Nannie Herndon Rice Family Papers

The Nannie Herndon Rice Family Papers collection includes correspondence, diaries, and account books mainly from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries of the Rice, Walker, and Hopkins families of Mississippi and Alabama.

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Letter, W. H. R. to Augusta H. Rice, April 21, 1865

Letter from W. H. R. in Demopolis, Alabama, to Augusta Hopkins Rice. He mentions Major Walker in Meridian, Mississippi and Starke Oliver, writes about the Yankees doing little damage in Montgomery, and also says that Yankees have 'quietly occupied' homes on Government Street in Mobile. W. H. R. may be William H. Roberts, who appears on the 1860 census in Demopolis. 1865.
Members of Salem Church, Oktibbeha County

List of African-American members of Salem Church in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, 1865. Includes notations beside members who have died and one who is 'deranged.' All members are noted as servants of Augusta Hopkins Rice.
Letter, A. B. Parks to Augusta Rice February 6, 1865

A. B. Parks

Letter from plantation manager A. B. Parks in Choctaw Agency, Mississippi, to Augusta Hopkins Rice, regarding the sickness of some of the slaves and the necessity to call Dr. Perkins. He also writes about trying to obtain butter from Judge Carr. 1865.
Letter, J. M. Jones to Mrs. Augusta H. Rice, June 16, 1864

J. M. Jones

Black-bordered letter from J. M. Jones in Marion, Mississippi, to Augusta Hopkins Rice in Mobile, Alabama, opening with news about mutual friends and the weather. She writes about women in Marion working to help maimed soldiers and describes one of her pupils as 'the most stupid child in the world.' She also refers to the death of General Leonidas Polk, who was killed in Georgia two days earlier. Letter was sent 'by Ansel'. 1864.
Letter, A. B. Parks to Augusta Rice, April 17, 1864

A. B. Parks

Letter from Rice plantation manager A. B. Parks in Choctaw Agency, Mississippi, to Augusta Hopkins Rice in Mobile, Alabama, regarding the state of the crops and livestock and the health of the workers, including slaves, 1864.
Letter, A. B. Parks to Augusta Rice, December 14, 1864

A. B. Parks

Letter from plantation manager A. B. Parks in Choctaw Agency, Mississippi, to Augusta Hopkins Rice, reporting that he slaughtered some hogs and is sending her some meat and produce. He also writes about cattle and spinning. 1864.
Letter, A. B. Parks to Augusta Rice, July 11, 1864

A. B. Parks

Letter from Rice plantation manager A. B. Parks in Choctaw Agency, Mississippi, to Augusta Hopkins Rice in Mobile, Alabama, opening with the health of the slaves and the state of the crops. Parks writes that his son, who was wounded after fighting in Johnston's army, died at a hospital in Atlanta, and that another wounded son was transferred from Montgomery to Selma, Alabama. The first son was wounded, May 15, 1864, on the last day of the Battle of Resaca, Georgia. Parks writes that the Yankees are trying to raid from Jackson and Memphis, but are being held back. Parks closes with more comments about crops and produce. Letter sent care of Major J.J. Walker, No. 126 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama.1864.
Letter, A. B. Parks to Augusta Rice, June 21, 1864

A. B. Parks

Letter from Rice plantation manager A. B. Parks in Choctaw Agency, Mississippi, to Augusta Hopkins Rice in Mobile, Alabama, giving her a brief update on health and produce, then telling her that he is going to Atlanta to see his wounded son, 1864. Letter sent care of Major J.J. Walker, Mobile, Alabama.
Letter, A. B. Parks to Augusta Rice, May 31, 1864

A. B. Parks

Letter from Rice plantation manager A. B. Parks in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, to Augusta Hopkins Rice in Mobile, Alabama, regarding the state of the slaves and crops. A slave named Mariah had 'convulsion fits' and was bled by the doctor until she fainted. Parks also mentions going to Tupelo, 1864.
Letter, T. E. Percy to Augusta H. Rice, June 18, 1864

T. E. Percy

Letter from T. E. Percy, Jackson, Mississippi, to Augusta Hopkins Rice in Oktibbeha County, thanking her for her hospitality during a recent visit, mentioning his Yerger neighbors, telling her about Yankee soldiers who damaged his house, almost burning it, and also put salt in the pianos. The house was saved from burning by the slave Arch, who begged the soldiers not to do it. 1864.
Letter, Arthur Rice to Maria Walker, May 29, 1863

Arthur Hopkins Rice

Letter from Arthur Hopkins Rice, Meadow Woods, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, to his aunt, Maria Walker. He writes about some of the horses having distemper, Mrs. Outlaw giving him a dog, killing snakes, and catching crayfish. He also mentions that his mother gave a horse to some soldiers who were on their way to Vicksburg, and that now she has nothing but mules to pull the carriage. He closes by asking his aunt to send him fish hooks, fishing line, a slate, and slate pencils. Arthur's mother, Augusta Hopkins Rice, includes a note about using lettuce juice as a substitute for opium and asks her sister to consult one of the local doctors about whether it works.
Receipt for socks donated to the Confederate Army

George W. Bond

Receipt certifying that Mrs. John J. Walker gave ten pairs of woollen socks for the use of the Confederate army. Signed by Mobile County Judge of Probate George W. Bond, 1861.
Receipt for socks donated to the Confederate Army

George W. Bond

Receipt certifying that Mrs. J. W. Rice gave six pairs of woollen socks for the use of the Confederate army. Signed by Mobile County Judge of Probate George W. Bond, 1861.
Letter, Hallie Cruse to Maria Walker, September 3, 1861

Hallie Cruse

Letter from Hallie Cruse in Huntsville, Alabama, to her sister, Maria Walker, regarding the troubles of family and friends. She mentions a Confederate camp in Huntsville and refers to the 4th Alabama Regiment's involvement in the battle at Manassas. She talks about diseases killing many soldiers. She writes that the local minister, Mr. Banister, preaches a special sermon for soldiers during the Sunday School time. She refers to the 'sad reverses' at Fort Hatteras and Fort Clark. She also writes about a pair of handcuffs taken from Manassas and the great local interest in buying them.