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Davis Letters

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Letter from James H. Davis to his uncle J. R. Davis on State Agricultural and Mechanical College paper, acknowledging the letter he received from his uncle and his good advice on life matters. Davis goes on to discuss political matters of a McCobe trying to take over his uncles political office that he was elected, and the classes he is taking at A&M along with personal matters. April 4, 1879 (handwritten)

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Letter From James H. Davis to his father Judge N. H. Davis on State Agricultural and Mechanical College paper, discussing family correspondence with his sisters and a classmate who got in trouble, includes a list of books bought for $10 from the president of the university, and that he is almost out of boots and schoolwork. April 20, 1879 (handwritten)

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Letter from James H. Davis to his sister Pat Davis on State Agricultural and Mechanical College paper, acknowledging a letter from her and apologizing for corresponding late, and personal matters. June 20, 1879 (handwritten)

Abstracts by Land Owner Name (Bl - Bo)

3/1: Abstracts - Block 106, March 1867 - January 1880

3/2: Abstracts - Block 109, August 1867 - August 1877

3/3: Abstracts - Block 110, August 1867 - August 1877

3/4: Abstracts - Block 112, August 1867 - January 1875

3/5: Abstracts - Block 113, November 1866 - October 1874

3/6: Abstracts - James J Bowman, June 1857 - December 1876

3/7: Abstracts - Thomas Bowman, October 1844 - December 1873

3/8: Abstracts - Thomas Bowman, January 1874 - June 1879; Undated

3/9: Abstracts - W. C. Boyles, June 1866 - June 1879

Abstracts by Land Owner Name (Ro - Sp)

  • TxAM-CRS C000492-6
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  • 1849 - 1880
  • Part of J. W. Batts

6/1: Abstracts - Samuel W. Robertson, February 1849 - June 1878

6/2: Abstracts - Joseph E. Scott Part 1, January 1853 - July 1871

6/3: Abstracts - Joseph E. Scott Part 2, August 1872 - January 1880; Undated

6/4: Abstracts - Sherman, April 1861 - September 1864

6/5: Abstracts - J. M. Splane, May 1869 - November 1876

6/6: Abstracts - Minster Springs, January 1872 - February 1876

6/7: Abstracts - Unidentifiable, Undated

Abstracts by Land Owner Name (Au - Bl)

1/1: Abstracts- Stephen F. Austin #9, November 1868 - December 1871

1/2: Abstracts- Stephen F. Austin #9, February 1872 - December 1878; Undated

1/3: Abstracts- Stephen F. Austin #10, April 1867 - April 1874

1/4: Abstracts- Stephen F. Austin #10, March 1875 - December 1880; Undated

1/5: Abstracts- Young P. Alsbury, February 1878 - May 1878

1/6: Abstracts- Joseph H. Bledsoe, January 1859 - December 1875

Abstracts by Land Owner Name (Bu - Cl)

4/1: Abstracts - Crawford Burnett Part 1, March 1853 - July 1868

4/2: Abstracts - Crawford Burnett Part 2, March 1870 - December 1875

4/3: Abstracts - Crawford Burnett Part 3, February 1876 - December 1878

4/4: Abstracts - Crawford Burnett Part 4, January 1879 - January 1881

4/5: Abstracts - B.B.B & C.R.R, March 1866 - November 1879

4/6: Abstracts - F. G. Clampitt, November 1873 - August 1878

4/7: Abstracts - Clark, September 1857

Gathright Correspondence and Other Materials

1/1: Correspondence, 1876-1878 (Writing is hard to read)

  • Letter to [?]. September 9, 1876
  • Letter to [?]. August 17, 1877
  • Letter to Judge [?]. November 13, 1879
  • Letter to [?]. July 25, 1878
  • Letter to [?]. April 17, 1877
  • Letter to [?]. July 1, 1877
  • Letter to [?]. September 24, 1876
  • Letter to Judge [?]. October 15, 1879
  • Two Letters, Undated
  • Letter to [?]. October 20, 1879
  • Letter to Judge [?]. October 21, 1879
  • Letter to Judge [?]. November 2, 1879
  • Letter to Judge [?]. November 7, 1879

1/2: Correspondence, 1879

  • Letter to Louis McInnis. July 2, 1879
  • Letter to George [?]. July 7, 1879
  • Letter to Louis McInnis. July 15, 1879
  • Letter to [?]. August 27, 1879
  • Letter to Judge [?]. September 10, 1879
  • Letter to Judge [?]. September 13, 1879
  • Letter to Judge [?]. September 30, 1879
  • Letter to Thomas Gathright [?]. June 23, 1879
  • Letter to [?]. May 5, 1879
  • Letter to Governor [?]. May 24, 1879
  • Letter to Governor [?]. May 17, 1879
  • Paper with the name "Governor Robert…Board of Directors"
  • Letter listing members of the Board of Directors
  • Personal notes

1/3: Letters to Louis McInnis and a Report, 1880-1883

  • January 28, 1880
  • January 4, 1883
  • April 16, 1880
  • May 31, 1880
  • April 27, 1880
  • February 21, 1880
  • March 9, 1880
  • January 11, 1880
  • September 22, 1880
  • Report. June 24, 1879

1/4: Gathright Letters Copied from Mississippi State Archives, 1861-1876

  • Letter to Governor Petters [?]. July 18, 1861
  • Letter to Governor Clark [?]. August 16, 1864
  • News article, "To the Voters Of the Senatorial District composed of the Counties of Noxubee and Winston"
  • Letter to Governor of Mississippi. July 3, 1865
  • Letter to Colonel [?]. March 29, 1876
  • Letter to Governor of Mississippi. March 30, 1876
  • Letter from Senate of Mississippi. April 3, 1876

Letters

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The Roger L. Brooks Collection of Unpublished, Unrecorded Letters of Matthew Arnold. Photocopy of typed list, 5 leaves.

The Roger L. Brooks Collection of the First and Successive Rare Editions of the Works of Matthew Arnold. Photocopy of typed list, 13 leaves.

List of Matthew Arnold's letters in the Texas A&M University. Library. Typed list, 3 leaves.

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Arnold, Matthew to the Revd. F[rederick] Temple. December 22, 1848, re: Lord Lansdowne approving Tabulas Statements for apprenticeships. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/3
Arnold, Matthew to Mr. (?Henry) Willett. June 15, 1863, re: thank you for gifts, list about birds and their eggs. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/4
Arnold, Matthew to "My dear Sir" (a French correspondent), re: Spinoza, A French Eton, Joubert, and Auerbach's Life of Spinoza. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/5
Arnold, Matthew to George Grove. November 15, 1865, re: Heine's visit to England. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/6
Arnold, Matthew to Austin Abbott, Esq. October 19, 1867, re: tour of inspection, meeting. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/7
Arnold, Matthew to "Dear Madam." December 31, 1867, re: a memoir she had written of Lacordaire, and offers to send him a book containing a Celtic legend. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/8
Arnold, Matthew to Dr. Heaton (?Henton). May 11, 1868, re: declining an invitation to lecture at the Philosophical and Literary Society of Leeds. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription

1/9
Arnold, Matthew to Charles Elliot Norton. July 29, 1868, re: renting a house at Harrow. ALS, 1 leaf, with addressed envelope and typed transcription.

1/10
Arnold, Matthew to the Revd. Edward White. February 24, 1869, re: books about nonconformist churches. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/11
Arnold, Matthew to the Revd. George Greenwood. December 2, 1869, re: religious views, Latin quote. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/12
Arnold, Matthew to the Marquis of Ripon. November 14, 1872, re: health, going on vacation. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/13
Arnold, Matthew to Frederick Every, Esq. July 7, 1873, re: being placed on list of Vice Presidents. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/14
Arnold, Matthew to Professor Lethbridge. September 12, 1873, re: interest in education in India. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/15
Arnold, Matthew to W. Fraser Rae. May 12, 1876, re: Professor Everett's article. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/16
Arnold, Matthew to Swire Smith, Esq. October 13, 1876, re: distributing prizes to students. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/17
Arnold, Matthew to "Dear Sir." January 31, 1877, re: thank you for copy of Rippor Grote's(?) lecture. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/18
Arnold, Matthew to T.O. Russell. June 19, 1878, re: signing memorial with Celtic language on it. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

Arnold, Matthew to T.O'N. Russell, Esq. September 1, 1883, re: lecturing on Irish literature in America. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/19
Arnold, Matthew to Ed(ward) Dannweather (i.e. Danweather). July 22, 1879, re: meeting about son. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/20
Arnold, Matthew to A(lexander) Strahan. December 3, 1879, re: declining to write article on Lefsing(?), returning to Combeth(?) magazine. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/21
Arnold, Matthew to "My dear Mills." June 12, 1880, re: election to Grillin's Club, giving a lecture in Cambridge, views of school systems. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

Arnold, Matthew to "Dear Mills." March 18, 1888, re: inability to meet, Lowell being blackballed. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

Arnold, Matthew to "My dear Mills." June 4, (no year), re: letter from Lowell, Arnold's essay, Sunday Schools. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/22
Arnold, Matthew to W.W. (William Wetmore) Story. October 18, 1882, re: introduction to Mr. and Mrs. Blake. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/23
Arnold, Matthew to Lyulth Stanley. February 15, 1883, re: refusal to go anywhere. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

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Arnold, Matthew to Dr. (Edward) Everett. December 7, 1883, re: inability to meet. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/25
Arnold, Matthew to Mr. Montefiore (perhaps Claude Joseph Goldsmid Montefiore). December 23, 1885, re: being in Germany, making a speech. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/26
Arnold, Matthew to Miss Crommelin. May 27, 1884, re: use of his life history. ALS, 1 leaf, with envelope and typed transcription.

1/27
Arnold, Matthew to Morris Hudson, Esq. March 25, 1885, re: error in volume of Wordsworth. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/28
Arnold, Matthew to F.H. Hawkins, Esq. September 5, 1885, re: refusal of all invitations. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/29
Arnold, Matthew to Dr. (Wendall) Phillips. January 18, 1886, re: sending volume to Arnold. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/30
Arnold, Matthew to Mrs. Fison. April 12, 1886, re: losing black diary, thank you for the reception. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription. There is a note written on back by someone else re: the funeral of Mr. Arnold's brother-in-law.

1/31
Arnold, Matthew to Mr. Rawnsley. September 10, 1886, re: refusal of library project. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/32
Arnold, Matthew to "My dear Charles," (a schoolfellow of Arnold's at Laleham). April 29, 1887, re: nephew Edward A. Arnold, pressure in the reviews and magazines. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/33
Arnold, Matthew to L.S. Metcalf. December 30, 1887, re: speaking to American and English audiences. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/34
Arnold, Matthew to D. Lothrop, Esq. June 11, (no year), re: arranging a meeting. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

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Arnold, Matthew to Mrs. Mitchell. February 17 (a Saturday, no year), re: arranging a meeting. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

Arnold, Matthew to Mrs. Mitchell. March 16, (no year), re: meeting with Forsters. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

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Arnold, Matthew to Lady Reay. February 24 (no year), re: Lord Reay's arrival. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

Arnold, Matthew to Lady Reay. "Thursday" (no other date), re: health, luncheon date. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/37
Arnold, Matthew to (John Daniel) Morell. March 6, (no year), re: death of Morell's wife. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/38
Arnold, Matthew to (Henry Hart) Milman. April 15, (no year), re: Milman's letter, writing Mr. Gray. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/39
Arnold, Matthew to Mrs. Gordon. July 3 (no year), re: dining engagement. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

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Arnold, Matthew to "My dear Martha" (Buckland). August 3, (no year, possibly 1878), re: Arnold's poems. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/41
Arnold, Matthew to Messrs. Macmillan. August 8, (1881), re: sending Little Byron to Countess Brownlow. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/42
Arnold, Matthew to (George Lillie) Craik. October 20, (no year), re: sending essays to colonists and money to Arnold, luncheon engagement. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/43
Arnold, Matthew to Mr. Elloit. October 21 (no year), re: thank you for list. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/44
Arnold, Matthew to "My dear Mrs. Flower" (Constance de Rothschild, wife of Cyril Flower). November 30, (no year), re: article promised Mr. Knowles, engagement schedule. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/45
Arnold, Matthew to The Revd. F.W. Farrar. December 23, (no year), re: question about speech grammar used at Harrow. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/46
Arnold, Matthew to (Charles Elliot) Norton. Monday, (December 3, 1883), re: schedules, meeting. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/47
Scrap of poem, 3 1/2 lines, written out and signed by Arnold.

1/48
Scrap of paper, torn from Inspectorate Report, with dates of April 7 & 8, 1864, signed by Arnold.

1/49
Signature on folded sheet of letter paper: Matthew Arnold, New York, December 30, 1883.

1/50
Signature on correspondence card: Matthew Arnold. May 19, 1885.

1/51
Arnold, Matthew to Sir William. April 16, 1869, re: review of Arnold's essays, arrival of Italian Prince at Harrow. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/52
Arnold, Matthew to Mr. Bruee. July 9, 1866, re: merits of schoolmasters, Mr. Hardy's letter, successor of Mr. Bruee. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/53
Arnold, Matthew to Miss Kingsley. Undated, re: dining engagement. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

1/54
Postcard photo of painting of Arnold by G.F. Watts, National Portrait Gallery, London.

1/55
Super, Bob [The University of Michigan Department of English Language and Literature] to Donald Dyal. June 12, 1984, re: list of the Matthew Arnold Manuscripts. TLS, 1 leaf.

1/56
Arnold, Matthew to Lord Archbishop Richard Chenevix of Dublin. April 2, 1868, re: giving consent to have some of his work used in the archbishop's collection. ALS, 1 leaf, with typed transcription.

Diary and Ledger

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Ledger of Speeches and Essays
1867, 1871, 1878, 1880-1884

Included inside ledger:
Program, Commencement of the Sam Houston Normal Institute, June 13, 15, & 16 1880
Program, University of Nashville State Normal College 7th Annual Commencement, Wednesday, May 30, 1883

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Diary E of John B. Zimmerman, Bryan, Texas
January 1, 1891 - November 6, 1891

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Letter to John from mother Martha ?
March 18 [????] letter was found folded in the back pocket of diary 1/2

Isaac Dunbar Affleck and Thomas Affleck

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Affleck's Farmer's and Planter's Record and Account Book Ledger. I.D. Affleck's accounts of Glenblythe farm during the year 1884.

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Affleck's Farmer's and Planter's Record and Account Book Ledger. I.D. Affleck's accounts of Glenblythe farm. April 23, 1883. Included: Newspaper clipping "The Price of the Diamond's Freedom."

A12-30
Thomas Affleck's Scrapbook. Various poems are handwritten with pictures cut from books glued on the opposite page. Material found inside(9x):
Original sketch of a dog, done in pencil and ink. 5.5 x 8 inches.
Newspaper clipping showing photo of a Mausoleum with the poem "The Burns Mausoleum at Dumfries" by Horace Flack.
Printed engraved picture of Highlanders. 1 leaf. 3.5 x 5 inches, black and white.
Newspaper clipping of poem "The Automobile _____." 1 leaf.
Newspaper clipping of poem "A Bunch of Flowers," by Jones Very. 1 leaf.
Newspaper clipping of poem "The Forsaken Farmhouse." By J.G. Whittier. 1 leaf.
Newspaper clipping of poem "The Death Bed." By Shirley. 1 leaf.
Newspaper clipping showing various advertisements. 1 leaf.
"Address to the Electors". 1807. 1 leaf, handwritten original.

A12-30
Fragment of letter written to "To the Editors of the United States". undated. 1 leaf, handwritten original.

A12-40
Affleck's Southern Rural Almanac and Plantation and Garden Calendar for 1854 by Thomas Affleck. 1 bound book, original.

Military Correspondence

S1-1/1: This folder contains the following documents,

  • A - Field Notes. Burns' account of activities in Northern Mexico and Texas borderlands. Handwritten-very difficult to read, 1 leaf, 1 page, circa 1848-1849.
  • B - Letter from W. W. Burns to Major F. J. Porter. Letter from Burns to his commanding officer appealing a negative decision concerning leave requested. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 10 August 1858.
  • C - "Special Orders" from the War Department for Captain William W. Burns. Orders for Burns to take over duties in Subsistence Department at Leavenworth KS. Handwritten Formal Document. 1 leaf, 1 page, 16 February 1861.
  • D - Orders from Head Quarters Department, of Ohio for Captain Wm Craig. Orders for man to transfer-copied to Burns. Handwritten Formal Document. 1 leaf, 1 page, 21 June 1861.
  • E - Letter to Capt. W. W. Burns from R. Macfeely. The letter concerns a discussion about rations and of transferring funds for Volunteers. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 5 August 1861.
  • F - Letter from Burns to an unspecified General. The letter discusses troop movements-unsigned, a draft (?) Handwritten, 1 leaf, 23 January 1862.
  • G - Confidential letter to Burns from S. Williams. The letter requests an explanation in regard to a letter written on the 23rd (refers to item 1/6 possibly). Handwritten letter, 1 leaf, 3 February 1862.
  • H - Letter to unspecified General. The letter fully explains the situation requested in the previous Letter G. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 7 February 1862.
  • I - General Orders No. 13. Command to troops to "March toward the enemy." Handwritten, 1 leaf, 15 April 1862.
  • J - Letter (copy) to "Captain J. H. Taylor" from John Sedgwick. Report discussing military maneuvers and strategy. Handwritten, 2 leaves, 31 May 1862 - 1 June 1862.
  • K - Note from J. H. Taylor to "Gen" (copy). The short note discusses a bridge to be built and a wounded officer. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 5 June 1862.
  • L - Letter/ report to Sedgwick from Burns. Discusses military movements and casualties. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 4 leaves, 2 pages, 5 June 1862.
  • M - Letter from S. Williams to Burns. Order to move troops. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 5 June 1862.
  • N - Battle Narrative "Seven days Fight before Richmond." Journal entries describing battles at Mechanicsville, Gaines' Mill, Peach Orchard, Savages Station, etc. Handwritten, 2 leaves, July 1862.
  • O - Battle Narrative: "Report of the Battles at Orchard Station, Savages, Glendale & Malvern." A lengthy description of engagement. Handwritten. 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 4 July 1862.
  • P - Battle Narrative. Description of engagement of June 29 and 30th as well as July 1 and 2nd. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 5 July 1862.

S1-1/2: This folder contains the following documents,

  • A - Notebook section. This is a torn-away portion of a ruled notebook (5 ½ X 8 ½). This was written well after the fact and is a report of actions during several battles plus copies of letters. Handwritten, 6 leaves, 12 pages, 6 July 1862.
  • B - "Special Orders" from Head Quarters Dept. of the Potomac granting medical leave for W. W. Burns. Orders for twenty-day medical leave. Formal Printed Document filled-in with handwritten specifics. 1 leaf, 7 July 1862.
  • C - General Order. This appears to be a draft of Burns' farewell to troops after being relieved. Handwritten. 1 leaf, 1 page, 8 July 1862.
  • D - Letter from Brig. General John Sedgwick to S. Williams recommending promotion for Burns. Letter recommending numerous people, including Burns, for promotion. Handwritten Formal document. 1 leaf, 11 July 1862.
  • E - Letter from Burns to Maj. F. A. Walker. "Application for the command of the division now commanded by Brig Genl French." Handwritten, 1 leaf, 29 October 1862.
  • F - Letter from Burns to Adjutant Genl. 9th Corps. The letter describes detail of battle and tactical maneuvers. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 15 December 1862.
  • G - Letter from Burns to Senator John Sherman. Request for a recommendation for confirmation of the appointment to Major General. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 10 January 1863.
  • H - Letter from Burns to John Sherman et al. Correspondence surrounding Burns' appointment to Major General. Handwritten letters and facsimile transcription (apparently) of other documents-all in Burns' handwriting. 5 leaves, 10 January 1863.
  • I - Fragment of a copy of a telegram from Rosecrans to Burns with Burns' note. Writing concerns the request for Burns to join Rosecrans with a note but this is an incomplete set. Handwritten, 2 leaves, 2 pages, 24 January 1863.
  • J - Letter from Burns to Butterfield. Letter of a formal request for transfer to Rosecrans. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 4 February 1863.
  • K - Special orders: relieving Burns of duty by Hooker. Copy of order in Burns' handwriting. A handwritten formal document, 1 leaf, 7 February 1863.
  • L - Special orders: relieving Burns of duty by Hooker. This is the same text as 1/27, with some discrepancies-an original? In Burns' handwriting but modified? Handwritten formal document. 1 leaf, 7 February 1863.
  • M - General Orders: Burns' farewell to troops before joining Rosecrans. Letter to troops from Burns thanking them for service. Handwritten formal document. 1 leaf, 8 February 1863.

S1-1/3: This folder contains the following document,

  • A - Resignation sent to President A. Lincoln. Mimeographed copies of handwritten formal documents and one typewritten copy of a document on file. 7 leaves, 6 March 1863.
  • This is a problematic set of papers. They are mimeographed (20th century) copies of documents that chronicle the unfortunate events leading to Burns never receiving his supposed appointment to Major General and his resulting decision to resign. Additionally, there is a footnote written by possibly him but in the third person. There is a typed "copy" (Undated) that was alleged to have been written by Sedgwick recommending the appointment.

S1-1/4: This folder contains the following documents,

  • A - Letter from Isaac Wistar to Burns. This letter is from an apparent colleague and implores Burns to reconsider resigning. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 14 March 1863.
  • B - Letter from Isaac Wistar to Burns. This letter is an expansion of the thoughts expressed in the A/ 15 letter. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 21 March 1863.
  • C - Letter from Burns to "Schalk." This may have been written to an Emil Schalk who wrote a book called Summary of the Art of War (1862 or 63?) Lengthy description of Seven Days and Fredericksburg Battles. Handwritten, 2 sheets, 4 leaves, 8 pages, 15 May 1863.
  • D - Letter (apparently) from Burns to a [Fry?]. Rather tersely written letter of inquiry to someone who was, it seems, an intermediary in the non-appointment dealings-possibly James Barnet Fry. Handwritten letter, no signature. 1 leaf, ca. 1863.
  • E - Letter was written by Winfield Scott Hancock after the failed attempt to capture Petersburg by tunneling under the Union lines. It is a firsthand account and is very difficult to read. Handwritten. 1 leaf, 2 pages, 3 August 1864.
  • F - Letter-believed to be from Burns by handwriting comparison-to unknown General. The letter discusses an accompanying campaign document (not with the letter) and references individuals who could either hinder or help. Handwritten letter, no signature. 1 leaf, 21 October 1864.
  • G - Narrative written by Burns. This is another account of his non-appointment debacle. 1 leaf, 4 pages, circa 1865
  • H - Special Orders for Burns. Orders to transfer to Hilton Head S. C. with Subsistence Department. Printed form filled-in with handwriting, 1 leaf, 8 December 1865.
  • I - Letter from James B. Fry to Burns. Letter to Burns in support of his getting an appointment. Handwritten letter. 1 leaf, 2 December 1865.
  • J - Letter from Dent to Burns. The letter refers to someone's sentiments toward Burns. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 17 February 1868.
  • K - Letter from Burns to E. R. S. Canby. The letter refers to some miscommunication concerning the relief of Burns. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 19 February 1868.
  • L - Special Orders No. 195. Orders for Burns to report to duty to Division of the Pacific. Printed Notice, 1 leaf, 26 November 1873.
  • M - Letter from O. E. Babcock to W. W. Burns. Acknowledgment of receipt by President of the document (undoubtedly related to the mysteriously missing appointment) from Burns. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 8 August 1874.
  • N - Letter to O. E. Babcock from Wm. W. Belknap, Secretary of War. The letter is a follow-up to an apparent inquiry made by Babcock on behalf of Burns and his unfulfilled appointment. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 3 October 1874.
  • O - Commission Notice. Form notification from Adjutant General's Office of Burns' being appointed Assistant Commissary General of Subsistence with the rank of Lieutenant Col. Printed form filled-in blanks, 1 leaf, 16 February 1875.
  • P - List of Officers of the Subsistence Department. The printed list includes the name of William W. Burns under Lieutenant-Colonels and as "Chief C. S. Mil Division of the Pacific and the Department of California. Purchasing and Depot C. S. at San Francisco." Printed list, 1 leaf, 1 May 1876.
  • Q - Memorandum from the War Department. The memo is a printed form with blanks to be filled-in concerning missing information on actions in the civil war. This requests information from Burns on the Siege of Yorktown. A printed piece with handwriting, 1 leaf, 28 August 1876.
  • R - Report of the Operations of Burns Brigade at Yorktown to Hon. J. D. Cameron, Secretary of War. Lengthy retrospective and description that was apparently requested by the Secretary's office. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 4 pages, 6 September 1876.
  • S - Clarification letter from Vincent to Burns. Notice of clarification in an erroneous record of absence. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 8 September 1876.
  • T - Burns' journal entry. This is, possibly, a copy of entries taken from the Army Register, but includes and unsigned commentary-handwriting is that of Burns-two copies, one appears to be a draft but has material changes made to the content of the commentary. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1879.
  • U - Letter from Burns to Hancock. Personal letter. Handwritten. 1 leaf, 3 September 1880.

S1-1/5: This folder contains the following documents,

  • A - Unsigned letter to Committee on Military Affairs from Burns. Possibly a draft of a letter-in Burns' handwriting but unsigned. Handwritten, 1 leaf, circa 1880.
  • B - Letter from Burns to W. S. Hancock. Lengthy letter of explanation of "what happened" concerning his promotion, or lack thereof. Handwritten, 3 leaves, circa 1880.
  • C - Narrative concerning the Peninsular Campaign. This appears to be an incomplete draft of something written to answer someone's inquiry (Urbb? Webb?). Handwritten, 3 leaves, 3 pages, circa 1881.
  • D - Letter from Burns to General W. L. Sherman. Another appeal concerning Burns' non-appointment. Handwritten letter, 1 leaf, February 1881.
  • E - Letter to Burns from General W. L Sherman. An apparent response to item 1/55. Handwritten letter, 2 leaves, 20 February 1881.
  • F - Letter from M. Halstead to W. W. Burns. The letter is a copy of another, presumably, because it is in Burns' handwriting. 1 leaf, 11 June 1881.
  • G - Letter to "The President" from W. D. Bickham. Letter of reference for Burns. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 30 June 1881.
  • H - Letter from Burns to "The President." Letter of appeal for Major General Commission. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 July 1881.
  • I - Statement. Journal entry writing style but does not appear to be Burns' handwriting. Handwritten. 3 leaves, circa 1881.
  • J - Letter from Burns to General Rosecrans. Letter of explanation and reassurance that the battle of Chickamauga was not his fault. Handwritten letter. 3 leaves glued along the edge to bind together, 25 February 1882.
  • K - Notice. Formal notice to Burns of commission as Colonel and Asst. Commissary General of Subsistence. Form filled-in with handwriting. 1 leaf, 8 January 1885.
  • L - Letter from Burns to Sec of War, Endicott. Another appeal concerning the non-appointment to Major General. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 21 January 1886.
  • M - Formal Notice of Burns' retirement. Printed notice of retirement from active duty "by command of Major General Schofield: Chauncy McKeever, Acting Adjutant General." *NOTE: Backside of notice has a lengthy handwritten statement in what seems like that of an older person… in pencil. Reads like a psychological or character profile describing the personality and habits of, presumably, Burns? Author unknown but could be Burns' own synopsis of himself. Printed and Handwritten in pencil, 1 leaf, 4 September 1889.
  • N - Retrospective narrative of Burns' career. Written in the third person, this incomplete narrative was written by Burns (judging from the handwriting). Handwritten. 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 2 pages, circa 1889.
  • O - "Extract from Cincinnati Commercial." Burns apparently copied a portion of a news article from the newspaper. Handwritten, 1 leaf, Undated.
  • P - Incomplete letter from Burns; receiver unknown. The narrative concerns a battle at Malvern. Handwritten. 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 1 page, Undated.
  • Q - Statement in Burns' handwriting concerning his retirement. Reads like a draft of a legislative resolution. Handwritten, 1 leaf, Undated.
  • R - Copied battle description. This appears to be a copy made by Burns in his later years-possibly an excerpt from a book written by Charles Banes. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, Undated.
  • S - Statement in Burns' handwriting concerning retirement having been wounded in action. Reads like a draft of a legislative resolution. Handwritten, 1 leaf, Undated.
  • T - Copy of battle description almost verbatim to 1/69. This document is another copy from, presumably, the book written by Charles M. Bane titled: The History of the Philadelphia Brigade…. Handwritten, 1 sheet, four leaves, 2 pages, Undated.
  • U - Statement in Burns' handwriting concerning retirement and retention of rank. Reads like a draft of a legislative resolution. Handwritten, 1 leaf, Undated.
  • V - Statement made to Genl McClellan upon which he wrote his endorsement of Genls Sumner and Sedgwick's recommendation." This is a report of Savages Station and Glendale made to McClellan. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, Undated.
  • W - Printed copy of Act. Same as referred to in 1/72 along with handwritten revision as a footnote by Burns. Handwritten page, 1 leaf, Undated.
  • X - "Salient Points to Peninsular Campaigns." Memorandum written by Burns. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, Undated.
  • Y - Personal statement. It seems to be a portion of something larger…narrative of Burns' career. Judging by the T-bars in the handwriting, this is a match to that in 1/64 and is most likely not that of Burns. Handwritten page, 2 leaves, Undated.
  • Z - Personal statement. Narrative written by Burns. Handwritten page. 1 leaf, Undated.
  • AA - "Etat de service in Command of Volunteer Troops…." A lengthy partial chronology of Burns' war-time career (1861-1863). Handwritten, 2 Sheets, 8 leaves, 8 pages, Undated.
  • BB - Notebook section. This is a torn-away portion of a ruled notebook (5 ½ X 8 ½). This was written well after the fact and is a report of actions during several battles plus copies of letters. Handwritten, 6 leaves, 12 pages, Undated.
  • CC - Statement in Burns' handwriting concerning his retirement. Reads like a draft of a legislative resolution. Handwritten, 1 leaf, Undated.
  • DD - "Savages Station" and "Nelson's farm- 'Glendale'." Brief descriptions of these two battles. Handwritten, 2 leaves, 1 page, Undated.
  • EE - Map sowing unknown battlefield layout. Hand-drawn in pencil with ink notations, 1 leaf, 1 page, Undated.

Abstracts by Land Owner Name (Bl-Bl)

2/1: Abstracts- Block 12, March 1867 - June 1879

2/2: Abstracts- Block 15, April 1867 - October 1869

2/3: Abstracts- Block 20, February 1867 - October 1876

2/4: Abstracts- Block 21, January 1872 - February 1890; Undated

2/5: Abstracts- Block 25, September 1861 - December 1874

2/6: Abstracts- Block 25, February 1875 - February 1881; Undated

2/7: Abstracts - Block 105, April 1867 - December 1878; Undated

Cavitt, Titles and Journals

3/1: Intellectual Arithmetic: An Analysis Of The Science Of Numbers, Charles Davies, 1873

3/2: Questions designed for the use of those engaged in the study of Lyman’s Historical Chart, 1875

3/3: A Practical Arithmetic, 1874

3/4: The Cyclopedic Review of Current History, vol. 4, no. 4, 1894

3/5: Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs, 1882

3/6: Ehrich Brothers Fashion Catalogue, 1891-1892 Fall and Winter

3/7: 50 Selected Studies by Cramer and Hans Von Bulow

Giesecke's Class Materials

1/1: 79 pages from the textbook Mechanical Drawing: Part 1 Use of Instruments, Lettering, Geometrical Problems and Projections by F. E. Giesecke, M. E.

1/2: 8 geometric drawings. April 18, 1884; April 25, 1884; May 2, 1884; May 16, 1884

1/3: 23 Grade Reports. December 1883 - February 1892

Personal Correspondence with Professional Colleagues

S2-1/6
A - Letter to Burns from an unknown person. Exceedingly difficult to read letter written to Burns from someone who appears to have worked with him…or will soon work with him in the subsistence department. There are hints of problems in the operations. Handwritten. 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, circa 1858.

B - Letter from Burns to an unknown individual. This letter discusses the political issues of the time with someone who must be in a leadership position. Handwritten. 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 22 May 1861.

C - Letter to Burns from a W. D Bickham. The letter discusses the political climate as well as extends many compliments to Burns. Handwritten. 2 sheets, 4 leaves, 8 pages, 9 July 1862.

D - Letter from Burns to an unknown woman, possibly a writer. This letter is written in defense of McClellan and appears to be written in response to an editorial. Handwritten. 1 leaf, 1 page, 18 November 1862.

E - Letter from Thomas J. Blakeney. Letter concerning Burns' resignation and written by someone who was possibly a fellow officer. 13 March 1863.

F - Letter from James S. Griffiths to Burns. This letter is from a soldier who was apparently under Burns' command at the time he was relieved. The letter expresses affection and admiration for Burns. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 29 March 1863.

G - Letter from Emil Schalk to Burns. This letter is from a war journalist to Burns and expresses disappointment in Burns' resignation from his position as Brigadier General. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 1 April 1863.

H - Letter from Emil Schalk to Burns. The letter apparently responds to one from Burns and discusses other Union generals as well as personal observation. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 5 October 1863.

I - Letter from Burns to an unnamed General. Letter presumably accompanied an "extract of service" in which Burns offers to embellish this general's "succinct, concise, terse and nervous style." Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 24 February 1864.

J - Letter from a publisher to Burns. The letter requests a "short sketch of your life" for an upcoming book on the history of Ohio's participation in the War of the Rebellion. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 20 February 1865.

K - Letter from an illegible name. The letter discusses a change in command and is on stationery from Headquarters Second Military District, Charleston, S. C. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 19 February 1868.

L - Letter to Burns from W. B. Franklin. The letter discusses apparently a mutual friend, "Baldy" who is going to Egypt and Europe. The letter also discusses briefly concerns about the economy and President Grant. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 2 pages. 23 October 1873.

M - Letter from J. A. Garfield to Burns. The letter responds to a letter written by Burns and casually discusses the financial market at the time. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 27 October 1875.

N - Letter to U. S. Grant from Burns. The letter expresses that he felt Grant lacked confidence in him but that he would support Grant in his rise to the top. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 1 August 1876.

O - Letter from W. B. Franklin to Burns. The letter discusses the political situation within the Service. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 24 June 1878.

P - Letter from Mary [N?] Banning to "Mab." Letter acknowledges receipt of a package and goes on to describe the family Christmas holidays. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 28 December 1878.

Q - Letter from M. [N?] Banning to "Mab." Letter discusses travel plans and is chiefly social commentary. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 5 May 1879.

R - Letter from M. [N?] Banning to "Mab." Letter discusses household issues such as trouble with servants and children. Handwritten, 2 sheets, 3 leaves, 5 pages, 14 July 1879.

S - Letter from Burns to Dr. Henry [Coppee?] from Burns. Letter appears to be a copy and is a strong editorial concerning the goings on at West Point. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 188?.

T - Letter to an unnamed General from Burns. Letter appears to be a draft and outlines good faith effort on the part of Burns to build the reputation of the unnamed person being addressed in this letter and gives reassurance of friendship-possibly to McClellan? Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 2 pages, 9 June 1880.

U - Letter from Burns to "Mr. Elect," J. A. Garfield. Letter is an editorial concerning the idea of centralization of government. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 15 November 1880.

V - Letter from Burns to "Mr. President." Letter describes his misfortunate non-appointment to Major General. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, circa 1881.

W - Letter from Burns to "Mr. President." Letter appears to be a draft similar in content to 3/22 of this series. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, circa 1881.

X - Letter from [Hancock?] to Burns. Letter is extremely difficult to read but discusses a friendship with Burns and offers encouragement. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 2 pages, 15 July 1881.

Y - Letter from Burns to "Corbin" (Garfield). This letter is a frank political discussion. In (someone else's?) pencil handwriting, there appears to be a guest list for a dinner party. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 13 August 81.

Z - Letter from [McCartery?] to Burns. This letter is written on watermarked and engraved "City of Charleston" stationery in apparent response to Burns' complaint about a news article; the letter is bitingly frank about the political situation. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 8 December 1882.

AA - Note from Hancock to Burns. Appears to have been a cover note with an attachment (not present). Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 12 November 1884.

BB - Letter to Burns from "Editor" of The Century Magazine. This appears to be a note acknowledging an inaccuracy of a name and its correction in an article. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 1 leaves, 4 pages, 6 June 1885.

CC - Letter to McClellan from Burns. This letter discusses and article that McClellan wrote in Century concerning a battle fought on June 29, 1862 (23 years after) and how it was "too general" in its content. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 18 June 1883.

DD - Letter from W. B. Franklin to Burns. This letter is a request that Burns clarify, in an editorial he was getting published in The Century Magazine, that Franklin ordered certain troops during the Savage Station fight. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 15 May 1885.

EE - Letter to Burns from [RPS?]. This letter is from someone in Texas and is a detailed description of goings on in the area-implies that Burns might have been interested in buying land there. 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 20 May 1885.

FF - Letter to Burns from [Muckle?]. This is a note that appears to have accompanied a set of newspapers (The Public Ledger, Philadelphia) containing an article that Burns wrote. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 2 pages, 4 November 1885.

GG - Letter from C. A. Whittier to Burns. Letter is an apparent response to a letter from Burns from an apparent close acquaintance. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 1 May 1886.

HH - Letter from Burns to Mrs. Geo. B. McClellan. This is an expression of admiration for McClellan and undying defense of his record-posthumous? 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 2 pages, 25 December 1886.

II - Letter from H. M. Black to Burns. This appears to be a letter from a former classmate at the U. S. Military Academy (1847?) and seems to be some sort of clarification concerning his rank in the war. 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 24 January 1887.

JJ - Letter from W. B. Franklin to Burns. This letter is very specific in clarifying certain events from the war and discusses Senate testimony. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 22 February 1887.

KK - Letter from Burns to H. V. Buckley. Response to an announcement of a formation of an association of the Philadelphia Brigade. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 26 February 1887.

LL - Letter from William Prior, Secretary to Burns. Note of explanation that apparently accompanied an obituary of a soldier who had possibly served with Burns. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 2 pages, 7 March 1888.

MM - Letter to Burns from jeweler Bailey, Banks, and Biddle. Letter accompanied a proof set of buttons for West Point to be approved by Burns. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 29 October 1888.

NN - Letter from [M.?] to Burns. Signature line is illegible but letter is on letterhead from "Society of the Army of the Cumberland - Office of the Corresponding Secretary" and discusses General Rosecrans and injustices. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 31 January 1889.

OO - Letter from James Quinlan to Burns. Letter announces that he has received the Congressional Medal of Honor and credits Burns for making it possible. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 13 March 1891.

PP - Letter from William S. Stockton to Burns. Letter requests Burns' contribution to a History of the California Regiment written on letterhead from the Association of Survivors 71st Penna. Vols. (California Regiment). Handwritten, 3 sheets, 6 leaves, 3 pages, 18 August 1891.

QQ - Letter from J. B. Alvord to Burns. A very informative letter describing memories of the battlefield and conveying the kinship these men apparently shared. Handwritten, 2 sheets, 4 leaves, 4 pages, 24 November 1891.

RR - Letter from James J. Quinlan to Burns. This is a response to a letter from Burns, apparently, and discusses how Burns was responsible for the ultimate victory by McClellan at Savage Station. Letterhead: Meagher's Irish Brigade Association Headquarters, 69th Regiment Armory. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 29 December 1891.

SS - Letter from H.M Holmes to Burns. This is a rather confrontational letter from an attorney in Mason, Texas to Burns concerning a dispute over some land rights in Texas. Handwritten, 2 sheets, 4 leaves, 2 pages, 11 May 1892.

TT - Letter from J. B. Allen to Mrs. Burns. Letter refers to "your late husband, Genl W. W. Burns" and expresses appreciation to her having sent copies of his papers to be read at a meeting of the Brigade Association. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 15 May 1893.

UU - Letter (very difficult to read) with an illegible signature to [Sen?]. This letter seems to refer to an election. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 1 November [year?].

VV - Notes by Burns. Handwriting indicates that this may have been written when he was quite elderly/feeble. It describes "Mexican Pensions" and makes several comments that indicate that he thought U. S. Military Academy graduates had been bypassed or discriminated against. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, Undated.

WW - Notes by Burns. Although this is unsigned, it is most likely written by Burns. It is an apparent draft of a note to an editor asking why an article had not been published and implies bias against McClellan. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, Undated.

XX - Notes by Burns. It is unclear what this is but it is in Burns' handwriting. It may be a transcription of something he saw but it regards a Broadway playwright named E. A. Sothern and a Chicago lawyer who wrote him a letter. It is in verse. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 3 pages, Undated.

YY - Letter from Burns to "Messrs Editors." This letter adamantly asserts certain historical inaccuracies in a news article and attempts to provide information. Handwritten, 2 sheets, 3 leaves, 3 pages, Undated.

Financial and Legal Documents

1/1
Foreman's Bill of Sale, July 3, 1884 (1 leaf)
This bill of sale was signed by Lee Moore and is the first recorded use of the requirements of the Maverick Law of 1884. Lee Moore would go on to be known as the "king of the rustlers" and was marked for execution by the Wyoming Stock Growers Association during the Johnson County War.

1/2
Promissory Note, July 16, 1888 (1 leaf)
This note, signed by A.S. Mercer in favor of the St. Louis Type Foundry, was one of six notes in the amount of $274.35. In October 1892, Mercer's paper, the Northwestern Live Stock Journal, published George Dunning's "Confession." In response, the Wyoming Stock Growers Association used the charge of non-payment of the four-year-old disputed notes to shut down operations and confiscate copies of the paper. Mercer had already paid two of the notes before the dispute took place.

1/3
Letter from A.S. Mercer to Thomas B. Adams, February 25, 1890 (1 leaf). Written on the letterhead of his paper, the Northwestern Live Stock Journal, Mercer questions the date chosen for the spring meeting of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association. He points out that the date called for in the Maverick Law differs from the date stated by Adams and Glover.

1/4
Glenrock Resolution, May 3, 1892 (3 leaves)
This handwritten resolution of the citizens of Glenrock County, Wyoming, expresses their outrage over the events of the Johnson County War. The resolution also criticizes acting governor Amos W. Barber for his failure to stop the invasion and calls for the free use of the open range. Over sixty Glenrock county residents attended the mass meeting, which produced this resolution. A.J. Seymour and George Devoe, chairman and secretary of the meeting respectively, signed the resolution.

1/5
State of Wyoming v. Alexander Adamson, et al. Murder in the First Degree, June 6, 1892 (4 leaves)
This information was filed in Johnson County, charging four men, Alexander Adamson (manager of the Ferguson Land and Cattle Company), William E. Guthrie (partner in the Guthrie and Oskamp Cattle Company), and William Armstrong and J.A. Garrett (both Texas gunfighters) with the murder of Rueben "Nick" Ray during the invasion of Johnson County. Ray was Nate Champion's partner at the siege of the K.C. ranch. Similar Information was filed in the name of Champion. This document was filed in Johnson County before the cattlemen were remanded to Laramie County, which was thought to be more sympathetic to their cause.

1/6
Criminal Libel, State of Wyoming vs. Emerson H. Kimball, November 11, 1892 (3 leaves)
Arthur B. Clarke, one of the invaders of Johnson County, filed this Charge of Criminal Libel against Douglas Graphic editor Emerson Kimball. The two-page information charges that Kimball alleged Clarke was one of the murderers who lynched Thomas Waggoner, a killing that preceded the beginning of the Johnson County War.

1/7
Subpoena, State of Wyoming vs. Frank M. Canton, et al., December 19, 1892 (2 leaves)
This subpoena relates to the calling of witnesses for the defense of Canton and 53 others against the charges of murder and arson stemming from the Johnson County War. The sheriff of Laramie County signed the subpoena.

1/8
Subpoena, State of Wyoming vs. Frank M. Canton, et al., December 30, 1892 (1 leaf)
This subpoena is for the calling of witnesses for the state in the case against Canton and 53 others for murder and arson stemming from the Johnson County War. The sheriff of Laramie County signed the subpoena.

1/9
Motion to Dismiss, State of Wyoming vs. Frank M. Canton, et al., January 21, 1893 (2 leaves)
The trial was eventually set for January 1893 in Cheyenne, but it proved extremely difficult to find enough men to serve on the jury. Eventually, the disappearance of the two trappers who had witnessed the killing of Champion and Ray and the high financial cost of the trial to Johnson County led to the filing for dismissal of the case.

Bishops Correspondence, 18th Century, and French Revolution

11/1
"Macon, eveche". To Monsieur from unknown bishop of Macon, Dijon, 21 August (sic?) 1754
To M. Trudaine (sic?) from Gabriel Francois Mareau, bishop of Macon, 24 August 1773.

11/2
"Meaux, eveche". To Monsieur from Jean Louis de la Marthome (sic?) de Eaumade (sic?), bishop of Meaux, Meaux, 23 September 1763
To M. Seivnet (sic?) from Antoine Rene de la Roche de Fonteville (sic?), bishop of Meaux, Paris, 27 September 1749
To Monsieur Trudaine (sic?) from Jaugnes Bernigne Bonnet (sic?), bishop of Meaux, Versailles, Undated
Ecclesiastical printed document in Latin regarding Ludovicus-Matthias de Barral, 28 July 1803.

11/3
"Montpellier, eveche". To Monseigneur from Charles Joachim Colbert, bishop of Montpellier, Montpellier, 1 September 1703
To Messieurs Athanaze and Abel from (probably) Nicolas Marie Fournier de La Contamine, bishop of Montpellier, Montpellier, 10 October 1809
To Dr. Latour fils from (probably) Nicolas Marie Fournier de La Contamine, bishop of Montpellier, Montpellier, 13 August 1810.

11/4
"Narbonne, archeveche", with other notes. To M. Trudaine from Charles Antoine de la Roche Aimon, archbishop of Narbonne, Versailles, 22 February 1761.

11/5
"Nevers, eveche". To Monseigneur from (probably) Charles de Douhet d'Auzers, bishop of Nevers, Nevers, 28 July 1832.

11/6
"Nisibi, eveche". To Monseigneur from Vincent, archbishop of Nisibi, Paris, 28 August 1826.

11/7
"Noyon, eveche". To M. d'Ormin (sic?) from Jean Francois de la Cropte de Bourzac, bishop of Noyon, Noyon, 8 April 1738
To M. de Naux (sic?) from Louis Andre de Grimaldi, bishop of Noyon, 3 February 1779.

11/8
"Orange, eveche". To unknown addressee from (probably) Francois-Andre de Tilly, bishop of Orange, Orange, 24 December 1773.

11/9
"Paris, archeveche," with other notes. To Mademoiselle Antoinette de Chaumont from Antoine-Eleonore-Leon Le Clerc de Juigne, former archbishop of Paris, Paris, 13 January 1806.

11/10
"Perigueux, eveche". To M. de Trudaine (sic?) from Jean Chretien de Macheco de Premeaux, bishop of Perigueux, Perigueux, 1741.

11/11
"Poitiers, eveche". To M. de Beaumont from Martial-Louis de Beaupoil de Saint-Aulaire, bishop of Poitiers, Paris, 14 May 1767
To M. de la Milliere from unknown author, Versailles, 9 May 1789.

11/12
"Riez, eveche". To Monsieur Bauvais L'ayne from Daniel Joseph, bishop of Riez, Die, 4 July 1739.

11/13
"Rodez, eveche". To Monsieur from Jerome Marie Francois de Cice, bishop of Rodez, Rodez, 12 August 1771
To M. de Milliers from Charles Colbert Seignelay de Castle Hill, bishop of Rodez, Brimine (sic?), 18 July 1783.

11/14
"Rouen, archeveche". To M. Trudaine from Dominique de la Rochefoucauld, archbishop of Rouen, Rouen, 25 Sepbember 1774.

11/15
"Saint Claude, eveche". To M. de Milliers from Jean Bouhier, bishop of Dijon, appointed as bishop of Saint Claude, though he never held the office
Dijon, 30 October 1739.

11/16
"Saint Flour, eveche". To Moniseur Delard from (probably) Louis-Siffren-Joseph Salamon, bishop of Saint-Flour, c. 1820-29.

11/17
"Senlis". To Monsieur from Jean Armand de Bessuejouls Roquelaure, bishop of Senlis, 16 August 1763
To M. de Milliere from Jean Armand de Bessuejouls Roquelaure, bishop of Senlis, Versailles, 2 April 1786.

11/18
"Sens, archeveche". To M. Trudaine from Jean Joseph Longuet, archbishop of Sens, Paris, 1743
To M. de Marville from (possibly) Jean Joseph Longuet, archbishop of Sens, Paris, 1750?

11/19
"Soissons, eveche". To Monsieur from Francois de Fitz-James, bishop of Soissons, Paris, 6 March 1786
To Monsieur de Vochar (sic?) from Jean-Claud le Blanc de Beaulieu, bishop of Soissons, Soissons, 9 September 1802.

11/20
"Strasbourg, eveche". To the minister of finances from G. Prim (sic?) de Croï, Paris, 1 April 1822.

11/21
"Tarbes, eveche". To Monsieur, possibly from Pierre de la Rumagnere (sic?), 27 December 1780
Memoire enclosed in above, to M. Dubois, 11 June 1778.

11/22
"Toul, eveche". To M. de Trudaine from Claude Drouâs de Boussey, bishop of Toul, Mosette (sic?), 19 April 1773
To unknown addressee from Clause Drouâs de Boussey, bishop of Toul, Undated

11/23
"Toulon, eveche". To Monseigneur de la Perre de le 1re Drouyn (sic?) from Armand-Louis Bonin de Chalucet, bishop of Toulon, 7 June 1703.

11/24
"Toulouse, archeveche". To a bishop from (possibly) Francois de Bovet, former archbishop of Toulouse, Paris, 16 April 1826
To M. de la Millierre from (probably) Etienne Charles de Lomenie de Brienne, archbishop of Toulouse, Toulouse, 1 September 1782.

11/25
"Tours, archeveche". To M. Dorsesson (sic?) from Louis Chapt de Rastignac, archbishop of Tours, 1733?
To Monsieur from Henri Marie Bernardin de Rosset de Ceilhes de Fleurry (sic?), archbishop of Tours, Tours, 16 November 1770
To M. de Linay (sic?) from Joachim Francois Mamert de Conzie, archbishop of Tours, Tours, 13 February 1780.

11/26
"Uzes, eveche". To Monseigneur from (probably) Michel Poncet de la Riviere, Uzes, 18 March 1704.

11/27
"Valence, eveche". To M. Boucher (sic?) from Pierre-Francois de Grave, bishop and count of Valence, Grenoble, 1773?

11/28
"Vence, eveche". To Madame from a former bishop of Vence, 4 August 1735.

11/29
"Versailles, eveche". To Monsieur from Louis Charrier de la Roche, bishop of Versailles, Versailles, 4 October 1803.

11/30
"Vienne, eveche". To unknown addressee from Jean Gorges Lefranc de Pomignan, archbishop of Vienne, Vienne, 23 April 1775?

11/31
"Viviers, eveche". To M. Trudaine? from (possibly) Joseph-Robin Morel de Mons, bishop of Viviers, Paris, 14 October 1753?

11/32
To Sitoyen (sic) Gerard Maire demeurant aosouer (sic?) from unknown author, possibly his brother, Cologne, 8 February 1795
Passport of Mlle Marconney, Paris, 1792.

11/33
"Alienation des Domaines Nationaux," Versailles, 28 December 1802.

11/34
To la Commisionaire (illegible) from Le Counseil General et l'agent national pres la Commune de Vouziers, Vouziers, 17 May 1795, with accompanying catalog description.

11/35
H.P. Krause Rare Books, New York, description of "30 letters, signed by [interior] minister and division chiefs ... from the library of Sir Thomas Phillips," Paris, 3/25/1791-6/27/1799. These are evidently the letters in folders 36-39 below.

11/36
To Ministre de l'Interieur aux Representans du Peuple, membres du comite de salut public de la Convention Nationale, from Pare, possibly minister, Paris, 1793?
To Le Ministre de l'interieur aux Citoyens (sic?) administrateurs du Departement de Paris, from Pare, possibly minister, Paris, 24 November 1793
To Citoyen Dernian (sic?) from le Ministre de l'interieur. Paris, 28 June 1797.

11/37-39
9 interior ministry letters (see description in folder 35 above).

11/40
Baculard d'Arnaud to M. Duchosal, 1784, with accompanying catalog description.

11/41
Letter by Jean Dusaulx, 1782, with accompanying catalog description.

11/42
Baculard d'Arnaud to banker Detchigarey, with accompanying catalog description.

11/43
Baculard d'Arnaud to a German, 1750, with accompanying catalog description.

11/44
Letter on letterhead of Brignoles, Var department, 1790s.

11/45
Lullin de Chateauvieux, "Manuscrit venu de Sainte Helene," manuscript, 108 pp.

11/46
Letter by Louis Carrier-Belleul, 1894, with accompanying catalog description.

11/47
Note signed l'abbe Arnaud and Larcher, 1783
H. Maret to Fontanes, 1790s
Gaillard near Chantilly to Dentu, possibly a printer, in Paris, Undated

11/48
Enlistment certificate in National Guard, 1789
Departement du Var, printed form, circa 1800
Letter on departement de l'Herault letterhead, 1811.

11/49
Sketch of flowers in vase, colored, possibly charcoal, signed Tristan Klingsor (sic?).

11/50
Assignats, 15 pieces.

11/51
State of Massachusetts Bay promissory note, $20, 1780
New-York Waterworks promissory note, 8 shillings, 1774
Pennsylvania promissory note, 50 shillings, 1773.

11/52
Assignats, 6 pieces.

11/53
2 post cards, 3 autographs, 1 notes, with accompanying catalog description.

11/54
Assignats, 19 pieces.

11/55
Assignats, 11 pieces.

11/56
Assignats, 8 pieces.

11/57
Secretary Gautier on "Legion des eleves des sections armees," 1792, with accompanying catalog description.

11/58
Victorien Sardou, 2 letters, 1 theater flyer, with accompanying catalog description
Kickshaws & Co., Paris, folded notice, printed, with Bookleaves Used Books, New York, business card.

Abstract of Title

6/1: Abstract of Title - Block 105 Pages 1-13, October 1894

6/2: Abstract of Title - Block 105 pages 14-28, October 1894

6/3: Abstract of Title - Richard Perry Pages 1-13, December 1894

6/4: Abstract of Title - Richard Perry Pages 14-29, December 1894

6/5: Abstract - Unidentifiable, Undated

Series 3, Box 1

1/14

  • Note to Eligio Garcia. [1870s]
  • Letter to C. Manuel Trevino from Eligio Garcia. 1877
  • Letter to Enemencio Perez from William H. Russell. March 8, 1880
  • Letter to Lazaro Garza Ayala Matamoros from Secundino Reio. May 24, 1880
  • Letter to D. Manual Trevino from Enemencio Perez. February 15, 1881
  • Postcard for Enemencio Perez. June 21, 1881
  • Telegraph to Emilio Perez from the War Department. October 25, 1881
  • Letter to Enemencio Perez from M. Trevino. July 5, 1882
  • Letter to Enemencio Perez from Juan Perez. October 25, 1883
  • Letter to T. J. McNorton and Gertrude Heintz from D.L. Luce. June 2, 1885
  • Letter to Enemencio Perez from Trinoleta Perez. May 13, 1886
  • Letter to Enemencio Perez from Manuel Cortes. June 6, 1886
  • Letter to Enemencio Perez from Stanley Welch. June 19, 1886
  • Letter to Enemencio Perez from Armancio Garcia. July 6, 1886
  • Note. July 7, 1886
  • Note from Austasio Recio. July 10, 1886
  • Grocery List. 1886
  • Letter to John McNorton from Gertrude McNorton. March 4, 1887
  • Letter from J. Franco Ruiz. June 6, 1887
  • Letter from unknown, name illegible. March 5, 1888
  • Letter to Enemencio Perez from Eligio Garcia. May 13, 1888
  • Letter from Matias Perra. April 20, 1889
  • Letter. April 14, 1892
  • Letter to Casimiro Perez Alvarez from Camilo Saeris. April 16, 1892
  • Letter to Casimiro Perez Alvarez from F. Morales. April 8, 1893
  • Letter to Gertrude McNorton from her father. September 2, 1895
  • Letter to Starr County Surveyor from the United States Geological Survey. November 1, 1895
  • Letter to Casimiro Perez Alvarez from Alejo de la Garza. September 5, 1896
  • Letter to Casimiro Perez Alvarez from Eva Pena. January 4, 1897
  • Letter to Silvestra P. de Perez from Marta Garza. August 16, 1897
  • Letter to Gertrude McNorton from her father. March 12, 1898

Correspondence and News Clipping

1/1
Brief biography of Gideon J. Buck

1/2
Letters exchanged between Buck and L. S. Ross (2 pages handwritten). The letter from Ross to Buck is dated May 10, 1894.

Recommendation letters on behalf of Gideon J. Buck for the position of President of Texas A&M (folders 1/3 through 1/11).
1/3
From W. E. Collard from Austin, TX (1 page handwritten). January 7, 1898
To W. R. Cavitt from a man in Laredo, Texas (1 page typed). January 8, 1898

1/4
From J. S. Hogg to Hon. Gideon J. Buck in Austin, Texas (1 page typed). January 10, 1898
From J. G. Yeufrior (Downey, Cal.) to Hon. W. R Cavitt (1 page handwritten). January 14, 1898

1/5
Handwritten copy of January 10th letter in folder 1/4 (1 page).

1/6
From J. K. Shread (Waco, Texas) to J. S. Hogg (1 page handwritten). January 10, 1898
From J. S. Hogg (Austin, Texas) to Gideon J. Buck (1 page typed). January 31, 1898

1/7
To the Board of Directors of Texas A&M by a group of men in Waco, Texas. Their names are: J. K . Street , J. T. Morrison, Waller S. Baker , J.W. Taylor, R. E. Jouitis, Charles B. Pearre, R. W. Park, Lo. McCulluek, J. S. Sluoler, D. R. Gurly, E. Rotain, D. W. Naroly, and Sam R. Scott (3 pages typed). January 28, 1898

1/8
Handwritten copy of letter in folder 1/7 (4 pages).

1/9
From H. E. Willson in Taylor, Texas (2 pages handwritten). January 27, 1898

1/10
From Julian Garroll Kendrion M.D. (Downy, Cal.) to Judge Spenion Ford in Bryan, Texas (2 pages typed). February 1, 1898

1/11
From C. Pearre to unknown in Laredo, Texas (2 pages handwritten). February 8, 1898

1/12
Newspaper article announcing the death of J. C. Kendrick (xerox copy). June 1, 1906

Journals and Memoir

1/2
Journal entries. Caption title: "San Antonio de Bescar. September 1846." 11 Sept. 1846-4 April [1847]

Half sheets (6) of ruled paper, torn in half horizontally, and stitched along left margin. Signed "Edward Everett" in pencil in upper left corner of top sheet. Had been folded and labeled on the back in pencil "Original journal, San Antonio 1846."

Journal entries. Continues recounting events in San Antonio, 16 -20 Dec. 1846

Half sheet of unruled pale blue paper, originally torn along left margin, recto filled and verso bearing single one-line entry.

Journal entries. Records events near the Rio Grande, 26 Dec. 1846-2 Jan. 1847

Large folded sheet of white paper, faintly ruled in blue. Had been folded and labeled on back in ink Memorandums of Journey to Rio Grande, with penciled annotations Journal and Dec. 26 '46.

Memoir. Titled "At San Antonio Texas, in the Quartermasters Department, U.S.A. 1846-1848," [1899?]

Handwritten in ink on 8 x 5 inch machine ruled sheets of notepaper, this memoir records Everett's activites not only in the Mexican War (1846-1848), but through some part of the Civil War, that page being annotated in pencil with 1899 and the note that it was "substituted ... in the copy sent to Quincy." The memoir is the most substantial and heavily edited part of this series. Pages are numbered in ink at top margin 1a, 2a, 1-38, 38a, 39-70, 70b [1899 substitute page], 71. Later published, all or in part, under the title "Military Life" in Transactions of the Illinois Historical Society…for 1905.

Series 4, Box 1

1/15

  • Receipt. August 27, 1877
  • Bill of Sale. February 19, 1878
  • Receipt. March 27, 1878
  • Receipt. May 22, 1878
  • Bill from S.H. Marouse Dry Goods. October 25, 1879
  • Bill of Sale. August 14, 1880
  • Journal of Financial Records. August 14, 1880
  • Receipt. December 24, 1883
  • Bill of Sale (12 pages). Undated
  • Bill of Sale. January 22, 1885
  • Journal of expenses. July 10, 1886
  • Receipt. July 28, 1886
  • Receipt. August 10, 1886
  • Bill. August 22, 1886
  • Bill of Sale. September 2, 1886
  • Receipt. Undated
  • List of expenses. 1886
  • Receipt. May 21, 1890
  • Check. May 23, 1890
  • Bill of Sale. June 14, 1890
  • List of expenses. June 28, 1890
  • Tax receipt. December 31, 1890
  • Tax receipt. November 23, 1891
  • Receipt. November 8, 1891
  • Bill. June 10, 1892
  • Tax receipt. December 27, 1892
  • Tax receipt. December 31, 1892
  • Receipt. April 18, 1893
  • List of costs. August 11, 1893
  • Check and list of expenses. November 13, 1894
  • Tax receipt. December 31, 1895
  • Certificate of Redemption (2x). January 23, 1896
  • Receipt. December 8, 1897
  • Tax receipts (3x). April 25, 1898
  • Tax receipt. May 3, 1898
  • Check. February 18, 1899
  • Receipt. March 1889
  • IOU. August 7, 1899

African American Scrapbook

The charcoal images are as follows:
A barefoot African American family, mother, father, and eight children in period rural dress standing in front of a portion of a ramshackle cabin with a split wood shingle roof.
A longer view of the family, a bit scattered in front of a full view of the cabin.
Mother and daughter inside the cabin in front of a wall covered with newspaper.
Mother sitting outside the cabin, shown from the exterior chimney end.
Mother and son by a well in a wooded area.
Father and other male workers bailing cotton.

Cavitt Documents, Correspondence and Articles

This box contains notes and correspondence pre and post-1900 pertaining to J. F. Cavitt's quest to trace his roots back to his great-grandfather, Richard Cavitt, and also to find relatives with the Cavitt or Cavett surname.

1/1: Correspondence, Pre-1900

1/2: Correspondence, Post-1900

1/3: Slave Documents

1/4: Miscellaneous Documents

1/5: Family History Notes and Documents

1/6: Genealogy and Family History

1/7: Financial Documents

1/8: Court Documents

1/9: Maps - Wheelock and of Land owned by the Cavitt Family

1/10: News Clippings and Articles

Miscellaneous Documents

S5-1/10: This folder contains the following documents,

A - Magazine tear-sheet. From The Field Glass, this is a printed copy of a letter to the Editor written by William Wallace Burns titled, "Oligarchy - Aristocracy - Democracy." December 1880.

B - Invitation. "Re-Union of the National Association of the Veterans of the Mexican War." 22 February 1881.

C - Letter to the Editor. Mimeograph copy of "Man Ignoring a Natural Law" written by William Wallace Burns. 26 April 1887.

D - Speech. Printed hand-out copy of "Address delivered by Gen. W. W. Burns, U. S. A., at the Alumni Reunion of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. June 1888". Possibly the graduation address. Pasted inside is another piece of paper similar in nature that explains and illustrates the buttons designed by Bailey, Banks, and Biddle Jewelers. June 1888 and 1 November 1888.

E - Note from Daniel T. Van Buren to "Dear Pitts." The letter alludes to having seen the list of U. S. Military Academy graduates from 1888 with a form asking for Name, Class, Motto, and Address. 1 leaf, 2 pages, 1 October 1888.

F - Poem or Song. "Our fabled 'Fille de Regiment'" in William Wallace Burns' handwriting. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, Undated.

G - Fable. "Battle of Fair Oaks Fable." In William Wallace Burn's handwriting, this seems to be a parody. On the reverse side, in pencil, a discussion concerning a battle. 1 leaf, 2 pages, Undated.

H - Calling cards. Two cards of different styles. One is inscribed on reverse by someone presenting the General to the Hon. W. R. Grace, Undated.

I - Biographical data. Written by William Wallace Burns, two chronologies of his career listed with dates no later than 1884.

J - Essay. In what appears to be William Wallace Burns' later handwriting, this is a long, rather rambling essay heavily steeped in God titled, "Faith, Truth = Understanding - Good, Free Will = Love - Understanding, Love = Heaven." 3 leaves, 6 pages, Undated.

K - Prayer. Unsigned lengthy prayer in a handwriting different from the rest of all documents. The envelope reads: "Mrs. Magruder, Nuremberg." Undated.

Miscellaneous Documents

S2-2/1
A - Various news clippings. Death notice of Magruder (father of young Lloyd Burns Magruder and Pauline Magruder), articles on Edwin Stanton and George McClellan, an opera in Paris, mortgage lien note advertisement from one of the real estate people the General dealt with, an article on investing, and, an article on Mr. B. L. Prince (suitor of Mabelle Burns) who had intestinal hemorrhages. 1901-1903.

S2-2/2
A - Fragments. Various empty envelopes, small postcards to Burns, a photograph of an unknown couple, a partial letter from a real estate company. 13 items in total. 1892-1903.

Crane Materials

1/1: Summary of each folder; Mini biography of Crane; Newspaper article of Crane's retirement

1/2: 14 photographs from the Philippines
Lt. Col. Crane in the Philippines
A typical better class of home in the Philippines
A scene in the Philippines
Group of men (names on the back)
Preparing to leave camp
Water buffalo
Army waiting arrival of Americans
Market Manilla
Officers and men of the insurgent army prior to the arrival of Americans
Batangas near the mouth of a river
Department Headquarters
Often seen in Luzon
A typical view
Sen Delgado of Panay

1/3: Photographs from Puerto Rico
Crane in San Juan (August 24, 1905)
Col Crane Military Secretary for Puerto Rico heading a parade

1/4: Photographs from Cuba
Snapshot of Col. Crane in the quarters in Cuba (April 1902)
Spanish hospital
Cook shed
9th USV officers and their positions

1/5: 3 photographs of "Watching Mexican prisoners return to Mexico"

1/6: Photograph of C. J. Crane at West Point

1/7: Letters between R. C. Crane and M.T. Harrington

1/8: Information on W. C. Crane, the son of C. J. Crane, sent by R. C. Crane

1/9: Literature, The Philippines

1/10: Letters from C. J. Crane to his brother, R. C. Crane, and his mother, and letters pertaining to the subject of his letters

1/11: Newspaper, The Manila Freedom (July 24, 1900)

1/12: Magazine, The Manila Critic (December 25, 1901)

1/13: Official Program, George Washington's Birthday Celebration

Personal Correspondence with Family and Friends

S3-1/7: This folder contains the following documents,

  • A - Letter from [A.?] Johnstone to "Miss Burns." Social letter with references to Arizona and Westward ho! Movement; awareness of world events; advocates "outdoor exercise." [light copy; difficult to read] Handwritten, 1 leaf, 4 pages, 10 July 1880.
  • B - Letter from "Ben" to "Mousey." Personal letter between an uncle and niece (possibly Burns' daughter?)-notation in another's handwriting that it was written by Ben Atkinson. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 13 July 1880.
  • C - Letter from A. Johnstone to "Miss Burns." The letter is of a general nature and discusses the weather in Washington and the area of Wilmington at the time. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 10 September 1881.
  • D - Letter (possibly from Burns' daughter or daughter-in-law) to their children. This letter is written in an unusual printed case probably intended for reading ease by children and is a farewell note in advance of a trip she and her husband were about to take. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 23 July 1890.
  • E - Letter from "Grand Papa" to "Burns & Sweet Pau-line." The letter apparently from General Burns to his (grand?) children, written in the printed case that his wife used (possibly she wrote it for him) from a hotel in New York. Letter thanks them for a letter and sends best wishes. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 9 November 1890.
  • F - Letter from "Grand Papa" to "My Dear Grand Boy." A get well note to his grandson and message to the mother of the child also. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 2 May 1891.
  • G - Message from A. B. Hancock to Burns. Difficult to read the message on a black-bordered calling card. Handwritten (3 in X 3 in card), 1 leaf, 2 sides, 12 July 1889.
  • H - Message (fragment) to Burns. This is the same type of stationery as in item 4/7 but it is unsigned. The message is incomplete. Handwritten, 1 leaf (4 in X 6 in card), 2 sides, 5 September 1887.
  • I - Message from [Ellen? Nellie?] M. McClellan to Burns. The message is written on black-bordered cards like items 4/7 and 4/8. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 23 March [1887?].
  • J - Note from Burns to "Grand Boy." Small block-print note sympathizing with the child having the measles. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 1 May 1891.
  • K - Letter from young Burns to "My dear grand-pa." The letter expresses that it is his first day out of bed in a week. Reverse side has a note from "Mama" discusses a gift for her son and mentions that perhaps Burns could find a "Sibley Tent" where he was. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 5 May 1891.
  • L - Letter from Burns to "Grand-Boy." Script letter from Burns acknowledging receipt of two letters and complimenting the child's improving reading ability. Apparently the child asks about getting a Sibley Tent and Burns says it is an "impossibility" as none has been made for "twenty-five years" other than one for the World's Fair at Philadelphia. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 7 May 1891.
  • M - Letter from Burns to "My Darling Mab." This letter, it seems, is written to his daughter (or sister?) and concerns her suitor who is pushing for marriage. Handwritten, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 22 November 1891.
  • N - Letter from L. Burns Magruder to "Grand-Pa." Short letter from the grandchild about rain, but with a sentence asking for a picture of the tent. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 7 December 1891.
  • O - Letter from L. Burns Magruder to "My dear Grand-pa." The child's note describes illnesses in the family. Mentions his mother having the "grippe" and "Frawline" then goes on to mention that "Nana keeps well and sends her love." Is it possible that Burns' wife lived with her daughter separate from Burns? The letter also mentions that the child is sad "we didn't have a war with Chili." Handwritten, 2 leaves, 2 pages, 14 February 1892.
  • P - Letter from Burns to "Grand-Boy." The letter mentions that he is glad the child did not have whooping cough and then stresses the importance of reading and education. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 10 March 1892.
  • Q - Letter from [T?] W. Willett to "Miss Burns." This is a very ambiguous letter that expresses sympathy for her loss and the writer mentions attending a funeral but the deceased is not named. The letter is two-part and the second part refers to some real estate in South Carolina but it is hard to discern whether she is wishing to sell or buy and has sought his advice in the potential transaction. Handwritten, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 30 April 1892.
  • R - Letter from Burns to "Dear Grand-Boy." Block-print note about the measles. Perhaps the date is written in error? One might refer to the letter item 4/10 and compare the context and writing in later letters. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 5 May 1892 (1891?).

S3-1/8: This folder contains the following documents,

  • A - Letter from B. L. Prince to "Miss Mab. Burns." Love letter. Handwritten, 3 leaves, 3 pages, 19 October 1892.
  • B - Letters from F. Montgomery to Mrs. Burns. The first of two letters mailed together expresses sympathy for the death of General Burns then immediately goes into a lengthy discussion on a person beginning to develop a cotton gin. One might infer that there is an investment opportunity available. The second letter refers to a cotton gin on her island… which seems to be for sale. Handwritten, 6 leaves, 12 pages, 5 November 1892-12 November 1892.
  • C - Note from Pauline Magruder to "my dearest Brother." A personal note telling of her having a bad cold and that her mother and that she had a long letter from "mother and Mrs. Tracy." Concludes with "I have to go to chapel now." Handwritten, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 18 November 1895.
  • D - Letter from Pauline Magruder to "My dearest Auntie." A social letter from Pauline Magruder on her 13th birthday written, apparently, from the seaside. Handwritten, 2 sheets, 4 leaves, 4 pages, 24 July 1899.
    E* E - Letter from B. L. Prince to "My dear Friend." Letter discussing cattle affairs and friendship. See item 3/19 of this series. Handwritten, 3 leaves, 3 pages, September 1899.
  • F - Letter from B. L. Prince to "My dear Friend." Letter very pragmatically discusses an optimum time to marry "that is if we ever intend to marry," then discusses cattle prices. Handwritten, 3 leaves, 3 pages, 1 October 1900.
  • G - Letter from Pauline Magruder to "Taunte" (Aunt). The first half of the letter is in French; she is in France studying French. Handwritten, 2 sheets, 4 leaves, 8 pages, 25 January 1902.
  • H - Letter from B. L. Prince to "My dear Friend." Letter sounds as though this man is losing patience with the indecision on the part of the young woman. This letter gives full financial disclosure that he can "afford" to marry. Handwritten, 7 leaves, 7 pages, 13 February 1902.
  • I - Letter from L. Burns Magruder to "Dear Auntie Mab." Letter from West Point is social and tells of his fun with the other cadets in the snow. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 18 February 1902.
  • J - Letter from Pauline Magruder to "Ma Chere Taute." The entire letter was written in French except for closure. Handwritten, 3 leaves, 6 pages, 22 June 1902.
  • K - Letter from "L. Burns Burns" to "My dear Auntie Mab." Note from West Point refers indirectly to a mishap and to the possibility of lending "the sword" to the West Point library for display. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages. 29 October 1902.
  • L - Letter from "L. Burns Magruder" to "My dear Auntie Mab." Note from West Point refers to the Christmas gift she sent and asks why "Nana" doesn't write. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages. 29 December 1902.
  • M - Letter from B. L. Prince to "My dear friend." Suitor still in pursuit of Auntie Mab; ups his financial status by saying in the letter, "I thought that $50,000. And yourself for a wife would be more than any man could wish for." Handwritten, 5 leaves, 5 pages, 18 January 1903.
  • N - Letter from L. Burns Magruder to Mabelle Burns. Note from West Point refers to a "precious burden" his mother had been carrying, the secret that Auntie Mab was getting married? He extends his congratulations saying that he "did not think [she] would take the step." Other mentions of "the sword" being lent to the West Point library for display. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages. 29 October 1902.
  • O - Letter from "Belle" to Mabelle Burns. Letter from Paris reprimands Mab for not writing and implies there is outside influence. The writer expresses much stress about living in France and worries about Burns' illness. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 24 April 1903.
  • P - Note from Lloyd Burns Magruder to "My dear Auntie Mab." A short note expressing that he is busy in school at West Point. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 8 April 1904.
  • Q - Letter from [Virge?] to Mab. This is apparently from a friend who is very interested in the members of the Burns family-expresses concern over young Burns having Typhoid and very ill. Handwritten, 2 sheets, 3 leaves, 6 pages, 25 May 1904.
  • R - Letter from [Virge?] to Mab. The letter mentions family members and a desire to see all of them. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 13 March 1905.
  • S - Letter from Burns to Mab. The letter discusses impending graduation and mentions his studying Gettysburg and recollections of going there with his grandfather as a child. Handwritten, 2 sheets, 4 leaves, 8 pages, 2 May 1905.
  • T - Letter from Burns to "My dear Grandpa". This is an undated letter from Burns when he was apparently just learning to write in cursive. The letter thanks his grandfather for the gift of a bicycle. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 2 pages, No date, but judging from previous letters, circa 1892.
  • U - Letter from Charles Beatty Moore to "Cousin Mab." This letter seems to be from a relative who attended West Point with young Burns. The letter references several other family members. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 11 May 1902.
  • V - Letter from Pauline to "Auntie Mab." An undated letter that must have been written shortly after she arrived in Paris because she mentions that she is not yet proficient enough in French to write a letter. Handwritten, 2 sheets, 4 leaves, 8 pages, circa 1901.
  • W - Letter from "Papa" to "Auntie Mab." A small, undated letter (only "Dec 5th") appears to be from the General and was written on a trip to New York. The letter is ambiguous but states that Burns has just come in on his tricycle so it must have been written in the early 1890s. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, circa 1890.

Robson Correspondence and Photographs

This box contains the following:

  • Photograph of Robson outside of a military tent. Handwritten note on the back: "grey in Honda Spanish American War Quarter Master Sgt.".
  • Photograph portrait of Robson at A&M College.
  • Photograph of Bill (unknown) at A&M College in front of a pillar of an unknown building.
  • Correspondence, "Dear Father" from "Son" C. Guy Robson. October 24, 1897 (3 pages)
  • The Battalion Stationary envelope addressed to Judge W. S. Robson in La Grange, Texas. May 28, 1898
  • Headquarters Corps of Cadets, College Station, TX. Commandant approved by the President, the Corps of Cadets appointments made belonging to any class during the class upon the opening of the next session. June 10, 1896 (3 pages)
  • Invitation letter from the Corps of Cadets of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas to the "Thanksgiving Hop" complimentary to the Football Team on November 29, 1907, in College Station, TX
  • Correspondence dating "Gentleman" from "The Claim Prwarder" A. J. Moorhead. July 2, 1901 (1 page)

Wool and Felt Caps

This box contains:

  • One black wool baseball hat with "Class of [19]08" inscribed in orange stitching. Donated by George T. Burndrett, Class of 1908 in Electrical Engineering.
  • Two navy blue felt caps, military-style with "AMC" and laurel wreaths decorated on the front (date unknown).
  • One military-style navy blue felt cap with Texas pins decorated on the front (date unknown)
  • Tan Freshman hat (Corps of Cadets), donated by Ross H. Anderson, Class of 1977.

McInnis News Clippings and Miscellaneous

2-1: Typescripts Letters - 1879-1895
2-2: Phostatic copies - 1879, 1889-1890
2-3: Various fiscal and financial records (census, some salaries, etc.) - 1880-1886
2-4: A&M Invitations and programs - 1876, 1878-1885, 1887-1890, 1892, 1894
2-5: Prairie View programs, invitations, and Annual Report - 1887, 1884, 1889
2-6: Newspaper clippings - 1887-1890
2-7: Newspaper clippings - 1891-1896
2-8: Newspaper clippings - Feb-May 1908
2-9: Newspaper clippings - June 1-15, 1908
2-10: Newspaper clippings - June 16-30, 1908
2-11: Newspaper clippings - July 1908-1909
2-12: Miscellaneous publications - 1887-1908
2-13: Calculus IV exercise book - Undated
2-14: Arithmetic III notebook - Undated

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