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[Letter from F. A. Mood to J. D. Giddings - February 12, 1876]

Description: Letter from F. A. Mood to Hon. J. D. Giddings. Mood writes an impassioned letter in response to Giddings' doubts about Southwestern and his desire to resign from the Board of Trustees. Mood addresses Giddings' concerns in five numbered points. It appears that one of Giddings' biggest concerns is about the lack of financial support for the university. Mood responds that he is well aware of the risks that he is taking. Mood seems to have had a falling out with his Board of Trustees, and Giddings … more
Date: February 12, 1876
Creator: Mood, F. A.
Partner: Southwestern University

[Letter from F. A. Mood to J. D. Giddings - February 18, 1872]

Description: Letter from F. A. Mood to J. D. Giddings. Mood apologizes for being so fussy about a matter where a Mr. Cook refuses to sign anything that he would draw up but demands that Giddings present something to him. This matter is very important to Mood because it would settle his debt to his friend, Captain Smith, who has waited patiently over a year for payment.
Date: February 18, 1872
Creator: Mood, F. A.
Partner: Southwestern University

[Letter from F. A. Mood to J. D. Giddings - February 19, 1876]

Description: Letter from F. A. Mood to Hon. J. D. Giddings. Mood says that all the trustees have signed the agreement except for Major John R. Henry and Hon. H. E. McCollough, but Mood is not hopeful for any results from this agreement. He states that Judge J. P. Hughes gave him a favorable lot in exchange for a small bonus for a lot near the university. When Mood examined the house at the lot, he realized that it was empty and not suitable for holding classes. Mood has invested all of the money he has save… more
Date: February 19, 1876
Creator: Mood, F. A.
Partner: Southwestern University

[Letter from P. E. Carnes to J. D. Giddings - February 26, 1872]

Description: Letter from P. E. Carnes to Mr. Giddings. Carnes explains that he is returning a deed to Giddings because he has failed to make any progress in making arrangements for the property. There is a homestead with considerable land for cultivation, but it cannot be sold until its heirs come of age. Carnes is concerned at the possibility that F. A. Mood may leave Soule University. He knows of people who would leave the college along with Mood, and he feels that this would be very detrimental to the sc… more
Date: February 26, 1872
Creator: Carnes, P. E.
Partner: Southwestern University

[Notes for sermons]

Description: Notes for two different sermons. One on James 4:17 regarding disparity between knowledge and action and one on Romans 6:23 discussing sin.
Date: February 11, 1862
Creator: Fisher[?]
Partner: Southwestern University

[Receipt]

Description: Receipt of payment from Wilson Reed, Treasurer of Brazos County, to the Washington County Treasury Department in the amount of $237.50.
Date: February 24, 1843
Creator: Shern[?], James
Partner: Southwestern University

[Receipt of payment]

Description: Receipt of payment from Michael Reed to J.P. Arnold in the amount of $5.69, made out by W.L. Gilleres on behalf of J.P. Arnold.
Date: February 21, 1856
Creator: Gilleres, W.L.
Partner: Southwestern University

[Sermon on the Christian soldier]

Description: Notes for a sermon that appears to be a metaphorical discussion on Christian soldiers serving in the Army of God, references to the "breastplate of righteousness" and "shield of faith."
Date: February 14, 1858
Creator: Fisher[?]
Partner: Southwestern University
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