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(Arranged alphabetically by correspondent).

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Louisa Catherine Adams, Washington, D.C., to [?]. Expresses "mortification at the refusal of a friend, Eliza [Monroe?] to visit her because of the unfinished state of her home. Xerox copy. Including xerox copy of a portrait.

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C.W. Andrews, Shep[?], to [?]. Information given about the construction of a symbol representing the 13 states, to be built with wood. Xerox copy.

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Scope and Contents G.T. Beauregard, New Orleans, Louisiana, to William Burwell, Secretary and Treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce, New Orleans, Lieutenant. In regards to a circular sent from the Savannah, Georgia, Chamber of Commerce relative to a proposed canal through the southern states, connecting the Mississippi River to the Atlantic ocean. Typescript.

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Thomas N. Burwell, Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia, to [?]. Mainly business letter discussing the transportation and accounting of a crop of hemp; his sister had a baby girl, and is fine. Xerox copy.

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Scope and Contents Mayo Cabell, Union Hill, to Nathaniel Burwell, Business letter informing him that the amount of $150.00 due for his horse has bene credited to his account at the Farmer's Bank. Xerox copy.

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Scope and Contents Jubal A. Eary, Lynchburg, Virginia, to General A. R. Lawton, Savannah, Georgia. Questions figures given by Joseph E. Johnston in his recent book about the Civil War concerning the Battle of Richmond in 1862. Xerox copy.

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Receipt signed by William Fitzhugh for money received from the Treasurer [of the Continental Congress?] as allowance for the October Session in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Xerox copy.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents July 2, 1874. James L. Kemper, Richmond, Virginia, to Colonel John S. Mosby, Sends all of their correspondence for the past year that he could find. Xerox copy. May 24, 1889. James L. Kemper, near Orange Court House, Orange County, Virginia, to General Henry M. Cist, Would like to have a copy of the reprint of General Boynton's letters concerning the Battles of Chattanooga and Chickamanga; tells of the death of General Robert Emmet Rodes of the Army of Northern Virginia,...

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W. Meade, Millwood, to Nathaniel Burwell, Baltimore, Md. Gives instructions for him to follow upon his (Burwell) arrival in Washington, D.C. involving Bishop Lee and Dr. Butler; family news. Xerox copy.

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Scope and Contents September 23, 1864. John Pope, Head-Quaters, Department of the Northwest, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Major General P.H. Sheridan, U.S.A., Congratulations upon Sheridan's recent victory [at Opequon?]. Typescript. August 4, 1965, from Edward T. Downer, Cleveland, Ohio, to Jay Johns, commenting on the Pope item.

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A Smead, Assistant Iinspector General, Head Quarters. V.D., to Major General Ewell, [?] Division, Relays message from General T.J. Jackson to have cavalry remain where it is. Xerox copy.

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Scope and Contents undated. I.R. Trimble, Manassas, Virginia, to General [?], Reports the capture of Manassas, and his loss of men. Typescript.

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Scope and Contents Samuel William Tunstall [?], to Nathaniel Burwell, Western Asylum, Staunton, Virginia. Tells of dinner at a neighbor's home, and of Mr. and Mrs. Gilmer also being guests; suggests that he not return home yet. Xerox copy.

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Scope and Contents George Washington, Mount Vernon, Virginia, to James Marshall, Is in need of a horse, and asks him to be on the look-out for one that will fit his requirements. Xerox copy.

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Scope and Contents L.M. Woodward, Western Lunatic Asylum, Staunton, Virginia, to Nathaniel Burwell, Mention of the "Harper's Ferry tragedy"; William Baylor is on a "bridal tour" at Niagara Falls; Dr. Echelberger and Sue Baylor were married in the Lutheran Church; also Mr. Funkhouser and Miss Scott were married, and both couples are also visiting Niagara Falls; comments that "even old Bachellors would like to get married"; gives news of death of servant Sally. Xerox copy.