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Certificate for Slaves Hired by William F. Weeks to the Railroad
This certificate, signed by W. W. Morris, General Superintendent for the
Texas & New Orleans Railroad, indicated that Weeks and Alfred C. Weeks, his
brother, had "sixteen (16) negro male hands between the ages of 17 & 50
years" at work on the…
W. W. White to John Moore, April 13, 1864
Writing from San Antonio, White informs he has received one of Moore's
enslaved men sent by a Mrs. Gillmore, how has gone on to Laredo. White is
willing to hire the man in San Antonio, and notes in a postscript that a
Major Washington is willing to…
Letter from W. F. Weeks in Houston, January 12, 1864
Most probably addressed to John Moore, this letter is written by William F. Weeks, who is currently residing in Houston. He discusses prices current for hired out slaves, notes the location of C. C. Weeks's slaves, explains C. C. Weeks's contract…
Letter from William F. Weeks to John Moore, May 20, 1863
Weeks writes to his step-father from New Iberia about the impact of Yankee forces on the area, noting the number of slaves who have run away and locals who have sworn the oath of allegiance.
Letter from William F. Weeks to John Moore, September 13, 1863
He is at a plantation near Mansfield, apparently, having come from Starrville where he was "drawn" by Ally's trouble. Maggie has induced him to stay there until John Moore can come down to visit so she can see both of them together. "My time is…
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.
William F. Weeks to Allie Weeks, October 1863
Writing from Navasota, Weeks updates Ally about the movements of Mrs. John
F. Leigh and her slaves in Texas.
William F. Weeks to John C. Moore, November 18, 1863
Weeks writes from Houston about a recent meeting with Mrs. Leigh, Moore's
daughter, and his impressions of the Brazos country, which "far excels any
part of Texas I have seen." He intends to return home soon, believing "our
country free of Yankees."…
Letter from William F. Weeks, January 10, 1864
In this letter, possibly addressed to his wife, Weeks writes from Gentry on the
movements of family members and Charles C. Weeks's contract for hauling for
the government. The latter has "hired his negroes to Skaggs & will employ
his team hauling for…
William F. Weeks to Harriet Weeks, January 25, 1864
William F. Weeks conveys news to his sister of their mother's death, and
also reports on his expected movements. While currently at his camp near
Houston, he is leaving to "Judge Still's," where he had hired out some
"negroes" that he wanted to move…