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[Letter from Private H. C. Denny to Captain H. M. Bouldin, October 13, 1862]

Description: Letter from Private H. C. Denny to Captain H. M. Bouldin. Denny wrote Bouldin about the movement of his group past the Arkansas line. He passed along a message from another soldier to be given to his wife and other small pieces of news, such as the price of corn back home.
Date: October 13, 1862
Creator: Denny, H. C.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from Lizzie Roberts to Junia Roberts Osterhout, January 12, 1861]

Description: Letter from Lizzie Roberts to her sister, Junia Roberts Osterhout, discussing Junia's health, the possibility of war, and other news of family and friends. She says that she has become "dissatisfied" with where she lives and would like to go home to the North.
Date: January 12, 1861
Creator: Roberts, Lizzie
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from George Cuffle to George W. Wade, June 23, 1867]

Description: Letter to George W. Wade from George Cuffle regarding a bill for medical treatment for the family. On the first page, Mr. Cuffle states that he is glad to hear that Mr. Wade and family are well and that the bill is enclosed. The bill, written inside, is for $45.00.
Date: June 23, 1867
Creator: Cuffle, George
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from Elvira Spurgin to Bettie Wade, January 28, 1868]

Description: Letter from Elvira Spurgin to Bettie Wade discussing recent news of family and friends. She mentions that the weather has been very cold in Belton, and she has some new boarders. Someone named Loraine had typhoid fever.
Date: January 28, 1868
Creator: Spurgin, Elvira
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from H. M. Bouldin to George W. and Bettie Wade, February 15, 1868]

Description: Letter from H. M. Bouldin to George W. and Bettie Wade discussing recent news. He says that he wishes he could see them, but he doesn't know when that will be possible. There is a note written at the top of the first page in pencil that says "to George W. Wade of Bastrop."
Date: February 15, 1868
Creator: Bouldin, H. M.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from Jennie to Bettie Wade, April 5, 1868]

Description: Letter from Jennie to Bettie Wade discussing her living situation in Houston, Texas, an upcoming trip to the North, the possibility of yellow fever in Houston during the summer, the hanging of an African American man who committed murder, and other news.
Date: April 5, 1868
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from H. M. and J. Bouldin to George W. Wade, April 12, 1868]

Description: Letter from H. M. Bouldin to George W. Wade discussing work, chickens, the railroad, and other news. He mentions that George is currently unemployed. J. Bouldin wrote a note to her sister on the back saying that she will write soon. She mentions that Jennie bought a new hat, and she had her old one fixed up.
Date: April 12, 1868
Creator: Bouldin, H. M. & Bouldin, J.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from M. Nealy to Mr. Prewet - May 6, 1861]

Description: Letter from M. L. Durant to Mr. Prewet requesting the sum of $40 to be sent so that Mr. Durant may pay his debts.
Date: May 6, 1861
Creator: Durant, M. L.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Partial Letter Regarding Business Issues]

Description: A partial letter, labeled page "2" which is missing previous and later text. It discusses the price of cotton, a lease for a rental house, and other business.
Date: 1864~
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from John Lane to William M. Rice - April 22, 1867]

Description: Letter from John Lane to William M. Rice discussing the cotton market, Mr. Rice getting married, and asking him to settle the Wells lawsuit before Mr. Rice leaves.
Date: April 22, 1867
Creator: Lane, John
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter to William M. Rice - April 10, 1867]

Description: Letter from E. B. Nichols to William M. Rice discussing his disappointment at not yet getting the order for the $2000 bonds so that their debt can be settled. He also mentions various transactions on William's accounts. Continuation of same letter [Letter from E. B. Nichols to William M. Rice - April 10, 1867].
Date: April 10, 1867
Creator: Nichols, E. B.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from E. B. Nichols to William M. Rice - April 10, 1867]

Description: Letter from E. B. Nichols to William M. Rice discussing his disappointment at not yet getting the order for the $2000 bonds so that their debt can be settled. He also mentions various transactions on William's accounts.
Date: April 10, 1867
Creator: Nichols, E. B.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center
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