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Partial document of James D. Graham that looks as if it is part of either #2 of a series of letters or #3 (which mentions the existence of #2) to his son dealing with sideral time.

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id140104
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...
Dates: 1833-1962

Hartley Graham, Richmond to brother [James D. Graham], 1853 January 25

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id140106
Scope and Contents

Passing around his report [Mexican Boundary?] 4pp. on 1 leaf. ALS.

Dates: 1853 January 25

John Banister Gibson, Philadelphia to J.D. Graham, 1853 January 26

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id140107
Scope and Contents

Graham's recall by the Mexican Boundary Commission and Gibson will forward the volume to the Historical Society. 1p.

Dates: 1853 January 26

Franklin Bache to Col. James D. Graham, 1853 February 3

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id140108
Scope and Contents

Mexican Boundary Commission recall. 2pp.

Dates: 1853 February 3

Julia Graham, New York, New York to James D. Graham, 1853 April 14

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id140110
Scope and Contents

Mexican Boundary Commission recall. Lawrence has not succeeded in getting command of Carlisle as we had hoped. 3pp.

Dates: 1853 April 14

William Leigh, North Mountain, Berkeley County, Virginia to Lt. Col. J.D. Graham, Washington, D.C., 1853 May 13

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id140112
Scope and Contents

Graham's recall from Mexican Boundary Commission. 1pp.

Dates: 1853 May 13

James D. Graham to son Letter #3 of a series, 1853 May 25

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id140113
Scope and Contents

This one explains the mode of finding the sideral time. Brothers Duncan and Meade. 18pp. L.

Dates: 1853 May 25

Copy of S.D. Ingham, Trenton, N.J. to J.J. Abert, 1853 July 29

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id140592
Scope and Contents

Graham's report on the Mexican Boundary. 1p. L.

Dates: 1853 July 29

Hartley Graham, Richmond to brother James D. Graham, 1853 July 30

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id140594
Scope and Contents

Encloses last letter I received from Conway Robinson. Hand difficult to read. His letters altogether form a delightful journal. Send me your report on the northeast boundary. 4pp. ALS.

Dates: 1853 July 30

C.M. Eakin, West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Lt. Co. Jas. D. Graham, Washington City, 1853 August 5

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id140595
Scope and Contents

Affair of Bartlett's. Accusations about Graham made by Secretary of the Interior & Commissioner of the Boundary. Graham recalled. 2 pp. on 1 leaf. ALS.

Dates: 1853 August 5

John Jo[?] Manchester to Lt. Colonel J.D. Graham, 1853 August 26

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id140596
Scope and Contents

Thanks for report on U.S. and Mexican boundary. Printed form with handwritten completions. 1p.

Dates: 1853 August 26

Meade Graham Washington, D.C. to Willie M. Graham, 1853 August 29

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id140597
Scope and Contents

Describes his and Salva's day. 4pp. ALS.

Dates: 1853 August 29

David Myerle, Washington, D.C. to Col. J.D. Graham, Washington, D.C., 1853 October 19

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id140598
Scope and Contents

Paulding's view of the recall of Graham by the Mexican Boundary Commission. Paulding wishes Emory's report. 2pp. on 1 leaf. ALS.

Dates: 1853 October 19

T.F. White to J.D. Graham, 1853 December 19

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id140600
Scope and Contents

White is acting perfect. The prefect of El Paso, Mexico, claimed jurisdiction to the extent of one league. 2pp. on 1 leaf. ALS.

Dates: 1853 December 19

W.S.W. Ruschenberger et. al. To James D. Graham, Washington D.C., 1854 February 1

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: id140602
Scope and Contents

Anniversary dinner. Printed. 1p.

Dates: 1854 February 1

Meade Graham, Annapolis, Maryland to father [James D. Graham], 1854 May 5

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: id140604
Scope and Contents

Death of Dr. Wotherspoon. Court-martial of Major Wyse. Finished astronomy and commenced surveying. 2pp. on 1 leaf. ALS.

Dates: 1854 May 5

Meade Graham, Annapolis, Maryland to sister, 1854 May 21

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: id140605
Scope and Contents

2pp. on 1 leaf. ALS.

Dates: 1854 May 21

John Mason to [James Duncan] Graham, 1854 May 24

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: id140606
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Visit of Salva[dora]. British minister. 2pp. on 1 leaf. ALS.

Dates: 1854 May 24

Meade Graham, U.S. Ship Preble, to sister, 1854 June 25

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: id140607
Scope and Contents

3pp. on 1 leaf. ALS.

Dates: 1854 June 25

Salva Graham, Niagara falls, to father [James D. Graham], 1854 August 11

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: id140609
Scope and Contents

Spent week with Mr. Pierce, his wife (3rd wife) and three daughters. Willie is at Fort Niagara. Received another letter from Senator Mason. Doesn't want to stay at British hotel. 4pp. on 1 leaf. ALS.

Dates: 1854 August 11