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  Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Unidentified, February 5, [1867]

  Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

  In this handwritten letter, dated February 5, [1867], Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to an unidentified family member to request they send some postage stamps from their old correspondences so that her son, Leon, can trade them with his classmates at school as postage stamp collecting from other countries has become popular there.

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  Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Unidentified, January 4, [1867]

  Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

  In this handwritten letter, dated January 4, 1867, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to an unidentified family member to describe the cold winter she's experiencing in Scotland. She goes on to describe how thankful she is to be renting rooms with south facing windows to let in the sunshine as she believes that sunlight has great benefits for health and spirits. She speaks on the number of former Confederates she has met while in Scotland and how she's befriended many of them. She then discusses the current state of politics in the United States and shares her thoughts on what the president and congress are doing.

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  Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews to Caroline Kennedy Boyd, May 22, 1867

  Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

  In this handwritten letter, dated May 22, 1867, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister-in-law Carry (Caroline Kennedy Boyd) to say how sorry she is that her brother, James (James Madison Boyd) is suffering from rheumatism and how she wished he could have hired a servant to help with ploughing the field. She goes on to say she hopes the colder weather hasn't extended to the South for the sake of the cotton crops as the South needs good crops and how much cheaper hay and cotton are to farm in Scotland and compares prices for other dry goods in Scotland. Some parts of the paper torn or damaged.

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  Account Settlement, Clark and Webb to James McAdory, September 15, 1866

  This handwritten settlement agreement statement lists goods and notes owed by Clark and Webb to James McAdory including credits and deductions. The settlement agreement was administered by Sam Young on September 15, 1866.

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  Account Statement, Simon and Bro., 1866

  This account statement documents money owed to Simon and Bro. for April 1866 to June 1867 for a total of one thousand, four hundred and sixty-three dollars and twenty cents. "Settled Lubt 1867" is written across the page.

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  Letter, from His Brother to Robert Benson Webb, November 29, 1866

  In this handwritten letter, Robert Webb's brother writes to him from Atlanta, Georgia to tell him of his struggle to get where he needs to be due to the occupation by the Yankees. He goes on to describe what things are like there and what he's witnessed from various troops.

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  Promissory Note and Record of Non-Payment, August 5, 1861 and February 21, 1866

  In this set of documents, the top document is a promissory note where-in Nathaniel Sweatt agrees to repay R. B. Webb nineteen dollars and thirty-eight cents by January 1862. The bottom document is a probate clerk document dated February 21, 1866 stating that the note had not been repaid. The document is signed by R. B. Webb and the Attala County probate court clerk W. J. Wapon.

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  Promissory Note, C. Lewis to R. B. Webb, April 21, 1866

  In this handwritten promissory note, C. Lewis promises to repay R. B. Webb sixty-five dollars by April 22, 1867.

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  Receipt, October 1, 1866

  This handwritten receipt is for one hundred dollars paid by R. B. Webb on October 1, 1866.

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  Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Ann (Annie) McKee Boyd Green, October 13, 1866

  Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

  In this handwritten letter, dated October 13, 1866, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes from Edinburgh, Scottland to her mother, Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd Green to let her know that she has moved homes to be closer to her son, Leon's school. She goes on to say that she prefers the new lodging as it is a self-contained house in the suburbs of the city. She describes the home and the widow and her family she is renting from/living with as pleasant. She continues by describing how Leon is adapting to school and their new home. She begins a second portion of the letter on November 5, explaining that she has been too occupied to finish and mail the letter since she started it in October. She continues the letter by describing the knitting and other things she has been doing to prepare for winter in Scottland.

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  Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd, June 25, 1866

  Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

  In this handwritten letter, dated June 25, 1866, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her brother, Jack Boyd to relay her recent travels to the north from Lynchburg to Washington, D.C. and her experiences there.

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  Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd, November 9, 1866

  Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

  In this handwritten letter, dated November 9, 1866, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her brother, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd concerning some business matters she needs his assistance with. She informs him that she has sent a letter from a prospective buyer for goods to Mr. Webb and asks that the two consult and advise her on what action to take. She goes on to discuss the price of cotton and what she has been advised that she could get for its sale. And inscription of the letter from the prospective buyer is included at the bottom of the last page.

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  Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd, undated

  Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

  In this handwritten and undated letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her brother, Jack Boyd to ask his opinion on a letter she has written to a Mr. Thompson concerning some business and financial matters. She asks that if he sees no issue with the letter to forward it to Mr. Thompson.

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  Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd, undated

  Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

  In this handwritten and undated letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her brother, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd to ask his opinion on a letter she has written to a Mr. Thompson concerning some business and financial matters. She asks that if he sees no issue with the letter to forward it to Mr. Thompson.

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  Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, undated

  Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

  In this handwritten and undated letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb in response to Lit's letter. She remarks on how busy Lit is with various work and expresses concern that her sister is working herself to death, advising her to take a servant to help. She goes on to compliment Lit's children and encourages her to entrust them with a teacher. She then expresses concern for Mr. Webb's health, lament that their brother, Gordan has ignored the whole family, and updates her on how Leon, her son, is doing.

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  Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Robert B. Webb, November 20, 1866

  Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

  In this handwritten letter, dated November 20, 1866, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her brother-in-law, Robert B. Webb to say it has been a while since she has heard from him or anyone back home and often fears the silence indicates sad news awaits her. She goes on to say she'd hoped to spend the winter in the south of France or Italy but found it to be too expensive. She describes Boulogne-Sur-Mer, the place where she's currently living and speculates that she may spend the winter there, instead. She goes on to discuss her son, Leon's circumstances there and describes a minor accident he had had recently.

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  Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Robert B. Webb, September 13, 1866

  Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

  In this handwritten letter, dated September 13, 1866, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her brother-in-law, Robert B. Webb to thank him for the quick response she'd received from him and explained that she was grateful to hear that all her family were well. She goes on to discuss her pleasure in her current living situation in Edinburgh, Scotland and her reluctance to want to move from unless it were to move to a home with a family that could assist in teaching her sone, Leon, to speak French. She compares her cost of living in Edinburgh to that of New Orleans and finds it considerably cheaper.

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  Letter, Leon S. Hays to Bobby and Charlie, November 15, 1866

  Leon S. Hays

  In this handwritten letter, dated November 15, 1866, Leon S. Hays (Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays' young son) writes to his cousin Bobby and Charlie to tell them about his school, European football, and how he's getting along in Scotland. He goes on to describe the Scottish landscape and all the things he's enjoying there.

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  Account Statement, T. D. Savage for Simon and Bro., October 25, 1865

  This account statement documents household items purchased by T. D. Savage from Simon and Bro. on October 1 and 6, 1865 for a total o f ninety-two dollars and sixty cents. The balance is marked as paid in full on October 26, 1865.

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  Circular concerning "Act to amend an act entitled an act better provide for the families of soldiers approved August 13,1864"

  This circular is addressed as "For the information of the Presidents of the Boards of Police and Commissioners" to inform them of the certain extracts from the act entitled "An Act to amend an act entitled "An Act to better provide for the families of soldiers, approved January 3, 1863", approved August 13, 1864. The circular was written by state auditor, A. J. Gillespie at the request of the governor. The paper is lightly stained and shows visible creases.

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  Diary of Leon Sidney Hays, 1864-1868

  In this diary, Leon Sydney Hays begins with a brief auto biography including when he was born, the deaths of his brother and father, his early relationships with his uncles, Jack and Robert Boyd, and describes how he and his mother ended up living in Europe. He begins a regular diary in September 1864.

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  Invoice, Clark and Webb to J. McAdory, 1862

  This invoice from Clark and Webb to J. McAdory includes charges from 1860 to 1864 for goods and services.

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  Letter, from Unknown to Friends, April 25, 1864

  In this handwritten, partial letter, an unidentified Civil War soldier writes from Lynchburg, Virginia to friends to thank them for the clothing they sent him. He goes on to describe all the clothing and items he has to keep him clean through the summer and describes a recent leave of absence he was able to take. The paper shows some creases and stains.

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  Tax Receipt, Clark and Webb, March 25, 1864

  This receipt documents that Clark and Webb paid thirty-five dollars for general taxes for the year ending, December 31, 1863. The taxes were received on March 25, 1864 by district three collector, W. B. Thompson.

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  Tax Receipt for Cattle Sale, James M. Boyd, April 14, 1864

  This receipt documents that James M. Boyd paid nine dollars and fifty cents for cattle sale taxes for the year ending, December 31, 1863. The taxes were received on April 14, 1864 by district three collector, W. B. Thompson.

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  Tax Receipt, R. B. Webb, March 25, 1864

  This receipt documents that R. B. Webb paid one hundred and forty-nine dollars and forty cents for taxes for the year ending, December 31, 1863. The taxes were received on December 24, 1864 by district three collector, W. B. Thompson.

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  Tax Receipt, R. B. Webb, March 25, 1864

  This receipt documents that R. B. Webb paid nine dollars for general taxes for the year ending, December 31, 1863. The taxes were received on March 25, 1864 by district three collector, W. B. Thompson.

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  Travel Pass, R. B. Webb, March 19, 1864

  In this travel pass, R. B. Webb is granted passage from Columbus, Mississippi to Attala County, Mississippi, by order of Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Hamlen and signed by the Chief Provost Marshall for the 3rd District Mass, D. S. Mitchell. The travel pass is numbered 9634 and dated March 19, 1864. No physical description of Webb was provided on the pass.

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  Tuition Receipt for Mary Dodd's Children, 1864

  This tuition receipt for Mary Dodd's children lists the children and cost of each to attend school for a total of forty-eight dollars. The bill is marked as paid in total, received by J. H. Alexander. The receipt has a dark stain on the left side.

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  Letter, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd to His Family, May 20, 1864

  Anderson Jackson Boyd

  In this handwritten letter, dated May 20, 1864, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd writes home to inform them of what his experience is like as the war between the states goes on. He speaks of the lameness caused by a recent wound and also of a friend, Bob Kelly, who is improving after having had a leg amputated. He goes on to describe a brief leave from the army and the people he spent time with. He concludes by sharing other news he'd heard about the war progress. The letter is damaged and stained in multiple places.

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  Receipt, James McAdory to C. B. Galloway, October 6, 1863

  This receipt, dated October 6, 1863 documents the services rendered to James McAdory by C.B. Galloway and notes the payment was received by R. B. Webb on behalf of Calloway.

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  Promissory Note, Clark and Webb to Anderson and Meek, January 13, 1862

  In this handwritten promissory note, Clark and Webb agree to repay Anderson and Meek twenty-nine dollars by January 13, 1862.

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  Promissory Note, Clark and Webb to W. W. Tipton, January 1, 1862

  In this promissory note, dated January 1, 1862, Clark and Webb promise to repay W. W. Tipton ten dollars and twenty-three cents with ten percent interest.

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  Promissory Note, Wallace Sockey to Clark and Webb, January 1, 1862

  In this Clark and Webb Dry Goods Merchant promissory note, Wallace Sockey promises to repay Clark and Webb eighty dollars at a ten percent interest rate.

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  Tuition Receipt, February 1, 1862

  In this handwritten receipt, A. B. Clark lists the charges for R. B. Webb's daughter, Mattie A. Boyd's tuition with the last line stating the payment of ten dollars and ten cents was paid by R. B. Webb.

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  Letter, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd to his mother, Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd Green, August 6, 1862

  Anderson Jackson Boyd

  In this handwritten letter, dated August 6, 1862, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd writes to his mother, Anna (Annie) Boyd Green to updated her how things are progressing in his unit, his health, and the difficulties of being separated from his family. He goes on to talk about the sickness that's going around in the army, including measles and describes how so many of them are dying.

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  Letter, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd to his mother, Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd Green, December7, 1862

  Anderson Jackson Boyd

  In this handwritten letter, dated December 7, 1862, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd writes to his mother, Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd Green to inform her that he has not been in good health as of late and that they have not been receiving any war news. He is hopeful for good news for their cause and states that the war as been "sufficiently destructive" and continues to discuss the health of the service men at his army camp and believes they are ready to meet the enemy. He goes on to discuss crops and how the war has affected farming and causing a lack of resources.

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  Letter, Gordan (John Gordon Davis) Boyd to Robert Boyd, December 28, 1862

  John Gordan Davis Boyd

  In this handwritten letter, dated December 28, 1862, Gordon (John Gordan Davis) Boyd writes to his brother Robert Boyd to check on him after receiving news that he'd been severely wounded in battle. Jack expresses that he would like to see Robert and hear the story in person. He goes on to commiserate with his brother of the effects the army and the war has had on them and concludes by relaying the news that Mr. Green died in Columbus, Mississippi of disease. The letter is signed "Gordon" .

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  Letter, Josephine Ingles Boyd to Ma (Annie McKee Boyd Green), October 23, 1862

  Josphine Ingles Boyd

  In this handwritten letter, dated October 23, 1862, Josephine Ingles Boyd writes to her mother-in-law, Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd Green, to update her on how she is doing while her husband, John Gordan Davis Boyd, is gone from home to fight in the Civil War. She shares news of where he is and how she and the children are fairing in his absence as well as her hopes that the war will end soon with satisfactory terms for the Confederate States. She goes on to talk of how the "Indians" have stolen horses and have killed several men and expresses her weariness of living in the frontier. She sends her love to the other members of the family and asks for prayers while she awaits her husband's return.

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  Letter, Josephine Ingles Boyd to Robert Boyd, October 23, 1862

  Josphine Ingles Boyd

  In this handwritten letter, dated October 23, 1862, Josephine Ingles Boyd writes to her brother-in-law, Robert Boyd in response to a letter he wrote to her. She asks after him and expresses her concern for him as he deals with his crippling injuries sustained during the war. She goes on to describe the news she's heard from his brother, John Gordan Davis Boyd, about what he's doing and the fighting he's reported.

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  Balance Note, Anderson and Meek by Clark and Webb, April 10, 1861

  This balance, dated April 10, 1861,note documents that Clark and Webb owe Anderson and Meek twenty-six dollars and eighteen cents for the balance on a settlement.

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  Bill of Exchange, R. C. and Martha E. Poole to Clark and Webb, March 22, 1862

  In this handwritten bill of exchange received of Clark and Webb states it was received from the Bank of New York made payable to the order of R. C. Poole by Cleveland and Webb's agents and endorsed to Martha E. Poole. The bill is dated March 22, 1862 and signed by T M. Miller.

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  Letter, Eliza to Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd Green, September 1, 1861

  In this handwritten letter, Eliza writes to her aunt, Ann (Annie) McKee Boyd Green in response to a letter she and her mother had received that had been addressed to her aunt, Matilda Patterson. She explains that their letters must have gotten mixed up but that she would respond, anyway. She tells her aunt about the death of her nephew, Eddie from whooping cough and measles. She goes on to update her on others in the family and ask after Jack (Anderson Jackson Boyd) as she had last heard that he was ill and that he and Robert had been injured in the war. She speaks of the healthy corn crop they're having but how difficult life is with the war and discontent in the country. She states that "if we southerners can only subdue those villainous republicans all will be well."

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  Letter, from Unknown to Brother Jas. [James], Undated

  In this handwritten partial letter, an unidentified Civil War soldier writes from Lynchburg, Virginia to his brother, James. The soldier speaks at length about the waning health of the soldiers around him, many of them appearing to be deathly ill from disease. He then lets his brother know that he will likely be moving soon and advises him that he has made arrangements for any mail he receives to be forwarded to him.

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  Loan Document and Receipt, June 3, 1861

  This handwritten document states that forty dollars is due to James J. Davis by Clark and Webb for money loaned. "Paid" is written in pencil across the center of the document and over Clark and Webb's name.

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  Notes for Collection, S. Durhan on behalf of Clark and Webb, February 28, 1861

  In this collections letter, three notes are called in for collection to S. Durham on behalf of Clark and Webb due to missed due dates. The notes to be collected are for Owly B. Roberson, John C. Jones, and M.R. Morton.

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  Promissory Note, Carr B. Boyd to John W. Scarborough, June 1, 1861

  In this handwritten promissory note, John W. Scarborough promises to repay Carr B. Boyd eight-dollars and eighty cents at ten percent interest.

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  Promissory Note, Clark and Webb to James McAdory, February 20, 1861

  In this promissory note, dated February 20, 1861, Clark and Webb promise to repay a balance of thirty-three dollars and seventy-one cents to James McAdory before January 1, 1862. The note is handwritten on jagged notebook paper.

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  Promissory note, Clark and Webb to J. H. Allesander, March 18, 1861

  In this handwritten promissory note, Clark and Webb promises to repay J. H. Allesander eighty dollars by January 1, 1862.

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  Promissory Note, Clark and Webb to W. W. Wilson, January 1, 1861

  In this promissory note, Clark and Webb promises to repay a loan of eighty-four dollars and sixty-five cents to W. W. Wilson by January 2, 1861. The note is written on torn paper with jagged edges.

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  Promissory Note, J. P. Atkinson to Laven Jarvis, December 3, 1861

  In this handwritten promissory note, J. P. Atkinson agrees to repay Laven Jarvis forty dollars by December 4, 1862. R. B. Webb is signed at the bottom of the note.

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  Receipt, C. B. Galloway to Nancy A. Mallet, June 29, 1861

  This receipt documents payment received from Mrs. Nancy A. Mallet to C. B. Gallow via Clark and Webb for medical services rendered on September 17, 1858.

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  Receipt for Judgement in Leak County Circuit Court, Johnston vs. Lawrence, February 18, 1861

  In this handwritten judgment, Mary Ann Johnston vs. Harrison Lawrence was decided in the Leak County, Mississippi Circuit Court, August 21, 1858 concerning one hundred and twenty-six dollars. R. B. Webb received one hundred and thirty-two dollars and eighty cents, the amount for the sale of a parcel of land on February 18, 1861. The judgment is signed by J. C. Lucas, Sheriff.

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  Receipt, Mrs. Mallet to C. B. Galloway, July 14, 1860

  This receipt, dated January 29, 1861 documents the payment received by Clark and Webb on behalf of C. B. Galloway for services rendered to Mrs. Mallet for the visit and delivery of a placenta for an enslaved female on July 14, 1860 and a visit to Mrs. Sneed on July 16, 1860 for a total charge and payment of nine dollars.

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  Statement, P. A Mangnum to James McAdory, March 1861

  This handwritten statement lists money and interest owed to James McAdory by P.A. Mangnum for the years 1860 and 1861, including interest. The balance totals four hundred and eighty dollars and eighty-three cents to be paid by January 1862

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  Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, April 17, 1861

  Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

  In this handwritten letter, dated April 17, 1861, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb and speaks of her disappointment that their brother, Jack (Anderson Jackson Boyd) is leaving school to go join up with the army in anticipation of a war between the states. She expresses how frustrating it is to see so many boys giving up education in favor of fighting though she knows it is their duty to defend life and country. She goes on to speak of the political unrest and share what she's heard about Virginia's movement.

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  Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, July 6, [1861]

  Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

  In this handwritten letter, dated July 6, [1861], Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb and describes her experience in witnessing a mother grieving her daughter moments after the child's death. She goes on to speak of their cousin, Mattie A. Boyd's sickness, the visits she had with friends from New Orleans, and situations with her boarders. She urges her sister to come up to visit her and describes what she's doing to prepare for Lit's visit.

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  Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, July 6, 1866

  Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

  In this handwritten letter, dated July 6, 1866, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to apologize that she has not yet received Lit's photographs back from the artist she dropped them off with. She tells she'd been away and has been unusually busy and had not been able to keep up with checking on the photographs. She describes the money she has ready to take with her when she leave for Liverpool and how to get in touch with her once there. She offers instructions to their brother, Jack (Anderson Jackson Boyd), on some payments she owes.

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  Letter, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd to his mother, Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd Green, August 28, 1861

  Anderson Jackson Boyd

  In this handwritten letter, dated August 28, 1861, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd writes to his mother, Anna (Annie) Boyd Green to tell her about his experience while on leave from the army during the Civil War. He describes his time spent with a nice family and how thankful he is for having made such good friends. He goes on to update her on where Bob is, other mutual friends, and some aspects of the war.

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  Letter, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, July 7, 1861

  Anderson Jackson Boyd

  In this handwritten letter, dated July 07, 1861, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd writes to his sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to let her know that he received her letters and updated her on other correspondence received. He goes on to tell her that two of his friends have joined ranks with his Company. He describes conditions at the camp and how their destination is still unknown.

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  Letter, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, June 7, 1861

  Anderson Jackson Boyd

  In this handwritten letter, dated June 07, 1861, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd writes to his sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to update her on his health and all the people he's seen from Kosciusko. He goes on to tell her that while there has been very little excitement in their encampment and little apprehension of immediate fighting, there is great anxiety as they look to the assembly of the Congress and speculate that they may enter into "one of the bloodiest tragedies ever exhibited on the drama of life".

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  Letter, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, May 26, 1861

  Anderson Jackson Boyd

  In this handwritten letter, dated May 26, 1861, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd writes to his sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to let her know that he received the package she sent him and thanks her for the flannels. He continues by telling her he was not able to leave with his Company but expects to join them the next day. He says he has been staying with a private family and receiving excellent treatment. He then speculates that the place his Company is heading is near "the enemy's door" and shares the news he's heard from them since they left. He goes on to share their sister Sophia's struggles with letting Bob leave to join the cause and then shares his thoughts on the possibility of Americans meeting Americans on the battlefield.

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  Letter, Mattie A. Boyd to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, June 22, 1861

  Mattie A. Boyd and Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

  In this handwritten letter, dated June 22, 1861, Mattie A. Boyd writes to her cousin, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to let her know that school in Oxford has closed so she has gone to La Grange, Tennessee to visit her cousin (Lit's sister) Sophia for a few days. She speaks of how quiet it is there since everyone but older gentlemen, women, and children have all gone off to join the war. She goes on to say how they had received news from Sophia and Lit's brother, Robert, from where he is encamped. She let's Lit know that she intends to attempt a visit to her in the Fall. She asks about the possibility of finding a job in Kosciusko the next session. A letter to Lit from Sophia is added at the bottom of Mattie's letter imploring her to find a job for Mattie in Kosciusko and describes her as a superior girl and lists her various attributes.

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  Letter, from Anna Green to Matilda Ann “Lit” Boyd Webb, January 27, 1861

  Anna Green

  In this handwritten letter, Anna Green writes to her daughter Matilda Ann “Lit” Boyd Webb to update her on what she's been doing and asks her for a few favors.

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  Letter, Sophie Boyd Hays to Matilda Boyd Webb, April 17, 1861

  Sophia Boyd Hays

  Letter from Sophie Boyd Hays in La Grange, Tennessee, to ''Lit'' (Matilda A. Boyd Webb), mentioning the likely secession of Virginia and regretting that young men are leaving school to sign up for the army, 1861. She also discusses dressmaking and the problems of maintaining her house and distrust of servants.

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  Letter, Mattie A. Boyd and Sophie Boyd Hays to Matilda Boyd Webb, June 22, 1851

  Sophia Boyd Hays and Mattie Ann Boyd

  Letter to ''Lit'' (Matilda Ann Boyd Webb) from her cousin, Mattie A. Boyd, and Sophie Boyd Hays. Mattie is visiting Sophie, her school term in Oxford having just ended. Mattie writes that most of the young men are gone from town, and that ''cousin Robert'' is happy at the army camp. She asks if any positions are available at local schools or with families. Sophie emphasizes Mattie's request for a teaching position and recommends her for such, and mentions that the troops at Union City might be sent to Missouri. 1861.

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  Letter, H. J. McKee to Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd Green, April 7, 1861

  H. J. McKee

  In this handwritten letter, dated April 7, 1861, H. J. McKee writes to Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd Green to tell her that they received three letters for her after she left their home and they are forwarding those with this letter. They go on to talk about the abundance of rain they've been getting is affecting their ability to plant their cotton crop.

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  Letter, H. J. McKee to Robert Boyd and Robert Webb, March 16, 1861

  H. J. McKee

  In this handwritten letter, dated March 16, 1861, is written first to Robert Boyd to inform him of the sickness running through their family and updated him on their farm, including their Irish potatoes. He goes on to send some messages to Robert's mother, Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd Green concerning the garden. A letter to Robert Webb is included below it giving him instructions on what concoction to use to enrich soil to grow a good hedge.

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  Letter, Eliza Patterson to Ann Boyd Green, September 1, 1861

  Eliza Patterson

  Letter from Eliza Patterson to her aunt, Ann Boyd Green, from Tunica County, Mississippi. She writes of being home from Nashville and bringing a nephew Bell with her, and about a nephew who recently died of whooping cough and measles. She mentions cousins Jack (Boyd) and Robert (Boyd), who are serving in the war. She writes that times are hard, and all they hear about is war. 1861.

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  Letter from Matilda Patterson, Septermber 2, 1861

  Matilda Patterson

  Letter from Matilda Patterson from Moor's Byue (Moore's Bayou), Tunica County, later Quitman County, Mississippi to her sister Anna Green, relating family and local news, and praising the soldiers fighting in the war. She mentions that son Joseph is going to fight in Virginia. 1861.

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  Letter, Matilda Patterson to Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd Green, September 2, 1861

  Matilda Patterson

  In this handwritten letter, dated September 2, 1861 Matilda Patterson writes to her sister, Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd Green to let her know she'd received a letter written to their sister, Jane, but sent to herself and forwarded it on to Jane. She lets her know that there is some sickness in her neighborhood but overall all is well. She talks about the cotton crops and speaks about the ongoing war in the country.

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  Account Statement, Mrs. J. McKimon and Mrs. Uriah Shweate from Clark and Webb, April 28, 1960

  This account statement documents purchases made from Clark and Webb by Mrs. J. McKimon and Mrs. Uriah Shweat on April 28, 1860 at a total of six dollars and thirty cents.

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  Deed of Trust Draft, undated

  This draft of a deed of trust names R. B. Webb as a trustee in the estate of Thomas S Thornton of Attala County, Mississippi. The draft is undated with most or all of the pertinent information abut the deed of trust left blank.

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  Loan Note, John Adams due to James McAdory, August 3, 1860

  This loan note, dated August 3, 1860, documents a balance of seventy-five dollars and twenty-five cents due to James McAdory by John Adams and noted by Clark and Webb.

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  Promissory Note, Andre B. Frank to R. B. Webb, January 20, 1860

  In this handwritten promissory note, Andre B. Frank promises to repay R. B. Webb thirty-six dollars by January 1861.

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  Promissory Note, B. A. Clark to C. Yale and Co., March 1, 1860

  In this promissory note, B.A. Clark agrees to repay C. Yale and Co. twelve hundred and seventy-eight dollars by March 1861. some writing across the note makes it difficult to read.

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  Promissory Note, Clark and Webb to James McAdory, January 1, 1860

  In this promissory note, dated January 1, 1860 Clark and Webb promise to repay James McAdory the balance of a loan of two thousand three hundred and fifteen dollars and two cents one at a 10 percent interest rate. The loan is due January 2, 1861.

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  Promissory Note, Clark Roth to James McAdams, December 17, 1860

  In this handwritten promissory note, Clark Webb promises to repay fifty-seven dollars and fifty-three cents to James McAdams by January 1861. A note beneath the repayment agreement alludes to the note replacing a promissory note made by C. G. Campbells.

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  Promissory Note, J. A. Herring to Clark and Webb, April 16, 1860

  In this promissory note, J. A. Herring promises to repay Clark and Webb, dry goods merchants, two hundred and eighty-one dollars at and interest rate of 10 percent by April 17, 1860.

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  Promissory Note, J. A. Herring to James W. Watkins, June 11, 1860

  In this handwritten promissory note, J. A. Herring promises to repay James W. Watkins seven dollars and twenty cents by January 1861 when collected from a certain note Herring traded for on P. A. Mangwin.

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  Promissory Note, J. J. Bishop to Clark and Webb, May 5, 1860

  In this promissory note, J. J. Bishop promises to repay Clark and Webb, dry goods merchants, forty-eight dollars and nine cents at 10 percent interest by May 6, 1861. Some calculations are written in the left edges.

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  Promissory Note Receipt, Clark Webb to Mr. C. W. Clark, December 17, 1860

  In this handwritten receipt, Clark Webb requests that C. W. Clark release Mr. Campbell from his debt as it had been settled.

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  Property Sale Calculations, undated

  This document calculates the sale of an unidentified property for one thousand, one hundred dollars. The calculations break down how the money was divided between four individuals.

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  Receipt, James McAdory to B. A. Clark, June 23, 1860

  This receipt, dated June 23, 1960, notes the payment by Clark and Webb made to James McAdory for purchases made by B. A. Clark from January 1859 to April 1860, with James McAdory's signature.

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  Receipt, James McAdory to Clark and Webb, June 23, 1860

  This statement notes money borrowed and repaid by Clark and Webb to James McAdory from 1859 until the balance was paid in full on June 23, 1860.

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  Recipe for Tomato Wine and Letter from A. R. Scarborough, 1860

  This handwritten recipe provides instructions on how to make and use tomato wine. A letter from A. R. Scarborough is included on the back of the recipe and speaks of the "political outlook" and speculates on the country's future should Grant win the presidential election.

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  Tin Type Photograph, unidentified

  This black and white tin type photograph depicts and unidentified man wearing dark suit and white shirt.

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  Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, [1860]

  Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

  In this handwritten and undated letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her she hopes her health improves now that she's had several bad teeth removed and encourages her to come visit for several weeks and bring as many of her children as she wants. She goes on to describe a fight between a man an woman [her servants?] wherein the man beat the woman with tongs and cut her in multiple places.

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  Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, April 9, [1860]

  Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

  In this handwritten letter, dated April 9, [1860], Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her that Presbytery has been in session for two or three days describes the quality of sermons she's witnessed during that time. She goes on to discuss her home, the visitors she's had, the new stove she got, and asks after Lit's children.

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  Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, January 9, 1861

  Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

  In this handwritten letter, dated January 9, 1861, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to apologize for not having written sooner and let her know how pleased she is with their brother, Bob's arrival. (Robert R. Boyd) She shares how affectionate he is and how he has set to his studies right away and describes other ways his presence has delighted her. She goes on to describe her two boarders, how well her servant works, and how much she regrets that Lit was unable to visit. She tells of her election as directress of the Presbyterian Serving Society and how amusing she finds that.

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  Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, July 12, 1860

  Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

  In this handwritten letter, dated July 7, 1860, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her how extraordinarily busy she has been and tell her about the commencement at the college. She goes on to inform her that their brother, Jack (Anderson Jackson Boyd) holds first place in his class for scholarship. She updates Lit on the traveling Jack and their mother are doing and when their mother expects to return to Mississippi.

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  Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, October 1, 1860

  Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays

  In this handwritten letter, dated October 1, 1860, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her how busy she has been with taking on boarders again without a reliable servant to help her. She states that she has just secured a new cook that she is confident will take a lot of the work from her. She goes on to relay a message to their brother, Bob (Robert R. Boyd) that should he raise the money for tuition she has a place for him at her house rent free. She then tells her sister that she wishes she and her husband would move closer to her and that she could help him secure a partner for a mercantile business.

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  Letter, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd to his mother, Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd Green, January 13, 1860

  Anderson Jackson Boyd

  In this handwritten letter, dated January 13, 1860, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd writes to his mother, Anna (Annie) Boyd Green to thank her for the pants she sent him and express how much he needed them. He goes on to talk about his studies and updates her on "Sis Sophia" and Bob and how they are doing. He briefly mentions his willingness to participate in Mississippi's succession from the United States and how that would affect his studies.

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  Letter, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, October 11, 1860

  Anderson Jackson Boyd

  In this handwritten letter, dated October 11, 1860, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd writes to his sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to discuss how school is going this session and how well the female school is doing. He also updates her on the boarders at their sister, Sophia's house and how much he is growing despite his lack of exercise. He goes on to describe how homesick he is but won't get to come home until the following summer. He concludes with news about people he has seen or heard from.

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  Letter, from John G. Boyd to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, undated.

  John G. Boyd

  In this handwritten letter, John G. Boyd writes to his sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her of his recent visit to see their mother. He describes seeing their sister, Sarah and updates her on the little boys and how they're doing. He goes on to tell her about his school and fancifully describes how his mind is unsettled.

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  Letter, Matilda Patterson to Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd Green, August 11, 1860

  Matilda Patterson

  In this handwritten letter, dated August 11, 1860, Matilda Patterson writes to her sister Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd Green to tell her how happy she is to receive letters from her and updated her on the health of several people in her area.

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  Account Statement for Joseph McDaniel for Clark and Webb, 1859

  This account statement documents purchases of household goods purchased by Joseph McDaniel from Clark and Webb from January to December, 1859 with a balance of ten dollars owed.

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  Chart, February 19, 1859

  This unnamed and unidentified chart provides names and number associated with an unidentified subject. Some of the charted numbers contain notes about the weather to the right of the number charted.

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  Newspaper Clipping, Rockland County Messenger, Poetry, Rich, Though Poor, August 4, 1859

  This clipping is a publication of a poem titled "Rich, Though Poor" that appeared in the Rockland County Messenger in Havershaw, New York on August 4, 1859. The poem offers a perspective on what makes a man rich or poor. The poem with date was found at the Hudson River Valley Heritage Historical Newspapers website.

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  Promissory Note, J. W. Taler to William L. Huchens, 1859

  In this handwritten promissory note, J. W. Taler agrees to repay William L. Hutchens a loan of twenty-five dollars by January 1860.