This collection consists of two railroad passes issued to Rev. J. K. Spence. The first pass is non-transferable and allows the holder to ride on the Memphis & Charleston Rail Road Co.'s lines free of charge until January 1, 1869. The item's reverse lists subjects and conditions of use.

The second pass is a clergyman’s reduced fare permit issued to Rev. John K. Spence by the East Tennessee, Virginia, & Georgia Railway System in 1893. It notes that Spence was living in Goodwater, Alabama when the pass was issued and states that he is entitled to travel at the clergyman's rate until December 31, 1893 unless the pass is revoked sooner. The back of the card lists the railroad lines that make up the East Tennessee, Virginia, & Georgia Railroad system as well as subjects and conditions of use.