The Morgan family history, written by Aunt Emma Morgan (Mixon), states that the family of Dr. Haynes L. Morgan moved to Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, south of Monroe, in November of 1859. This shows their purchases starting in January 1860, in Pine Bluff, Ouachita River, La....Isn't it wonderful that the Covingtons saved this 150 year-old item for us? It is the oldest item of family life that we have, I believe.
Words I can identify, after the lady's saddle: 1-1/2 yds. linen, 6 yds. domestics (cloth), 1/2 doz. fine goblets, tobacco, 2 prs. shoes, 22 yds. calico, 20 yds. muslin, 1 pr. hose, 1 doz. buttons, 5 spools thread, 1 gal. soda, salts, grind____, small book (10 cents), red russets (potatoes), 33 yds. calico, snuff, handkerchiefs, file [?], 10 lbs. nails, 1 sack salt, 5 lbs. nails, 2 yds. flannel, 1 umbrella, tobacco, coat, dishes, plates, saucers & cups, 10 lbs. nails, and 4 lbs. shot.
For the New Orleanians among us, note that Rial & Company had their forms printed at a shop on Magazine Street in N.O. This is right before the Civil War.
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