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17 November 1864
Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892
to his brother John McKinley Gibson
His troops are moving out in the morning. He has not received any mail for quite a while. He will apply to have Kin's detail extended for 60 days.
GLC04501.030
19 November 1864
A request for sugar and tea. "I prefer good English tea to coffee."
GLC04501.031
27 November 1864
to his father Tobias Gibson
Kin (John McKinley Gibson) is unwell. Randall assigned him duty in Mississippi, where he would be out of the winter weather and the line of battle.
GLC04501.032
14 January 1865
to his sister Louisiana Hart Gibson
Addressed to "Louly" Louisiana Gibson's nickname. He tells her to send her letters through John Slidell. [Louly is studying in Europe.] He was pleased to hear her account of the bazaar in Liverpool. He expects his command to be sent to Louisiana...
GLC04501.033
17 January 1865
Cooper, Joseph, fl. 1864
Special orders no.12
Extends Lieutenant J.M. Gibson detail to the 13th La Vols. for an additional 60 days. 3/16/65 note on verso further extends John McKinley's detail. Written on a printed Head Quartes Army of Tennessee, Special Orders form.
GLC04501.034
21 March 1865
Bekner, P.E., fl. 1865
To the hands employed or expect to be employed on Mr. Gibson's plantations
Letter from the office of the Provost Marshall orders the hands on the three plantations to go to work whether or not they have an agreement. Accompanied by a U.S. Military telegraph envelope addressed to Tobias Gibson with a docket date of October...
GLC04501.035
18 November 1867
[to his sister Sarah Gibson]
Recipient inferred from content. He and Hart are going to the city to try to earn money, so the family must keep their hopes up and economize. Father cannot take Loula at the present time. He asks Sarah to send several of his old photographs to...
GLC04501.036
28 December 1867
[to his sister Sarah Gibson Humphreys]
He is going to Live Oak plantation and make plans with Tobias for next year. He hopes things will be better and plans to go to New York in January. Randall Gibson married Mary Montgomery in New York on 1/25/1868. Written on "Gibson & Austin...
GLC04501.037
3 December 1868
Discusses sending an old man and his daughter to work at Live Oak plantation. Mentions purchasing articles for his wife. The family's poor financial circumstances continue. A heart felt letter in which Randall discusses family quarrels and...
GLC04501.038
14 [July] 1869
He has managed to pay an additional $290.25 on their debt, which should be paid off next year. Written on "Gibson & Austin, Attorneys at Law" letterhead from Randall Lee Gibson's law office.
GLC04501.039
9 November 1856
Gibson, Louisiana Hart, fl. 1836
[to her father Tobias Gibson]
Author inferred through content. Both Sarah and Claude intend to write him by the same mail. A land deal between Mr. Scott and Mr. Taylor has gone bad. Mr. Taylor claims that the land falls short one-third of the area that he agreed to buy. The...
GLC04501.040
9 September 1843
Gibson, J.Y., fl. 1843
to Tobias Gibson
He discusses crops and a dispute between Mr. C.M. Clay and Mr. Brown.
GLC04501.041
12 August 1844
Hibler, J.A., fl. 1844
[Bill of sale for Isaam]
A bill of sale for Isaam, an enslaved man purchased by Tobias Gibson from T. A. Hibler for $550.
GLC04501.042
15 March 1845
Humphreys, Joseph, fl. 1845
Composition
A composition entitled, "Love, what is it." An amusing essay detailing the effects of love and judging the emotion to be "evil".
GLC04501.043
19 March 1845
Gibson, Tobias, fl. 1861-1865
[to Sarah Gibson]
A touching letter in which Tobias declares he will always have a special place for his oldest child, Sarah. The letter also contains Gibson family genealogy since before the revolution.
GLC04501.044
24 May 1845
Humphreys, Mary, fl. 1845
to her brother Joseph Humphreys
This is the first opportunity she has had to write since she left home. Her school allows letters to be written only on Saturday. She writes about her classes, instructors, and classmates. A. E. (possibly Mary's teacher) writes a message on the...
GLC04501.045
22 July 1845
Caffrey, R.E., fl. 1845
[to Joseph Humphreys]
Caffrey is ill. He discusses friends who have joined the Mexican War and voices his displeasure with the conflict. He hopes to travel to Spain someday.
GLC04501.046
16 August 1845
Humpreys, Mary, fl. 1845
to Joseph Humphreys
It is Saturday and she is finding it hard to concentrate on her studies. She hopes he will visit soon.
GLC04501.047
25 November 1845
Humphreys, D.C., fl. 1845
Recipient inferred from content. He encourages his son to get the best education possible. He speculates on all the different occupations he could have had.
GLC04501.048
January 30, 1846
Gibson, Gibson, fl. 1846-1850
Gibson has gone to Louisiana to try to build his fortune. The letter discusses parenting and education at great length.
GLC04501.049
2 February 1846
He wants Sarah to spend a year in Philadelphia and another in New York to finish her education. By the time she finishes school, the new house in Lexington and the plantation in Louisiana should be completed. Continued 2/8/1846.
GLC04501.050
7 March 1846
Shelby, Virginia, fl. 1846
to her brother Tobias Gibson
She describes her trip from New Orleans. Also discusses news of family and friends.
GLC04501.051
22 March [1846]
Valentine, Martha, fl. 1846-1875
A somber letter in which Martha describes her family's recent destitution. Their entire estate, houses, slaves, crops, etc., have been confiscated by the bank and Dr. Nebett. The property will be auctioned off the first of April.
GLC04501.052
13 July 1846
Extends an invitation for Tobias to visit. Writes news of family and friends. She adds the rather intriguing remark: "Mrs. Fishback I think has forgotten her fathers [sic] land, her Lincoln kin."
GLC04501.053
26 May 1846
Gibson, W.W., fl. 1846
to his brother Tobias Gibson
He was unable to make the arrangements Tobias asked for because Mrs. F. Gibson was on her death bed. He discusses payment of money, crops and plans to settle near Lake Providence.
GLC04501.054
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