The old Purdy road from this point to Statler’s ferry, is in a wretched condition. Would it not be well for the County Court to see that the old levee and the bridges be repaired? If work is not done on the road before winter fairly sets in it will be almost impossible to get from here to the high land beyond Spring Creek without doubling teams and that too, with an empty wagon. The road from here to Macon’s Mill is no better that the one referred to. There are only four roads leading into town and it does seem as though they should be kept in a passable condition.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 01 Dec. 1866, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.