N.R. Sorrel to John and Alice, Chapel Hill, ALA (Original and Transcript), January 26, 1890

Nathan died Jan. 4th of consumption and was buried Jan. 5th at Pleasant Grove Church. People have helped the family as much as possible with land, housing, rent, and food. He gave the widow a hog weighing 160 pounds. They also have a milk cow. Mrs. Sorrell has had to take over teaching at a local school. He thinks the local people are in the best economic shape since the war.