Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection, 1833-1897, mostly consists of letters written to and by James Duncan Graham. Many are to and from his children (William Montrose Graham, Salvadora Graham, James Duncan Graham, Margaret C. Graham and Richard Worsham Meade Graham) and concern their education, health and his concern that they accommodate themselves to the social customs of the time. Two of his sons attended the United States Naval Academy (one also attended Racine College). The other attended the United States...

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Advice to Meade and brother William. Death of John Quincy Adams. Peace with Mexico is being discussed in the Senate. 3pp. on 1 leaf.

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Treaty is no longer a secret. Has been published in paper. Glad he is on way to Mexico. 3pp. on 1 leaf. ALS.

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Richmond social news. 4pp. on 1 leaf. ALS.

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4pp. on 1 leaf. ALS. Bears Meeta [Margaret C. Graham] to father. Sorry you have gone to Mexico. Skating.

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French instruction, Mr. [Collet?] Her studies. 4pp. on 1 leaf. ALS.

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Blanks are printed and all in office are busy in copying. Missing computations. Unsure what to turn over to Commissioner Smith. 3pp. on 1 leaf. ALS.

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Invitation to dine. 1p. ALS.

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Wants help with request for leave. Location of Graham's deceased brother's [William M. Graham] effects. 2pp. on 1 leaf. ALS.

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Advice to brothers. William's treatment of Duncan [Graham.] 2pp. on 1 leaf. ALS.

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The burning of his library, etc. [April 17-18 1848] 3pp. on 1 leaf. ALS.

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Account of the death of William M. Graham in Mexican War. 4pp. TL.