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17 July 1851
Wallace, L.P., fl. 1851
to Sarah L. Gibson
He is glad to hear that Sarah is feeling better. He suggests that she needs more recreation and exercise.
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22 March 1852
Gibson, Claude, fl. 1852-1858
to Tobias Gibson
He is preparing for examinations and does not have time to write very often. He tells of a dream which he believes means he should learn to play the flute.
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3 May 1852
McKinley, E., fl. 1852
[to Tobias Gibson]
He is ill and asks to borrow five dollars so he can visit the doctor.
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13 July 1852
Gibson, Tobias, fl. 1861-1865
to Preston Gibson
He urges Preston to do something with his life. Writes that uncle William is ill, his daughter Loula has worms, and Hart and Claude are on their way home. He concludes by commenting on the pageantry of Mr. Clay's funeral.
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January 15, 1853
to Randall Lee Gibson
Discusses plantation business. They are still digging ditches in an attempt to make the place healthier. He discusses the debates concerning the annexation of Cuba. Sarah will soon have to make a decision between J.H. (Joseph Humphreys) and T.G.R...
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17 January 1853
Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875
to Mrs. Breckinridge
He reports on the health of family members.
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29 March 1853
Todd, James, fl. 1853
[to Joseph Humphreys]
Writes that he has just arrived in Memphis. Discusses friends and news.
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11 October 1853
to Joseph A. Humphreys
He has decided to stay in Lexington for a while. Sarah (Gibson Humphreys) writes the second page of the letter and teases her husband about being away from home.
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November 1853
Humphreys, Sarah Gibson, fl. 1853
to her father Tobias Gibson
The date of the letter is taken from the docket. Writes that Loula is doing much better. Sarah discusses the visitors she entertained last week. Reports Mat Ward was arrested for murder. At first he was placed in a debtor's cell but a mob...
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13 February 1854
Rowlands, Alfred, fl. 1854
[Receipt for purchase of Frank, an enslaved man]
One receipt belonging to Alfred A. Rowlands for the amount of $1,250 to purchase an enslaved man, Frank from Rowlands. Docket indicates Frank was sold as property by Tobias Gibson on behalf of his daughter, Sarah [Gibson] Humphreys.
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8 December 1854
Writes about plantation business. He hopes Randall and Preston will write to him from New Orleans.
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30 December 1855
Gibson, Hart, fl. 1855
to his sister Sarah Gibson
The first letter is written by Hart Gibson. He informs his sister of his progress in school. He writes about the family and his displeasure with President elect Polk. He also reports that Miss Webster, Toby and Claude's old teacher, has been...
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28 January 1855
Hart has graduated but his father feels he was a lazy and sluggish student. He mentions the sugar and molasses crops.
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28 May 1856
to his son
Family news and problems with the sugar crop.
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September 1866
Carpenter & Mullen Magnolia Gallery
Carte de visite [Gibson family]
Image of McKinley Gibson, Louisiana Hart Gibson, Maria (Ridie) Tevis, and Margaret Howard Preston playing backgammon. The circular pattern on Ms. Preston's dress has been drawn with ink.
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31 October 1856
Breckenridge, W.L., fl. 1856
to his sister
The "Old Lady's" health has improved but her memory is slipping. He thinks his trip to Texas has greatly improved his health.
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13 December 1856
London credit account sheet of Dr. Hart Gibson and William Hoge & Co.
Indicates that interest is paid at 7%. Includes amounts dating from December 1855 to December 1856. The debt totals 1,625.67.
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13 January 1857
Humphreys, Joseph, fl. 1845
to Sarah Gibson Humphreys
Written on verso of Bill of Exchange [dated 12/6/56] belonging to Samuel Humphreys. Joseph tells his wife of the hardships on his trip including running out of sugar and having to substitute "whiskey & water" for coffee. He is sending Bob back for...
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18 May 1857
Gibson, Alfred, fl. 1857
Hailstorms ruined some of the cotton crop. The cotton gin processes about 12 bales a day. Sickness on the plantation has taken the lives of five slaves, all under the age of four. Albert lost two slaves, one 17 years old and the other 20. A...
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1 September 1857
Miller, Eliza, fl. 1857
[to her brother Tobias Gibson]
Recipient is inferred from content of the letter. Eliza describes her stay at the Battery Hotel and hopes that such resorts in the South will prevent Southerners from going north "in search of pleasure or comfort."
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14 December 1857
Higgins, R., fl. 1857
Announces that he has married Ann. He encourages Tobias to remarry after the death of Louisiana Gibson (see GLC04501.100).
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2 February 1858
[Account of Mr. Hart Gibson]
Account of debt owed to Hamilt and Company.
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15 August 1858
Slaughter, Atticus, fl. 1858
to [Tobias] Gibson
He writes about his wife Virginia and plantation business.
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7 October 1858
to Sarah [Gibson] Humphreys
Writes that he has just arrived and that both the cash crop and the provision crops are doing well. He wishes he could bring surplus hands from Sumners Forest to Live Oak to help with the sugar grinding. He feels guilty about leaving Loula and Hart...
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8 October 1858
He, Toby and John McKinley Gibson are studying in Heidelberg. Mr. Preston has been appointed Minister to Spain.
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