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[Ledger of daily slave activities]

Ledger detailing the daily activities of those who were slaves to Michael Reed. Names of those enslaved include Jack, Dan, Ed, Gim/Jim, Johan, Gorge, Abe, Little Gim/Jim, Bill, Luce, Bet, Sal, Lizzy/Lizey, Nelee[?], Ike, and Johan. Activities include working with cotton and corn, ginning, herding, clearing, "house," "sick," chopping, fodder, and "nothing." On the last page, some quantities and the name "Josiah P. Gates."

Date: [1858,1859?]

Creator: Reed, Michael

Item Type: Text

[Ledger of daily slave activities]

Ledger detailing the daily activities of those who were slaves to Michael Reed. Names of those enslaved include Jack, Dan, Ed, Gim/Jim, Johan, Gorge/George, Abe, Little Gim/Jim, Bill, Luce, Bet, Sal, Lizzy/Lizey, Nelee[?], Ike, and Johan. Activities include working with cotton and corn, ginning, herding, clearing, cow hunting, plowing, bailing, "river bank," "house," "sick," chopping, fodder, and "nothing." Also included in what appears to once have been gathered into a booklet are several rece… more

Date: [1858,1859?]

Creator: Reed, Michael

Item Type: Text

[Michael Reed bill of payment to N. Austin]

Bill of payment for Michael Reed for goods and services purchased from N. Austin.

Date: January 25, 1858

Creator: Austin, N.

Item Type: Text

The great Conqueror [and unnamed sermon]

Notes for two separate sermons given on different days and in different locations. The first recounts the role of Christ as the conqueror of sin and death; the second discussing gratitude and mercy.

Date: February 7, 1858

Creator: Fisher[?]

Item Type: Text

[Sermon on the Christian soldier]

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[?]

Item Type: Text

[Receipt of payment from William Reed]

Receipt of payment from William Reed in the amount of $13.

Date: March 7, 1858

Item Type: Text

[Letter from S.C. Robertson to Michael Reed]

Letter from S.C. Robertson to Michael Reed requesting bagging and rope for cotton.

Date: March 19, 1858

Creator: Robertson, S.C.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Taylor Bagby to Michael Reed regarding the cotton market]

Letter from Taylor Bagby in Houston to Michael Reed in Belton regarding the state of the cotton market.

Date: April 13, 1858

Creator: Bagby, Taylor

Item Type: Letter

[Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher, from Orceneth Fisher]

Letter from O. Fisher to his son, O.A. Fisher discussing his opposition to the union of Northern and Southern Methodist church. He also expresses his concern for his daughter, Annie, regarding her religious development and possible marriage.

Date: April 19, 1858

Creator: Fisher, Orceneth, 1803-1880

Item Type: Letter