This undated photograph showing James H. Cathey (1866-1929) is part of the William E. Bird Collection. On the back of the photograph is written “James H Cathey Senator from Jackson, Transylvania, Haywood, Swain. Author of ‘Genesis of Lincoln.’”…
This undated photograph of three men posing in front of the Jackson County Courthouse and Civil War monument in Sylva, includes James H. Cathey (1866-1929) in center and is part of the William E. Bird Collection. On the back of the photograph is…
In a letter addressed to his brother, written on May 14, 1861, James King Stringfield expresses his advocacy for southern independence, a sentiment shared by his brother as well. King mentions the brothers' proud family history of fighting in the…
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 August 10, 1864, Captain James Taylor writes to Colonel William H. Thomas of the Confederate army. Captain Taylor discusses regiment conditions, supply issues, and the town they are protecting from Union attack and robbers.
In this letter of July 27, 1868, James Taylor informs William H. Thomas of legal and monetary disputes between the west and east groups of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The western group of Cherokee Indians sold land west of the Qualla to the…
This undated photograph showing James W. Terrell (1829-1908) is part of the William E. Bird Collection. James Terrell was the maternal grandfather of W. E. Bird. William Ernest Bird (1890-1975) served Western Carolina University in various capacities…
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 22, 1858, James W. Terrell writes to the Honorable Howell Cobb informing him that he has not received the $4,000 payment and the draft documents. Mr. Terrell explains he received Cobb’s letter with statements of Cherokee…