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[Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, March 4th, 1856]

Description: Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector, to his son, Kenner K. Rector discussing how selling the goods aren't going to well but only needs a certain amount to pay off debt. It's Kenner's choice to stay in school or not. Not his.
Date: March 4, 1856
Creator: Rector, Ludwell Lee
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress - March 1, 1856]

Description: Letter to David Fentress from his mother, Maud, discussing a compromise for the "Jones suit" that she was able to work out with his Uncle John, other news from his uncle, and a note about the local doctor buying a 15-year-old girl.
Date: March 1, 1856
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Correspondence/petition to Governor E.M. Pease]

Description: A letter/petition to Governor E. M. Pease from people in Mountain Valley, who complain about attacks from Native Americans. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter/petition.
Date: March 7, 1856
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Correspondence/petition to Governor E.M. Pease]

Description: A letter/petition to Governor E.M. Pease from citizens of La Grange on behalf of Dr. John S. Lewellen, a local citizen who had been convicted and fined for betting on an election. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter/petition.
Date: March 30, 1856
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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