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Writing to "Bill" (William F. Weeks?), who had been in Houston recently, Weeks reports that heavy rains and rising water have "upset all our calculations," apparently referring to crops that had been planted. Reporting on uncertainty of Confederate…

Weeks has heard from Franklin that "two negroes belonging to one of us" have been captured and put in jail in Lafourche, one badly shot and unlikely to recover. Weeks suspects they are "William & Charles."

This letter, most likely written by Margaret "Maggie" Weeks, wife of Charles C. Weeks, was sent from Wood Park in Desoto Parish Louisiana. She tells "Bud," who may be William F. Weeks, that she is glad of his safe arrival in Texas, especially given…

Contextual clues indicate that the recipient may be John C. Moore, her step-father. "Allie" Weeks writes while en route with her slaves to Texas, where she plans to settle near Dallas in the "wheat" country. Another woman traveling with her is also…

The recipient may be her step-father John C. Moore. She writes about happenings since she has arrived in Smith County, Texas, and mentions that her "negroes" have been hired out on a wheat farm. She also plans to look for a house near Marshall.

Writing to his grandfather, Ben Prescott discusses his business partnership with Col. Offutt, who thinks they could make good profits by running salt up Red River from "the Island" and selling it for 15 or 20 dollars a bushel. He wonders if doing so…

Leigh talks of a recent three-week trip he has made to Texas (Crockett?) and the illnesses that his wife, Addy, and others suffered on the way. He "did not succeed in any of my enterprises," finding that there were no hogs good enough to be driven…

Writing to his uncle, Moore asks for advice about what to do with "these negroes." Ben Prescott is speaking of "going on to Texas where he can hire out his negroes" while "the Col." speaks of staying in Louisiana. Moore will go on to Texas unless he…

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…

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.