Box 1

He and Sallie are not well. Lizzie has not written him about John being hurt.

The registered letter arrived safely. Rain is bad, but fruit is safe. He has not heard from Odus.

Included is the correspondence between Lowe family members, primarily to Alice and J.H. Lowe, both before and after their move to Texas, and after J.H. Lowe's return to Alabama. Correspondents include Alice Lowe's mother, F.S. Sorrell, her half sister, Imogene Hood, Lizzie Thompson Lowe, and J.C. Condon, J.H. Lowe's uncle. also included is a letter from H.L. Lower [father of John Henry Lowe] from the Mexican War, 1847.

He discusses money matters involving John and Jack Lowe and Col. McCullough in Georgia. Crops in Texas are poor, and sickness is prevalent.

Letter discusses details of the disposition of the land and estate left at the death of Henry L. Lowe. Surveying is to begin next week, and John is urged to be present next Thursday or to give Ben power of Attorney.

Included is the correspondence between Lowe family members, primarily to Alice and J.H. Lowe, both before and after their move to Texas, and after J.H. Lowe's return to Alabama. Correspondents include Alice Lowe's mother, F.S. Sorrell, her half sister, Imogene Hood, Lizzie Thompson Lowe, and J.C. Condon, J.H. Lowe's uncle. also included is a letter from H.L. Lower [father of John Henry Lowe] from the Mexican War, 1847.

Included is the correspondence between Lowe family members, primarily to Alice and J.H. Lowe, both before and after their move to Texas, and after J.H. Lowe's return to Alabama. Correspondents include Alice Lowe's mother, F.S. Sorrell, her half sister, Imogene Hood, Lizzie Thompson Lowe, and J.C. Condon, J.H. Lowe's uncle. also included is a letter from H.L. Lower [father of John Henry Lowe] from the Mexican War, 1847.

She asks them to write from Texas; no one has heard from them for over four months. Nathan is dying of consumption, and his family will be left penniless. She thinks her father may have to care for them.

He relates a very involved summary of his legal problems in trying to sell Lowe's animals and lands. Lawyers, courts, judges, witnesses, and money transactions had tied up his efforts and caused loss of money. John's father had been involved in adverse testimoney.

She tells details of farm work, crops, and weather. Also details of grandfather's problems with his wife. A local person has been interfering with church services by trying to give sermons, and the regular pastor and men of the congregation are trying to get the "crazy" person put in an asylum. She also encourages Alice to become very active as a Baptist.