| William Monroe Hill Confederate Cavalry 18th Mississippi Cav |
| Parker County, Texas |
| Article written by W.M.Hill |
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| W.M. Hill Family |
| Initials Backwards when Placed on the Press by William M. Hill. |
| Property of Leathers/Hill Collection,All Rights Reserved,2001 |
| Leathers-Hill Collection, Mike A. Leathers, 2001 |
| This article was written by William Monroe Hill, my great grandfather. Included in his article is mention several events of the current times. He mentions of how the fever got Aunt Sissy Chenault down. How hot and dry it is, as needing rain in the area. How if it wasn't for the worms, cotton would be better, but better to have rain. Mention is Elder Keel. Along with J.D. Brawley, of whom several photos is in our family photos, now in possesion of the Leathers Collection. Mention is a Miss Lou Profitt. " Oscar Hill" a family member of William M. Hill of Parker County, Texas. Also mention is John Lynch and Ms. Dobbs, going to visit G.L. Dobbs of the Plains. Mention is the Union Cotton Gin of Parker County, Tx. Mention is W.W. Davis and family visting the Glipson family the past weekend. As W. J. Sims continues to bale hay for his brother. As well with the Rev. holding the Protractee at Bethel near the "Clear Fork" bridge. As all is quiet. Best wishes to all. H. M. W. "Initials placed wrong when placed in the press before Publication". From the Hill Family Personal effects, in Possession of Mike A. Leathers, Great Grandson of William Monroe Hill. Confederate horseman who served under the 18th Mississippi Cavalry, Lt. General Nathan Bedford Forrest. |
| Copyright by Mike A. Leathers, Leathers-Hill Collection, 2001, No Unauthorized Reproduction, All Rights Reserved. |