Scope and Contents From the Collection: Seven letters addressing various topics, but mostly related to familial concerns, estate opportunities, the Brittish Blockade off the coast of Norfolk, and Virginia law. Many of the letters mention Williamsburg, family, and colleagues including Dr. Galt and Ellison Currie, Mary Randolph, and William Coles.Below is a list of the letters in chronological order along with a brief description of their contents.July 10, 1807 Written from Richmond, Virginia to Cabell in...

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Letters to his mother and father about family, health, and politics. He mentions being in law school, his father's upcoming dental procedures and dentures, state politics and the upcoming election, a widow taking in boarders, and the Hell Gate explosion in New York.

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One postcard depicting an American soldier towing a pretzel, a beer stein, sausages, and a dachshund. The caption says "I'll bring you back some souvenirs." The postcard was not sent but does bear the name "Harry Lydie" in pencil on the reverse.

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Two typed sheets of poems written by Moses Smith, a servant to to Mr. and Mrs. McCray commending their industry and philantropy in Carter's Grove, VA.

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Collection of 20 postcards of buildings, people, and businesses in the Williamsburg area. Buildings include the Colonial Hotel, George Washington's Headquarters, Court House, and Duke of Gloucester Street. Postcards of people depict them in a working environment. One postcard is addressed to Captain Irvin from Edward Walford. Other postcards show scenes from Camp Wallace and the James River.

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One page letter in response to an inquiry by the Senator (Byrd) of a Department of Justice car used by Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. After investigation, it was found that Rev. King did not pay for the car, nor did the Justice agent who secured it. Byrd was informed that the agent was separated from his position with the Justice Department and that the funds for the car rental were secured from his account.

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One page letter from Justice Clark answering specific questions raised by Emmons related to Clark's direct involvement with relocating Japanese Americans in the United States during World War II and his communications with the Attorney General of California regarding those duties.

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One page response from Senator Russell to Emmons in regard to his inquiry regarding the settlement of Jerusalem and the United States' stance on the land dispute. Russell indicates in his response that he believes that the United Nations should not be the entity to settle the dispute over the territory and that the United States has only allowed appropriations to the United Nations to provide foreign aid to refugees.

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One page letter in response to Senator Kennedy's request, that Elsbree, the Director of Legislative Services in the Library of Congress, responses, in behalf of William Emmons, page 102 of Robert W. Winbston's book, Andrew Johnson, Plebein and Patriot. The subject matter of the quote is in regard to Johnson's role with the Catholic Church.

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A hand drawn plot outlining the placement of a proposed canal boarding the south section of a farm, near their pen. Additionally, notes regarding the James River- Kanawha Canal's progress in different sections of constructing the canal. Points mentioned are Rutherford's Mill and Lesley's Bridge, both locations just West of Richmond, Va.

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Letter to Mr. Forsyth about upcoming rent due of $250 for year of office space.

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Letter to children about traveling from Massachusetts to visit family and observe the upcoming holidays.

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Letter to niece Lena about family and health, talking about raising chickens and the price of feed, an illness that results in cramps and severe pain every 16-18 day, asking for genealogical information to write a family tree, and various sewing and crocheting projects.

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Letter to Louise Withelm asking her to please write back even if she is busy at college and detailing Marjorie's mental breakdown while at school and her sicknesses upon returning home.

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Letter to Mr. Starkey about training in the armed forces and serving with "the Maryland-Virginia boys under General Gaither."

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Letter to son Frank about the war and his plans to marry his girlfriend May. Mentions class differences between Frank and May.

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Letters to Grace from friends Mary Ellen Zynth and Rose about Grace's brother being drafted into the army, upcoming family weddings, and nursing school.

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Letter mentions Dan being sick with grippe and sending a picture of himself that Dottie had asked for.

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Letters from friends Joe, Margie, Jean, and Sue asking about life in the army. Mentions life in high school, work experiences, and asks when Craig is coming home.

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Letter to Dorothy from George about leaving high school and working in a canning factory, then two weeks later returning to school. Mentions Dorothy looking for an office job.

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Letter to Paul G. Strong Jr. about life at Camp Croft, SC. Phillip mentions not having much to do and plans to try and visit Paul soon.

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Letter about how Mattie's card and gift arrived for Levin in France well in time for Christmas.

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Letter about how he misses her and mentioning life in Burma.

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Letters to father William H. Gelbach about the war in the Pacific. Includes two photographs from New Guinea.