Michael Reed Papers
Dublin Core
Title
Michael Reed Papers
Description
Michael Reed (1777–1859), an early settler of Robertson’s Colony and a wealthy landowner in central Texas before the Civil War. This collection features records of Michael Reed’s business endeavors in the Robertson Colony, including promissory notes, receipts, records of payments and bills, and correspondence concerning requests for Reed’s corn and other goods. Included are many bills of sale for slaves as well as Michael Reed’s ledger of the daily activities of his slaves. Other documents include court documents, affidavits, ledgers, petitions, currency, and newspapers.
Creator
Reed, Michael
Source
Special Collections, Smith Library Center at Southwestern University
Date
1818-1874
Collection Items
[Ledger of daily slave activities]
![[Ledger of daily slave activities]](https://suspeccoll.southwestern.edu/files/square_thumbnails/1f96710be1b843e0c3b1b6a1439cbe20.jpg "[Ledger of daily slave activities]")
Ledger detailing the daily activities of those who were slaves to Michael Reed. Names of those enslaved include Jack, Dan, Ed, Gim/Jim, Johan, Gorge/George, Abe, Little Gim/Jim, Bill, Luce, Bet, Sal, Lizzy/Lizey, Nelee[?], Ike, and Johan. Activities…
[Receipts of inheritance for Michael Reed's heirs]
![[Receipts of inheritance for Michael Reed's heirs]](https://suspeccoll.southwestern.edu/files/square_thumbnails/3588fcd8d7fd613db284c92e29529ab3.jpg "[Receipts of inheritance for Michael Reed's heirs]")
Receipts of inheritance for the heirs of Michael Reed acknowledging property distributed by William Reed, administrator of the estate. Heirs include his children. Sarah Sparks Reed, John B. Reed, Wilson Reed, William Reed, Jefferson Reed, and Harriet…
[Ledger of daily slave activities]
![[Ledger of daily slave activities]](https://suspeccoll.southwestern.edu/files/square_thumbnails/542a945b4a421dc23c5e1e7e00ed50b8.jpg "[Ledger of daily slave activities]")
Ledger detailing the daily activities of those who were slaves to Michael Reed. Names of those enslaved include Jack, Dan, Ed, Gim/Jim, Johan, Gorge, Abe, Little Gim/Jim, Bill, Luce, Bet, Sal, Lizzy/Lizey, Nelee[?], Ike, and Johan. Activities include…
[Letter from J.M.M. Costley to Michael Reed arranging the purchasing of slaves]
![[Letter from J.M.M. Costley to Michael Reed arranging the purchasing of slaves]](https://suspeccoll.southwestern.edu/files/square_thumbnails/c9a7f6e343e26e161982bf0f118d9924.jpg "[Letter from J.M.M. Costley to Michael Reed arranging the purchasing of slaves]")
Letter from J.M.M Costley and Michael Reed arranging the exchange and purchase of Ann, age 13; Amanda, age 11; Mike, age 10; Austin, age 6; and Dicey, age 8, sold as slaves.
[Bill of sale for a slave boy named Owens]
![[Bill of sale for a slave boy named Owens]](https://suspeccoll.southwestern.edu/files/square_thumbnails/7cea8c32cd7481387c88fd4d31d0c5e6.jpg "[Bill of sale for a slave boy named Owens]")
Bill of sale for a boy around 16 years old named Owens, sold as a slave to Michael Reed by Mark, William, and Tilford Bean.
[Receipt of payment from Michael Reed for a boy named George]
![[Receipt of payment from Michael Reed for a boy named George]](https://suspeccoll.southwestern.edu/files/square_thumbnails/51bb5599bc8a23612a9f31a737a11898.jpg "[Receipt of payment from Michael Reed for a boy named George]")
Receipt of payment for the sale of a boy around 13 years old named George, sold as a slave from M.A. Britain to Michael Reed.
Thomas Medlock Bill of Sale to Michael Reed
Bill of sale for a boy around 13 years old named Washington, sold as a slave to Michael Reed by Thomas Medlock on May 30, 1856.
John M. Costley Bill of Sale to Michael Reed
Bill of sale for a woman around 20 years old named Louisa, sold as a slave by John M. Costley to Michael Reed on August 8th, 1856.
[Receipt of payment from Michael Reed for a boy named Bill]
![[Receipt of payment from Michael Reed for a boy named Bill]](https://suspeccoll.southwestern.edu/files/square_thumbnails/e59d1995379ed4c705b32ab25b9e133e.jpg "[Receipt of payment from Michael Reed for a boy named Bill]")
Receipt of payment from Michael Reed for a boy around 13 years old named Bill, sold as a slave to Michael Reed by H.M. Bouldin on July 24, 1856.
[Letter from J.C. Spence to William Reed]
![[Letter from J.C. Spence to William Reed]](https://suspeccoll.southwestern.edu/files/square_thumbnails/fb7a7269ac435e21bcb8e5c2329e3091.jpg "[Letter from J.C. Spence to William Reed]")
Letter from J.C. Spence to William Reed regarding the sale of slaves and the division of Michael Reed's estate.