The collection consists of a ledger of freight Transactions conducted by Timothy Cooley in mid 1800s. Presumably, Timothy Colley was a veterinarian residing in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Part of his ledger is dedicated to the handling of horses. The collection also includes a letter from Tuscumbia (Nov. 9, 1871) by Carrie Cooley to her sister; reciept from Franklin County, City of Tuscumbia (April 24, 1867) holding lot number 96 of the plannded city for Timothy Cooley (Administrator for Samuel Bennett), various receipts for cotract transport.
Folder 1: Letter to “My Dear Sister” from Carrie Cooley (1871)
Folder 2: Letter to “Ever Dear Friend” (1872)
Folder 3: Bill for transportation/transactions (1854)
Folder 4: General Laws & Constitution of the Knights of Pythias {front cover}; Receipt of land held in Franklin County; Bills of transactions (1877/1867/1862;1866)
Folder 5: Various Receipts for contract transports (1859)
