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Sale for Jim for $1000

Description: Receipt of payment in the amount of $1000 for the sale of a boy around 17 years old named Jim, sold as a slave by H.M McFarland to Michael Reed on December 22, 1855.
Date: December 22, 1855
Creator: McFarland, H.M.
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[Sarah Welch's bond]

Description: Agreement to pay Michael Reed and Z.N. Morrel, issued by Sarah Welch with witnesses William Whitely and Thomas Williams, in the amount of ten thousand dollars for a league of land in the Nashville Colony.
Date: January 15, 1835
Creator: Welch, Sarah
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[Sermon on John VI: 68]

Description: Notes for a sermon encouraging listeners to look to the word of Christ for salvation. Expresses concern that looking to literature of the day will lead individuals down a sinful path and away from eternal life.
Date: 18uu
Creator: Fisher[?]
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[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[?]
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The Shortness of Time

Description: Notes for a sermon addressing the shortness of time individuals have living on earth and encouraging moderation to prepare to eternity after death.
Date: 18uu
Creator: Fisher[?]
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Southwestern University at Georgetown, Texas: Some Reasons why it Should not be Removed.

Description: Pamphlet outlining reasons that Southwestern University should stay permanently in Georgetown, describing the history of the school and connection to the community. It was issued in response to efforts to move the university to Fort Worth between 1907 and 1911 as part of the Georgetown anti-removal effort and is addressed to the "Methodists of Texas."
Date: 1907~
Creator: Booty, A. A.
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Thomason Bond

Description: Agreement to pay Michael Reed and Z.N. Morrel issued by Eli Thomason with witnesses John West and Joseph [?] in the amount of ten thousand dollars in exchange for 1 league of land in the Nashville Colony.
Date: January 16, 1836
Creator: Thomason, Eli
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Tobias Long Bond

Description: Article of agreement between Tobias Long and Michael Reed, with witnesses John Needham and Wilson Reed, in which Long agrees to pay Reed in the amount of ten thousand dollars in exchange for one league of land.
Date: December 7, 1836
Creator: Long, Tobias
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[Transcript of letter from William G. Giddings to D. C. Giddings - May 11, 1871]

Description: Typewritten transcript of letter from William G. Giddings to his uncle D. C. Giddings, dated May 11, 1871 from Chappell Hill. William discusses his indecision about whether to work on the farm as his uncle suggested or continue with his studies at Soule University. He says that he could, if needed, work during the day and study at night. Next, he talks about the University Stylus school newspaper that includes his name in a list of students who got distinctions and promises to send his uncle a … more
Date: unknown
Creator: Giddings, William G.
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