In this letter of September 17, 1874, James W. Terrell writes to his daughters, Mollie (Mary Jane “Molly” Terrell Teague, 1859-1934) and Sallie (Sarah Ermina “Sally” Terrell Bird, 1861-1943). He discusses his work on an Indian court case. The trial…
In this letter of October 18, 1883, James W. Terrell writes to his wife Lulu (Sarah Louise Woodfin Terrell) about his delayed travel home, weather, condition of the crops near Murphy, personal health, and homesickness. James Terrell married Sarah…
In this letter of October 10, 1883, James W. Terrell writes to his wife Lulu (Sarah Louise Woodfin Terrell) about his time in court and selling land. He instructs her to send a package of land grants in Swain County to Charleston, South Carolina in…
In this letter of December 8, 1888, James W. Terrell writes to Jim (James R. Thomas) instructing him to bid on a piece of property in Swain County. Terrell speculates the Cathcart land is endangered in Swain County and he has already secured most of…
This memoranda book was used by James W. Terrell (1829-1908) to keep track of land transactions in western North Carolina, particularly the Cheoah, Murphy, and Snowbird areas. It includes acreage for various tracts, payment information, deed…
In this letter of February 20, 1880, William Terrell (1836-1913) informs his brother James W. Terrell of their father’s death. He explains their father died while chopping wood and they will bury him at Bethel Cemetery the next day.
In this letter of December 8, 1888, James R. Thomas writes to Captain James W. Terrell about possibly selling their land on the Tennessee river. He wishes to take the map and papers to Mr. Campbell, a real estate agent in Asheville.
In this letter of January 9, 1889, James R. Thomas writes to Captain James W. Terrell about Ferguson’s reply to the Sloan proposition, a legal matter involving the selling of land. Ferguson advises they agree to his terms for the property and…
In this letter of June 27, 1884, Sallie Thomas informs James W. Terrell she received 50 dollars from him. Sallie asks for more money and wishes Terrell success in his political endeavors.
In this letter of January 5, 1932, Dan Tompkins writes to his mother Annie Tompkins and family explaining his personal and business outings, and his wife Emily’s recent visit.