A letter, dated October 22, 1862, from Ludwell Philip Slater in “Camp near Winchester,” Virginia to his mother Virginia Slater in Williamsburg, Virginia. Ludwell Slater writes about his experiences in the army with descriptions of movements by Robert E. Lee and others.

This note, from the Office Provost Marshal in Williamsburg, Virginia, to “Guards,” requests that they “pass Mrs. Slater and son & Miss [Derfenville] to the lines on Jamestown road on this day.” Signed by J.O. Mathews, Lt. P.M. Dated May 30, 1864.

A letter, dated December 8, 1873, from Jimmie Gray (“JHG”) at Randolph Macon College to Cordelia “Cordie” Slater in Williamsburg, Virginia. Gray expresses his love for Cordelia and his desire to marry her.

A letter, dated December 31, 1876, from “Emma” to Cordelia Slater. Emma provides news of friends.

A letter, dated July 21, 1881, from Bland Taliaferro at Burgh Westra, Gloucester, Virginia to Cordelia Slater. Taliaferro writes of her love for both Burgh Westra and Williamsburg. She mentions harvesting peaches and making a trip to BelleVille—a family home—and having to stay overnight because their boat was temporarily stuck.

An invitation addressed to "Miss Lee" to attend a “Birthnight Ball” hosted by students of William & Mary on February 22 at 7:00 p.m. No year included in the invitation's date.

A letter, appearing to be dated February 26, 1853, without an identified sender or recipient. The letter's date and opening and closing remarks are difficult to read because the text at the end of the letter is written perpendicular to the opening lines on the first page. Includes references to Philippa Barziza.