August 3, 1853 - I obtained a good deal of information about railroad prospects at Little Rock, and I am encouraged about the prospects of my landed interests.
August 30, 1853 - I wrote to H. G. Smith at Memphis, enclosing deed to E. S. Tappan for a strip of land joining Somerville (the tract of the old railroad thro South Somerville) and also Tappan's note for $223.23 due 25th of Dec. next with interest from date, to be collected by Mr. Smith and subject to my order after paying perhaps some little balances on my two notes to him of last year. (I think is regarding land in Tennessee where he owned property).
October 5, 1853 - This day is appointed for a railroad celebration and barbecue at Princeton.
Feburary 15, 1854 - Railroad meeting today. Engineer made an able report and the road is located, the depot within the limits of Camden, great rejoicing among those particularly interested.
October 26, 1854 - I hired Willis and Thomas to Mr. Lear on the railroad at $21.25 each for one month and sent them out this morning.
July 6, 1854 - This day came off the railroad barbecue.
January 7, 1855 - Started the men out to the Railroad Camp this evening to work for Lear again - 3 of them.
January 18, 1855 - Willis (one of his slaves) stopped work on Railroad yesterday, from injury to his back and came home.
May 17, 1855 - I assigned $200. to the Insurance office for them on their premiums and $74.50 due me on fees and hauling and I gave them note for $353. of which $300. is to come out of my cotton and balance to be paid in Railroad requisitions, so that heavy matter is adjusted.
August 31, 1855 - I obtained a receipt from the railroad for $10 on Mr. Carletons stock by credit on the order I rec’d from D. Lear and as between Mr, C. and myself goes to my credit on which I owe him.
November 16, 1855 - Had a final settlement with N. W. Richmond. The railroad script for $135 which I let them have some time since just balances my accounts.
November 23, 1855 - Ann H. & Susan went to the Railroad ball last night.