Scarce pair of Civil War-period manuscript tuition receipts from a Texas female seminary, documenting the educational expenses of a student identified as Laura Vinson, daughter of L. Vinson, spanning 1861 and 1863; the earlier receipt, dated December 18, 1861, itemizes costs for “Literary,” “Music,” “French,” and various books including history and dictionary, along with incidental fees, offering a detailed breakdown of curriculum and pricing during the early war years; the second receipt, dated 1863, similarly records tuition, music, and French instruction, with adjusted totals reflecting wartime economic changes; together, the documents provide a compelling snapshot of Southern education during the Confederacy, including shifting costs and priorities, and are particularly notable for their association with a female seminary—an area less frequently represented in Civil War manuscript material; an uncommon and informative grouping illustrating civilian life and educational structure in the wartime South. Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx Ground/Home Delivery within the continental U.S.: $30 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available

Good overall with fold lines, moderate toning, and scattered staining consistent with age and handling; minor edge wear and small separations at folds present; ink remains legible throughout both documents.