New Orleans.
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, December 22, 1860

In this letter, dated December 22, 1860, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to update him on some credit made to his account and inform him on the state of the cotton market. They go on to speak of some loans.
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, November 17, 1860

In this letter, dated November 17, 1860, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to update him on credits to his account and to inform him on the state of the cotton market.
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, October 13, 1860

In this letter, dated October 13, 1860, J. J. Persons and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to update him on his account and to inform him of the cotton market . The letter is written on a page from the "New Orleans Price=Current, Commercial Intelligencer and Merchants' Transcript" and another page, scanned front and back, is included with the letter. The pages from the New Orleans Price is damaged in multiple places.
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, September 20, 1860

In this letter, dated September 20, 1860, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to updated him on a credit to his account and inform him of the state of the cotton market.
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, September 22, 1860

In this letter, dated September 22, 1860, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to updated him on a credit to his account and update him on the cotton market.
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Issac R. Wade, September 18, 1860

In this letter, dated September 18, 1860, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to update him on his account and inform him of the state of the cotton market.
Letter, W. B. Fulkerson to Isaac R. Wade, September 8, 1860

In this letter, dated September 8, 1860, W. B. Fulkerson writes to Isaac R. Wade to updated him on when to pay a judgment.
Protest for Non-payment, November 30, 1860

In this notice from Notary Public, Felix Grima, dated November 30, 1860, notifies Isaac R. Wade that he is in default of a five thousand dollar note drawn from the Bank of Louisan by J. J. Person and Co. on Wade's behalf. The loan was drawn on January 24, 1860 and was due November 27, 1860.
Account Statement, Isaac R. Wade in Account with Adams and McClure, January 19, 1859

This account statement, marked paid on January 19, 1859, documents farm equipment and services purchased by Isaac R. Wade from Adams and McClure and paid via draft by J. J. Person.
Account Statement, Isaac R. Wade in Account with J. J. Person and Co., April 1. 1859

This account statement, dated April 1, 1859, documents Isaac R. Wade's account with J. J. Person and Co. and the purchases and services rendered on behalf of Wade by Person.
Account Statement, Issac R. Wade from Supply and Services, 1858-1859

This account statement documents the purchases of dry goods and household goods purchased by Isaac Wade from Supply and Services from March 1858 to January 1859.
Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade from J. J. Person and Co., April 9, 1859

This receipt, dated April 9, 1859, documents the receipt of twelve bales of cotton marked as per margin from Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person and Co.
Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade from J. J. Person and Co. for Duncan, February 3, 1859

This receipt, dated February 3, 1859, documents the receipt of twenty bales of cotton marked as per margin from Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person and Co. for Duncan.
Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade from J. J. Person and Co. for J. H. Duncan, March 5, 1859

This receipt, dated March 5, 1859, documents the receipt of twelve bales of cotton marked as per margin from Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person and Co. for J. H. Duncan.
Invoice and Letter, Isaac R. Wade from W. B. Fulkerson, April 9, 1859

This invoice documents the food, whiskey, and shovel ordered from William B. Fulkerson by Isaac R. Wade and includes a letter below the invoice explaining why the beef Wade ordered is not included on the invoice. An envelope addressed to Wade at Prospect Hill is included.
Invoice of Merchandise Shipped by J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, March 23, 1859

This invoice documents the shipment of food and household goods shipped to Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person and Co. per Lovrick V. Fullers on the steamboat Natchez at a cost of four hundred forty-four dollars and forty-seven cents.
Letter and Invoice of Merchandise Shipped, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, April 11, 1859

In this letter, dated April 11, 1859, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to update him on the orders placed on Wade's behalf and also updates him on the cotton market. An invoice for shipping the merchandise via the steam boat Natchez is included with the letter.
Letter and Receipt, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, April 24, 1859

This letter, dated April 24, 1859, documents items purchased by J. J. Person and Co on behalf of Issac R. Wade and includes a receipt for nine bales of cotton sold on Wade's behalf. An envelope addressed to Wade at Prospect Hill is included.
Letter and Statement, J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, June 18 and April 30, 1859

In this letter, dated June 18, 1859, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him that a statement of his account with them is included and offers directions on what to sign and to respond with any corrections he has. The accompanying statement, dated April 30, 1859, documents purchases and services made by J. J. Person and Co. on behalf of Wade.
Letter, H. Poindexter to [Isaac} Ross Wade, March 31, 1859

In this letter, J. G. Poindexter writes to Isaac R. Wade as a syndic for Mygatt and Co. to inform Wade that he owes Mygatt and Co. a debt and requests that the debt be settled or a lawsuit will be brought against him. The bottom edge of the paper is torn.
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, April 19, 1859

In this letter, dated April 19, 1859, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to update him on the credits to his account as well as the state of the cotton market.
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, April 21, 1859

In this letter, dated April 21, 1859, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to update him on the credits to his account as well as inform him of the irregularities in the cotton market.
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, April 28, 1859

In this letter, dated April 28, 1859, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to update him on the proceeds from a recent sale proceeds credited to his account and the demand for cotton and the market prices.
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, April 30, 1859

In this letter, dated April 30, 1859, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him on a credit to his account and update him on the cotton market.
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, April 9, 1859

In this letter, dated April 9, 1859, J.J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him of the items sent to him at his request and explain any delays for items. He goes on to inform Wade of the cotton market and the effect Gulf flooding has on it. An envelope addressed to Wade and sent to Prospect Hill is included.
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, June 21, 1859

In this letter, dated June 21, 1859, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him on a credit to his account and update him on the cotton market. An envelope addressed to Wade in Port Gibson, Mississippi is included.
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, March 12, 1859

In this letter, dated March 12, 1859, J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to update him on credits made to his account and the price of cotton and the movement in the cotton market.
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, March 3, 1859

In this letter, dated March 3, 1859, J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to update him on credits made to his account and the activity of the cotton market.
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, March 5, 1859

In this letter, dated March 3, 1859, J. H. Duncan on behalf of J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to explain an enclosed receipt for purchases made.
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, March 7, 1859

In this letter, dated March 7, 1859, J. H. Duncan writes on behalf of J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade to inform him about the most recent shipments made to him and explain any discrepancies.
Letter, J. J. Person and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, May 14, 1859

In this letter, dated May 14, 1859, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him on a credit to his account and update him on the cotton market.
Letter, J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, February 12, 1859

In this letter, dated February 12, 1859, J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him that he is in receipt of items for Wade's account and goes on to update Wade on the cotton demand and market.
Letter, J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, February 12, 1859

In this letter, dated February 22, 1859, J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to assure him that he will inform Mr. Fulkerson of upcoming payment for items ordered by Wade.
Letter, J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, March 21, 1859

In this letter, dated March 29, 1859, J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him of an amount to be credited to his account and goes on to update Wade on the cotton market.
Letter, Warner and Hall to Isaac R. Wade, April 11, 1859

In this letter, dated April 11, 1859, Warner and Hall writes to Isaac R. Wade to let him know that his order has been placed via J. J. Person and Co. and details what was selected on Wade's behalf.
Receipt, Dunbar Wade to A. J. Cavanah, January 4, 1850

This receipt, dated January 4, 1859, documents purchase of clothing by Dunbar Wade from A. J. Cavanah in August of 1858 totaling fifty-five dollars.
Receipt, Isaac R Wade from A. R. Leonard, January 4 1848

This receipt, dated January 4, 1859, documents the purchases and payment made to A. R. Leonard by Isaac R. Wade from August to December 1858 for a total of one hundred eighty-six dollars and six cents.
Receipt, Isaac R. Wade from Dr. Scharff, January 20, 1859

This receipt, dated January 20, 1859, documents the purchase of clothing and household goods made by Isaac R. Wade from Dr. E. Scharff at a total of three hundred sixty dollars and forty-four cents.
Receipt, Isaac R. Wade from H. Conrad, January 14, 1859

This receipt, dated January 14, 1859, documents the purchase of clothing and household goods made by Isaac R. Wade from H. Conrad from January to November 1858 and paid by draft per J. J. Person.
Receipt, Isaac R. Wade from P. Bethea, Dry Goods and Groceries, January 4, 1859

This receipt, dated January 4, 1859, documents the purchases from and payment made to P. Bethea, Dry Goods and Groceries by Isaac R. Wade from March to November 1858 for a total of forty-nine dollars and sixty-eight cents.
Receipt, Isaac R. Wade from S. B. and W. E. Walker, January 4, 1857

This receipt, dated January 4, 1859, documents the purchases of tobacco, alcohol, and produced purchased by Isaac R. Wade from S.B. and W. E. Walker Wholesale and Resail Grocers from March to December 1858 for a total of sixty-seven dollars and forty-eight cents. Payment was received from J. J. Person on behalf of Wade.
Receipt, Isaac R. Wade to L. P. Williams, January 4, 1859

This receipt, dated January 4, 1859, documents purchases made by Issac R. Wade from L. P. Williams from June to August 1858 and the payment on January 4, 1859.
Receipt, W. B. Fulkerson to Isaac R. Wade, April 23, 1859

This receipt, date April 23, 1859 documents the purchases of food and household goods made by J. R. Wade from William B. Fulkerson. An envelope addressed to Judge J. R. Wade in Prospect Hill, Mississippi is included with the receipt.
Statement, Sale of Isaac Wade's Cotton April 24, 1859

This statement, dated April 24, 1859, documents the sale of 24 bales of cotton on behalf of Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person with the cost of shipping via the Grand Duke and Natchez steam boats included at the bottom of the page.
Statement, Sale of Isaac Wade's Cotton February 28, 1859

This statement, dated February 28, 1859, documents the sale of 12 bales of cotton on behalf of Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person with the cost of shipping via the Twilight steam boats included at the bottom of the page.
Statement, Sale of Isaac Wade's Cotton June 4, 1859

This statement, dated June 4, 1859, documents the sale of 2 bales of cotton on behalf of Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person with the cost of shipping via the Natchez steam boats included at the bottom of the page.
Statement, Sale of Isaac Wade's Cotton May 31, 1859

This statement, dated May 31, 1859, documents the sale of 9 bales of cotton on behalf of Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person with the cost of shipping via the Natchez steam boats included at the bottom of the page.
Statement, W. B. Fulkerson to Isaac R. Wade, February 5, 1859

This statement, dated February 5, 1859, lists the groceries and household goods purchased by Isaac R. Wade from W. B. Fulkerson at a cost of one hundred thirty-six dollars and ninety-six cents.
Canceled notes, Isaac R. Wade, 1859

Two promissory notes made by Isaac R. Wade on this page were canceled due to payment of the notes. The first note was made to G. P. Farley on June 15, 1858 for $121.03 and paid by a new note. The second note was made to W. Wade on June 15, 1858 for $26.13.
Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade from J. J. Person and Co. for C. M. Dougall, November 24, 1858

This receipt, dated November 24, 1858, documents the receipt of twenty bales of cotton marked as per margin from Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person and Co. for C. M. Dougall.
Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade from J. J. Person and Co. for C. M. Dougall, November 27, 1858

This receipt, dated November 27, 1858, documents the receipt of twenty bales of cotton marked as per margin from Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person and Co. for C. M. Dougall.
Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade from J. J. Person and Co. for C. M. Dougall, November 8, 1858

This receipt, dated November 8, 1858, documents the receipt of thirty bales of cotton marked as per margin from Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person and Co. for C. M. Dougall.
Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade from J. J. Person and Co. for C. M. Dougall, October 16, 1858

This receipt, dated October 16, 1858, documents the receipt of twenty bales of cotton marked as per margin from Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person and Co. for C. M. Dougall.
Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade from J. J. Person and Co. for C. M. Dougall, October 23, 1858

This receipt, dated October 23, 1858, documents the receipt of twenty bales of cotton marked as per margin from Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person and Co. for C. M. Dougall.
Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade from J. J. Person and Co. for C. M. Dougall, October 30, 1858

This receipt, dated October 30, 1858, documents the receipt of twenty bales of cotton marked as per margin from Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person and Co. for C. M. Dougall.
Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade from J. J. Person and Co. for Duncan, October 14, 1858

This receipt, dated October 14, 1858, documents the receipt of twenty bales of cotton marked as per margin from Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person and Co. for Duncan.
Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade from J. J. Person and Co for J. H. Duncan, September 11, 1858

This receipt, dated September 11, 1858, documents the receipt of twenty bales of cotton marked as per margin from Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person and Co. for J. H. Duncan.
Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade from J. J. Person and Co., November 20, 1858

This receipt, dated November 20, 1858, documents the receipt of twenty bales of cotton marked as per margin from Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person and Co.
Cotton Receipt, Isaac R. Wade from J. J. Person and Co., September 18 1858

This receipt, dated September 18, 1858, documents the receipt of twenty bales of cotton marked as per margin from Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person and Co.
Letter, J.J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, December 25, 1858

In this letter, dated December 25, 1858, J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him that account sales and proceeds credited to him and update him on the demands for cotton for the week and the market prices. He goes on to speak of a couple of notes for Wade to consider.
Letter, J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, December 4, 1858

In this letter, dated December 4, 1858, J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to updated him on the credits to his account and updates on the activity of the cotton market.
Letter, J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, November 27, 1858

In this letter, J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him that the proceeds from a recent sale of cotton will be credited to his account. Person goes on to speak on the cotton market and the sales of the day and his belief that the prices will spring up.
Letter, J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, November 29, 1858

In this letter, J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him of credits to his account, advances in freights, the current cotton market.
Letter, J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, October 21, 1858

In this letter, dated October 21, 1858, J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to let him know that his letter had been received and Person is in receipt of the items requested by Wade via shipment on the Magnolia steam boat. Person goes on to update Wade on the cotton prices and explain the invoice that was included with the letter.
Letter, J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, October 21, 1858

In this letter, dated October 21, 1858, J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to let him know that an invoice is included for fifty-five dollars that has been charged to his account and that the items purchased were shipped out to Wade that day. He goes on to inform Wade of the decrease in cotton prices for the week.
Letter, J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, October 2, 1858

In this letter, dated October 2, 1858, J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him of a recent sale of cotton for $1035.65 and that the amount will be added to his account. He further informs him of the demand for cotton and the stable price in the market.
Letter, J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, September 18, 1858

In this letter, dated September 18, 1858, J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him of changes to his account and update him on the cotton market.
Letter, J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, September 23, 1858

In this letter, J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him of the sale of twenty bales of cotton at full market price to be credited to his account.
Letter, J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, September 25, 1858

In this letter, J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him that the recently sold twenty bales of cotton has been shipped on the Natchez and updated him that the interest in cotton has been active and remained firm in prices.
Letter, J. J. Person to Issac R. Wade, November 16, 1858

In this letter, J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him that the proceeds from a recent sale of cotton will be credited to his account. Person goes on to speak on the cotton market and the sales of the day and his belief that the prices will spring up.
Letter, J. J. Person to Issac R. Wade, November 8, 1858

In this letter, J. J. Person writes to Isaac R. Wade to notify him that the proceeds from a recent sale netted $19061.93 that has been credited to Wade's account. Person goes on to inform him on some shipping costs and update Wade on the decline of cotton prices and the activity of the cotton market.
Receipt, Isaac R. Wade from W. B. Fulkerson, December 23, 1858

This receipt, dated December 23, 1858, documents Isaac R. Wade's purchase of dry goods and groceries from W. B. Fulkerson for a cost thirty-six dollars and sixty-five cents.
Shipping Invoice, J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, October 20, 1858

This invoice, dated October 20, 1858, documents the shipment of merchandise purchased by Isaac R. Wade and shipped by steam boat Magnolia on his behalf by J. J. Person.
Shipping Invoice, J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, October 2, 1858

This invoice, dated October 2, 1858, documents the shipment of merchandise purchased by Isaac R. Wade and shipped by steam boat Natchez on his behalf by J. J. Person.
Statement, Frankenbush and Englesing to Isaac R. Wade, January 4, 1858

This statement, dated January 4, 1858, documents Isaac R. Wade's purchase and payment of shoes and clothing from Frankenbush and Englesing.
Statement, Sale of Isaac Wade's Cotton, December 21, 1858

This statement, dated December 21, 1858, documents the sale of 10 bales of cotton on behalf of Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person with the cost of shipping via the Natchez steam boat included at the bottom of the page.
Statement, Sale of Isaac Wade's Cotton, November 13, 1858

This statement, dated November 13, 1858, documents the sale of 20 bales of cotton on behalf of Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person with the cost of shipping via the Magnolia steam boat included at the bottom of the page.

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