Mary Eugenia Campbell Claxton's Autograph Book
Dozens of notes from husband, father, mother, sisters, and close friends. 
The following are the most legible.  Circa 1891-1907: 
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Drawing by Eugenia or by husband, James Abram Claxton.  The initials "A.C." for "Abe" Claxton

"When you are alone thinking, Thinking of days past and gone.  Think of the happy hours we've(?)
spent when all alone."  May 10, 1891, Oenaville, Bell, Tex.  Yours truely (sic) J. A. Claxton

"Some write for friendship.  While others write for fame.  But I write in order to save my name." 
July the 13th, 1902, Fort Worth, Tex  (by J. A. Claxton)

"Bees Love honey. Flowers Love dew.  Angels Love heaven.  And I do you. 
Your Friend. J.A.C." (James A. Claxton)

"Remember me while love is sweet.  Remember me til (sic) next we meet.  Remember love, remember true. 
Remember me and I will you."  J.A. Claxton

February 1st 1891.  "Be good at home and better a broad love your sweetheart and serve the Lord." 
D. C. Campbell, Buckholts, Milam Co. Texas.  (By Eugenia's father, David Chambers Campbell)

Feb 1st, 1891.  "Eugenia Campbell:  When the western sun is setting and from care your heart is free. 
When of loved ones you are thinking, will you some time think of me." 
Your Mother M. A. E. Campbell (Mary Ann Elizabeth Campbell).