Series VI. James Devereux Waters (1832-1892) Papers, 1847-1890, contains his business and personal papers. The bulk of his business papers concern his cotton plantations in Louisiana. James and Gill Klapp leased several plantations, among them Ravenswood, Good Hope, and Tacony. Their records include correspondence between them, bills and receipts for purchase of supplies and sales of goods, labor salaries, and lists of Negro workers. Additional information concerning the activities of James, his brother Cliff, and Gill while in Louisiana are located in James’ and Cliff’s correspondence with their brothers and their uncle Langdon Williams. James’ personal papers include diaries, correspondence with brothers Clifford C. Waters and Edward Stanley Waters and other relatives and family members, and account books and receipts.