Collection Inventory of Correspondence

Date From To Subject May 20, 1836 William Scott David S. Reid Personal letter describing hostilities between the Creek Indians in Georgia and the government. Scott was the brother-in-law of Reid

August 15, 1836 Cousin of David S. Reid (P. Reid?) David S. Reid Letter describing his business interests in Fayette Co., TN April 10, 1844 Reuben Reid David S. Reid News from his father of William Scott (see above) arriving in Georgia with 21 slaves February 9, 1845 David S. Reid Reuben H. Reid Letter to his little brother, aged 10, describing his activities in Washington, how the capitol building is heated, and the upcoming inauguration of Polk

October 16th, 1845 William Scott David S. Reid Scott describes arriving in Richmond, VA with 6 slaves and selling them for a $295 profit January 24, 1846 Reuben Reid David S. Reid Family news and updates from his father Decmber 16, 1846 Reuben H. Reid David S. Reid Letter from his little brother describing school and home February 13, 1847 Elizabeth Reid David S. Reid Letter from his mother asking after his health and relaying family news June 13, 1847 Reuben H. Reid David S. Reid Letter from his younger brother with family news September 3, 1847 Martha Martin Douglas Elizabeth G. Settle Letter to her young cousin describing her time in Quincy, IL and her upcoming visit to NC April 18, 1851 Burton Craige David S. Reid Letter from a Salisbury attorney regarding Reid's appointment of a Commissioner to value Cherokee lands

April 28, 1851 William B. Gulick David S. Reid From the editor of the Eastern Carolina Republican regarding several issues including the Fayetteville Plank Road, and the appointment of a state's proxy to the Cape Fear Bank

September 22, 1851 Henrietta W. Settle Henrietta S. Reid Letter from her mother with family news January 11, 1852 Henrietta W. Settle Henrietta S. Reid Letter from her mother with family news, news of the deaths of several young people from influenza, and cautions about staying well

February 14, 1852 David A. Settle Fannie and Rebecca Settle Letter to his sisters about his time at school in Caswell County, NC April 2, 1852 Caroline L. Settle , Jr. Letter to her brother with family news and a "highly inappropriate" billet doux received by her for her married sister Henrietta for his inspection

April 9, 1852 Thomas Ruffin, Jr. David S. Reid Information relating the the collection of a debt May 30, 1852 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Letter to his wife, written from Greenville, NC while he was traveling around eastern NC campaigning. He mentions meeting the Whig candidate, John Kerr, who ran against him and his chances of defeating him

June 7, 1852 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Another letter to his wife from the campaign trail, this time from Fayetteville. He describes speeches and celebrations. June 26, 1852 William W. Holden Henrietta S. Reid News of the death of his wife, and requesting the use of the Reid's slave, Sally, to help care for his children. Holden was later Governor of NC.

July 11, 1852 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Written to his wife from Lenoir, Caldwell County, NC while campaigning. Describes his travels, speaking engagements, and then cautions her on her health and religious practices. Mentions that he included a lock of his hair. July 16, 1852 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid From Marion, McDowell County, NC from the campaign trail and description of his positive outlook on the election and some criticisms of his opponents. Mentions he had enclosed a geranium blossom for his wife.

July 26, 1852 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Anecdotes from his visit in Burnsville, Yancy County, NC while campaigning. Humorous story about Kerr, his opponent, included. August 1, 1852 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Letter home to his wife from Franklin, Macon County, NC while campaigning.

August 4, 1852 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Letter to his wife from Murphy, Cherokee County, NC on the eve of the election for governor. August 29, 1852 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Describes his trip back to the Executive Mansion in Raleigh after the election, the large amount of work he needed to catch up on, how he was greeted by his servants when he returned. Henrietta did not return to Raleigh with him, probably due to pregnancy.

September 23, 1852 Thomas Settle, Jr. Henrietta S. Reid Letter to his sister congratulating her on the birth of her son, David Settle Reid, Jr. and discussing other family and school news. September 30, 1852 Fanny Settle Thomas Settle, Jr. Response to the letter of September 23, written on behalf of Henrietta by her sister. Describes the new baby, other news of family and friends, and mentions several of the family slaves by name. Enclosed was a lock of the new baby's hair. January 21, 1853 Caroline L. Settle Henrietta S. Reid Describes a journey from Raleigh back to Rockingham County by Caroline and other members of her family to visit her parents. February 24, 1853 Albert Smedes Henrietta S. Reid, Thomas Rev. Albert Smedes was the founder of Settle the St. Mary's School for Girls in Raleigh. Smede sent a letter to Henrietta S. Reid for her to forward to Thomas Settle regarding the death of his daughter, Rebecca Settle, a student at the school.

January 1, 1854 Caroline L. Settle David S. Reid New Year's greetings, family news and news of various Rockingham County marriages. March 29, 1854 David S. Reid President Franklin Pierce Draft of a letter to the President urging him not to sign the Homestead Bill. It was later defeated in the Senate.

April 9, 1854 David S. Reid Henrietta W. Settle Letter to his mother-in-law updating her after the birth of the Reid's son, Thomas. June 9, 1854 Thomas Settle, Jr. David S. Reid Settle notifying Reid that he has been granted power of attorney to draw his Aunt Mary Martin's money. Also includes references to family and local politics. July 26, 1854 Alice H. Dickinson Henrietta S. Reid Dickinson was vice-regent of the Mr. Vernon Ladies' Assoc. of the Union. She wrote to Reid asking her to take the role of "presiding Lady" of Rockingham County to help recruit members and raise funds for the group.

September 14, 1854 Caroline L. Settle David S. Reid Letter from Reid's sister-in-law with details of the last hours and funeral of Frances Reid Adams, his sister. November 22, 1854 Caroline L. Settle David S. Reid Details of her journey to New York City and plans for her return. Also mentions a slave, Matt, who she believes Reid should "part ways with."

December 11, 1854 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Letter to his wife on the day that he took his seat in the U. S. Senate in Washington, D.C. January 21, 1855 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Letter hom to his wife from Washington, expressing how he misses her and the children. January 27, 1855 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Letter home to his wife from Washington. January 28, 1855 Henrietta S. Reid David S. Reid Letter to her husband with family news. Includes a short note written by her on behalf of son Davy to this father.

February 1, 1855 Columbus Mills David S. Reid Short note thanking him for making him welcome while visiting Washington and asking if he is interested in a Judgeship in the Mountain District (6th Circuit).

February 3, 1855 David S. Reid Columbus Mills Reply to Mills expressing his disinterest in the 6th Circuit Judgeship due to his unwillingness to move from Rockingham County. February 3, 1855 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Letter to his wife with a reference to Thomas L. Clingman, a member of the House with aspirations to the Senate.

February 7, 1855 Robert S. French David S. Reid Inquiring if Reid could help get a job for French's brother, George. November 12, 1855 Caroline L. Settle David S. Reid References the death of Aunt Mary Howard among other family news. December 2, 1855 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Describes his trip back to Washington and how the boat he was on ran aground on a sandbar in the Potomac where they had to remain overnight.

December 5, 1855 Henrietta S. Reid David S. Reid Short letter updating him on family matters, including a visit from her brother to bring the family a supply of meat from her father who had just slaughtered some livestock on his plantation. December 5, 1855 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Letter home to his wife to let her know that he appointed Richard A. Ellington postmaster of Pleasantville and that she would soon be able to receive her mail closer to home.

December 9, 1855 Henrietta S. Reid David S. Reid Thanks him for the postmaster appointment and fills him in on local and family news. December 16, 1855 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Short letter home referencing the weather and the engagement of an acquaintance. December 17, 1855 Henrietta S. Reid David S. Reid Thanks him for replacing a ring that she lost which he had given her before their marriage. January 29, 1856 Samuel F. Patterson David S. Reid In reference to a debt owed by Thomas Rusk to Edward Jones. February 6, 1856 Fanny S. Covington Caroline L. Settle Letter to her sister expressing congratulations on the birth of Carrie Settle Reid, daughter of David S. and Henrietta S. Reid. February 25, 1856 Henrietta S. Reid David S. Reid Family news mostly about the children and how they were handling his absence. February 27, 1856 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Short letter to his wife asking about the children and cautioning them to stay healthy. March 7, 1856 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Another letter to his wife cautioning her to stay healthy and notify him immediately if any of them fall ill. Short note to his son Davy at the end.

March 8, 1856 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Letter to his wife expressing how he misses her and their children. March 9, 1856 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Letter to his wife asking when he should come for them and what type of rooms they will need. At this time, David was in Washington and Henrietta was in Rockingham Co. with their 2 sons and newly born daughter.

March 12, 1856 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Letter home from Washington. References Stephen A. Douglas and his report to the Senate on the territory of Kansas. March 13, 1856 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Letter home from Washington, referencing Joseph B. Holderby who he has been spending time with. Also speaks of coming for her and the children when the weather improves and asks her to write more often. March 14, 1856 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Letter to his wife, letting her know that he has mailed 8 parcels of seeds to her and other family members.

March 16, 1856 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Letter home which references Thomas Settle, Jr. being elected County Attorney of Stokes. March 20, 1856 David S. Reid G. C. Marchant Addresses concerns Marchant had in regards to the people supervising the expenditure of an appropriation for Nags Head. March 23, 1856 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Short letter to his wife. March 24, 1856 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Letter home to his wife with the usual questions about children and health. Mentions their slave, Sally. March 25, 1856 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Inquiries about health and children.

March 29, 1856 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Inquiries about health and children. Mentions sending home cabbage seeds.

March 30, 1856 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Talks about a service at the Baptist Church that he attended in Washington and a visit from his uncle, John W. Ellington. April 3, 1856 Henrietta S. Reid David S. Reid Speaks to him of her recent illness and talks about a timeframe for when the session will end and he will return home from Washington. April 6, 1856 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid He answers questions about seeing her again and suggests she come to Washington, also mentioning that she should wait to buy clothing until she comes there. April 18, 1856 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Written from the Senate Chamber, he speaks of a visit from Joseph Holderby and mentions he may leave Washington and return home sometime in the next week presumably to bring the family back to Washington with him.

April 20, 1856 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Mentions his 43rd birthday the previous day and lays out plans for his return to get his wife and children. Advises her on which trunks to pack, etc.

April 21, 1856 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Written from the Senate Chamber. Mentions the death of Mary Houston, wife of Representative George S. Houston of Alabama after a short illness. April 26, 1856 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Another letter home, general information about the weather and his pending trip home. April 27, 1856 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Letting his wife know that he will be leaving for Rockingham Co. soon to pick up the family to bring them to Washington. Mentions that she should bring "Bith" (probably one of their slaves) along to help care for the children. May 11, 1856 Thomas and Henrietta Settle Henrietta S. Reid Letter from Henrietta's parents mostly about the Reid's son, Thomas, who apparently remained in Rockingham County with them when they returned to Washington. Mentions one of the Settle's slaves, Gus. May 23, 1856 Henrietta W. Settle Caroline L. Settle Letter from her mother with an account of vaccinating the children of the slaves and also the son of the Reid's who was staying with them.

May 26, 1856 Henrietta W. Settle David S. Reid Letter from his mother-in-law with news of Thomas, the Reid's son. June 2, 1856 Henrietta W. Settle Henrietta S. Reid Describes going to the Reid home to check on the house and gardens. Mentions that the the slave Sally had just given birth to a baby girl. July 23, 1856 Caroline L. Settle David S. Reid News for her brother-in-law of the family and local politics. August 9, 1856 Caroline L. Settle David S. Reid Family news and also news of the election of Alfred M. Scales and Thomas Settle, Jr. to the House of Commons.

August 15, 1856 Caroline L. Settle David S. Reid Talks about the eminent return of the Reids from Washington and compliments Reid for his remarks regarding the "Cape Fear Appropriation Bill" which was passed.

August 23, 1856 Caroline L. Settle David S. Reid Speaks of family news and mentions that Reid is still in Washington due to the President holding the Senate in session due to some sort of stalemate with the "Black Republicans", a derogatory term for the newly formed Republican party which was opposed to slavery.

October 12, 1856 Henrietta W. Settle David S. Reid Family news, including the birth of a child to her daughter Fannie. December 14, 1856 Henrietta S. Reid David S. Reid Updates on the boys and baby Carrie and expresses how she misses her husband. January 15, 1857 Henrietta S. Reid David S. Reid Letter from her to her husband with mostly news of the children. April 2, 1857 John T. Gilmore Thomas Settle Gilmore was a state senator and director of the Bank of Fayetteville. Gilmore wrote with information about a physician in Philadelphia who he thought Settle should see regarding his illness (possibly cancer).

June 9, 1857 Caroline L. Settle Thomas Settle Letter to her father with family news and well wishes. June 14, 1857 Henrietta W. Settle Thomas Settle Letter from his wife expressing relief to have heard from him. Settle had apparently traveled (possibly to Philadelphia) to see a physician and possibly have surgery. Updates him on farm business and mentions slaves Robert and Moses.

August 20, 1857 David S. Reid David A. Settle Informing him of the death of the the Reid's daughter, Carrie Settle Reid, 1856- 1857. September 12, 1857 John H. Wheeler David S. Reid Writes to Reid to let him know about a house for rent in Washington that he thought may be of interest. Speaks of the death of Thomas Settle on August 5. October 26, 1857 Catherine A. Masi David S. Reid Catherine and Seraphim Masi operated a boarding house in Washington. She writes with information on available rooms for Reid and his family for the winter. December 12, 1857 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Letter from Washing ton to his wife which mentions growing "northern disaffection". December 13, 1857 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Letter home from Washington. Mentions that the rooms at Mrs. Maci's boarding house are ready for the family.

December 26, 1857 William W. Holden David S. Reid Holden was the editor and publisher of the Standard (Raleigh). He writes to Reid asking about his interest in a judgeship and also about the governorship and whether Holden might run.

January 9, 1858 Caroline L. Settle Henrietta S. Reid Writing to her sister who is now in Washington with David S. Reid. Family news. February 14th, 1858 William B. Gulick David S. Reid A lengthy letter with discussion of controversy surrounding the admission of Kansas as a state. May 20, 1858 Caroline L. Settle Henrietta S. Reid Writing to her sister in Washington updating her on the children who remained in Reidsville with the Settle family. May 29, 1858 Caroline L. Settle Henrietta S. Reid Family news. June 5, 1858 W. H. Branch Henrietta S. Reid Short note fairly illegible. Seems to be confirming an appointment to meet with her. June 8, 1858 Caroline L. Settle Henrietta S. Reid Updates on the children and a request for the Reids to purchase tombstones in Philadelphia for her father, Thomas Settle, and for the Reid's baby daughter, Carrie. June 15, 1858 Caroline L. Settle Henrietta S. Reid Informs her of the death of Aunt Betsy (Elizabeth Lea Graves). December 3, 1858 William Bow David S. Reid Tells of his desire to relocate to Washington and also expresses his dismay at Reid not being re-elected to the Senate. December 4, 1858 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Writing from Richmond, where he overnighted on his way back to Washington. Discusses Christmas presents he has sent back by his brother for the her and the children.

December 7, 1858 Elizabeth W. Graves Henrietta S. Reid Letter from her cousin inquiring if a visit to the Reids in Washington would be convenient. December 8, 1858 Henrietta S. Reid David S. Reid Acknowledges his letter of December 4, and updates him on their two sons.

December 10, 1858 David S. Reid Expresses his regret that Reid was not re- elected to the Senate. Mentions President Buchanan's message to Congress about acquisition of Cuba and use of troops in Mexico and Nicaraqua.

December 11, 1858 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Updates his wife on his health and lets her know that he will stay at the Browns Hotel for the session. Tells of a visit from Myra Clark Gaines. December 12, 1858 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Short letter discussing the church service he attended at the Tenth St. Baptist Church in Washington. December 23, 1858 Elizabeth W. Graves David S. Reid Letting him know that she will be arriving in Washington the following day from Philadelphia. January 4, 1859 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Letter to his wife describing the move into the new recently constructed Senate Chambers. January 11, 1859 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Mentions the vote on the French Spoliation Bill and the upcoming marriage of his sister, Annie C. Reid, to her cousin, Ansalem Reid. January 14, 1859 Henrietta S. Reid David S. Reid Speaking up wedding preparations for Annie C. Reid and her surprise to learn that her husband had seen an image of her at the photography studio of Matthew Brady in Washington.

January 14, 1859 E. Kerner David S. Reid Writing to ask that Reid speak with the Postmaster General about a petition to remove his father, John F. Kerner, from the postion of Postmaster of Forsyth County. January 27, 1859 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Mentions voting on the Pacific Railway Bill. February 2, 1859 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Expresses his worry that the family may be sick since he ha not heard from her. Admonishes her to be careful of fire and keep the key where she could reach it in the event of fire. February 7, 1859 Henrietta S. Reid David S. Reid Short letter telling him of a visit to her home by a group of family members.

February 9, 1859 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Short letter asking after family and admonishing her again to be careful with fire. February 11, 1859 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Mentions that he received a letter from George D. Boyd stating that Governor Ellis was considering offering Reid an appointment to run the boundary line between NC and VA from Pittsylvania Co. to the TN line.

February 12, 1859 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Speaks of what is being discussed in Congress (tariffs, finances and Cuba) and mentions that a bill had passed that day to admit Oregon as a state. Enclosed was a copy of a letter he wrote to Governor Ellis declining the offer for the appointment mentioned in the letter of February 11, 1859.

February 13, 1859 David S. Reid Caroline L. Settle Speaks of the social scene in Washington, including a dance in the Brown Hotel where he was staying and a ball given by Francis, Lord Napier at the Willard Hotel. February 15, 1859 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Mentions that the Senate session is drawing to a close and the workload is heavy. February 17, 1859 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Asks after the family and mentions again the Napier Ball at the Willard Hotel. February 21, 1859 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Notes that he has mailed some small gifts home to their two sons. February 21, 1859 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Tells of the previous night when the Senate did not adjourn until 1 am after debating on Cuba and how the capitol steps and walk were encased in ice when they all came out of the building.

February 23, 1859 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Written from the Senate Chamber telling her that it's 9 pm and the Senate is still in session. February 27, 1859 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Gives her an account of the murder of Philip Barton Key, son of the writer of the Star Spangled Banner, by Congressman Daniel E. Sickles in the square across the street from the White House. March 3, 1859 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Short note written from the Senate Chamber noting that they are still in session at 9pm and that the next day at 12 midnight his term will expire and he will soon be home. February 20, 1860 Henrietta S. Reid Letitia H.Walker Speaks of a fundraising effort for the "home and grave of Washington." June 16, 1860 David S. Reid John W. Davis Writing to a monument company in Richmond, VA giving detailed Instructions for monuments to be made for Thomas Settle (his father in law), Reubin Reid (his father), Reuben H. Reid (his younger brother), and Carrie Settle Reid (his infant daughter). June 29, 1860 Stephen A. Douglas David S. Reid Senator Douglas acknowledges receipt of a letter from Reid informing him of the death of his mother in law, Mary Martin, who was also Reid's aunt.

February 1, 1861 David S. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Reid writes home to his wife from Greensboro before departing to Washington as a delegate to the peace conference being held there. February 17, 1861 Henrietta S. Reid David S. Reid Writing to her husband while he is at the peace conference in Washington to let him know that there had been a meeting to appoint delegates to a convention to consider secession and that Reid had been nominated.

September 19, 1865 Adele Douglas Thomas Settle, Jr. The widow of Stephen A. Douglas expressing concerns about property left to her 2 step-sons (from Douglas' first marriage to Marth Martin) in Rockingham County.

January 16, 1868 Fannie Settle Covington David S. Reid Speaks of a lawsuit she's involved in concerning some mules and also expresses concerns over some stocks.

July 8, 1868 David S. Reid Wentworth Male Academy Report cards for his two sons, Thomas and David. October 12, 1869 Albion W. Tourgee David S. Reid Letter from the superiour court judge concerning an inquiry Reid had made about an application to dissolve injunction. October 26, 1869 S. F. Philips David S. Reid Confirming a meeting to be held in Greensboro in November, 1869. March 30, 1856 David S. Reid U. S. Congress Outlines the role he played before and during the Civil War and requesting that disabilities imposed upon him be removed. September 20, 1870 Philip Merriman David S. Reid In regards to a bridge fee. January 11, 1870 D. S. Reid Upchurch David S. Reid Letter from an admirer who was named after David S. Reid. February 3, 1871 John H. Wheeler David S. Reid Written on Department of the Interior letterhead. Speaks of matters concerning the state of NC, mentions the Ku Klux Klan, and a proposed convention to revise the state constitution. March 29, 1871 Robert M. Douglas David S. Reid Short letter to his cousin written on Executive Mansion stationary (he was private secretary to Ulysses S. Grant) with a pamphlet enclosed titled "Act Granting Pensions to the Survivors of the War of 1812." April 29, 1871 P. F. Duffy David S. Reid Note referring to a receipt for fees in the case of D. M. Malloy. August 12, 1871 Franklin P. Hobgood David S. Reid Letter of sympathy written after the death of the Reid's son David S. Reid, Jr. who died on August 7, 1871 of a fever (possibly typhoid) after swimming in the river at the Reid plantation.

August 16, 1871 Oliver H. Dockery David S. Reid Letter of sympathy on the death of David S. Reid, Jr. Dockery was the husband of Fannie Settle, sister of Henrietta S. Reid. August 22, 1871 Jacob Reid Henrietta S. Reid Jacob Reid was a former slave of the Reid family. He wrote to express sympathy, possibly believing that it was David S. Reid who died, rather than David S. Reid, Jr. August 25, 1871 Robert B. Watt David S. Reid Letter of sympathy on the loss of his son. September 2, 1871 David S. Reid Robert B. Watt Response to his letter of sympathy. September 2, 1871 David S. Reid Franklin P. Hobgood Response to his letter of sympathy. September 5, 1871 David S. Reid Olivery H. Dockery Response to his letter of sympathy. May 1, 1872 Elias Dodson Henrietta S. Reid Dodson, pastor of Hogan's Creek Baptist Church, writes a letter of sympathy.

December 19, 1872 Robert Bingham David S. Reid School report for Thomas who was attending Bingham School in Mebane, NC. February 11, 1873 Henrietta S. Reid Thomas S. Reid Letter to her son who was studying at Wake Forest College at the time. April 30, 1873 Henrietta S. Reid Thomas S. Reid Letter to her son who was studying at Wake Forest College at the time. August 25, 1874 Alfred M. Scales Henrietta S. Reid Thanking her for sending over a basket of grapes for him. April 28, 1875 Sally C. Gallaway David S. Reid Letting him know that she will be visiting the next day. May 10, 1875 David S. Reid Reuben D. Reid Note to his youngest son at Horner & Graves School in Hillsboro, NC August 20, 1875 William R. Cox David S. Reid Cox was the Democratic party chairman. He wrote with information about the upcoming Democratic convention to make plans for a proposed revision to the "Reconstruction" Constitution of 1868. September 8, 1875 John M. Rose David S. Reid States that he will see him Raleigh and encloses a copy of the new Constitution of Missouri for his review.

September 23, 1875 Henrietta S. Reid David S. Reid Letter to her husband while he was in Raleigh for the Democratic convention.

September 30, 1875 Henrietta S. Reid David S. Reid Letter to her husband while he was in Raleigh for the Democratic convention.

Undated David S. Reid A report to the Committee on Revision written by David S. Reid. March 28, 1876 Henrietta S. Reid Thomas S. Reid Letter to her son with family and community news while he was a student at Judge Richmond M. Pearson's law school at Richmond Hill.

July 3, 1876 Samuel Smith David S. Reid List of names of those selected by Smith for Democratic party committees in Stoneville and Madison.

July 5, 1876 J. Turner Morehead David S. Reid List of names of those selected by Morehead for Democratic party committee in Leaksville. July 10, 1876 Hamilton P. Lomax David S. Reid List of names of those selected by Lomax for Democratic party committee in New Bethel township.

March 19, 1877 James T. LeGrand Thomas S. Reid Letter to Thomas from a former classmate at Richmond Hill with details about his new law practice and questions about mutual school friends. July 22, 1877 Stephen A. Douglas, Jr. Thomas S. Reid Letter with stories and gossip about classmates after Thomas had left Richmond Hill. August 26, 1877 Stephen A. Douglas, Jr. Thomas S. Reid Letter with stories and gossip about classmates after Thomas had left Richmond Hill. September 30, 1877 Reuben D. Reid Henrietta S. Reid Letter home to his mother 1 month after arriving in Chapel Hill to begin school. October 14, 1877 Reuben D. Reid David S. Reid Letter home to his father from Chapel Hill where he was in school. July 2, 1878 David S. Reid Thomas S. Reid In regards to the settling of the estate of Robert F. Dalton. October 1, 1878 David S. Reid Thomas S. Reid Brief note in regards to the death of Leonard V. Marcilliotte. December 4, 1878 David S. Reid Thomas S. Reid Information relating to several legal cases they were involved with. February 8, 1880 David S. Reid Reuben D. Reid Letter to his son who was visiting with his uncle, Judge Thomas Settle, in February 10, 1880 H. Dockery Caroline L. Settle CarolineJacksonville, Settle FL was Mrs. Hugh Reid, brother of David S. Reid. Dockery was her brother-in-law. May 29, 1881 W. W. Holden Henrietta S. Reid Inquiring about the heath of David Settle Reid who had suffered a stroke.

June 6, 1881 Calvin H. Wiley Henrietta S. Reid Expressing concern of the condition of David Settle Reid. July 22, 1881` Allmand McKey David S. Reid Letter of introduction for James A. Lane.

August 3, 1881 James A. Lane David S. Reid Letter seeking employment as a teacher. August 8, 1881 A. Y. Stokes David S. Reid Information about stock prices and offering to sell Reid's shares for him. September 14, 1881 A. Y. Stokes David S. Reid Short note and receipt for sale of stocks.

December 22, 1881 S. E. Dincock Helen P. Reid Letter of sympathy on the death of Helen's mother. February 6, 1891 Oliver Fleet Helen P. Reid Letter to her after she had visited with the Fleet family in New York with her children.