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Annual Report of Board of Curators, Texas University

Description: Report to the West Texas Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South on the state of Texas University. Discusses the submission of a charter for the school and incorporation of Rutersville College, Wesleyan College, and Mckenzie College. Also enumerates how religion is incorporated into the school and student's reception of it.
Date: October 1874
Creator: Mood, Francis Asbury, 1830-1884. & Kennon, R.W.
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Partner: Southwestern University

[Letter from F. A. Mood to J. D. Giddings - January 31, 1876]

Description: Letter from F. A. Mood to Hon. J. D. Giddings. Mood explains that his letter encloses original and duplicate copies of contracts made by the Trustees of Southwestern University regarding Southwestern Life Insurance Company. He asks Giddings to sign and forward the contract at his earliest convenience. Mood then describes how Southwestern has experienced an encouraging influx of students at Christmas and expects more by 21 February, the beginning of the spring term. The university enjoys a high … more
Date: January 31, 1876
Creator: Mood, F. A.
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Partner: Southwestern University

[Letter from John C. Wallis to J. D. and D. C. Giddings - January 9, 1871]

Description: Letter from John C. Wallis to J. D. and D. C. Giddings. Wallis begins his letter by saying he is writing in response to the brothers' taking of the Chadwick case upon writ of error and requests that they send the bona for him to sign. Wallis describes his financial distress and his reluctance to pay his liability. He has even considered selling out the University under the Deed of Trust to a Mr. Browning and himself in order to settle the matter. He asks for the brothers' advice on this matter … more
Date: January 9, 1871
Creator: Wallis, John C.
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Partner: Southwestern University

[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.
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Partner: Southwestern University
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