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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.
GLC04501.064
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.
GLC04501.065
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.
GLC04501.066
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.
GLC04501.067
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...
GLC04501.068
17 January 1853
Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875
to Mrs. Breckinridge
He reports on the health of family members.
GLC04501.069
29 March 1853
Todd, James, fl. 1853
[to Joseph Humphreys]
Writes that he has just arrived in Memphis. Discusses friends and news.
GLC04501.070
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.
GLC04501.071
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...
GLC04501.072
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.
GLC04501.073
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