Letter from E. G. Coleman dated 1-3-1860, from Ashley Co., Arkansas, "I was forced to come hear to get me a home...."
Letter from A. J. McShan dated 11-8-1860 from Chester Arkansa. "Sister Betsy wants me to go after her money you are due her & I assure you she needs it very much.... her land money is all in S. C. as yet...... I wish you would meet me in Mobiloe some time early in Jan."
1860 Census, Asley Co., p.