Hays Ray Webb Collection
The Hays Ray Webb digital collection is a collection of selected digitized materials from the Hays Ray Webb collection. The digtial collection contains family correspondence about the Civil War.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, February 20, 1852
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated February 20, 1852, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to describe the tragic accidental death of a young boy named Fredrick who died after having been dragged by a horse. She goes on to tell Lit about the letters she's received from Mr. Hays and the prospect of moving to New Orleans to pastor a church there. She then advises her sister to not devote so much of her time to working and instead spend at last half of her time reading and expanding her mind.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, January 18, 1852
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated January 18, 1852, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to describe the frightful weather they've had in Jackson. She goes on to describe her thoughts on some religious texts she'd been reading. She continues by discussing mutual friends of theirs, one of whom is said to be engaged to be married and asks Lit what kind of man Mr. Webb is and asks her to tell her all about him. She also tells Lit about her current beaux, describing him and encourages Lit to be as candid with her as she'd been with Lit.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, May 18, 1852
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated May 18, 1852, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her about her trip to Canton and her visit to Mrs. Russell who she describes as having been genuinely pleased to see her. She goes on to describe the tragic death of a set of three month old twins she met while in Canton.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, October 17, 1852
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated October 17, 1852, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to reassure her that her health has much improved, so much so, that she'd been out visiting that day. She goes on to inform her that she will be passing through Kosciusko and hopes to see her then.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, October 21, 1852
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated October 21, 1852, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to ask if she has gone to be with their ill sister, Lizzy. She shares that her husband, Mr. Hays had heard that Lizzy was "dangerously ill". Sophia encourages Lit to go to her if she has not already. She goes onto speak of how fearful she is that Lit will contract yellow fever and how careless many merchants have become in spreading the disease. She also warns Lit against dipping snuff and provides reasoning for her discouragement of it's use. The pages have visible tearing along the edge.
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Letter, Sallie Boyd to Mother, April 25, 1852
Sallie Boyd
In this handwritten letter, dated April 25, 1852, Sallie Boyd writes to her mother on behalf of Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to let her know that Lit has not been feeling well and updates her on how things are going in Kosciusko. She goes on to tell her about Lit's garden and passes on messages to Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays from Lit. A brief letter from Andrew Jackson Boyd to his mother, Anna McKee Boyd Green is included with his apologies for not having written sooner and some brief words to update her on other family he's heard from.
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Letter, from Robert Benson Webb to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, July 28, 1852
Robert Benson Webb
In this handwritten letter, Robert Webb writes from Kosciusko, Mississippi to his wife, Matilda in Burkesville, Mississippi to let her know he is doing well though he misses her and can't wait to see her again. He goes on to talk about the illness in the area and how busy the physicians are. He concludes by telling her he will be glad to see her on Saturday and would tell her more but it would be better to wait until they are together.
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Letter, from Robert Benson Webb to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, September 19, 1852
Robert Benson Webb
In this handwritten letter, In this handwritten letter, Robert Webb writes from Kosciusko, Mississippi to his wife, Matilda where she is visiting her family to let her know he is okay and that he misses her. He describes how he's spent his time during her absence and assures her that though he misses her deeply, he will not insist upon her return home until she has decided to.
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Constitution of a Regular Baptist Church, June 3, 1851
This document records the writing and adoption of a constitution making a Regular Baptist Church including following the abstract faith and rules of decorum in election of deacons, William Ray and P. M. Ray. The document lists the names of the four men and seven women who "went into the constitution." The constitution was signed ratified by H. W. Portwood, W. W. Nash, and James Ray on June 14, 1851.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd Green, August 3, 1851
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated August 3, 1851, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her mother, Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd Green to discuss the rain they've been receiving in Kosciusko, how she's been spending her time, and how much she's enjoyed her summer. She goes on to discuss the many sicknesses and deaths she's learned of recently.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, April 9, 1851
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated April 9, 1851, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to compliment and encourage Lit on her decision to become a teacher.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, August 22, 1851
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated, August 22, 1851, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to describe all the barbeques, weddings, and parties she's been attending in recent weeks. She goes on to say that politics have taken over the subject of conversations of nearly everyone, both men and women and expresses how important it is for women to understand the current state of politics.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, December 21, 1851
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated December 21, 1851, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to ask after her since she'd returned to her studies in Kosciusko. She teases that she fears Lit will "get so above [her] family and friends" that she will forget about them. She goes on to describe the time she spent in Yazoo City over the summer, stating that she had a "summer of beaux, fine working, intelligent, gentlemen" and how two of them escorted her to the boat when she left for Vicksburg, one of whom she thinks she is half in love with.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, February 9, 1851
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated February 9, 1851, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit' Boyd Webb to share her hesitancy in leaving their cousin, Eliza, in Jackson and suggested that perhaps Lit could stay with her for a while. Sophia offers to have her some dresses made and assures it would be a pleasant place to spend the summer. She goes on to discuss the news she'd heard from home and asks after the rest of the family. In a post note, Sophia advises Lit on her to pray ardently over her decision of marriage to Mr. Webb.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, June 21, 1851
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated June 21, 1851, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to inform her of the death of their friend, Amanda, from measles and typhoid fever. She also reports the death of J. S. Scarborough's little girl of measles. She continues the letter by updating her on what she's been doing and who she's seen.
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Letter, from Martha J. Boyd to Matilda Ann “Lit” Boyd Webb, March 11, 1851
Martha J. Boyd
In this handwritten letter, Martha J. Boyd writes from Louisville, Mississippi to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb in Kosciusko, Mississippi to tell her about her school work, what her exams are like, and what visitors she's had. One of the pages has two holes torn in it. The mailing information is written on the last page.
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Letter, Laura to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, July 5, 1851
Laura
In this handwritten letter, dated July 5, 1851, Laura writes to her friend, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her that she is currently in Jackson and describes how much she dislikes the city and how dirty it is. She goes on to remind Lit of a promise she'd made at some point that she would come live with her whenever Laura got married.
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Letter, Laura to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, May 6, 1851
Laura
In this handwritten letter, dated May 6, 1851, Laura writes to her friend, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to say that she's just received a letter after having thought that Lit had forgotten her. She confesses her disappointment at not having received a response to the letter she wrote to Lit in the Fall wherein she shared something important to her. She goes on to update her on the health and well being of her family.
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Letter, from Warren R. Webb to Robert B. Webb, September 28, 1851
Warren R. Webb
In this handwritten letter, Warren R. Webb writes from Charleston, North Carolina to his nephew, Robert Webb in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Warren speaks of his health and his travels and confesses that he has little interest in politics. He goes on to say that he believes that things are cooling down and is certain the threat of secession will be dead by Christmas. He continues by speaking of friends and family news and offering his thoughts on the state of crops and trade.
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Letter, from Sorintha E. Wells to Matilda Ann “Lit” Boyd Webb, June 8, 1851
Sorinthia E. Wells
In this handwritten letter, Sorintha Wells writes to her friend, Matilda Ann “Lit” Boyd Webb to tell her that half the school is sick with measles and to inform her of the death of two mutual friends. She goes on to discuss other mutual friends, school, and a fish fry and dance she attended. She concludes with news from her family and the community.
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Costume, Baby Bonnet with Lace Overlay
A baby bonnet with an embroidered lace overlay. The lace has yellowed with age.
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Costume, Baby Bonnet with Lace Overlay
A baby bonnet with a lace overlay. The lace has yellowed with age.
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Costume, Baby Coat
A blue baby coat with white silk trim and embroidery along the edges and bows on the front clasps. The embroidery on the right side of the coat is stained.
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Costume, Baby Dress with Collar
A long sleeve baby dress with a collar. The once white dress has yellowed with age and bears some darker stained spots throughout.
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Costume, Baby Dress with Lace Collar
A short sleeved baby dress with a torn, lace collar and lace trim on the sleeve hems. Embroidery and ruffle details are along the bottom hem of the dress. The dress is yellowed with age and bears stains throughout.
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Costume, Baby Shirt
A long sleeved baby shirt with embroidery along the collar and the hems of the sleeves. The shirt buttons in the front with broad button loops. The shirt has yellowed with age.
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Costume, Black cape
A black or navy blue formal cape with beading in the upper section and around the high, ruffled collar. A silk bow ties the cape closed.
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Costume, Black Embroidered Cape
A black or navy blue embroidered cape with wide, dark lace along the top at the high collar.
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Costume, Camisole
A cream colored camisole with lace edging at the top and a ribbon at the front closure. Some staining is along the button holes.
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Costume, Child's Dress or Slip
A white, sleeveless child's dress or slip with lace trip along the straps and on the bib. The bottom hem is trimmed in lace.
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Costume, Lace Collar
A lace collar with a looping design. The collar extends in the middle to an upside down "v".
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Costume, Lace, V-shape Collar
A lace, V-shape collar with a pineapple design. The lace has discolored with age.
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Costume, Long Sleeve Child's Nightdress
A long sleeved child's nightdress with a pink collar and pink cuffs. The nightdress buttons down the front and is stained in multiple places.
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Costume, Majorette Uniform
A cream colored majorette uniform with red accents and red bloomers. There is some red transfer staining on the uniform top.
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Costume, Pink Kimono
A pink, silk kimono with purple embroidery throughout. Gold buttons line the front.
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Costume, Red, Long Sleeved, Child's Dress
A long sleeved, red, children's dress with embroidery around the cuffs and on the lower half of the dress. Buttons are along the back. Some staining is visible and the dress is badly wrinkled.
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Costume, Ribbon
A length of ribbon with floral design and frayed ends. The ribbon is yellowed with age and bears stains in multiple places.
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Costume, Ribbon and Lace Baby Bonnet
A baby bonnet with a lace and red ribbon overlay. The lace has yellowed with age and the red ribbon is flat and frayed in places.
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Costume, Short Sleeved Baby Dress with a Belt, Lace Neckline, Bibbing, and Sleeve Hems
A short sleeved baby dress with a belt, lace at the sleeve hems, lace edge at the collar and lace and embroidery at the bibbing. The dress buttons down the back and is yellowed with age and bears staining throughout.
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Costume, Short Sleeved Baby Dress with Lace Neckline and Sleeve Hems
A short sleeved baby dress with lace edge at the collar and down the front bib portion as well as the edge of the sleeves. The dress buttons in the back. The dress is yellowed with age and bears some staining.
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Costume, Silk Bow
A silk bow with a floral pattern. There is staining on various places and the bow is yellowed with age.
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Costume, Silk Collar
A silk collar with a floral pattern. The collar is yellowed with age. The interior is lined and stained and metal hook and eye clasps are on the ends to secure the collar.
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Costume, Six Point Lace Collar
A lace, six point collar with a floral design. The lace has discolored over time.
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Costume, Sleeveless Baby Dress with Lace Hem
A sleeveless baby dress or slip with wide lace along the hem. The lace has yellowed with age and the dress bears some yellow staining throughout.
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Costume, Slippers
A pair of cream colored slippers with purple floral details on the toe box and on either side of the heel.
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Costume, Smocked, Short Sleeve Baby Dress
A smocked, short sleeved baby dress with lace detail at the hem of the sleeves. The dress has yellowed with age and bears staining throughout. The dress buttons down the back.
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Costumes, Undergarment
A thin undergarment top with a lace panel in the middle and at the sleeves. The garment is yellowed with age and badly stained.
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Costumes, Undergarment
A thin undergarment top that has yellowed with age and bears some staining and loose threads.
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Costume, Thin Baby Dress
A thin, white baby dress with some small lace detail along the collar and the edge of the sleeves, small embroidery details down the front and some scalloped details along the bottom hem. The lace has yellowed with age and some discolored stains are evident along the hem and down the front of the dress.
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Costume, Thin, Bibbed Baby Dress
A thin, ruffle bibbed, white, baby dress with long sleeves. Lace details the bib and the bottom hem and there are ruffles at the hem of the sleeves. The dress is yellowed and stained from age.
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Costume, Undershirt
A cream colored, ribbed undershirt with lace detail along the tip edge and bows on each shoulder and at the center of the top edge. The undershirt is stained in multiple places.
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Exhortation to Prayer
In this written sermon, the unidentified author describes the necessary reasons behind prayer and the ways it leads to favor with God and pleads with the unbelievers to repent and avoid remorse at the end of their lives.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, April 1, 1850
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated April 1, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb in response to the letter Sophia received in March. She goes on to tell her how she's getting along in Jackson.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, August 22, 1850
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated August 22, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to discuss and advise her on music and embroidery lessons advising her to instead focus on improving her mind through study and reading. She goes on to advise her against following the example of other young women who pursue useless hobbies and instead forge her own path in learning useful things.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, December 2, 1850
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated December 2, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb before she leaves for Vicksburg for a conference. She goes on to inform Lit where their brother, James, is. She then describes a sermon she heard from a Native American and the "deep interest manifested by the Indian Nation" for education and shares stories from the sermon.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, July 17, 1850
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated July 17, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb in response to Lit's previous letter. She states that she is grateful that Lit receives her advice so well and compliments her on her receptiveness and assures her that her advice is meant sincerely in interest for Lit's welfare. She goes on to council her sister that marriage is not the "chief object of life" but instead the "chief object of life" is to grow in wisdom and to be useful whether married or single.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, July 9, 1850
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated July 9, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb discusses Lit's capabilities to make a good wife and advises her on what type of "alliance" she should seek to enhance her life's course. She goes on to say that she will pay for Lit's tuition to go to school should she decided to do so and advises her on what to expect from school.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, June 14, 1850
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated June 14, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her how happy she is to hear that Lit is reading Hannah More and discusses all the things she loves about More's works and how to apply it to life.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, June 6, 1850
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated June 6, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to let her know she just discovered that Lit was in Kosciusko so that she could write to her. She advises her sister not spend her time there idly chit-chatting and reading novels and love stories as she believes such things weaken the intellect. She advises her on what to read instead and how better to spend her time. She goes on to ask after mutual friends and family.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, November 12, 1850
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated November 12, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb and extolls the delight of receiving correspondence from friends and family. She goes on to discuss how disappointed her friends and family must be that she is in Jackson instead of home and encourages Lit to return home as soon as her session ends so that they may visit with her as it may east the disappointment of Sophia's absence.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, October 9, 1850
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated October 9, 1850, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her about her experiences at the Pear River Academy. She goes on to offer advice on moving her church letter and dealing with certain friendships.
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Letter, from Martha J. Boyd to Matilda Ann “Lit” Boyd Webb, November 24, 1850
Martha J. Boyd
In this handwritten letter, Martha J. Boyd writes from Carthage, Mississippi to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb in Kosciusko, Mississippi updating her on the family, their sister Sarah's schooling, and when Martha expects their mother to send for Matilda to come home. The page is torn at the bottom and the mailing information is written on the last page.
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Letter, Laura to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, June 30, 1850
Laura
In this handwritten letter, dated June 30, 1850, Laure writes to her friend, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her that she'd been gravely ill and is still recovering. She also tells her of her engagement to a widower from New York who has left his young son with her while he travels. She begs Lit to come to Benton and also asks her to be a bridesmaid.
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Letter, Laura to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, May 26, 1850
Laura
In this handwritten letter, dated May 26, 1850, Laura writes to her friend, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to reminisce on their friendship and how much Lit means to her. She confirms that she is no longer in love with "Mr. W" though she jokes that she is jealous of Lit's new friends.
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Letter, Laura to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, October 12, 1850
Laura
In this handwritten letter, dated October 12, 1850, Laura writes to her friend, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to explain that she has been ill for quite some time. She also updates her on her family and friends. She goes on to talk of how she has joined the Methodist church and laments on her life as a sinner.
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A Day At Linden Wood, M. A. Boyd (Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb), Undated
Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb
In this short story, Matilda A. Boyd (Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb) describes a visit she and her friends made to a woman's home, who's name she only described as Mrs. A. She describes the beauty of the house and grounds of their hostess, their activities during the visit such as food they ate, the hostess piano playing, and an outing to tour a factory in the area, and their trip home. The blue paper is stained and torn in several places.
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Property Tax Receipt, R. B. Webb to A. P. Boyd, Sheriff and Tax Collector,1849
This Attala County, Mississippi property tax receipt documents the payment made for 1849 by R.B. Webb paid to sheriff and tax collector, A. P. Boyd. The receipt includes the physical description of the property.
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School Articles, R. B. Webb, January 1849
This handwritten school article, dated January 15, 1849, states that R. B. Webb proposes teaching a common English school with all the necessary subjects for a term of five months at rate of pay of one dollar and twenty-five cents per scholar per month. The article outlines the terms of agreement between the employers, Webb, and the trustees. The subscriber's names and numbers of scholars to attend the school are signed at the bottom of the page.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, December 3, 1849
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated December 3, 1849, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to tell her about her visits to her friends. She describes one visit with a recently bereaved friend who she details was so heartbroken that she confessed she no longer wished to live.
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Letter, from Sara A. Boyd to Matilda Ann “Lit” Boyd Webb
Sarah A. Boyd
In this handwritten letter, Sara A. Boyd writes to Matilda Ann “Lit” Boyd Webb inviting her to come visit. Sara expresses how much she and "Cousin Fanny" miss her and describes what the arrangements would be if she did come visit.
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Letter, Laura to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, August 31, 1879
Laura
In this handwritten letter, dated August 31, 1879Laura writes to her friend, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, both teenagers at the time, to talk about her love and devotion to a young man named William who she is unable to marry due to his parents' opposition to the union because of her lack of money and status. She lists all the things she loves about him and laments that she is poor. She asks Lit to tell her about how he seemed after she left though she knows such a thing is foolish. She ends the letter by sending love to all her friends there.
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Letter, Laura to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, December 16, 1849
Laura
In this handwritten letter, dated December 16, 1849, Laura writes to her friend, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to teas her about a rumor she'd heard that Lit was to be married to a Mr. Finley. She also states that she is determined to be happy and to become wise.
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Letter, Laura to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, October 2, 1849
Laura
In this handwritten letter, dated October 2, 1849, Laura writes to her friend, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to express her joy at finding out that she had been baptized and shares her happiness in know thing they will be together in heaven one day. She goes on to talk about the dullness of Benton, the poor crops, and illness in the county.
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Letter, from T. McAdams to Matilda Ann “Lit” Boyd Webb
T. McAdams
In this handwritten letter, Miss McAdams writes from Ogdensburg, New York to her friend Lit (Matilda Ann “Lit” Boyd Webb) in Mississippi to describe her recent travels. She describes the delays caused by sickness, the rushed nature of their adventures, and eloquently describes her experience of viewing Niagara Falls in person. The letter is dated August 6 but no year is provided.
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Record of Deed and Land Sale Agreement, Nancy and Benjamine Tipton to Augustine E. Maxwell, May 17, 1848
This record of deed and land sale agreement documents the sale and receipt of funds exchanged between Nancy and Benjamin Tipton to Augustine E. Maxwell for an acre of land in Kosciusko, Mississippi, Attala County. The agreement states that the Tiptons sold lot 107 in the town of Kosciusko, county of Attala in Mississippi and conveys the land to Maxwell. The sale and transfer of deed is acknowledged, signed, and sealed by the clerk of the Attala County Probate Court, Isaac W. Scarborough, on June 30, 1848.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, March 23, 1848
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated March 23, 1848, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to update her on what she's been doing and news of family friends that she's seen or heard from.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, May 28, 1848
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated May 28, 1848, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to let her know that she made it to St. Charles City, Missouri and shares details about her travel from Attala county through New Orleans and then up the river to Missouri. She describes the places they visited while in New Orleans.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb, September 23, 1848
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated September 23, 1848, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd Webb to let her know that she will not be returning to Mississippi as soon as she'd thought she would. She goes on to discuss letters she'd written to others in the family and had not heard from. She describes the cold weather and how anxious she is to return home.
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Letter, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays to Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd, July 23, 1847
Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays
In this handwritten letter, dated July 23, 1847, Sophia Boyd Andrews Hays writes to her sister, Matilda Ann "Lit" Boyd to apologize for not writing to her sooner. She explains that her husband, Mr. Andrews, has been ill and in need of near constant attention. She goes on to compliment her on her improvements in spelling, writing and composing. She advises Lit against trying to "catch beaux and win hearts" just yet as she is still considerably young and has more important things to do.
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Letter, from Emily Webb Sharp and John Sharp to Micajah and Harriet Webb and Robert B. Webb, October 10, 1846
Emily Webb
In this handwritten letter, dated October 10, 1846, Emily C. Webb Sharp writes from Florida to her parents, Micajah and Harriet Webb in Kosciusko, Mississippi to let them know she and her husband made it to Florida to her aunt and uncle. She details the visit and how her aunt and uncle are doing, what her and her husband's options are for where to settle down, and ask them to sell some of her things for her and send her other things. Her husband, John Sharp added a letter written to Emily's brother, Robert. B. Webb detailing the hunting and fishing prospects in Florida. The letter is stained and damaged in several places.
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Letter, Unnamed Friends to Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd, February 12, 1844
In this handwritten letter addressed to Mrs. Boyd (Anna "Annie" M. Boyd Green), an unnamed friend at the hospital in Jackson, Mississippi where J. D. Boyd died of smallpox offers kind words and comfort to Mrs. Boyd . The friend reassured her that Boyd was cared for by kind hands throughout his illness and eventual death.
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Sketched Diagram of a Memorial Stone, 1844
This sketched diagram of a memorial stone includes measurements of the each section with a total height of six feet. The note "Paid with inscription, Boxed and shipped $125" is written sideways along the left edge of the paper. The name "Eva" followed by birth and death dates is written on the back.
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Letter, John Davis Boyd to Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd (Green), January 13, 1844
John Davis Boyd
In this handwritten letter, dated January 13, 1844, John Davis Boyd writes to his wife, Ann McKee Boyd (Green) expressing his frustration that he has not received any letters from her since he left home for Jackson. He goes on to describe the weather as unfavorable to business and how worried he is that it will also have a negative impact on her. He gives her instructions on how to keep their wood supplied and other household instructions. He then tells her how the Legislature is looking this term and how sick they all are.
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Letter, John Davis Boyd to Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd (Green), January 17, 1844
John Davis Boyd
In this handwritten letter, dated January 17, 1844, John Davis Boyd writes to his wife, Ann McKee Boyd (Green) to let her know that he may be in Jackson until sometime in March due to the slow movement on the adoption of a cause. He goes on to say that the weather is so bad they are confined to their rooms and while many are suffering with colds and sore throats, he is in good health. He concludes by asking her and the children to write to him at least once or twice a week.
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Letter, John Davis Boyd to Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd (Green), January 26, 1844
John Davis Boyd
In this handwritten letter, dated January 26, 1844, John Davis Boyd writes to his wife, Ann McKee Boyd (Green) to tell her that he's completed the organization of the executive mansion for the new governor to move into. He goes on to discuss their cotton crop, He concludes by expressing his desire for his two eldest children, James and Matilda, to write to him often and offers messages to send to all the children.
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Letter, W. R. Gist to Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd, February 20, 1844
W. R. Gist
In this handwritten letter addressed to Mrs. Boyd (Anna "Annie" M. Boyd Green), W. R. Gist writes to describe her husband, John D. Boyd's stay at the hospital in Jackson, Mississippi prior to his death from small pox. Gist describes how the small pox infection affected Boyd and Boyd's response to his diagnosis and the outcome the doctor's described to him. Gist described how he and Dr. Langley cared for Boyd. He goes on to describe Boyd's last days and how he worried for his wife and children and concludes by providing an account of Boyd's death.
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Letter, John Davis Boyd to Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd (Green), December 30, 1863
John Davis Boyd
In this handwritten letter, dated December 30, 1843, John Davis Boyd writes to his wife, Anna McKee Boyd (Green) to give her instructions on how to handle the cotton crop and when to expect a shipment of supplies to reach her by boat.
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Public Land Sale, Columbus, Mississippi to James T. Sims, February 27, 1841
This document declares the approval of the sale of certain public land in Columbus, Mississippi, to James T. Sims of Attala County, Mississippi on February 27, 1841. The certificate of sale is signed by United States President, Martin Van Buren.
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United States Land Patent, James T. Sims, February 27, 1841
This United States land patent, certificate number 25546, grants James T. Simms of Attala County, Mississippi purchase of a tract of public land in Columbus, Mississippi. The patent describes the tract as bring the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section six, in township fifteen north of range seven east, in the District of Lands subject to sale at Columbus, Mississippi, containing forty acres and twenty-two hundredths of an acre. The patent is signed by President martin Van Buren via M. Causin Jr., Secretary and J. Williamson, recorder of the general land office.
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Account Ledger, Dr. Ozias Lewis, January 10, 1839
This ledger, dated January 10, 1839, documents the services rendered and the charges owed and/or collected by Dr. Ozias Lewis in Canton, Mississippi from 1836-1841.
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Property Deed, Attala County, Mississippi, December 30, 1832
This property deed, initially filed on December 30, 1832, records the sale and transfer of property in Kosciusko, Attala County, Mississippi, from Benjamin and Eunice McCarry to Robert Webb. The deed describes the property and the amount it sold for. The deed was signed and filed by J. W. Scarborough, Attala County, Mississippi Probate Court Clerk. A secondary filing was made on March 18, 1859 and signed by M. A. Clark, Attala County, Mississippi Probate Court Clerk.
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War Tax Receipt, R. B. Webb to R. B. Campbell, May 20, 1862
This war tax receipt notes a payment of nine dollars made by R. B. Webb to R. B. Campbell, the collector of War Tax for district three.
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Last Will and Testament, Charles Webb, July 14, 1828
In this typed copy of the last will and testament of Charles Webb of South Carolina, Webb lists items and enslaved persons he wish to bequeath to his sons. The will also states which enslaved persons and items are to be sold to pay creditors and what is to become of the enslaved persons left to his wife upon her death. The will names Warren Robinson Webb and Elijah Webb as executors.
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Public Land Sale, West of Pearl River to Thomas Maxwell, October 1, 1825
This document declares the approval of the sale of certain public land in the district of Washington, Mississippi, west of Pearl River to Thomas Maxwell of Franklin County, Mississippi on October 1, 1854. The certificate of sale is signed by United States President, John Quincy Adams.
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United States Land Patent, Thomas Maxwell, October 1, 1825
This United States land patent, certificate 493, grants Thomas Maxell of Franklin County purchase of a tract of land in Washington, Mississippi. The patent describes the tract as bring the northwest quarter of section two in township six of range four east containing the hundred and sixty acres and eighty-one hundredths of an acre. The patent is signed by President John Quincy Adams and George Graham, Commissioner of the General Land Office.
