Overview of the Collection

Contents include indentures, deeds for land, bills of sale of property, bonds, and a slave to and from Lewis Collins from 1828 to 1844.

(folded sheet) Indenture made July 13th 1832 between John Brown and John M. Morton, Lewis and Rich Collins as trustees for Ann Haughey, daughter of John and Ann's children Margaret, John, Rachael, Charlotte, Ann, Thomas, and William. Signed by Chas. [Enolf] ,John Cummings, and J. Brown. Certified by Marshall Key clerk of the county court of Mason County, Kentucky.

(Address) Deed- John Brown to John M. Morton, Lewis Collins and Richard Collins trustee for Ann Haughey and Others Recorded Deed book 38 page 300 Examined August 1832.

(folded sheet) Indenture made July 13th 1832 between John Brown to John M. Morton, Lewis Collins, and Richard Collins as trustees for Margaret R Hawes, John B. Hawes and Lowman L. Hawes children of Lowman L. Hawes deceased. Signed by Chas. [Enolf], John Cummins and J. Brown. Deed certified by Marshall Key clerk of the county court , Mason County, Kentucky.

(Address) Deed- John Brown to John M Morton Lewis Collins and Richard Collins trustees for Margaret R John B + Lowman L Hawes Recorded Deed Book 38 page 297 examined August 1833.

(folded sheet) Indenture made July 10th 1835 between Andrew M. And Sarah Garway and Lewis Collins and William Huston Jr. Thirty dollars paid to Andrew for undivided sixth part of a parcel of land. Signed by Andrew and Sarah Garway. Certification of deed by Marshall Key clerk of Mason county, Kentucky.

(Address) Deed- A. M. Garway to Lewis Collins [+ al] Recorded Deed book 41 page 326 Exd Rec July 13th 1835.

(folded sheet) Margaret R. Hawes of Maysville August 23rd 1844 purchased from her brothers John B. and Lowman Hawes all of their interest in a tract of land which was not deeded by their grandfather Major John Brown in July 30th 1832 to Lewis Collins, John M. Morton and Richard Collins. This land is then sold to Lewis Collins for 750 dollars. Signed by Margaret R. Hawes. Certification by Chas. B Williams Mayor of Maysville and John James Key clerk of the court for Mason County, Kentucky.

(Address) Deed- M. R. Hawes to L. Collins Recorded deed book 54 page 212 Examined received 10th March 1845.

(folded sheet) Indenture made October 7th 1828 by Richard and Sarah Corwine who sold to Lewis Collins for 75 dollars and 75 cents the fourth part of a parcel of land. Signed by Rich Corwine, Sarah Corwine and signed by the witnesses Christian Shultz and Robert L. Nelson. Certified by Marshall Key clerk of the court for Mason county, Kentucky.

(Address) Rich Corwine and Sarah Corwine Deed to Lewis Collins Recorded Book no. 32 page 260 Examined October 11th 1828.

(folded sheet) Indenture made December 30th 1830. William and Susan E. Garrard and Jane M. Peers sell their rights and interests to a tract of land formerly owned by Valentine Peers to Lewis Collins. Signed by William Garrard, Susan Garrard and Jane Peers. Certified by Thomas Smiths clerk of the court and by the Justice of the court John Edwards, both of Bourbon county, Kentucky. B. J. Brown recorder for Logan County, Ohio.

(Address) Deed Garrard and Wife Jane M. Peers to Lewis Collins.

(folded sheet) Indenture made May 4th 1827 between Amos and Mary Corwine and Lewis Collins. Parcel of land sold to Lewis Collins for 375 dollars. Signed by Amos Corwine (who signed for his wife) Signed and witnessed by Evan Burgoyne and L. L. Hawes Certified by Marshall Key county clerk for Mason county, Kentucky.

(Address) Deed- Amos Corwine Jr. + Wife to Lewis Collins Recorded Deed Books No. 31 page 207 examined.

(2 folded sheets) Indenture made December 10th 1834 between Edward and Dempsey Carrel. Mary Jane Carrel, Orlando M Parker and his wife Julia Ann. George W. and Charlotte Rogers heirs of Sanford Carrell. To Andrew M. January, William Huston and Lewis Collins. The first part sells a parcel of land to the second part for 250 dollars. Signed by Ed Carrel, Dempsey Carrel, W. Rogers, Charlotte Rogers, O M Parker, Mary Jane Carrel and Julia Ann Parker. Certified by John [Loyer] mayor of Louisville of the state of Kentucky April 1835 and by the county clerk Marshall Key.

(Address) Carrel heirs deed to A. M. January and others Recorded deed book 41 page 322 Examined received July 13th 1835.

(folded sheet) Indenture made 15th of March 1844 for 1,358 dollars. Peter Lee sold to Lewis Collins a parcel of land in Maysville. Signed by Peter Lee and signed and witnessed by (illegible) , Rich and Henry Lee. Certified by John James Key clerk of the courts of Mason county, Kentucky. April 8th 1844.

(Address) Deed- Peter Lee to Lewis Collins Recorded Deed book 53 page 246 examined.

(folded sheet) Indenture made April 28th 1828 between Samuel Stout and his wife who sold to Lewis Collins for 93 dollars and 75 cents a parcel of land. Signed by Sam Stout and Sarah Stout. Signed and witnessed by J. S. [Monir] Charles [Waro] and [Grace Marnet]. Certified by Marshall Key clerk of the court for Mason County, Kentucky. March 5th 1830.

(Address) Deed- Samuel Stout to Lewis Collins Recorded in Deed book no 34 page 148 examined.

(folded sheet) Indenture made September 24th 1845 Isaac and Sarah Thomas who sold a parcel of land to Lewis Collins for 400 dollars. Signed by Isaac Thomas, Sarah Thomas. Certified by James A. Leo mayor of the city of Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky. September 25th 1845. Certified by John James Key clerk of courts Mason County, Kentucky. October 13th 1845.

(Address) Deed Isaac Thomas + Wife to Lewis Collins recorded deed book no 54 page 399 Exd Received October 13th 1845.

(folded sheet) Indenture made March 1st 1844 John and Ann Shackleford sold a parcel of land to Lewis Collins for 1250 dollars. Signed by John Shackleford, Ann Shackleford, Certified by Chas. B. Williams mayor of Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky. March 2nd 1844 Certified by John James Key clerk of courts for Mason County, Kentucky. April 8th 1844.

(Address) Deed John Shackleford & Wife to Lewis Collins Deed book 53 page 280 Exd Rec 8th April 1844.

(folded sheet) James M. young sells female Negro slave Nelly to Lewis Collins for 200 dollars. Signed by James M. Young February 4th 1843. Witness by H. P. Peers.

(Address) Bill of Sale James M. Young to Lewis Collins February 1843.

(folded sheet) Indenture made June 25th 1844. Lewis and Mary E. Collins who sold a parcel of land to Isaac Thomas for 400 dollars. Signed by Lewis Collins, Mary E. Collins. Certified by Chas. B. Williams, Mayor of Maysville July 28th 1844. Certified by John James Key clerk of the court for Mason county, Kentucky. November 6th 1844.

(Address) Lewis Collins + Wife deed to Isaac Thomas Recorded Deed book 54 page 7 Recorded 6th Nov. 1844.

(folded sheet) Indenture made December 8th 1838. Andrew M. and Sarah January and William and Harriett Huston sold a package of land to Lewis Collins for [1] dollar. Signed by Andrew M. January, Sarah January, Will Huston, Harriet Huston. Certified by Chas. B. William mayor of Maysville, Mason county, Kentucky. May 15th 1839.

(Address) January + Huston to deed Lewis Collins Recorded in Deed book [47] page 253 Exd Rec. 15th May 1839.

Mayor John Brown, grandfather of John B. Hawes deeded land to Lewis Collins, John M. Morton and Richard Collins in trust for John B., Margaret R., and Lowman L (P) Hawes. Margaret bought John and Lowman's shares. She paid 1000 dollars to Lowman for his share to finance his education. She paid 500 dollars to John. Indenture created 23rd 1844. John B. Hawes lives in Geauga county during creation of indenture. Signed by John B. Hawes and Lowman P. Hawes and signed and witnessed by Chas. B Williams mayor of Maysville. Certified by Chas B. Williams mayor of Maysville, Mason county, Kentucky. August 23rd 1844. Certified by John James Key March 10th 1845 clerk of courts for Mason county, Kentucky.

(Address) John B. Hawes to deed Margaret R. Hawes Recorded deed book no 54 page 213 Exam Received 10th March 1845.

(folded sheet small loose paper) Court appoints Robert Bell guardian to Mary Ann Peers, infant orphan of Benjamin Peers, who gave bond with Henry Duncan his security in penalty of 200 dollars according to the law along with Benjamin Peers, Anabella L. Peers, William A. Peers, Samuel M. Peers. All these children were under 14 years and deemed infants Letter stating that the estate of B. O. Peers is given to Lewis Collins. Ball asks for 300 dollars to go to Rev. B. J. Hwight in New York. If check can not be sent to him it will be given to George Washington Anderson. Address for Rev. Hwight is given. Signed by Robert Bell.

(Address) Robt Bell's letter certificate of Guardianship to B. O. Peers children and Mrs Peers relinquishment 1843 (small attached paper) Certification of relinquishment of sum of 300 dollars due to Rev Benj. O Peers Estate and received by Lewis Collins. Signed by Catherine [C.] Peers Aug. 30th 1843.

(folded sheet) Major Val. Peers to Lewis Collins. Statement of payment for subscriptions, advertisements, boarding, leash, cotton. Signed as being received by Lewis Collins. Two totals listed one for 72.25 and another for 15.25. Numbers scribbled on both sides of the document.

(Address) Acct V.P. with L Collins settled to 10th Feb 1824.

(folded sheet) Indenture made December 4th 1844. Robert C. and Sarah Ann Grundy sold a parcel of land to Lewis Collins for 66 dollars. Signed by R. C. Grundy, S. A. Grundy. Certified by Chas. B. Williams mayor of Maysville, Mason county, Kentucky. December 12th 1844. Certified by John James Key clerk of courts Mason county Kentucky.

(Address) R. C. Grundy and Wife to deed Lewis Collins Recorded deed book 54 page 155 Exd Received 28th Dec 1844.

Indenture made May 3rd 1826. John and Elizabeth Hall on the one part and Jacob Hall on the other. (Document is very hard to read) Signed by John Hall, Elizabeth Hall Certified by Marshall Key clerk of the court for Mason county, Kentucky. June 3rd 1826.

(Address) John Hall to deed Jacob Hall Recorded deed book no 30 page 301 Examined (illegible) June 1826.

(folded sheet) Indenture made April 25th 1828 Jacob and Lucy A. Hall sold a parcel of land to Lewis Collins for 125 dollars. Signed by Jacob Hall, Lucy Hall. Certified by Marshall Key clerk of the court for Mason county, Kentucky. April 29th 1828.

Contents include statement of balance accounts, promissory notes, reciepts of payment, and agreement note for Valentine Peers and Andrew Todd.

(Page 2) Estimate of the [machining] and property connected with the cotton factory and owned by A. Todd and V. Peers. 1813 (Page 3) General Account of cost of the cotton factory + [machy?] of A. Todd + V. Peers. Cost listed from Dec. 30th 1809 to October 22nd 1810.

(Address) Statement of balance account for A. Todd and V. Peers.

(single small sheet) (Promissory) note written to Doctor Andrew Todd for 125 dollars. Dated March 4th 1815 signed by Valentine Peers (signature partially damaged)

(Address) Note V. Peers to A. Todd $125.

(single small sheet) October 12th 1813 (Promissory) note Due of Doctor Andrew Todd for the use of Mrs. Hebe Carter the sum of 500 dollars. Signed by Valentine Peers (signature partially destroyed).

(Single small sheet) [Gen] Elisha [Hund] 37 dollars and 50 cents. May 31st 1815 signed by Jacob Seen attest Rebecca Seen (back of note) May 31 1815 1 dollar 13 cents Sept 8th 1815 Received of Jacob Leer 30 dollars signed Elisha [Hund] "I [a pedn?] the within note to Val Peers."

(Small single sheet) "received of Jacob Lear two notes on John Lanley one for 80 dollars the other for 292 dollars 76 cents with a credit of 16 dollars 25 cents for collection." March 25th 1815 signed Samuel Todd.

(Address) [Foods] receipt to J. Leer 18th. Jacob Leer & Son.

(small single sheet) $ 243.78 Promise to pay Peers and Todd in town of Paris. 243 dollars and 78 cents. September 9th 1815 signed Jacob Leer, John M Leer attest Edward J Peers.

(Address) note Jac + Jn to Peers and Todd $ 243.78 Jan 9th 1816.

(Folded sheet) Falmouth December 23rd 1817. Note saying that John M. Leer feels for situation, is about to be sworn in as a sheriff of Pendleton county and promises to pay the receiver of the letter shortly. Signed by John M Lee. John M. Leer is the son of Jacob Leer. It is stated that he was not of age at (when he payed?) The written notes to Peers + Todd. $600.48 due in all.

(Small single sheet) Jacob Leer and son promise to pay Peers and Todd 107 pounds and 3 pence. February 10th 1816 signed Jacob Leer + Son Attest Edward J Peers.

(Address) Note J. Leer + Son to P. +Todd $ 356.70 10th May 1816.

(Small folded envelop- pink) Falmouth Ky Paid 20 [sum] 26 Valentine Peers Esq Paris Kentucky mail.

(Single sheet) New London August 1st 1816 Agreement note between Peers + Todd and Jacob Leer and son. Notes given to Samuel Todd are to be used as payment if Jacob Leer and son can not otherwise pay Leer and son.

(Address) P + Todd + J. Leer + Son Agreement.

Please note that the information sheet lists this series as Peers vs Ragsdale

The contents are all documents relating to a claim Obadiah Ragsdale has on Valentine Peers in which Ragsdale wins. Valentine Peers and Alfred W. Grayson by virtue of a deed hold a tract of land given by Alex D. Orr. 18,000 acres -- 3,000 of which were sold to General Lee. Valentine Peers sold to Obadiah Ragsdale a piece of land within the survey of George Evans. The land is under doubtful title and A. D. Orr binds himself to pay Peers what Ragsdale demands. Orr binds himself with the penalty of 200 dollars. March 24th 1807. Agreement for Ragsdale.

(folded sheet) Thomas Bodley and James Hughes bound to Valentine Peers and Alfred W. Grayson Esq. Trustees for Col. Alex D. Orr. 10,000 dollars to be paid to them, "their certain attornies [sic] their Psion Aduion Vapigns." June 4th 1804. Valentine Peers and Alfred W. Grayson by virtue of a deed hold a tract of land given by Alex D. Orr. 18,000 acres. 3,000 if which were sold to General Lee. James Hughes appointed as attorney Signed by Tho. Bodley and J Hughes. Signed and witnessed by Tho. Barr.

(folded small sheet) Valentine Peers sold to Obadiah Ragsdale a piece of land. The land and was within the survey of George Evans. The land is under doubtful title. Bargain for the land is relinquished. As a result a damage payment is expected. Orr binds himself to pay Peers what Ragsdale demands. Orr binds himself with the penalty of 200 dollars. March 24th 1807. Signed by A. D. Orr and witnessed by Stoker Anderson and John Ward.

(Address) Orr + Peers- Agree't for Ragsdale Arbitration Exhibit A.

(small sheet) George Morton, William Rankin, and William Payne determine that considering the work Obadiah Ragsdale has done that Valentine Peers should pay him 133 dollars. April 13th 1807 Signed by Geo. Morton, Wm Rankin and W Payne.

(single sheet) List of tenants on Evan's Claim. William Whips, Benjamin Bledsoe, Arch Alexander, Thomas Mannen, Abraham Bledsoe, Judas Levi, In. Winters, Thomas Wilson, Benjamin Heiah jr. [Steph.] Heiah, [Jefferson] Pepper, John Ward, Ben Vanbuskirks heirs, David's heirs, Daniel Runyan, Lewis Craig jr. Benjamin P. Thomas, Thomas Reynolds, Samuel Strade, [Jefferson] Holton, William Holton jr. (Written twice), John Heiah, Rice Bolton, Tenants upon Evan's claim, John Flinn, Benjamin Flinn, John Hannisons heirs (back of sheet) Tenants on Evan's claim.

(small sheet) Paris August 25th 1807. If W. Hughes will pay 140 dollars and 63 cents to [Isham] Hardy for Thomas Hardy will satisfy the claim Obadiah Ragsdale has on Valentine Peers. Signed [olied?] Ragsdale signed and witnessed by William Markham.

(small sheet) Statement of payment listing two amounts paid to Valentine Peers. 143 dollars in 1806 and then 75 dollars in 1809. The 143 dollars was paid on account of the award in favor of Ragsdale.

Contents include title bonds for sale of land from Valentine Peers to Robert Courtney and Patrick Hayes in Ohio and Allen County Kentucky. Also inlcudes payment records of rent on various properties Patrick Hayes paid to Valentine Peers.

(Folded Sheet) Valentine Peers executes to Robert Courtney a title Bond for 120 acres of land of his military warrant to 2666 and 2/3 acres in the state of Ohio. Courtney is to pay Peers an amount deemed fair, by a judge, for 150 acres. Signed and witnessed by Winslow Parker jr. And Lewis Collins (signature has been torn loose).

(Address) Val. Peers Bond for converging land Robt. Courtney.

(Folded Sheet) September 10th 1818 survey for Robert Courtney of land purchased from "Pears" Contains drawing of land. Signed by Francis J Hora D. S. M. C.

(Address) R. Courtney's place Certificate of survey.

(Folded Sheet) September 27th 1823 Survey of land where Robert Courtney now lives. Signed S. Anderson (Inside) statement Survey R. Courtney with bond for land 120 acres of military land and 150 ditto adjoining. Number written on back of item.

(Single sheet) Valentine Peers gives to R. Courtney 150 acres. 6 dollars per acre. August 4th 1808 witnessed and signed by James [Tinner] Signed by Val. Peers. Back states that deed was received by Robert Courtney. Witnessed and signed by Winslow Parker jr. And Lewis Collins.

(Single Sheet) Valentine Peers bound to R. Courtney in the sum of 120 dollars. To be paid to Courtney. June 5th 1824 Val. Peers gives to R. Courtney 120 acres believed to be in Allen county. Signed and witnessed by Winslow Parker Jr. and Lewis Collins. (Triangle cut from document damaged signature of Valentine Peers.)

(Address) Val. Peers Title Bond for conveying Land Robt. Courtney.

(Single Sheet) Agreement between Valentine Peers and Patrick Hayes. Hayes pays 55 dollars rent for a house and for half of a shop and 7 dollars and 50 cents for the other half. Payable in quarterly payments. Witnessed by William Norton. Signed by Val. Peers and P. Hayes (Fingerprint marks on page).

(Address) Peers and Hayes Agreement for house 1829.

(Folded sheet) Notice that suit has not been dismissed Louisville December 16th 1829 signed by [Morden] Pope Valentine Peers Esq. (Written in corner) (inside) Mr. John Kobler Kentucky [Oldham] County December 15th 1829.

(Address) Stamped Dec. 16 Valentine Peers Esquire Maysville Kentucky.

(Folded Sheet) Louisville August 13th 1824 letter advising how to deal with subpena [sic]. Signed [Rap. J. J. (Illegible)] [Ja. M. Denny].

(Address) Valentine Peers Esq. Maysville Mason County K. Y.

(Folded Sheet) Indenture made June 13th 1821 between James and Margaret Arnold to pay Valentine Peers 600 dollars for a parcel of land. Signed by James G. Arnold and Margaret Arnold. Certified and signed by James Carter deputy for James Taylor court clerk for Campbell county, Kentucky. Certified by Marshall Key court clerk for Mason county, Kentucky.

(Address) Deed- Arnold + Wife to Peers Recorded Deeds Book [16] page 328 Examined Recd 14th Oct. 1821 Tax paid.

(Folded sheet) Unsigned letter. Person received money from Peers and used it to pay creditors and do work, but could not finish. Planned on spending vacation with Peers, but horse is unwell. List of costs including clothes, boarding, tuition, paying the "Taylor" and schoolmaster, washing and bleaching.

(Address) 18 1/2 Mr. Valentine Peers Paris B. County Kentucky Mail (Stamp says Wash. P.) (Washington Pines).

(Small notes) Rent Agreement. Patrick Hayes pays Val Peers 55 dollars to be paid quarterly. Signed by Patrick Hayes. (Note has been crossed out) Settled Oct 20th 1828 (on back of note) Val Peers acknowledges the rent is received. Signed by Val. Peers.

(folded Sheet) Val Peers purchased articles of furniture, property of Patrick Hayes, at a constables sale. Paid bond of 53 dollars and 25 cents to Robert Ficklin. Articles places in housed owned by Peers occupied by Hayes. Hayes is to pay 5 dollars for the use of the articles, provided he redeems half of their value and pays this to Ficklin or Peers. List of furniture is given. Total value listed as $53.75.

(Address) V. Peers to Hayes. Lease to redeem furniture.

Contents inlcude promissory notes, records of payments, and bonds for payment from/to Valentine Peers, lewis Collins, Isaiah Teagin, patrick Hayes. Alfred G. Carter, and others.

(Small note) Maj. Peers pays B. Shackleford 50 dollars in cotton yarn for subscription of ground for the presbyterian congregation. Jan 11th 1821. Signed by Stephen Lee.

(Small note) L. L. Hawes bonds himself to Peers from December 14th to April 25th 1823 at 1 3/4 dollars (illegible) Miss Ellen bound from January 3rd to April 7th 1823 at 1 3/4 dollars per week.

(Address) Maj. Val Peers [night?] L L Hawes $9.00

(Small notes with X's cut into it) Promise to pay George Henderson 130 dollars in gold or silver with interest. July 1st 1825. Signed by Val. Peers Lewis Collins.

(Address) Note Val. Peers to George Henderson $130.00 Due July 1. 1825

(Small note) 1500 acre survey. Description of land. Written on back are numbers and the words Major Valentine and Peers many times.

(Small note) Promise to pay 5 dollars by Saturday June 15th 1805 to Isaiah Teagim. Signed by Edward Turner also signed by Janus (illegible) and Denis (illegible) (on back of note) Note assigned to Powell _ Dennis. Signed by Issac + Teagim and by Powell + Dennis.

(Address) Edward Turner to Isaac Teagan

(Folded sheet) List of Sales Furniture items. Sale of property of P. Hayes purchased by Val Peers. July 9th 1824. Signed by W Linken C. M.G.

(Address) Certificate of sale P. Hayes Furniture.

(Small note) Alfred G. Carter vs V Peers. 15,000 dollars to be paid to Carter by Peers. Nov 21st1820 Signed by [Aleopy?] Lesh and Morden Pope.

(Small note with 1/3 torn loose but maintained) Peter Grant to pay "Pears" 8 dollars April 14th 1820. Signed by John Barrett.

(Address) Barretts and Grants $8.

(Small note) 1822 November 26th Recorded of Valentine Peers 50 dollars in part of execution in favor of J. A. Olephant against Peers and Charles Ward and J. Pepper.

(Small note) Maysville January 26th 1823. 10 dollars to Olephant signed by L L Hawes. Note on back signed by Chas. Ward.

(Small note) 1825 April 12th 7 dollars and 75 cents paid in John Taylor against John (illegible) Valentine Peers and Charles Ward.

(Small note) March 22 1822 delivered to R. Cole near Frankfurt $95 for £12.13.10.

(Small note) 1823 Valentine Peers March copy deed of trust Orr to Peers. $131 1/4 signed by Marshall Key C. M. C. C.

(Small note) 1823 Valentine Peers to Town lots in Maysville to 2 slaves for $1450... October 23rd 1824 of V. Peers 3 dollars 15 3/4 cents. Tax and levies due for the year. 1823 W. Parker for Chas. Ward.

(Small note) Valentine Peers 1822 list of cost of lots in Maysville, 6 slaves, tax and 3 levies. September 26th 1823. Valentine Peers pays 5 dollars and 6 and 1/4 cents for tax and levies 1822. Signed W. Parker jr. by Jas. Chambers S. M. C.

(Small Note) $25 October 10th Major Peers by W. (Illegible) 11 dollars and 6 and 1/4 cents (very hard to read) C. Ward by for Wm Byram.

(Small note) $54 Promise to pay L. L. Hawes 54 dollars in gold or silver with intrest. June 10th 1823 (note crossed out, Val. Peer crossed out) Paid off.

(Address) Val Peers not (numbers written)

(Small note) Paris 18th September 1815 110 dollars paid of 150 dollars due for a carriage. Signed by W. Z. Chirm. Marked paid in full.

(Small note) July 22nd 1826 V. Peers in judgement against him owes 1 dollar 37 cents. Signed by (illegible name).

(Small note) List of items sent. 1 salon (illegible), 1 tumbler, 1 soup spoon, 11 table + 6 tea spoons. 1 pair (?) Buckles and a pair of metal. 3 rings, A great coat and a wrapper. Wrote to W. S. Grayson May 17th 1819.

(Small note) Promise to pay Henry S. Cooke 17 dollars and 75 cents before November 17th. Bound for the sum of 35 dollars 50 cents. Signed by WM. McIntyre and Nick Peers. Signed on November 17th 1810 witnessed by George [Munnierat].

(Address) V. Peers + Wm McIntyre Notes.

(Small note) Benjamin Peers. (Note written in Latin) Signed by D. Baldwin.

(Small note) illegible note.

(Small note) 1823 Valentine Peers receipt for copies made of bills total cost $ 3.44 signed by Marshall Key C. M. C.

(Address) Pers Val. 3.44.

April 7th [1812] Barrels Salt [Avery?] Waggoner Wm Paton 13th (illegible) 1812 (back of note) Master Paris.

(Small note) Someone promise to pay Valentine Pers 1,000 dollars and 87 and 1/2 cents for a stack of goods purchased from Peers. (Signature has been removed) (Back of note) June 1830 credit with note for 1,000 dollars 11 cents.

Contents include papers from the estate of Val Peers signed by Valentine Peers himself and from the executor of his estate relating to the Sandy Salt Works company and other business.

(Book with blue marbled cover with leather bounded spine.) (Also contains newspaper clippings) Lists of costs. (Small scrap of paper with writing).

(Small note) Mr. Siriah Stratton please pay Mr. Lowry 12 dollars 37 1/2 cent. This covers what is owed to Val Peers. Paid in full April 39th 1920 Signed by Bal Peers and Siriah Stratton.

(Address) Val Peers to S. Stratton Order.

(Single sheet) Bill of V. P. Long list of explanation of settlements to be paid.

(Single sheet with watermark D & JR&W) Paris Bourbon County. Explains well sinking patent of Richard Deering. V. Peers being the executor of Hebe Carter has land with the device and wants to continue using it. An agreement is arranged. Signed Richd Deering, Val Peers and witnessed by James C. Poarnes. Sept 1st 1814. (On the reverse) Val adds an amendment to the agreement relating to a salt water boiler.

(Address) R. Deering and V. Peers Agreement for Sand [anjutta?].

(Single sheet) Claims V. Peers & Joseph Stevens say Deering is not original inventor of the plan for sinking wells. They say Carter's heirs own 1/4 of the Sandy Lick property called Grayson's. Sheriff is charged with care of the estate.

(Address) Heads of a bill in chancery in reply to Deering for J. R. Thorton Esq.

(Single folded sheet) Explanation of Deering patent and the charge against Peers. It states at a point "Valentine Peers who is prayed to be made adrift". Presumed to be written as a witness of "orator" Richard Deering.

(Two single folded sheet) Deposition of Siriah Stratton, William Lowry and Matthew Stewart. April 27th 1820. Evidence to be read in suit in Chancery in Bourbon circuit court between Deering and Peers. Signed by William Lowry, M. Stewart. Depositions certified by William Lowry.

(Single sheet) Tells V. Peers to take note that William Montgomery will give up on Dec 25th 1817 which was given to George Bruce and Montgomery. Signed by Wm. Montgomery. Henry and Nathan Halbert also given up lease on Dec 25th 1816. Halbert seek to pay rent recovered of Bruce for the term of his lease. Bruce has sued them.

(Single sheet formerly attached by paper clip to item 8 of folder 17 of box 2). List of Rent due from Bruce. Signed by James Gainse agent for V. Peers. Nov 3rd 1816.

(Single folded sheet bound by wax to a single sheet) Statement by Nathaniel Davion in relation to Deering vs. Peers case. Also signed by Benj. Chrim and John Poggard and John Horkatay.

(Address) Nathl Davion Copy Bill Peers and Grayson.

(Single sheet) Sandy Salt Works June 28th 1816. States 85 and 1/4 bushels of salt delivered to George Hayes. Demand for rent made on Montgomery and Bruce. Bruce would not pay. Signed by James Gaines.

(Address) Major Valentine Peers Paris W. Hays Sandy 28th June 1816 Francis H. Gaines.

(Single sheet formerly attached to item 11 of folder 17 of box 2) Sandy Salt Works Oct 1st 1816 80 bushels of salt received from Mr. Hamilton. Bruce has failed to pay rent and R. H. Gaines has been directed to bring suit. Expects Bruce will give up lease by Christmas. Signed by Francis H. Gaines.

(Address) Major Val Peers Paris Sandy 1st Oct 1816 Fras H James.

(Single sheet) List of balances due for Oct 1st 1812.

(Address) Statement Johnston L Frumble.

(Single small sheet) Common wealth of Kentucky command Sheriff of Bourbon to find and keep John Lawson until he is brought before a Judge on the first Monday in March. Valentine Peers & Co. Are to be paid 60 dollars which the court recovered against Lawson. Signed by Tho Arnold December 30th 1826.

(Address) Peers vs. Casa Lawson to March 1817 no 433 $137.99 3/4.

(Single small sheet) Commonwealth of Kentucky command Sheriff of Bourbon to find and keep John Lawson until he can be brought before a judge on the Saturday after the first Monday of March. Peers and Co. To be paid 180 with legal interest. Signed by Tho. Arnold.

(Address) No 432 Peers & Co vs Casa Lawson to March 1817.

(Single sheet with watermark D Crouse) Columbus Oct 7 1826 Amount to be paid for acres of land. A Mr. Latham of Chilicothe already paid for some of the land. Signed by I. Lofland.

(Address) (Stamped) Columbus Ohio Oct 9 12 Valentine Peers Esq. Maysville Kentucky. (Many numbers written on letter).

(Single small sheet) Statement to Judge of Jefferson circuit. Explains how Val Peers gained control of Little Sandy Salt Works. It states : A copy test Morden Pope clk. Grayson for [Conifrets?].

(Address) Carter [leopied?] Bill V. Peers $0.40.

(Small very fragile note- ripped on folds) States V. Peers came before Justice of the peace in relation to some costs. February 1818.

(Folded sheet containing a single sheet) Court statement regarding different billing on loads of salt from the Little Sandy Salt Works. Signed by Hugh Brent and John Harrison. Lists of figures and statements on loads on salt.

(Address) Peers and Watts Reference for Salt contract.

(Folded sheet) Westb Union Nov 22nd 1824. Deed and letters shown to Mr. Sawyers who agrees to let Peers have the North half of a tract of land. Signed by P. V. White. Also signed by Major Valentine Peers.

(Address) West Union Nov 24 6 Major Valentine Peers Maysville Maron County Ky.

(Folded sheet) February 21st 1817 Valentine Peers Accounts.

(Folded sheet) To the Senate and House of Representative of the United States of America in Congress Assembled. Executor of the last will and testament of Val Peers writes requesting that the marshy lands given to Val Peer as war payments be exchanged for usable public lands. In the beginning Lewis Collins lists what Val Peers did in service for the country and lists his heirs. V. Peers stated as dying June 6th 1830. Signed by Lewis Collins. Maysville, Ky Dec 1838.

(Small note) Lists S. Stratton rent from 1815 to 1818 and amounts due.

Contents include notes, letters, legal documents, and the last will and testament of Hebe Carter.

(On reverse of note is written) Stratton on Peers $ 18-87 Paid Pay to James Morrison 18 dollars and 87 cents. Signed by Val Peers Signed by Siriah Stratton.

(Single sheet) Note saying received of Capt. S. Stratton 810 dollars on account of an execution in the hands of the sheriff of [illegible] for rent due to the estate of the late Mr. Carter. Maysville March 6th 1819 signed by Val Peers. Figures written. List of costs written on back. Val Peers receipts.

(2 sheets) Statement V. Peers obtained probate of the estate of H. C. list transactions related to the estate.

(Small note) Bourbon County Clerks office Andrew Hraim certifies Fredrich M S Grayson is charged for a copy of Heby Carters Estate charged July 1819 signed by Andrew P. M. Hraim DC.

(Small note) Clerk of court certifies 1822 October Robert Carter as guardian of William [H.} Carter, Landon F. Carter and Hebe S. Carter. Signed by Morden Pope.

(Small note) (Top line illegible) Valentine Peers against Siriah Stratton. Debt of 2156.50 from 8th day of August 1878 [until?] paid A copy Geo Barltey D. C.

(Single sheet) Capt. Siriah Stratton with the estate of W. H. Carter deed. List of costs.

(Address) Acct Capt. S. Stratton with estate H. C.

(Small note) Fayette County January Court 1812 Appoints Daniel Duncan, Hugh Brent, and Henry Timberlake appraisers of personal estate and slaves of Robert Carter. Signed by John D Young clk.

(Address) Carter Ro Estate.

(Single sheet) Appraisement. Signed by Dan Duncan, M S Mitchell, and Henry Timberlake. Female slave named Betsy age 35 with chile 4 months old valued at 350 dollars. Another male child of hers age 2 years valued at 100 dollars. This child much less because of "slight rupture of the belly". February 21st 1812.

(Address) R Carters Negroes Betsy + Children valuation.

(Single sheet) Charles Tyler of Virginia and Richard H Henderson of London county made administrators of the estate of Robert Carter. Charles Tyler sold all of the estate in Kentucky except for slave Betsey and her 2 children. Charles Tyler appoints Valentine Peers his attorney to sell the slave and her children. May 1811 Signed by Charles Tyler Jr. witnessed by William W. Martin, Robert H. Grayson, John M. Callie Note certified by Thomas P. Smith.

(Address) C. Tyler [jun] to V. Peers Power of Attorney. July 15th 1811 Provd by Jn. M. Callie August 26th 1811 provd by Mr. M Martin. Record book H Follo 319.

(Single sheet) Charles Tyler sells 5 Negroes to Hebe Carter for 965 dollars. Slaves are Rachael and her children Lydia, Sam, and Penelope. Also a mulatto named Rachel. May 15th 1811. Signed by Charles Tyler Jr. witnessed by Robert H. Grayson and George [n?] Grayson.

(Address) Charles Tyler Jr. to Hebe Carter Bill of Sale Negroes $965.00 cts.

(Small faded note) Asks for proceeds of 3 loads of salt to be given to Hebe Carter. Signed by George [N?] Grayson.

(Small note formerly paper clipped to 14 of folder 19 of box 2) Asks questions about Valentine Peers and the executorship of Carter's will. Signed by B. [W.] Mills.

(Folded sheet formerly paper clipped to 13 of folder 19 of box 2) Settlement of the executorship of William H. Carters estate and its relation to promised deliveries of Salt. Signed by B. [W.] Mills Paris 28 1911. Settlement agreed and signed by Val Peers, John Watts, Thos. Buchanan, Christian Sister, Frank Bulk.

(Address) Opinion B Mills.

(Damaged single sheet) Louisville Jan 25th 1819. Geo. H. Bruce will surrender on February 1st leases taken by him and Mr. Montgomery as agents of Hebe Carter. Signed by [Fred?] W. S. Grayson.

(Address) Louisville KY 31 Jany Major Valentine Peers Paris F. W. S. Grayson Order for furniture of Hebe Carter and Steam Boat rec't for it.

(Single sheet) Frankfurt Jan 14th 1823. Letter stating that case against Carter heirs was reversed by court of appeals but that another case will probably not be heard till the circuit courts next term. The writer asks for 30 dollars. Signed by J. J. [Crettenden?] and Val. Peers Esq.

(Folded sheet) Greensupsburg April 10th 1827. States that court has closed session. Case was argued and judge will take time till next court session to consider decree. Asks reader to prove some exhibits and is told to get suponeas [sic] from clerks office to prove exhibits. Signed by I. N. O. M. W. Connell.

(Address) Greenups Ky April 14 12 1/2 Major Val. Peers Maysville Ky. (Signed by illegible name.).

(Single sheet) Amendment to bill which is item 10 of folded 19 of box 2. Signed by A Beatty for "complainants".

(Address) Carters Heirs vs. Valentine Peers Copy Cross bill.

(Possibly item 18 of folder 19 of box 2) Signed by M Connell counsel for "defendent".

(Folded sheet) Last Will and Testament of Hebe Carter. Leaves all property to her 6 children. To raise money for debts may sell property that is not related to Little Sandy Salt Works. Slave Betsey to receive her freedom. Her 2 children are to remain with her till old enough to labour [sic] and are then to go to religious families. States that they will receive their freedom at the usual time given to literate young servants. Susan Peers receives "girl" Rachael until of age to "literate" at which time she gains her freedom. She is to be educated at Hebe Carters expense. Cousin Eleanor Peers receives a carriage to be repaired if worth the expense, all the household furniture, except stated items for daughter. Children to be educated and Benjamin Peers to receive education at Hebe Carters expense. A piano to be bought out of resources for Susan Peers. Executor to determine extent of education of children. Wants Mr. James Barns or some other religious young man to live with children and assist them in their studies. Rev. Lyle Robert Trimble and Valentine Peers made executors of will. Signed by Hebe Carter October 12th 1813. Witnessed and signed by Thos Holt and Andw Todds. Note that will was recorded in court. Signed by Thos P Smith DCBC.

(Address) Hebe Carter will.

(Folded sheet with watermark T&S) Hebe Carter appoints Valentine Peers as attorney in all things relating to Little Sandy River property. September 4th 1812. Signed by Hebe Carter. Note states this letter was recorded. Signed by Garrard Jones DCBC October 16th 1812.

(Address) Carter to [Z L.?] Attorney Peers [ Ack.oo V. O. h. ] October 16th 1812 Recorded Book E follio 76 y En.o.

(Folded sheet) Kentucky Clerks Office of the court of appeals. Amendment by Carter Heirs of complaint. Alfred Carter, Robert Carter, John Carter, William G. Carter, Landen Carter, Hebe L. Carter. States Peers owes them money relating to estate. Signed Grayson for [Compth?] Dated December 25th 1823.

(Single sheet with watermark U&W) Inventory and appraisement for sundry articles property of Carter will articles directed by will to be preserved for daughter Hebe Carter.

(Single Sheet) Estate of W. Carter to V. Peers. Lists date, costs and what cost is for. Note on back asking for witness to state that Valentine Peers went to trials, was a good executor and that it was a tiring, hard job.

(Address) Accts. Not yet settled with estate of Mrs Carter but copy filled in Greenup court. April Term 1826.

(Single sheet) Misters Mont + Bruce to Hebe Carter 1813. States rent due a/c Mont & Bruce.

Contents include a note on birthplace of Valentine Peers, the year he came to America, information on his service during the Revolutionary War, and the compliment received in his service and the amount of land granted to him. Also contains General Weedon's resignation letter from the service.

(small folded sheet) Note on birthplace of Valentine Peers. The year he came to America and information on his service during the Revolutionary War. And the compliment received in his service and the amount of land granted to him.

(Badly stained faded brown sheet. Top half of letter now separated from bottom) [Camp] White Marsh Nov 19th [1777] (year obscured but given on letter 1 of folder 3 of box 1) "Major Peers who is from the nature of his private affairs obliged to quit the service."

(Badly stained faded brown sheet. Bottom half of letter now separated from top) Signed by G Weedon.

Contents include two letters to Sesanna E. Orr.

(single sheet) Letter from H. Carter to "dear Aunt". Asks about going to Waterside. He hopes Aunt will go with him or Betsy. He also sends Loarhound syrup which was left behind and bushel of rye.

(folded sheet) Letter to Mother from [S.] E. Powell states why he can not visit and on plans to visit her later. House is nearly finished.

(Address) Mrs. Susanna Orr Waterside

Four letters written to Mrs. Eleanor (Nelly) Peters from John D. Peers, E. W. Homistead, and others.

(single sheet) Rippon Lodge August [19th] Letter to Nelly. Information on needs, local news. Complains about pen used in writing signed T. [Cnaufrend].

(folded sheet) Shepherdsville March 19th 1811 Letter to Mother. Anxiety over "Father P." William Grayson negotiation. Writes of two young women who have arrived "improving" the society in the area. Afraid mother will view letter as a sermon or child's letter. Says he almost fulfills promise to mother to read the bible daily. Signed by John D. Peers.

(Address) Shepherdsville /e Letter (illegible) 12 c/or Mrs Susanna E Peers care Majr Val Peers Paris (Ky) mail.

(folded sheet) Dumfries February 28th Letter to Nelly. Asks that she visit. Tells how uncle Grayson is sick as well as Mrs. Orrs and her family. Promises to tell stories of a "birthnight" [party?] Signed by E. W. Homistead.

(Address) Miss Elianor Grayson Orr W. Orr Waterside.

(single sheet) Mount- Air March 20th 1797 Letter on various events in local area. News on a Friar and scribe who are visiting Alexandria. Signed Ann McClenaehan.

(Address) Mrs. Nelly Peers Ellen Vale Prince William.

Contents include letters to Eleanor Peters from Mary B. Orr, her neice Eleanor Lucinda Orr, Susan E. Orr, J. D. Orr, Alex D. Orr, Benj. Grayson Orr, and others.

(Single sheet) Letter to sister from L. Orr Information on current events. Miss Whitings wedding took place. L. Orr has a bad headache, her foorhead [sic] is in a "dreadful buging [sic] state" She adds that [Ma?} Peers should not look at this note.

(Fold sheet) Letter to sister April 12th 1806 The writer is sick as are her children. She is surprised that Mr. Hughs did not contact her husband when he returned. She is sick of "this place and our neighbor Mr. West" signed Mary B. [Orr] (name partially damaged).

(Address) Mrs. Peers By Stan.

(Folded sheet) Washington June 23rd 1817 Letter to Aunt. Information relation to sermons given. Information on current events. Signed Mary B. Orr.

(Folded sheet) Fredrick August 9th 18[16] Letter to Aunt. Tells how she has been reunited with father after a separation of 6 years and on the death of her mother. Information on relatives and sick grandmother. Grandmother has the writer add that a visit from this aunt would make her feel better. Signed by Eleanor Lucinda Orr.

(Address -partially destroyed) Mrs. Eleanor Peers (Missing part) Forward by Col. Orr.

(Single sheet with watermark MEP) Letter on current events in area. Signed by Susa Orr November 13th 1809 (Difficult to read).

(folded sheet) Letter to sister. She hears the sister is sick and sends some potatoes, a [columbo?]. She sends to Susan a book recommended to "young folks". She sends the sister a volume of Thompson. She sends some ice lettuce seed. Signed L. Orr.

(Folded sheet) Letter to aunt. November 10th 1811. Writes on the current work on the house. Information on local events and spiritual thoughts. Asks for clothing: white frock, handkerchief with silk lace on anything suitable. A bonnet. She sends with the letter 5 dollars to purchase some of the items. She asks that only the aunt and Susan read the letter and then burn it. Signed by Susan E. Orr.

(folded sheet) {Contains lock of hair} Letter to sister. Someone is in bad health. Speaks of bleeding and how laudanum with antimonial wine should be taken at bed time with a little wine or hot toddie, milk and honey, give brandy in the morning. States "my head is so stupid with opium" Signed by (illegible) J. Orr.

(Folded sheet with large watermark D & C Blauw & seal) signed by J. D. Orr.

(Single sheet with watermark G. R. & crown) Letter to Nelly. Advice or response. Signed by J. D. Orr.

(Single sheet) Letter to Nelly August 13th 11794 Explains Dennis was delayed at Dumfries. A major is coming and the receiver is to heed his bay [Theleanage?] because laudanum can not be depended on. Signed from John Orr.

(Small folded sheet with watermark with crown and seal) Letter on disappointment J. D. Orr had on not seeing his sister Nelly at Waterside. He adds at the end that she should ride over with the Major.

(folded sheet with watermark J. C. S.) Letter to sister May [2nd] 1812 Information on Major Peers and others (difficult to read) signed by A. D. Orr.

(Folded sheet) August (5th or 25th?) 1788 Letter to Nelly. Alex hopes Nelly will meet Miss [Bale] and Mrs. Graham. He hopes the young miss will be a companion for her and that she will learn manners. Signed by Alex D. Orr.

(Folded sheet with watermark G. R. and crown) Letter to Nelly. Regrets at not seeing her before leaving for Philadelphia. Tells how he misses her. Signed by Benj. Grayson Orr.

Folded sheet with watermark G. R. and crown) {contains lock of hair} Letter to Nelly October 18th 1785 Sent with letter were shoes and pocket book. Writes of visiting Nelly and Nelly visiting her. Signed Mary [E] Orr.

(Address) Miss Elianor Orr ford by W Brown Waterside.

(Folded sheet with watermark G. R. and crown) Letter to sister Northumberland February 13th 1780. Advice on manners. Interest in going abroad to Dumfries. Signed by Benj G. Orr.

(Folded sheet with watermark G. R. and crown) Letter to sister Northumb. 13th June 1788. Sent with book "Letters from Edward to Elisa" signed by Benj. G. Orr.

(Single sheet with watermark crown and seal) Letter to sister January 7th 1789 remarks that can finally provide the colours [sic] promised to her and obtained from New York. Asks for family news. Signed by Benj. G. Orr.

Contents inlcude two letters from H. Carter to Eleanor Peers.

(Small note) Writes on local and family information. Signed by H C (The name Mrs E Peers is written on corner).

(Small note) Letter to cousin. Writes on local and family information. Signed by H. Carter.

(Address) Mrs. E Peers

Contains notes from Eleanor Peers to Mr. N Garrard and letters to daughter Susanna Peers.

(Single sheet with partial watermark T S) Two notes from different people. One on each side. Indicated A & B here.

A. Eleanor Peers asks Mr. Garrard if he knows of a man named McCulloch at the Goose Creek Salt Works. Asks if he died of a [seald?] If alive where might he be. Eleanor warns she doesn't know if she will be engaged in a lawsuit. Signed Eleanor Peers.

B. Mr. Garrard replies that he knew two people named McCullough who worked at Goose Creek Salt Works but that they had left for the Little Sandy Salt Works but that he hasn't heard of them since. Signed Will Garrard Jan. 11th 1811.

Signed with name Mrs. Eleanor Peers written over name Mr. N Garrard.

(folded sheet) {Contains lock of hair} Letter to Susanna Peers. States how she missed seeing Susanna and how it is "a striking impropriety in two girls at a tavern without a proper protector." Information on family news. Signed by Mother Eleanor Peers.

(Address) Miss Susanna E. Peers ford by Mr [Charleson] Lower Lick.

(Folded sheet) Letter to daughter. Information on family and local information. Letter written quickly as courier Henry Duncan was waiting to leave. Signed Mother Eleanor Peers.

(Address) Miss Susan E. Peers ford Mr. Duncan Paris.

Contents include letters from D. Peers, Nick Peers and others to Eleanor Peers.

(Folded sheet with watermark of seal and [Gior] N England) Letter to Mama. (Lined script very difficult to read) Writes of something "worrying the dogs" and asks for a book. Not signed.

(Address) Mrs. Peers.

(Single sheet with partial water mark on left side) News on clothing materials purchased and how writer has become sick. Signed Nick Peers December 14th 1800.

(Address) Mrs. Peers by Bill.

(Folded sheet) Leesburg [January] 25th 1815 Letter to Mother. Writes of an epidemic. Writes on local and family information. Signed D. Peers.

(Address) 25 Mrs. Eleanor Peers Paris Kentucky Mail.

(Single Sheet) Letter to Nelly. Mentions the Armistead sent. Mentions inclosed receipt from Mr. Willm Linton for moneys lodged as a security for a special bail in the suit brought by Mr. Mann Page. "Shall finish making sixty and seventy by thousand tobacco hills & shall have abundance of peanuts". Wants to make Dumfries a delightful spot. Signed Nick Peers June 7th [17]99.

(Address) Mrs. E. Peers Waterside.

(Single Sheet) Letter to sister. Had enclosed a ten dollar note. Corn fields have gone foul and writer is behind in tobacco hills. Signed Nick Peers June 2nd [17]99.

(Address) Mrs. Peers by Jacko Waterside Major Major.

Contents inlclude letters to and from Captian William Garrard relaying local news.

(Damaged folded sheet. Part of letter cut loose) Lexington May 18th 1836. Mention's correspondence about Russel's children. How to care for them and what should be done. Signed by J. [Eddies?].

(Address) Capt. William Garrard Bournon Coty Near Paris Mail (stamped) Washington May [15?].

(Folded sheet) Farmington Miss Mar [237835] Mentions great sickness in the area. Some have cholera and congestive fever. Church is not growing and has no minister. Val mentioned. Bal and family planning to visit in April. Asks about Ben's [literature?] Signed by Jno D Peers.

(Address) Farmington MO J D Peers November 24 1835 Mrs. Susan E. Garrard Paris Kenty.

(Ripped folded sheet) Letter to sister Shepherdsville August [1814?] Local and family information. States "I am going to be a lawyer" signed by Jno Peers..

(Ripped folded sheet) Letter to sister. Cholera has disappeared. Writer is recovering not from cholera but bilious fever. Describes onset of Cholera and treatment of it. Brandy a beneficial stimulus. Dr. Warfield bleeds Negroes to draw circulation to the surface. Signed by B. O. P..

(Folded sheet) Lexington March 26th 1832 Someone paid 400 dollars. 250 of which went into the bank credited to Capt. Wm Garrard. Remaining 50 to be paid later. Signed by B. O. Peers. Drawings (by child?) of women. Inside document is letter to brother. December 8th 1832. Letter seems to describe a saterday [sic] letter is badly spelled and seems unfinished.

(Address) Capt. Wm Garrard Paris Ky Mr. Throckmorton. (More drawings of women on address)

(Folded sheet) Union Salt Works February 22nd 1820. Letter to Susan. Because of the change of weather Ned is sent to help at home. He's sent on a horse that is to be sold when it arrives. Writer is surveying land and will be returning home in 2 weeks. Signed by Will Garrard. The name Mrs. Susan E. Garrard is also written.

(Address) Mrs. Susan E. Garrard Paris By Ned.

(Single Sheet) [Mr.] Wm Garrard 1836 April 15th List of Clothing materials. (Yards of cotton, silk, ect.) Signed by Fleughart &[Dickeram].

(Address) Susan Mood (possibly Mood Lawn?).

(Folded sheet) March 23rd 1816 Letter to Susan. Will visit Paris on way to Princeton. Was Ordained an elder in Providence congregation. Wants to go to theological school. Discusses religious though. Hopes Benjamin will travel with him as far as Washington. Signed by James C. [Pearnes?].

(Address) Harrodsburg March 23 15 Miss Susan E. Peers Paris Bourbon Cty. Mail.

(Small note) March 4th 1836 Mrs. Susan Garrard paid 1 dollar 50 cents for a subscription. Signed by Abm T. Skillman.

(Folded blue sheet) Maysville August 29th 1835 Saturday Morning. Letter to Sister. Eleanor gave birth to a daughter. Tells of her ordeal. Signed by S. Collins.

(Address) (Stamped) Maysville Aug 28th Mrs. Susan E. Garrard Paris Kentucky.

Contents include letters from Valentine Peers to Eleanor "Nelly" Peers relating local, travel, and other news realting to his life amd movements.

(1 sheet, 1 folded sheet) Letter to Nelly Paris 19th 1811. Concerns about the cotton factory. Speaks of hiring little girls to work there. Signed by V. Peers.

(Address) Wm. Eleanor Peers Low Blue [Licks].

(Folded sheet) Letter to Nelly. Local news and information dealing with the cotton factory. Signed by V. P.

(Folded sheet with watermark AMIES & Co.) Kentucky 26th October 1800. Letter to Nelly. Information on local events. Speaks of Nelly's mother's house being an asylum of hospitality. Someone (Nelly's brother?) May move to Virginia or the "Federal City". Signed Val (rest of signature is damaged)

(Address) 1800 VP Mrs. Eleanor Peers at Middleburg London County Virginia Ford by Wm. L. [Tebbs?] .

(Folded sheet) Kenty Washington 17th October 1800. Letter to Nelly. Valentine complains of the delays preventing him from returning to Nelly. Signed by V. Peers.

(Address) Maysville 17th Oct 25 Mrs. Eleanor Peers at Middleburg London County Virginia Via Winchester .

(Folded sheet with watermark & Co.) Mason County Kentucky 2nd October 1800 Letter to Nelly. Writes of waiting to sell [Grenwich] and his family to Mitchell but he went to Maryland to buy Negroes. Val doesn't know what to do with them. Val hopes brother sold the horses or exchanged for other stock. Writes "hearts beats now but for Nelly and out brats." Signed by Val. Peers.

(Address) Washington 25 Mrs. Eleanor Peers at Middleburg London County Virginia Via Winchester.

(Folded sheet with watermark Pieter De Vries & Comp) Wheeling 18th May 1802 Letter to Nelly. Writes of his journey back to Kentucky. Signed by Val Peers.

(Address) Wheeling May 20 20 Mr. Benjamin G. Orr for Mrs. Peers at the city of Washington.

(Folded sheet) (Location given as) "At your brothers" August 10th 1802. Had an attack of Bilious Cholic. Writes from Lexington. Asks wife why has written. Signed by V. Peers.

(Address) 25 Mr. Charles Tyler Junior for Mrs. Peers at Centerville near Alexandria Virginia.

(2 fold sheets) Washington July 15th 1802. Letter to Nelly. Says her letters "electrify my heart". Used a salt spring on a trip down and found it restorative. Plans to use on way back. Has made no sales yet. W. Craig plans to buy 100 acres of his land. Signed by Val. Peers

(Address) Washington Ky 50 Mr. Benjamin G. Orr for Wm. Peers City of Washingto.

(Folded sheet with watermark of a bird with a fish or drop from its beak) Location given as "At your brothers". June 10th 1802. Letter to Nelly. Writes how he longs to return. Copies or writes prose/poem "How complicate is man". Eleanor's brother plans to remove to Virginia in Alexandria or near it. Signed by Val. Peers

(Address) Mr. Benjn Grayson Orr for Mrs. Peers. At the city of Washington ford by W. [Jn.] Linton.

(Folded sheet with watermark R Williams [159?]) Washington Kentucky June 1st 1802. Letter to Nelly. Seven days water passage from Wheeling. Hopes to sell Greenwich and family to [virtues?]. Survey of river side land to begin. Expects to negotiate bond with Metcalfe in Lexington. Signed by Val Peers.

(Address) "I wrote you from Wheeling" Washington Ky 25 Mr. Benjamin G. Orr for Mrs. Peers - at the city of Washington.

(Folded sheet with watermark J & S) Renstone commonly [calin?] Brownsville April 21st 1799. Letter to Nelly. Information on travels. Writes on how he missed Eleanor. "Has met" with a quarter of veal and some excellent butter.

(Address) Mrs. Peers at W. L. Powell Inn Jack London [Coy].

(small folded sheet with watermark of crown and 1798) Went to Red House to get "your clothing and mine" but found "him" such a scoundrel that Valentine left. Wanted to meet Nelly but did not have a horse. Signed by V. Peers.

(Address) Mrs. Peers (covered in numbers and scribblings).

(Not signed instead is written "Goodbye as usual").

(Single sheet) Letter to Mrs. Peers. Travel news. Leg is inflamed but getting better. Hopes to travel to Alexandria when better. Signed by Plain Friend.

(Folded sheet with watermark of MM or WW) Retreat Sept 15th 1795. Letter to Nell. Sends 4 bottles of port and small phial "with elixir properties". Advises Nell to take with strong camomile tea. Advice on how to deal with her sickness. Mentions "rival barbecue" which the "rainy fates" suspended. A little fever confuses Val as he writes. Signed by V. Peers.

(Address) Retreat Peers Miss Eleanor Orr Waterside James.

(Folded sheet with watermark W) Alexandria Tuesday night. Letter to Nell. At dawn will sail for [Vienna?] Writes how he misses her. Signed "Old Man".

(address) Mrs. Waterside Peers Doctor Orr Alexander Peers [Jun Dwarfs?] half of Molly's whole stock are inclosed.

(Folded sheet with seal of a flag and a crown) Friday morning. Letter to Nell. Information on local events. Attended G. Tylers wedding. Signed friend and fellow [citizen?]

(Address) Miss E. Orr Waterside Red House Peers.

.(Single sheet -paper stained and missing sections) Letter to [Nil?] Writes of being beloved. (No signature and appears to be missing a page.)

(Folded sheet) At brothers July 3rd 1802 Letter to Nelly. Writes a [prayer?] for Nelly. Hasn't sold the land or the Negroes yet. Nelly's brother wants to purchase some to use on a cotton plantation. Signed by Val. Peers.

(Address) Mr. Benjamin Grayson Orr for Mrs. Peers City of Washington.

(Single sheet) Letter to Nelly August 10th 1803. Is working on house. Employs a carpenter and 3 stone masons. Signed V. Peers.

(Address) Mrs. Peers at Col. Orr care of Major Brown.

(Single sheet of lined paper) Letter to Nelly. Has need for a better cook. Asks for Kate to be sent to him with her child and a nurse. And Jack as an escort. He gives directions to his location. Tells plans to move furniture to the house. Signed by "Me" and adds : "I have sent my saddle bags!!" (Some ink has bled making parts hard to read)

(Address) Mrs. Peers at Col. Orrs by Ben.

(Single sheet with water mark of bird on dock cleat holding something) Paris July 26th 1808 Letter to Nelly. Tells Nelly to stay where she is. Asks Nelly to meet a widow. Signed by V. P.

(Address) Paris Ky 27th July 8 Mrs. Eleanor Peers Lower blue Licks.

Contents include letters and other correspondence to and from Camp Douglas.

(Small note) Request to attend funeral of Maj. Valentine Peers at the dwelling of Lewis Collins. June 6, 1830.

(Small folded lined sheet and small gold envelope with 3 cent stamp) To Mrs. [Sarrah] Waller Chicago Ills [from] Camp Douglas Ills June 29th 64. Asks for 2 shirts, 2 drawers, 2 [socks?], hats, shoes, and tobacco. Signed by J. S. Byers, G. W. Brown, Co. B 15th Tenn. Cav (back of note) Mrs. [Sarrah] B. Waller Chicago. Ills.

(Address) (Stamped) examined by Fort Douglas, (Stamped) Chicago Jun 30 Ill Mrs. [Sarrah] B. Waller Box 1512 Chicago City Ills.

(Folded lined sheet and small gold envelope with 3 cent stamp) Camp Douglas June 23rd Letter to Mrs. Sara B. Waller. Asks for suit of clothing. "Been in prisin [sic] some 8 months and getting scarce of clothin". Requests 2 drawers, 2 shirts, 2 pants, and a hat. Signed by James Kow Co J the 19 Regt. Tenn Vols. (Second note on page has same date) Asks for suit of clothing, 2 shirts, 2 drawers, 2 pair of socks, and a jacket and a hat. Signed by J. O. Griffin Co E the 4th Regt. Arks vols [sno?] Squad no 18.

(Address) (Stamped) Fort douglas (stamped) Chicago Jun 26 Ill. Mrs. Sarah B. Waller Box no 28 [ol?] Chicago Ill.

(Small folded lined sheet and a small white envelope with 3 cent stamp) Camp Douglas Illinois June 21st 1864 Letter to Mrs. Sarah B. Waller "We bring in a destitute condition appeal". Asks for 2 shirts, 2 drawers, 2 pants, 2 p air socks, 2 pair shoes. Signed by H. C. Wright + Jenkins Co C JT Geo.

(Address) Stamped Fort Douglas. Stamped Chicago Jun 23 Ill Mrs. Sarah B. Waller Box 1760 Chicago Ills.

(Back of Letter) Mrs. S. B. Waller Chicago Ills Box 15 15.

(Address) (Stamped) Camped Douglas Examined. (Stamped) Chicago Jun 28 _64 Ill Mrs. S. B. Waller Chicago Box 15 12.

(Folded lined sheet embossed with deer or elk and small gold envelope) Camp Douglas June 27th 1864. Letter to Mrs. [Walle]. Writer asks for clothes and for a friend. Asks for shirt slips, hat, socks, and pants. Co Ft 64 NC Regt. TE Zwyck.

(Address) (Stamped) Fort Douglas Examined prisoner letter. (Stamped) Chicago Jun 29 _64 Ill Mrs. S. B. Waller Chicago Ill Box 15 12.

(Folded lined sheet with gold letter with no stamp) Shelbyville Ky May 27 1864 Mrs. Sarah B. Waller Chicago. Sends box of clothing to be sent for his son. Son is James Wesley Dimitt. Company G 5th Kentucky Calvary. Signed by John L. Dimitt.

(Address) Mrs. Sarah B. Waller Chicago Ill (written on side of cover) Jno L Dimitt May 27/64.

(Small folded line sheet with small tan envelope with 3 cent stamp) Camp Douglas Ill. May 13th 1864, Letter to Mrs. Waller "hope to pay you doubly in future" Asks for 2 suits of clothing. 2 [crats?], 2 pairs pants, 2 waistcoats, 2 shirts, 2 pair socks, 2 pair shoes, and 2 hats. Signed by J. B. [Arbitl?] Prisoner of War Co L. 62 NC regt.

(Address) (Stamped) Camp Douglas Examined Prisoner's letter. (Stamped) Chicago May 14 _64 Mrs. Sarah Waller P. O. Box No 1760 (Scribble out) Chicago City Ill's.

Contents include letters to Henry Peers from Lewis Collins containing local news, court documents, and an account of payment.

(Folded sheet) Maysville March 25th 1831. Letter to Henry. Writes that "Eleanor and myself" have anxiety that Henry will return to Maysville permanently though mercantile prospects aren't great. Signed friend and brother Lewis Collins.

(Address) (Stamped) St. Louis Mo Apr. 9 Henry P. Peers Clarksville Pike County Missouri forwarded by Mr. Hamilton.

(Folded sheet) Maysville December 8th 1830 Henry had sent [Ultimio] enclosing power of attorney. Writes that he and Eleanor are pleased to hear from him. Feels climate of Missouri does not agree with Henry. Wants him to return to Maysville Kentucky. Wants him to get a clerkship and then join in mercantile partnership. States that should he want to marry Maysville will be better because of its older society and is more enlightened. Mentions that father willed his bed and bookcase to Henry. Signed your Brother Lewis Collins.

(Address) Stamped Mayse. K. 25 Mr. Henry P. Peers Merchant Clarksville Pike County Missouri Mail.

(Folded sheet) Maysville October 30th 1830 Letter to Henry. Writes of being far from friends in poetic manner. Brother John sent letter of power of attorney to set the affairs of his father. Which Henry, Valentine, and Edward had also sent. Feels it doubtless that Carter's Heirs will renew suit. Heirs of Val choose to compromise. Eleanor asks if Henry is married or is close to marrying. Signed friend and brother Lewis Collins.

(Address) (Stamped) Mayse. K. Oct 31 25 Mr. Henry P. Peers Clarksville Pike County Missouri Mail.

(Folded sheet) Maysville January 1st 1829 Enclosed an account of Samuel A. January for subscription to the Eagle. Henry's fathers health described as status quo. Letter carried by Mr. Boone. Signed by Lewis Collins.

(Address) 1829 Mr. Henry P. Peers Merchant Clarksville Missouri Mr. Boone.

(Folded sheet) Maysville December 30 1825. Letter to Henry. Describes Maysville going from moral to immoral. 5 to 6 gambling houses exist. Many youths and those "advanced in life" go nightly. "Youth... soon be completely engulfed in the whirlpool of destruction." Mentions a Mr. Sutherland who was thrown from his carriage and died. Much information on legislature and politics of Kentucky. Mentions that Capt. Garrards son James died. Signed by friend and brother Lewis Collins. (Poem written on back).

(Address) Maysville Dec. 31 25 Mr. Henry Peers Troy Missouri.

Includes 5 letters from John Peers to Henry Peers detailing business deals of Val Peers and local news.

(Folded sheet) Farmington Jny 7783 (hard to read) Signed by Jn. D. Peers.

(Address) Three J D Peers Farmington Mo Jany. 9 1830 M Henry P. Peers Clarksville Mo

(Folded sheet) Franklin Peace March 27th 1833. Letter to Brother. States what he wrote to a Mr. Booth. Business dealings. Says he can tell from his letter from read and Ben that Henry, John, and Ben have had cholera. Mentions them belonging to temperance society. States that Capt. Garrard acts without principle. Signed your brother Val.

(Address) Troy Mo April 5 12 1/2 Mr. Henry P. Peers Farmington Mo.

(Small folded sheet) Troy May 20th 1828. Letter to brother. Val bought out a Mr. Scott and intends to move to Stand's fort. Offers 1/3 of profit if Henry comes to him. Signed your brother V. J. Peers.

(Address) 1828 Mr Henry Peers [Galena?].

(Folded sheet) Troy May 4th 1828. Letter to Brother. Writes of business and buying Mr. Scott out. List of items and costs. Signed by V. J. Peers and by [Bnj?] Armstong, Farnsworth.

(Address) Jn Henry Peers [Galena?].

(Folded sheet) Farmington Feby 8783. Letter to Henry. Was concerned about Henry's safety and wrote to L. Collins who reassured him. Lists some people who recently died. (Hard to read).

(Address) From J. D. Peers [pen?] Farmington Mo February 12th 1832 Mr. Henry P. Peers Lexington.

Letter to Henry Peers from S.E. Garrard relaying news of an illness that struck the Garrard family and other local news.

(Folded sheet with watermark AMIES Philad) Paris October 15th 1825. Letter to Henry. Garrards family has been sick. It is called _seasoning of the country'. Brother Val hired by a Mr. Johnson to teach a school of 20 boys. Describes a "tremendous cake" with cattle, birds, and fish and compared to Noah's ark. Signed you [appreciative sisters?] S. E. Garrard.

(Address) (Stamped) Paris 16 Oct. (Stamped) Paid 25 Mr. Henry Peers Troy Missouri.

Contents include five letters or notes to Henry Peers from various people.

(Small card with gilt edge) [Swelling?] department J. F. F> Barracks Mo. (Stamped on back with flowery design with name R. Payne).

(Folded sheet) Jefferson Barracks 27th Mn 183) Letter to Henry. Could not answer a question asked by Henry. Signed by Robt Payne. A separate note inside mentions the market for horses and Negroes being low. Signed by [Engas?] Trebor. (Seal of letter stamped with flowery R. Payne design).

(Address) Mr. H. P. Peers Clarksville Miss.

(Folded brown sheet) Saint Louis mo 1831 Letter to Henry. Short note thanking for letter written. Signed by [Engas?] Trebor.

(Address) H P Peers Esq Present.

(Folded sheet with water mark AMIES Philada) Saint Louis March 30th 1824. Letter to Mr. H. Peers. Writes about joining in business with Mr. Smith in Clarksville. Business plans. Signed by H. C. Draper. Signed by Mr. Henry P. Peers Troy Lincoln County Mo Major Peers.

(Folded sheet) Pike county July 21st Letter to Peers. News on local events and friends. Wants all three to get together again. (The writer, Henry, and Payne). Writes of his girl [friend] and how great women can be. Signed by B. J. [Coalter?].

(Address) Clarksville mo Aug 5 1831 (Written 3 times) Henry P Peers Farmington mail Henry P. Peers.

Contents include letters from several people to Valentine Peers. Topics include medical advice, news, and replies to earlier correspondence.

(Small folded sheet) [Dr. Sir?] Washington June 18th 1814. Medical advice. Taking of grains of sugar of lead, 2 grains of Opium, 27 grams of Dragons blood. Using of a tincture of steel in the spirit of sea salt. Signed by B. Duke.

(Address) Majr. V. Peers J. K. Duke Paris.

(Folded sheet with watermark D&JR&W) Letter to sir. Paris 10 February 1820 [Henderson?] on way to New Orleans with cattle and sheep. Seek information on the rent of a house. Signed by Will Henry.

(Address) [Pasiss] Feb 10 10 Valentine Peers Esq. Maysville Kenty.

(Folded sheet of bird {dove?} Holding item {olive branch?}) Louisville 8th Feb 1824 [Dr. Sir] Reply to note on a bill to Grayson. Signed by V. W. [illegible] and Jas. W [Dennis?].

(Address) 12 1/2 Val. Peers Esq. Maysville K.Y.

(Folded sheet with watermark REDSTONE) Sheperdsville Dec. 18th 1808 Letter to Sid. Writer says invention shown to 2 or 3 gentleman who have declined to adopt it. Jack Makers, Mr. Pope, W Jones, W [Beeler?]. W Jones expresses an interest in experimenting with it. Signed by Theo. W. Grayson.

(Address) Mr. Valentine Peers Paris Mr. J. D. Peers.

Contents include letters fron John Peers to Valentine Peers.

(Folded sheet) [Troy?] Apl 6th 1829 Mentions farmers giving special bail and releasing Val intirely [sic] as (illegible). Speaks of prices for a [dearbaum?] horse and carriage trip and prices to be paid him. He was given 3 dollars to pay for a subscription for a friend but asks the reader to pay it and send him the receipt. Signed by Edward J. Peers.

(Address) Troy Mo April 7th 12 1/2 Maj Val Peers Farmington Mo.

(Folded sheet) Letter to father. September 13th 1825. Family was sick and 4 month old daughter died. An older man died and it distressed a woman so much that her husband plans to put her in an asylum in Lexington. Signed by Edward J. Peers.

(Address) Major Val Peers Maysville Ky Ford by Jno Loway Maysville Ky Major Val Peers John Loway.

Contents include letters detailing locoal and business news.

(Small note) States Isaac put in care of a friend. Writer states Isaac gave him the slip and spent 3 or 4 days of pleasure in St. Louis (on back in pencil is written) Letter Henry to Val Peers 18, 1830.

(Folded sheet) Clarksville March 18th _30 Letter to father. Writes of business. Mentions visiting a steamboat. Val has offered to sell his machine. Signed by Henry.

(Address) Clarksville Mo 20 March 23 Major Val Peers Care of Lewis Collins Maysville Ky.

(Folded sheet) Nov 29th 1829. Letter to father. Writer doesn't want business concerns to trouble Val in his advanced age. Speaks of waiting for boat the Diana. Saw steamboat Powhattan on trip. Its captain and another were thrown overboard when the ship wrecked. They were rescued. Business is slow and he finds prospects gloomy.

(Address) Troy Mo Dec 15th 25 Major Val Peers care of Mr. Collins Maysville Ky (on back in a different hand is written Lady January).

Contents include 4 leters from John Peers to his father and mother relating local news, business, and other events.

(Single sheet with indiscernible water) Letter to father and mother. John performed at an exhibition. Studying geagraphy [sic] and grammar. Visited grandmother. Sends sleeve buttons and a book to Edward. A book for Val and another for Ben. He sends his sister Susan a box. Signed by John D. Peers. (A small note from E. Powell written on the back.).

(Address) Mr Peers Kentucky by Dennis.

(Folded sheet) Farmington June 11th 1829 Letter to Father. Writes of missing family. (Hard to read) Signed by Jno. W. Peers.

(Single sheet) Farmington MO May 15th 1827 Letter to Father. Gave deposition for fathers suit. Writes that Kitty and my little boy are well. Signed by Jno D. Peers.

(Address) Farmington Mo May 15 1827 [This?] J D Peers [pen?] Majr Val Peers Maysville Ky.

(Single sheet) July 5th 1805 Letter to Parents. Writes of visiting parents and having them stay with him, grandma, and aunt Powell. He states he must stop writing _for it is school time'. He adds on the back that he is head in all his classes.

(Address) Maj. Val Peers Kentucky.

Contents include one letter to brother Val Peers and one to sister.

(Folded sheet) Middleburg Feb 20th 1823. Letter to brother. News on S. E.'s family. She states Thomas in hospital in Baltimore. Signed by S E Powell.

(Address) Middleburg VA 23 [July?] 25 Majr Valentine Peers Maysville Kentucky Answered 10th June 1823.

(Single sheet) Letter to sister. Asks for reply though doesn't trust post. Signed by S E Powell. (P.S. by L Powell) States Hague has not paid bond.

(Address) Middleburg Va (illegible) 25 Maj Valentine Peers Lower Bluelicks Kentucky.

Contents include letters spanning a decade from Valentine Peers to Susan E. Garrard.

(folded sheet mended with tape *needs repairing*) Maysville September 5th 1819. He writes about argument between Jack and Harriet in which their child said "Daddy is killing mommy". Harriet broke Jack's thumb and cut his brow with a 3-legged stool. Harriet plans to leave for Paris. Writer feels it was Harriet's fault. Benjamin thinks of accepting a proposal to take charge at a school in town. Writes on business problems and hopes for employment for his sons. Signed by Val Peers.

(Address) Maysville 7 Sept 10 Mrs. Susan E Garrard Paris Ky.

(Folded sheet) Maysville June 21st 1823 Advice to Susan. Spiritual concerns. Signed by Val Peers.

(Address) Mrs. Susan E. Garrard Paris Kentucky ford by W Tucker Capt Johnston

(folded sheet) Letter to Susan. Orders were enclosed to a Mr. Scott for 12 dollars 50 cents, Mr. M Lord for 12 dollars and 50 cents and a Mr. Batto for 7 dollars. Henry landed at Trinity at the mouth of the Ohio traveling on the steamboat the Pilot of Mr. Murphy. Writes that his hand is trembling making his writing bad. Signed by Val Peers.

(Address) Mrs. Susan E. Garrard Paris Ky ford by W. [Skun?].

(Folded sheet) Maysville June 22 1826. Letter to Susan. Relates family news. Writes that he is fearful to confidential to Susan because he knows how she keeps the letters she receives. Signed by Val. Peers.

(Address) Maysville [rog?] June 24 Paid 10 Mrs. Susan E Garrard Paris Ky.

(Folded sheet) Maysville Sept 29th 1827 Letter to Susan. Val had been confined for 2 weeks with a sore shin caused by him jumping a fence. Mentions how he wishes he could aid his children more. Asks Susan to visit by the end of muskito [sic] time. Signed by Val Peers.

(Address) [Magenta?] K 10 Mrs. Susan E Garrard Paris Ky.

(folded sheet) Maysville Dec 24th 1827. Letter to Susan. Planned to visit Susan but the roads were not in good shape. Has had a pain in left hip for several weeks. Plans on furnishing a farm. Gives list of debts owed him. Signed father V. Peers.

(Address) (Stamped) Maysville Ky Dec 26 (Stamped) Paid 10 Mrs. Susan E. Garrard Paris Ky.

(folded sheet Maysville July 31st 1828. Letter to Susan. Received a letter from Benjamin causing him to turn down the idea of farming with him. Calls Paris a prison. Has found a place for [Ellen?] to stay and is sad she cost Susan so much. Speaks of his church's search for a new pastor. Signed by Val Peers.

(Address) (Stamped) Maysville Feb 3 Ky 10 Mrs. Susan E Garrard Paris Ky.

(Folded sheet) August 11th 1828 7 o'clock evening. Letter to Susan. After visiting Susan didn't feel able to continue and had to stop for the night. Elen's child has "distressing prostration" Val thinks she won't recover. Writes of his duty to the church and of pastors. Signed by Val Peers. (Stamped) Maysville Ky Aug 13 10 Mrs. Susan E Garrard Paris Ky.

(Folded sheet) Maysville July 17th 1829. Letter to Susan. Susan's sister Ellen delivered a daughter on Wednesday. Many have been dying in Maysville, but writer doesn't call it an epidemic. Signed by V. Peers.

(Address) Maysville July 18 10 Mrs. Susan E. Garrard Paris Ky.

(Folded sheet) Maysville Dec 25th 1829. Letter to Susan. Writes of what he expects Susan is having for Christmas dinner. States his "palsified" hand would not permit him to write until the last day of 1829. Wanted to convert Negroes into money. He feels Jack is worth 200 dollars. For Eleanor and her two kids he thinks he could get 400 dollars. Val is not sure what to do with Isaac. Signed by Val Peers.

(Address) Mrs. Susan E. Garrard Paris Ky.

Contains one letter from Susanna Grayson to Valentine Peers.

(Folded sheet with watermark John Butler) Union Hill Jan 20th 1830. Letter to Father. Harriet has been given a chance to purchase herself by Capt. Garrard. Benjamin wants to connect an infant school to his school. She tells Val to read Marchers Saints. Signed by S E G (Address) Pansk Jan 31 10 Major Valentine Peers Maysville Ky (also written over address is) Many man men amen indeed it is so.

Contents include letters from Valentine Peers to Henry Peers relating local news and advice.

(Folded sheet) Maysville Jan 6th 1830. News of family and advice to reader. A new turnpike is being worked on but construction has slowed. Signed by Val Peers.

(Address) W. Henry Peers Mercht. Clarksville Missouri ford by W. Boone.

(Folded sheet) Maysville Sept 12th 1829 Letter to Henry. Isaac returned weak and tired. He was sent to Paris and Lexington to recuperate. Val says if Isaac will go to Missouri with him Val will make a deed of gift to him. Asks Henry to drive him to [Dearborne?]

(Address) W. Henry P. Peers Paris or Lexington Ky by Isaac.

(Folded sheet) Maysville March 20th 1826. Letter to Henry. Mentions W. Collins, Henry's sister and a son named after Henry. Brother wants to [commence?] (maybe complement) the wool carding business with a cotton gin in connection with Edward. Want's to obtain Maj. Val's spare card. Val's Margaret continues to be sick. Ellen has a child a month ago. Mentions "our politics here, the eagle and the bitern". Signed by Val Peers.

(Address) (Stamped) St. Louis Mo Apr 7 Mr. Henry Peers Troy Missouri by way of St. Louis ford by Capt. S. Lee.

(Folded sheet) Maysville Dec 23 1824. Val (jr.) Plans to go to Missouri in the spring. Writes on nearly all his sons living in Missouri. Expects Henry to have Christmas goose with the Captain. Signed Val Peers.

(Address) W. Henry Peers Paris Ky by Susannah.

(Folded sheet) Letter to Henry. Maysville July 13th 1824. Henry is pursuing a mercantile profession. Slightly upset that daughter had been sick and he only knew of it by a letter stating she was recovering. News of someone known to Henry marrying. Signed by V. Peers.

(Address) Mr. Henry Peers Paris Ky ford by Mr. Masser.

Contents include letters from Valentine Peers to his captain, son, and Nelly.

(Folded sheet) Maysville April 17th 1819. Letter to Captain. His leg is in bad shape. It has healed twice. He doesn't know if the bone was injured or if it is caused by a local fever or if caused by flow of ill humour. Progressing with plans to receive his machinery and begin spinning. Signed your [other?] pappy Val Peers.

(Address) Maysville 17 April Capt. William Garrard Paris Ky.

(Single sheet with serious fading) October 15th 1812. Letter to son. Mentions Spiritual thoughts. (Pages appear to be missing).

(Single sheet with watermark J S) Letter to sir. Union or [Barson?] Town. April 24th 1799. Mentions traveling down the Monogahila [sic] and is after someone who ran away from him.

(Inside is letter to Nelly) Letter to Nelly. Mentions the scoundrel and his trip to the Monongnhila [sic]. Hired a guide and gave pursuit. Printers are "striking" advertisements. "If caught I would immediately sell him". Signed V. Peers.

(Address) Uniontown [7 or 17] [Leven?] Powell Junr Esquire Middleburg London County Virginia via Winchester.

Contents include two letters from Benjamin Peers to Henry Peers detailing religious discussion and the realization that the two are brothers.

(Folded sheet with large watermark AMIES and dove with olive branch and underneath is written Philada) Lexington April 30th 1834. Letter to Henry. Mentions that he now has a fresh supply of paper, ink, and quills for sermon writing. Writes on religious discussion. Signed by B O Peers.

(Address) Mr. H. P. Peers Maysville Ky.

(Folded sheet- badly ripped and faded. Watermark W Amies & CO. Phila) Lexington October 3rd 1828. Letter to Henry. Benjamin responds to a letter to Henry in which he did not realize the Henry he was writing to was his brother. He lives in Lexington. He's been invited to Washington, Alexandria, Georgetown & Cincinnati. Mentions father sticking to sister Ellen and working at Sandy. Mr. Collins sold out his printing office and has become a mercantile businessman. Signed by B.O. Peers.

(Address) (Stamped) Lexn K Oct 7 20 Mr. H. P. Peers Troy Missouri.

Contents include a series of letters from Benjamin Peers to his father Valentine Peers relating local news, news of his work as a clergyman, of the Cherokee nation, and other events.

(Folded sheet) Monday Feb 20th Letter to father. Writes contemplatively on education. Mentions "Liliputians" in learning and Gulliver. He Mentions knowing Hebrew, Greek, Latin, French, Spanish, and Italian. Signs A Dieu B. O. P.

(Address) (Stamped) FRED. MD. Feb 25 25 Major Val Peers Maysville Ky.

(Folded sheet with watermark AMIES Philada) Lexington Dec 25th. Letter to father. Ben gave a report to "the house & referred to the Committee of Education". It is being recommended for printing. Speakers to constitution committee were C. Morehead, J. T. Morehead, Guthrei, Wickleiffe & Butler O. Peers. Approves of plan to sell Jack and Ellen if they can find "masters to please them". Signed A Dieu B. O. P.

(Address) (Stamped) Dec 26 10 Major Val Peers Maysville Kentucky.

(Folded sheet) March 6th Letter to Father. Mentions winning 3 games of chess against a lady. Calls self a demi-clergyman. A Mrs. Johus stated "women are smarter than men in everything". This brought about the chess matches. Mentions difference from Kentucky and where he's at. How in Kentucky playing chess is seen as wrong. He mentions dancing as wrong in Ky. Too, but states he hasn't danced yet but does play the violin so that others may dance. Writes on religious discussion. Signed B. O. P.

(Address) (Stamped) FRED. MD. MAR 11 25 Major Val Peers Maysville Ky.

(Folded sheet with watermark Amies & Co on half of sheet and dove with olive branch on other side of folded sheet) Lexington Dec. 12th 1827. Letter to father. He is sermonizing for Dr. Chapman the pastor in his town. He wants to take all the servants and Harriet if she agrees. Writes of his horses in relation to farming and wanting Val to come down and "begin the world together". (farm together?) Signed [Vevi?] Benjamin O Peers.

(Address) Maysville Ky Dec 26 Mrs. Susan E Garrard Paris Ky Paid 19.

(small note which was attached to Item 4, folder 15 of box 2 with a paperclip) Ben agrees to take Isaac to Fayette. (Corner of letter is missing).

(Folded sheet) Lexington Feb 20th 1830. Letter to Father. He has Moses looking for a home for Ellen in Paris. Is sending Jack to Paris to find a master he can't sell him where he is at. Removed school to John January's house near first "Presb" church. His report has a 2nd edition of 2000 copies. Wants to send Val 300 copies for 20 dollars to be sold at 6 1/4 cents a copy. Its 52 pages long. Signed B. O. Peers. (Stamped) (Illegible) 10 Major Val Peers Maysville Ky (Very faded).

(Folded sheet) Alexandria Wednesday June 14th Letter to father. Preparing for ordination in the fall. A Cherokee Indian made an address for the purpose of obtaining money to buy a printing press. Mentions the setup of the Cherokee nation. Ben thinks of becoming a missionary after hearing from the Cherokee. (Letter then has added date) Tuesday 20th News of relative around Georgetown. Signed B. O. P.

(Address) Lexington Jun 20 20 Major Val Peers Maysville Kentucky.

(Folded sheet with watermark S & A Butler US) Alexandria April 29 Speaks of theological seminary. 20 students and 3 professors. Dr [Wileven?] Mr. Keith and Mr. Lippit. Mentions people Val knows in the area. Received a letter from John Johus which he repeats to his father. Signed "your Benjamin".

(Address) (Stamped) Lex May 2 25 Major Peers Maysville Kentucky.

(Folded sheet) Lexington March 22 [1829?] Letter to father. Attended a colonization society at Versailer. 40 members joined at a dollar a piece. "Potens est veritas et prevalebit" Latin phrase [Powerful is truth and strong]. Sends 20 dollars for a society to start in Paris. Mr. Collins is to receive the money. Mentions proposed 2nd edition for his book. Signed B. O. Peers.

(Address) (Stamped) Lexn K March 25 10 Major Val Peers Maysville Ky.

(Folded sheet) Frederick March 16 Letter to father. Wishes to care for his father. Delays ministry because of health and money. Signed by B. O. P.

(Address) Stamped Fred Mr 17 25 Majr. Val Peers Maysville Ky.

Contents include essays on various topics, recipes, toasts, directions on how to treat an illness, etc.

(Single sheet) Wishes to visit recipient of letter. Says may send boys to the care of Gen. Lee and stay one week.

(Ripped single sheet with much missing) Letter to Nelly. (Probably form Val Peers).

(Ripped single sheet with half of page missing) Same handwriting as Item 2 folder 16 of box 2.

(Grouping of 2 folded sheets with watermark GR and seal and crown) Essay.

(Address) Address on Question "In which state is man happiest -civilized or savage? Civilized surely or himself alone is to blame". Mentions "subject proposed by our late ludicrous President."

(Folded sheet with watermark GR crown and seal) Essay. "Love of ease is a principle in the mind of man." (Appears to be a draft of an essay).

(Ripped and stained folded sheet) A list of toasts. Listed by number given and records the toast. 24 toasts. (Last page very dirty).

(Small sheet) Toasts for July 4th 1823. Listed by number and records all the toasts given.

(Single sheet) A complaint about who was chosen as representative of the county in the general assembly. It is asked that Mr. Parker, a farmer, be chosen a representative. Title Mechanic's ticket with the names John Chambers and Winslow Parker. It is signed "a mechanic."

(Small note) A recipe for a plank and brick sealant.

(Single sheet) Title a receipt for Hebe Carter. Directions on using hemp and water to cure symptoms for an unnamed illness. Signed by Arch Bolling Jr. May 11th 1819.

Contents include letters from Eliza Powell to her sister detailing local news and events.

(Folded sheet with watermark 1801 and containing a small single sheet. Middleburg July 30th 1803. Letter to sister. Mother was sick with bilious fever. Crops failed for mother. Mother feels her 3 oldest sons are neglecting her. She names 2 as Benjamin and Sandy. Hebe Carter is very sick. Signed by Sister S. [Eliza?] Powell.

(Address) Middleburg VA. 25 Major Valentine Peers Lower Blue Licks near Washington Kentucky.

(Folded sheet with watermark Jardel) May 20th 1801. Letter to sister. News on family. Wishes to visit. Eggs did bad. Only 20 turkeys hatched out of 60 eggs. Only 2 goslings out of 40 eggs. Signed by E Powell.

(Address) Mrs. Eleanor Peers Mr. Powell Waterside.

(Folded sheet) Middleburg April 13th 1806 Letter to Sister. She is worried about whether "little" John Peers arrived safely. States Robert Carter has become deranged. Tells how Edward Carter was killed when a bank fell on him. Another man died as well. (Letter is not signed and not addressed).

(1 folded sheet and 2 single sheets -one serving as the envelope) Middleburg July 5th 1807 Letter to Sister. Mentions unfounded reports concerning Valentine Peers. It is said that he injurd [sic] his brothers fortune in Prince William and wants to take him to Kentucky to compleat [sic] the ruin. It is felt mother is declining fast. Writer sends a jacket pattern for nephew. A shawl and gloves to her nice. Asks if receiver has been initiated into the Baptist church by immersion. Signed by S. E. Powell.

(Address) Mrs. Eleanor Peers Kentucky ford by Mr. L Powell Mrs. Powell.

(Folded sheet with indiscernible watermark) Letter to sister. Mentions lack of letters sent. Mentions that sister was sick and recommends she take wine with strengthening bitters and take gentle exercise. Mentions her sons Leven and Alfred. Mother has died. Brother Ben lives in the city. Sister Nancy near Georgetown. Signed by Susanna E Powell.

(No address).

(Folded sheet with watermark of a man blowing a horn while riding a horse) Middleburg April 18th Letter carried by Colin for Dear sister. Recipient of letter had twins. Signed by S. Eliza Powell.

(Address) Mrs. E. Peers.

(Folded sheet) Letter to sister. Spiritual thought. Writer had to give up housekeeping to care for her mother. Mother doesn't like Middleburg. Signed by Eliza Powell Middleburg August 15th.

(Small single sheet with half watermark of crown) Letter to Sister. Shows concern that sister has not arrived yet. Mother is sick. Wants to introduce sister to Miss Mary Eleanor. Signed E Powell Middleburg Oct.

(Single sheet with watermark JARDEL LAPO{backwards P}VE 11 o'clock Black Oaks May 26 Letter to sister. A trip is planned with sister and she is asked to invite Hebe. Signed S E Powell. (On side is written) Don't let Major Peers see this [for so you can?].

(Address) Mrs. Eleanor Peers.

(Torn and stained single sheet with water mark JARDEL LAPO{backwards P}VE) Letter to sister. Writes of illness. (Hard to read) Signed by Eliza Powell.

(Address) Mrs. Eleanor Peers Waterside.

(Stained folded sheet with watermark JARDEL LAPO{Backwards P}VE) Letter to sister. Mother wishes to sell Negroes and writer feels Lane is going to take advantage of her. Writer took a trip to Leesburg. (End of letter difficult to read).

(Address) Mrs. Eleanor Peers Waterside.

(Small sheet with watermark Curtel & Son) Letter to Sister Nelly. Short note asking whether Nelly is leaving. She hopes so and will be riding with her children. Signed JEP.

(No Address).

(Folded sheet with watermark A R) Letter to sister. Writes of the problems with the roads and mother traveling. Signed S E Powell.

(Address) Mrs. E Peers Waterside.

(Single sheet with tears -Seems to be incomplete) Writes on family information. Signed S E Powell.

(Address) Mrs. Eleanor Peers Lower Bluelick Kentucky.

(Small note) To sister. Information on where she will be traveling. Signed by SE Powell.

(Small folded sheet) Short letter asking receiver to write and visit. Signed S E Powell.

(Address) Mrs. E Peers.

(Small stained note) To Sister. Information on her plans to visit. Mr. P goes on Friday in case Mama decides to sell any of her Negroes. Signed E [P?].

(Single sheet) Letter to sister. Spiritual thought. Local family news. Signed by SE Powell.

(Small stained note) To sister. Writes that her little baby is doing better but that the appearance of a thrush alarms her. Does not think she will be able to travel. Signed by Eliza Powell.

(Small folded sheet with watermark of seal and date 1794) Letter to sister. Mr. Powell is building a brick house. Family has 16 - 20 people. Philo Lane has chose Mr. Powell as his guardian. Worries about Johns schooling. (Who seems to be Val Peers son but staying with Aunt S.E. Powell) Signed by S E Powell.

Contents include requests to attend funerals, an obituary, note on the cost of a tombstone, and with some duplicates.

(Small note) Request to attend funeral of Dr David Todd at 12 o'clock Paris, April 8th 1816.

(Small note) Request to attend funeral of Mrs. Susan P. Coburn at the residence of her father Judge Lewis Collins on 3rd street at 10 o' clock Maysville, Friday March 9, 1855.

(Small sheet) (very faded writing) Obituary for V. P.

(Small note) Request to attend funeral of Doctor Andrew Todd at 4 o'clock Paris May 21st 1816.

(Small note) cost for tomb on Maj Peers, inscription. Total is 31.98.

(Small blue note) Request to attend funeral of Andrew January infant son of Mr. Lewis Collins. Maysville, Sunday, May 14, 1848.

(Small note) COPY of item 6 of Folder 13 of box 1.

(Small note) request to attend funeral of Robert Lewis infant son of L. Collins. Maysville, January 10, 1843.

(Small note) COPY of item 8 of Folder 13 of box 1.

Contents include prayer book, copies of prayers and a sermon.

(Small Book) Handwritten book containing prayers.

(Bound pages) Prayers. Pages possibly from Item 1 of folder 14 of box 1.

(Bound pages) Prayers. Pages possibly from Item 1 of folder 14 of box 1.

(Single sheet with ripped corner on right side) Prayers or sermon.

(Address) Paris Ky. 18th October Major Val Peers Lower (illegible) Licks.

(Single sheet) Prayers.

(Single Sheet) Prayers. Contains name William Lowry March 7th 1811.