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- Collection: Weeks Family Papers
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"Allie" to John Moore, September 22, 1863
She thanks him for his recent heartfelt sympathy on the death of her son. She expected Bud (William F. Weeks) to be back already and hopes the delay is not because of sickness. She hopes that Bud is able to persuade him "if possible to return hom. I…
Letter to John Moore, September 25, 1863
Reports from Shreveport on prices of sugar and molasses, noting that "the market ... is quite limited." Also, "in regard to Texas, evry place of value seems to be taken so far as my observation and enquiries led in the section that I visited. There…
Letter from John Moore to William F. Weeks, October 2, 1863
Writing from Mansfield to Weeks (in Houston), Moore reports of news that the federal troops sent to Berwick Bay are destined for Texas on the Red River. "Col. Offutt & the Prescotts are in the Parish of Sabine near Mary looking out for places for…
Letter from William F. Weeks to John Moore, October 3, 1863
Weeks reports on Moore's daughter's attempt to make arrangements for her "negroes" in Texas.
Letters of Introduction for William F. Weeks in Texas
These letters from Houston to recipients in Richmond and near Wharton introduce William F. Weeks of Louisiana. One explains that "Mr Weeks may wish to hire out some Negroes and we have recommended him to call on you thinking you might wish to rent…
Letter from John F. Leigh to John Moore, October 30, 1863
Leigh informs his father-in-law about how he and his family have fared. Includes comments about his "negroes" and plans to hire them out.
L. P. Burnett to John Moore, August 18, 1863
Burnett writes from New Iberia about his "idea of going to Texas" and his desire to settle a debt to Moore before leaving.
C. C. Weeks to John C. Moore, February 14, 1864
Weeks writes to his stepfather about a contract he has secured with the
Confederate state government to haul "salt, sugar, or whatever I choose" on
his own account, while his mules would be fed by the government.
List of Taxable Property Held by John C. Moore, 1864
This list of property prepared for tax assessment purposes indicates that
Moore still owned at least 40 enslaved people in 1864, some of whom were
part of the estate of his deceased wife. Some of the enslaved people's names
and ages are listed on the…
C. C. Weeks to John C. Moore, February 17, 1864
Weeks writes to inform Moore about a change in his hauling contract with the
government, which means he will not be able to see his family in Mansfield
as soon. He also inquires where "Messrs. Moore & Wartell had located."