January 2, 1871 – Letter to T. J. Nuckolls from J. R. Nowlin, brother-in-law, in Gadsden, Alabama. He referred to the land trade between himself and Capt. Cox which he "supposes will be consummated". A surveyor would be brought in to make the division. He had just returned from Virginia and the baby is cutting teeth. January 3, 1871 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from T. J. Cox in Gadsden, Alabama . He again referred to agreement on the lines of the land. Cox feels that Tom has unaccountable prejudices against him. Land should be sold to N. because it is to Emma's interest. January 24, 1871 – Letter to Thos. J. Nuckolls from William Smith in Talbot County. He discussed the proper papers for transferring stock of G.W.R.R. January 26, 1871 – Letter (12 pages) to Tom Nuckolls from T. J. Cox in Gadsden, Alabama. He informed Nuckolls that the survey had been made and sent to him to make the deeds. Cox was pleased with the division, keeping the portion he wanted. He suggested drawing up papers quickly as there are "certain parties disposed to interfere and break up the trade". He asked him to place the lien on property, Nowlin offering his town lots as be most valuable. He ended by telling of winding up his year and high crop prices. January 31, 1871 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from brother N.A. Nuckolls in Columbus, Georgia. He begged his brother to accept R.B. Kyle's proposition so he could go home. If Tom denied it, it would widen the breach between him and Bob. He asked him to accept the deal for sake of good feeling and Mollie. February 1, 1871 – Letter to Captain Cox in Eufaula, Alabama visiting, from T. J. Nuckolls in Columbus, Georgia. Cox was visiting in Eufaula. He told Nuckolls of the receipt of the plat survey and asked him to check the lines so a good map could be made. Included was a short note from Emma saying that her husband Tommie had left Eufaula for Columbus. February 8, 1871 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from J. R. Nowlin in Gadsden, Alabama. He said that he would be in Columbus to complete the trade and wanted no delay. He also contested mortgaging property in value to the store. March 1, 1871 – Letter to T. J. Nuckolls from Alto V. Lee, Attorney, in Clayton, Alabama . Lee asked about the prices and conditions of his library of books he has for sale. He also had a case he wanted to place with an attorney in Columbus. March 3, 1871 – Note to Thos. J. Nuckolls from M. B. Wellborn, Attorney, in Eufaula, Alabama. He asked for a receipt on a note for $995 for G. Shorter. March 3, 1871 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from T. J. Cox in Gadsden, Alabama. He questioned what had been done with the $5800 belonging to Emma. He hoped to come to Columbus before long as it is desolate up there without his family. April 5, 1871 – Letter to Thos. J. Nuckolls from R. M. wood in Eufaula, Alabama. He informed him that he had just received the note of Flewellen case and would see him shortly. He also said that he was sending notes from Jordan at Georgetown to be used in Opelika, Alabama. April 12, 1871 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from his sister Cornelia Richardson in Leesburg, Alabama. She told him of the signed receipt sent back to him for the $300 and to please express the sum to Rome, Georgia in care of Berry & Co. April 25, 1871 – Letter to T. J. Nuckolls from J.R. Nowlin. He thanked him for check for $18.75 and the plats of land. April 25, 1871 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from E. O. Cox (his sister Emma), in Eufaula, Alabama. She thanked him for the $100 he sent that she used to pay board and doctor's fees. She laments her husband's unhappy state over Tom's handling of her estate with advise from friends in Gadsden, Alabama. She mentions her unhappiness in life. Her husband Tommie wants to build her a house and they inquire about money needed, about $1500. She questions amounts of rents due her and from Nat also. April 26, 1871 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from T. J. Cox, Emma's husband, in Gadsden, Alabama. He questioned what happened to Emma's $5,800 investment from the will, not questioning Tom's integrity but wanted to be treated with more consideration. Called him "un-Christian-like" in the store deal and money he made on the trade, to overlook "indignities and insults" for the sake of family harmony. May 14, 1871 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from his sister Cornelia Richardson in Leesburg, Alabama. She acknowledged receipt of $300, tells of weeks of wet weather and poor farming, mentioned that cotton is now a poor crop as it costs so much to pick. They have bought property in Gadsden, Alabama and would like Lidell's corner if they could raise more money. She asked if he would let them have any of the estate money by Christmas. She regretted hearing that George Freeman lets liquor "get the upper hand". June 7, 1871 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from T. J. Cox in Gadsden, Alabama. He asked Tom to read the enclosed article from the Atlanta Constitution and to let them hear from him. [Processor's note – the article is not present.] June 8, 1871 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from T. J. Cox in Gadsden, Alabama. He complained about Kyle's taking issue with a brick yard on Emma's land, explained the issue and told Tom to destroy this letter after reading. July 26, 1871 – Letter to Cousin Tom Nuckolls from Cousin Geraldine Harper in Louisiana. She asked for news of the family and pictures, telling of her family and hard times, asking for music to be sent. August 17, 1871 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from T. J. Cox in Gadsden, Alabama. He told of Kyle's denial of his statements and said that Nat said Bevans could not cure Emma as long as she cohabited with him. No rain and poor crops. Emma would go to New York and drink Chalybeate water. August 21, 1871 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from T. J. Cox in Gadsden, Alabama. He told Tom of Dr. Bozeman's opinion of Dr. Pope which was very low, saying Pope's opinion was that Emma has syphilis. She "laughed it to scorn". September 1, 1871 – Letter to Thos. J. Nuckolls from J. R. Nowlin, brother-in-law, in Gadsden, Alabama. He referred to papers enclosed on property that he had and about transferring a mortgage. Maj. Kyle was anxious to have the mortgage transferred by 1st of month. October 6, 1871 – Telegram to T. J. Nuckolls from his brother N.A. (Gus) Nuckolls in Huntsville, Alabama. "I need the money, answer quick". October 9, 1871 – Letter to Bro Tom Nuckolls from Jas. T. Nuckolls in Hatcheechubee, Alabama. He referred to his trip to Union Springs and of needing $50 tonight by express. October 16, 1871 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from T. J. Cox in Gadsden, Alabama. He spoke of Tom's coming to Gadsden or their coming to Columbus and bringing receipts for money paid out to offset last year's rent. October 19, 1871 – Letter to T. J. Nuckolls from F. M. Wood, Attorney, in Eufaula, Alabama . He wrote regarding the case against Flewellen which resulted in a judgement for the defense under the Georgia "Relief Law". He said it would make no difference as a recovery against them would be fruitless. He concluded by asking, "Should we charge $50 as a fee?" October 22, 1871 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from T. J. Cox. He asked for a "careful perusal of this letter" after taking offense at a letter Tom wrote to Emma at Leesburg. He says he has not made any threats. Mrs. Hawkins left there snubbed by her kin . She and Emma had a spat at Richardson's about trying to bring about a separation between Cox and Emma. He would give it if she desires. Some "little fellow" from Columbus was spreading rumors. He shouldn't have let her go to Eufaula. He says he had never done sister Lou any harm. He told him to burn the letter after reading. November 29, 1871 – Letter to Thomas J. Nuckolls from John E. Glass in Marysville, Tennessee. The letter was in reference to papers he left with him on Cochran and Baley.