A letter, dated July 7, 1853, from Cordelia Lee to her “Dear Cousin” in Williamsburg, Virginia. Cordelia Lee catches up on news with her cousin and asks to be remembered to Mr. [Parke] Slater, implying that the recipient knows him well. Lee references Mr. Slater as being the proprietor of the Raleigh Tavern.

A letter, dated January 5, 1863, from G. Irvine Whitehead to Virginia L. Slater. Whitehead tells Slater that a “conveyance” will pick her up the following morning at about 9:00 to take her to Yorktown.

A letter, dated December 30, 1873, from Annie M. Barlow in Portsmouth, Virginia to her cousin Jimmie Gray. Barlow thanks Jimmie for the verses he sent that helped her and others in a time of sorrow. She writes that she is sending a “little book” to him.

A thank you note, dated April 23, 1878, from Bland Taliaferro to her students, expressing gratitude for a “beautiful present.”

A letter, dated August 5, 1881, from Bland Taliaferro at Burgh Westra, Gloucester, Virginia to Cordelia “Cordie” Slater in Williamsburg, Virginia. Taliaferro writes about being lonely and ill with a fever. She says she will be back in Williamsburg by October to teach and asks if Cordie can find a room for her.

Taliaferro also recounts an argument she and Cordie had in the past and her determination to forgive and move past their disagreement.

An unsigned note allowing Mrs. Slater to pass through the picket lines. Dated October 9, 1864.

Recipe for cucumber [catsent?]. Undated.