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Box
Title
Davis Letters
Date(s)
- 1879 (Creation)
Extent
3 folders
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Letter from James H. Davis to his uncle J. R. Davis on State Agricultural and Mechanical College paper, acknowledging the letter he received from his uncle and his good advice on life matters. Davis goes on to discuss political matters of a McCobe trying to take over his uncles political office that he was elected, and the classes he is taking at A&M along with personal matters. April 4, 1879 (handwritten)
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Letter From James H. Davis to his father Judge N. H. Davis on State Agricultural and Mechanical College paper, discussing family correspondence with his sisters and a classmate who got in trouble, includes a list of books bought for $10 from the president of the university, and that he is almost out of boots and schoolwork. April 20, 1879 (handwritten)
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Letter from James H. Davis to his sister Pat Davis on State Agricultural and Mechanical College paper, acknowledging a letter from her and apologizing for corresponding late, and personal matters. June 20, 1879 (handwritten)