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Jeremiah Gage to Unknown Sister (17 April 1860)
Jeremiah Gage
Letter from Jeremiah to his sister concerning the death of their father, Matthew Gage, Jr.
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Patience W. S. Gage to Jeremiah Gage (30 May 1860)
Patience W. S. Gage and Jeremiah Gage
Letter to Jeremiah concerning his giving speech at UM's commencement, travels of various family members and few requests of Jeremiah to visit friends and family.
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Jeremiah Gage to Mary M. Sanders (Undated)
Jeremiah Gage
Concerning the birth of Jeremiah's nephew (Mary & Jerrie's son) & makes reference to the cotton crop in his post-script
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Jeremiah Gage to Matthew Gage (3 October 1859)
Jeremiah Gage and Matthew Gage Jr.
Jeremiah Gage writing to inform his father of the success of his return trip to Oxford, by stage coach. Also lists various expenses, including tuition and room & board for the semester. Mentions various classmates and the growth of Oxford.
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Matthew Gage to Dr. Jerrie Sanders (2 January 1859)
Matthew Gage Jr. and Jerrie E. Sanders
Matthew Gage discussing Jeremiah's return trip to Oxford, which leads to a discussion of the bad road and rail conditions; his cotton crop; rising land values and naming conventions for children.
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Matthew Gage to Mary Margaret Sanders (24 April 1859)
Matthew Gage Jr. and Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Matthew Gage writing of his concern over Mary's health and that of other family members. Also discusses the early frost and its effect on his crop.
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Georgiana Irene Gage to Mary Gage (1 July 1858)
Georgiana Irene Gage and Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Letter from G.I.G. (probably Georgiana Irene) to sister (probably Mary) concerning minor family occurances and her hopes that Jeremiah will visit Mary so that Georgiana may accompany him.
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Composition on the Origin of Language
Jeremiah Gage
Student composition, by Jeremiah Gage, concerning the origin of language as evidenced by the Bible's Book of Genesis, chapter 2 verses 19-20. Page 2 includes a key to editing marks.
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Invitation to a party from Jeremiah Gage (8 June 1858)
Jeremiah Gage
Letter written on the back of the UM Commencement party invitation, inviting his sister to the celebration. Also discusses their father's crops and Jeremiah's interest in Miss. Vinge.
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Jeremiah Gage to Georgia Gage (18 January 1858)
Jeremiah Gage and Georgia Gage
Letter concerning Jeremiah being unable to send a dress to Georgia and his desire for her to tell Herman to stop in Oxford on his journeys.
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Jeremiah Gage to Mary Margaret Sanders (20 July 1858)
Jeremiah Gage and Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Jeremiah writing to Mary, while at their family home, concerning Jeremiah's return home, visits with family and friends and his plan to visit Mary.
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Matthew Gage to Jerrie E. Sanders (2 October 1858)
Matthew Gage Jr. and Jerrie E. Sanders
Matthew writes to Jerrie Sanders concerning various business matters, particularly his Matthew's gin and Jerrie's request for money. Also discusses various family members health and activities, including Jeremiah's enlistment.
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Matthew Gage to Mary Margaret Sanders (7 July 1858)
Matthew Gage Jr. and Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Letter from Matthew to his daugher concerning travel of her friends Miss. Virgel and Ellen, who visited Jeremiah as well. Also concerns the death of his friends D'Lampt and D'Yandel & others' misfortune and unhappiness. Finally discusses the health of various family members.
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Mary Sanders to Unnamed Brother (2 November 1858)
Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Mary writing to her brother concerning the Yellow Fever outbreak in Mobile. Also discusses various business matters, including her father's cotton crop, and Matt's financial matters.
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Matt Gage to Jeremiah Gage (14 November 1858)
Mary Margaret Gage Sanders and Jeremiah Gage
Concerns Jeremiah's relationships to girls, and Mary's advise on the matter; also discusses Jeremiah's changing looks and the activities of various family members.
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Sister Mary to Jeremiah Gage (11 February 1858)
Mary Margaret Gage Sanders and Jeremiah Gage
Mary Gage writing to her brother, Jeremiah, concerning his disapproval of her marrying their cousin, whom she loves greatly. Also discusses the health of the family.
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Jeremiah Gage to Matthew Gage Jr. (7 December 1857)
Jeremiah Gage and Matthew Gage Jr.
Jeremiah's fears over Matthew's health and concern over his class standing
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Jeremiah Gage to Mary Gage (21 December 1857)
Jeremiah Gage and Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Jeremiah discusses various parties, in spite of the 'hard times'. Also complains of not hearing from the family.
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Jeremiah Gage to Mary Gage (3 November 1857)
Jeremiah Gage and Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Jeremiah discussing various social aspects of life as a student at the University of Mississippi.
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Jeremiah Gage to Mary Gage (6 October 1857)
Jeremiah Gage and Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Concerning Jeremiah's life in Oxford, notably dormitories and women; also discusses their father's crops and recent purchase of a buggy.
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Matthew Gage to Mary Gage (18 September 1850)
Matthew Gage Jr. and Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Matthew writes of the state of education in Richland and that of his children. Also discusses religion, attendance in his church. Finally, Matthew includes a note to Mr. Wear concerning Mary's tuition.
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Matthew Gage to Mary Gage (24 March 1850)
Matthew Gage Jr. and Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Concerns the education of various members of the family as well as Small Pox.
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Matthew Gage to Mary Gage (30 May 1850)
Matthew Gage Jr. and Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Concerning the visit of Mary's Aunt & Uncle, who falls ill while in Richland. Matthew gives news of various members of the family and discusses his crops, as well.
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Matthew Gage to Mary Gage (1 October 1849)
Matthew Gage Jr. and Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Discusses hearing of his daughter's poor health and his desire for her to study history.
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Matthew Gage to Mary Gage (23 October 1849)
Matthew Gage Jr. and Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Matthew suggesting that his daughter's does not encourage Dr. William [?]'s visits.
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Jeremiah Sanders to Willis Sanders (26 December 1836)
Jeremiah Sanders and Willis Sanders
Jeremiah Sanders discussing the importance of honor & the family name to his son
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