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2. William Ramsay to D.B. Harris

William Ramsay to D.B. Harris
Date:
1863-12-13
Description:
Ramsay denies John Drayton's charges of fraud regarding the slaves' rations. Supported by remarks of Col. J.W. Robertson on back.

3. William Gilpillin to John Drayton

William Gilpillin to John Drayton
Date:
1863-08-03
Description:
Gilpillin requests that Drayton identify the cause of death for two slaves under his care. The information is required by the slaveowners.

4. W.J. Laval to John Drayton

W.J. Laval to John Drayton
Date:
1864-10-07
Description:
Laval instructs Drayton to send duplicate drafts requesting the disbursement of the appropriation for Soldiers' Families. The initial drafts were signed by Drayton. The duplicates are instead to be signed by the Parish Chairman. Copy.

5. Thomas Frean to James S. Drayton

Thomas Frean to James S. Drayton
Date:
1844-09-11
Description:
Frean cannot communicate with Major J.A. Leland regarding what Drayton is owed; he relates his good wishes regarding Drayton's forthcoming marriage to Louisa Elford.

7. Unidentified to E. Eddings

Unidentified to E. Eddings
Date:
1863
Description:
Unidentified correspondent idenitifies irregularities in the slaves' rations.

9. Slave and clothing inventories

Slave and clothing inventories
Date:
1850-1865
Description:
Slaves at Drayton Hall and slaves working in town ("Town List"). Slaves are listed along with clothing allocation (in yards). Divided into "Men, Women & Children" categories. Plantation slaves also divided by field and "House servants".

10. Slave and clothing inventory

Slave and clothing inventory
Date:
1860
Description:
Cloth and blanket list for slaves. Divided by sex and location (Drayton Hall or country; or "town")

11. Thomas Frean to James S. Drayton

Thomas Frean to James S. Drayton
Date:
1844-07-12
Description:
Frean offers his condolences concerning the death of Charles Drayton, James' father; discusses his work as a surveyor and James' prospects for employment

13. Thomas Frean to James S. Drayton

Thomas Frean to James S. Drayton
Date:
1844-07-29
Description:
Frean describes his poor financial situation and is frustrated his cannot contact Major J.A. Leland

14. Stitching instructions

Stitching instructions
Date:
1864-10-30
Description:
Instructions on how to stitch gloves. Incomplete correspondence on back.

15. Tax receipt

Tax receipt
Date:
1861
Description:
Tax receipt of Thomas Drayton, Brazoria County, Texas. Includes tax on land, slaves, horses and miscellaneous property

17. Sketches

Sketches
Date:
1837-1869
Description:
Plan of building facade and roof. Structure very similar to (if not), Drayton Hall mansion. Miscellaneous calculations included.

18. Conveyance

Conveyance
Date:
1856-01-24
Description:
Conveyance of property by Thomas and John Drayton to James Drayton. Inclusive of a lot on Coming Street and twenty-two slaves

19. Clifford and Mattthews to John Drayton

Clifford and Mattthews to John Drayton
Date:
1868-12-15
Description:
Drayton's attorneys reveal a new lease for Drayton Hall has been agreed with a mining company from the North. They hope to remove the current lessee, F.H. Trenholm, as soon as possible. Fees are due for ejecting Moulton Emery and John Prentice (the first lesses).