January 10, 1855 – Letter to T. J. Nuckolls from J.A. Elmore in reference to John Fisher's address and debt collection. January 11, 1855 – Letter to Thos. Nuckolls in Tuskegee, Alabama from D. Thornton in Notasulga, Alabama concerning a legal matter of money owed and paid by his uncle Dozier Thornton. January 26, 1855 – Letter to Elmore Yancey and Nuckolls in Tuskegee, Alabama from J. L Yancey in Montgomery in reference to legal matters. January 29, 1855 – Letter to Thos. J. Nuckolls in Tuskegee, Alabama from Thos. L. Macon in Cross Keys, Alabama concerning his deal with R. A. Johnston, its settlement and a possible subpoena. January 31, 1855 – Letter Thos J. Nuckolls from Ethildred Philips in Marianna, Florida concerning a suit over an estate inheritance. February 6, 1855 – Letter to Thos J. Nuckolls in Tuskegee, Alabama from Robert Malone in Warrior Stand, Alabama, in reference to finding specific individuals and their ability to pay debts. February 7, 1855 – Letter to Thos Nuckolls from J.N. Barnett in Columbus in reference to the occupation and place of residence of two brothers named Meadows, for debt collection. February 9, 1855 – Letter to Brother Tom Nuckolls from Sister Laura in Columbus, Georgia with an inside note in pencil from Mother, concerning a conflict at home with Mary. Family wants Tom to come home and settle it and to bring his bride, their new sister. Mother says to keep this secret. [Processor's note – The identity of this bride is unknown. Thomas married Alice Bradley in 1869. Perhaps they meant a bride-to-be for a wedding that didn't occur.] February 20, 1855 – Letter to Thos. J. Nuckolls in Tuskegee, Alabama from Edgar Dawson in Columbus, Georgia asking for help with debt collection and payment. February 21, 1855 – Letter to Dear son [Thomas Nuckolls] from mother Louisiana H. Nuckolls telling him that she has just sent to Montgomery a fine bonnet and white silk mantilla for Mar. She's headed to the plantation, if well enough, and asks to give her "love to brother B's family". February 28, 1855 – Letter to T.J. Nuckolls at Tuskegee, Alabama from C. D. Moody of Peru, Alabama referring to a legal matter concerning the sale of the a mill. March 2, 1855 – Letter to Dear Brother Tom [Thomas Nuckolls] from Mollie in Montgomery, Alabama concerning family matters (she wanted the particulars) and "Ma is going to the plantation as scarlet fever is raging in Columbus". March 3, 1855 – Letter to Thos. J. Nuckolls in Tuskegee, Alabama from A. Martin in Montgomery, Alabama in reference to debts and the ability to pay the sought amount. March 13, 1855 – Letter to Tom from father, N. Nuckolls, referring to E. G. Thornton, and refers to problems with Mary. March 14, 1855 – Letter, to Brother Tom [Nuckolls] from his sister Mollie in Montgomery relating concern over the death of "the [unidentified] baby", the marriage, gossip said, of Bob Hardaway and Lizzie to Harry Hall, a party given by Mrs. Judge Goldthrist in her honor and another party by Mrs. Murphy "who has the most elegant home in Montgomery". She asked Tom to attend the party. March 17, 1855 – Letter to Mses. Elmore & Nuckolls in Tuskegee, Alabama from A. M. Lowe in Loachapoka, Alabama, asking for legal advice. March 18, 1855 – Letter to brother Tom Nuckolls from his sister Mollie in Montgomery, Alabama concerning her visit with Tom, the parties she attended meeting "the elite of the city", and her uncle coming to get her. March 19, 1855 – Letter to brother Tom [Nuckolls] from his sister Mollie in Montgomery concerning a cousin Lou. March 26, 1855 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from his father asking when he will be home, and mentioning the wedding of a Miss Howard and Natt. April 3, 1855 – Letter to Brother Tom Nuckolls from his sister Mary in Selma, Alabama telling of her arrival in Selma and referring to a bank bill. April 7, 1855 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from his mother, Louisiana, lamenting his lack of correspondence. [The writing is very faint.] April 15, 1855 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from his sister Mary in Selma asking about the upcoming visit; she will be going to Tuskegee, Montgomery and Columbus, Georgia. May 9, 1855 – Letter to son Thomas Nuckolls from his father Nathaniel referring to legal advice as how to word a will for a friend who owns land plots and slaves, giving names and ages. He also gave instructions on making changes to the machinery in his experiments. He also informed his son that Wm. Boykin was deeding to his wife all his lands and negroes. May 22, 1855 – Letter to Mses. Lomax & Ellis in Atlanta, Georgia concerning a case v. G. W. Knight. May 26, 1855 – Letter to "my dear friend" Thomas Nuckolls from John T. Milner of Montgomery referring to making maps of Alabama. May 30, 1855 – Letter to Thos Nuckolls in Tuskegee, Alabama from Dozier Thornton in Columbus, Georgia asking Thomas about the $700 of Mobley money owed to him, and how to get it to him. He mentioned that Tom's parents are at the plantation and that Wm. DeBloice is dead. June 4, 1855 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from his father in reference to directions sent to Thomas for fixing some knives. June 15, 1855 – Letter to Geo. B. Nuckolls from Thos. L Macon in Cross Keys, Alabama concerning taxes owed. July 1, 1855 – Letter to T. J. Nuckolls in Tuskegee, Alabama from A. H. Jackson in Cahaba, Alabama in an envelope stamped "charge 16", a friendly letter about writing and missing each other as he passed through Pike County. July 2, 1855 – Letter T. J. Nuckolls in Tuskegee, Alabama from John T. Milner in Greenville asking Thomas to purchase 2000 acres of land for him in the area of Columbus, Georgia at $.50 to $.65 per acre. July 5, 1855 – Letter to brother Tom Nuckolls from his sister Mollie referring to the observances of July 4, speeches by DeGraffinreid, Semmes and Fox and news of home. July 16, 1855 – Letter to Thomas Nuckolls in Tuskegee, Alabama from Joel Parker in Cambridge, MA assuring Thomas that Mr. Varner would receive his diploma and his name would be added to the list of graduates. August 18, 1855 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls in Tuskegee, Alabama from his brother-in-law R. B. Kyle in reference to a possible business transaction in Rome, Georgia. August 29, 1855 – Letter to Thos. J. Nuckolls in Tuskegee, Alabama from Elmore & Yancey stating that Austin Reed had died in the Fall of 1853 and there had been no claim to his estate. September 3, 1855 – Letter to Thos. J. Nuckolls from Thos. J. Abbott in Washington City concerning the sale of a lot on the town square in Tuskegee, Alabama. September 20, 1855 – Letter to brother tom [Nuckolls] from his sister Mollie in Columbus, Georgia giving Thomas an update on family matters in general. September 24, 1855 – Letter to T. J. Nuckolls in Tuskegee, Alabama from [Elmore?] in Montgomery, Alabama regarding the new sheriff and his estate. October 11, 1855 – Letter to Partners Elmore Nuckolls & Yancey from Henry H. Fields in Eufaula in reference to a court case in Macon County. October 15, 1855 – Letter to Thos J. Nuckolls in Tuskegee, Alabama from H. Middlebrook in Columbus, Georgia asking about debt collection progress from a W. H. Frear of Montgomery, Alabama. October 20, 1855 – Letter to T. J. Nuckolls from J. Fisher in Hot Springs, Arkansas in reference to note collection and payment. October 24, 1855 – Letter to Thos. J. Nuckolls in Tuskegee, Alabama from Brock & Presley in Lafayette, Alabama in reference to the payment of an estate claim of a Mr. Pullin. November 15, 1855 – Letter to Thomas Nuckolls in Tuskegee, Alabama from W. M. Freeman in Jefferson, Texas in reference to a debt payment and advice on a railroad. December 19, 1855 – Letter to partners Elmore Yancey & Nuckolls from H.H. Fields in Eufaula, Alabama referring to court cases and costs. December 21, 1855 – Letter to Thos. J. Nuckolls in Tuskegee, Alabama from W. J. Freeman in Montgomery, Alabama in reference to money owed and collected from a debt owed from Robinson & Wright. [December 1855?] – Letter to T. J. Nuckolls in Columbus from his brother-in-law G. W. Freeman in Leesburg, Ala, in reference to the next disbursement as he is in need of money.