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David Settle Reid Collection Inventory of Correspondence David Settle Reid 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 Thomas 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.
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