Original handwritten and typescript account of the experiences of Col. B. F. Benton's Company of Hood's Brigade during the Civil War, 1861-1865. Written from memory circa 1914-1915. Includes biographical material on the Hanks family.

Typescript of unpublished manuscript by Reverend S. B. (Sam) Bedinger entitled "The Story of Nicholas A. Davis" which consists of materials relating to the life of Nicholas A. Davis. It includes Davis' early background, his years as chaplain in Hood's Brigade and his varied life after returning to Texas from the war which included building churches, serving as a Trinity University Trustee and as president of Rusk Transportation Company.