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William F. Weeks Letter, January 10, 1864, Weeks Family Papers, Reel 18, Frames 283-284.pdf
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 John C. Moore, November 18, 1863, Weeks Family Papers, Reel 18, Frame 233.pdf
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."…

WF Weeks to Allie Weeks, October 1863, Weeks Family Papers, Reel 18, Frames 213-214.pdf
Writing from Navasota, Weeks updates Ally about the movements of Mrs. John F. Leigh and her slaves in Texas.

WF Weeks to John Moore, October 3, 1863, Weeks Family Papers, Reel 18, Frame 185.pdf
Weeks reports on Moore's daughter's attempt to make arrangements for her "negroes" in Texas.

WF Weeks to John Moore, September 13, 1863, Weeks Family Papers, Reel 18, Frame 164.pdf
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…

WF Weeks to John Moore, May 20, 1863, Weeks and Family Papers, Series I, Part 6, Reel 18, Frame 80-81.pdf
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.

WF Weeks to John Moore, January 12, 1864, Weeks and Family Papers, Series I, Part 6, Reel 17, Frame 810-811.pdf
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…

WW White to John Moore, April 13, 1864, Weeks Family Papers, Reel 18, Frame 395.pdf
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…

Certificate of Slaves Hired by WF Weeks to Railroad, May 18, 1864, Weeks Family Papers, Reel 18, Frame 429.pdf
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…

Requisition for Corn from WR Johnston, January 4, 1865, Pugh-Williams-Mayes Papers, Reel 7, Frame 282.pdf
W. R. Johnston, superintendent of the Confederate States Chemical Laboratory in Tyler, Texas, requests corn from Williams and Pugh, Louisiana refugees living in Cherokee County.
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