This collection contains personal and business correspondence of the Henry Rees Family of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. It reflects life from about mid-nineteenth century to the twentieth century dealing with family life, illness (such as yellow fever), community life, agriculture, finances, taxes, legal matters and attitudes and opinions on contemporary events. Included also are the legal papers of Henry Rees generated while he served as Justice of the Peace in St. Martin Parish and Orderly Sergeant in the Militia.

This collection was donated by Henry Rees and George W. Marshall.