Box 7

Scope and Contents Includes letters from D.S. Flower about the death of George Watts in 1905. Flower's letters detail how George died and what happened to "Cousin Pet" and the rest of George's family. There is also a letter from Julius Levin written in November 20, 1905 telling William that George was dying. There is also a series of letters from Jno J. Hinds whom William Watts lent money to so that Hinds could go to school. Includes a letter from J.B. Sweeney who William Watts financially assisted. Also has...

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Includes a letter from William Watts to his mother, a partial letter and letters from individuals with only first names. The letters are about agriculture, politics, and family and friends.

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Most of the paperwork concerns the sale of land that he owned with Margaret Watts. She sued the estate after his death and all of the checks and bills that he paid for her are in this folder. There is also a letter to William Watts from Margaret's son, Joel Watts about borrowing money.

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Includes several sympathy letters for the death of Nannie Embry. Also of note, are two 1890s letters from J. Asa Duprey which details the history of the Duprey family in France and America and its possible ties to the Walker family. Several letters are from merchants and one letter talks about a Walker Endowment to the Pattie A. Clay Infirmary.

Scope and Contents Some of the letters are in regards to the death of Mary's sister, Nannie Embry. There are also several letters from a plumbing contractor named James M. Fay about renovation costs for the Elmwood bathroom in 1932 and other renovations are talked about as well. Other letters are about travel to White Sulphur Springs and letters from family with news of friends and family. A letter from Mrs. Irving Halsey mentions a possible trip to Europe for Emma. Letters of special note include: a letter...

Scope and Contents Most of the letters express condolences for family deaths. Other letters include a prescription from The White Sulfur Springs Medical Department and a 1919 letter from McCord that thanks Mary for referring him to the Knight family. McCord mentions that R.E.L. Knight, Sr. is being mentioned for governor of Texas. Also included is a lively letter from James "Jim" Parkes in which he discusses political tension in Madison County, Kentucky and Mary's dislike of Texas. There is also a letter from...

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Included is a July 5, 1929 letter from Annie Shaw that thanks Mary for lending her money to buy a house across the street from 606 E. Main St. There are several later letters that indicate that the loan was repaid. There is also a letter from Geo. H Worthley thanking Mary Watts for "mothering" and escorting his daughter to and through southern Italy.

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The letters detail the estate of Charles Sinclair Watts as well as the running of William's ranch in Robertson County, Texas.

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The letters detail the running of William's ranch in Robertson County, Texas.