Folder Listing—Mss. 97, Miscellaneous Coll.

Box 1 A-Be Name Contents

Adams, Eustace L. eight page manuscript of article on Adams’ WWI article In the “Lost Provinces” with the French Army, May 14, 1915. Adams was an SLU student (ex 1915). Article appeared in the Hill News and Times. Also included is a photo of Adams

Aldrich, Thomas Bailey two short letters from the 19th century American poet dated Jan. 17, 1885 and Sept. 29, 1887

Austin, Cleland Letter to SLU Librarian Andrew Peters (1952 or 53—contains much background on the rest of contents); 1926 Alumni Council Education Committee report to Trustees; Letter to Austin from Secretary to SLU faculty (undated); copy of original Alumni Council stationary (1916)

Balch, William S. Letter from Marvin Gettlemen to Andrew Peters; Five letters of recommendation for William S. Balch. Sketches of Balch sermons; Balch was an early important figure in the establishment of the Canton Theological School

Ballou, Hosea Early Universalist minister and theologian; Sept. 12, 1824 letter to Rev. Pitt Morse, Watertown, NY

Barr, Amelia British-American author in 19th century; Letter from Ms. Barr to Rev. S. Thomas Williams

Beaman, Major Ezra Photocopy of A Sketch of the Life of Major Ezra Beaman

Beecher, Henry Ward Herbert Foster Gunnison Scrapbook of Henry Ward Beecher; News clippings

Benet, William Rose American poet; May 6, 1948 letter to May Anderson; Mimeograph copies of poems from other people

Box Be-C

Berry, Watson H. A. Boardman’s report after having explored and examined ”The Haven Tract” (so called) in the Town of Brasher, County of St. Lawrence, State of New York, May & June, A.D. 1844

Bigelow Family Genealogy of the Bigelow family in America

Bigelow, Poultney Letter dated Sept. 12, 1915 to M. Stewart (some racist overtones)

Black River Commissioners Assessment book dated April 28, 1829 showing names of property owners, a description of the property and tax levy charged in Village of Sackets Harbor

Bolton, John Articles of Agreement, David A. Ogden & Thomas L. Ogden with John Bolton & Curtis Bolton (land transfers) dated May 28, 1823

Bonaparte, Joseph Brother of Napoleon. Three letters (1819, 1827, 1830) a photocopy of a portrait and an 8 page manuscript dated Sept. 21, 1841. All documents in French.

Bonaparte, Napoleon Emperor of France, died 1821. Booklet containing copies of various writings concerning Bonaparte’s character, an account of his death, a post-mortem examination report Boonville Senior Annual 1912 Boonville High School yearbook

Bottomley, Gordon English Poet; Letter to Mosher April 30, 1912, letter enclosed with a “bookling” of Bottomley’s work. Letter apologies for Bottomley’s illness.

Bradish, Luther Lieutenant from 1839 to 1842. Three letters 1834, 1841, 1853

Broadside List of hymns for a Universalist school anniversary, 1838

Browder, Earl American Communist Party presidential candidate, 1936. Various campaign materials

Brown, Olympia Universalist minister. Feb. 14, 1878 letter to Bro. Fish informing him she will preach in Racine.

Burkhard, Michael American poet. Proof sheets for Terra Cotta; Correspondence to Pete Peterson; manuscript drafts

Butler, Nicholas Murray Philosopher, President of Columbia Univ. June 3, 1919 letter to Richard E, Sykes

Mrs. Sarah Cahoon (Boynton) Album of poems and writings, 1830s

Canada Various brochures and pictures

Carver, Aseneth Coolidge American poet (1830-1915). Poem—The Wind and the Rain

Cary, Phoebe American poet (1824-1871); Portion of letter to her father; note from Ulysses Milburn

Clark, Duncan Journal of 1818 to 1822

Clark, Capt. Newman S. letter to military superior concerning movement of “Patriots” during the Canadian Rebellion dated Nov. 12, 1838

Conkling, Roscoe (1829-1888) U.S. Congressman and Senator; Autograph

Constable, William Early American merchant and North Country land purchaser; 6 pg. manuscript, document of partnership with Robert Morris & Gouverneur Morris, dated May 10, 1784; Letter dated December 27, 1793 to James Leray, regarding a land purchase in the North Country; documentation form Kraus Rare Books; letter from Henry McCormack to Richard Ellsworth

Cooper, James Fenimore 19th C. American writer. Unsigned manuscript about Cooper and Cooperstown

Crocker, Arthur M. President of Association for the Protection of the Adirondacks; Copy of speech given Oct. 10, 1966 to Temporary State Commission on the Constitutional Convention

Curtis, N. W. Letter on St. Lawrence County Republican Committee letterhead, dated Oct. 20, 1884

Box D-G

Dickens, Charles Letter w/envelope dated May 13, 1850 to Jacob Bale concerning one of Dickens’s serialized stories; Letter from Maxine House to Andrew Peters, July 23, 1957

Einstein, Albert Photostat copy of a portion of an Einstein manuscript

Ferlinghetti, Lawrence Poem, “The Gunfather: Tale of the Cowboy” dated February 8, 1981

Fine, John St. Lawrence County Judge, State Senator, County Treasurer, and Representative in Congress in 1800s. Seven letters to various people in 1820s and 1830s

Fish, Hamilton Letters to Fish from S. Lawrence, dating 1843 and 1846

Flower, Roswell Watertown Daily Times articles dated September 10, 1964 regarding statue of Governor Flower and the mystery of when the monument’s stone eagles were moved to a new location

Ford, David Ford’s certificate regarding his female slave whom he has imported into New York State, dated December 20, 1805

Ford, Gerald Card thanking for service signed by President Ford

Fowler, Theodosius Letter to Fowler, dated Dec. 13, 1841

Frost, Robert Letter from Frost to Mrs. Frank Cleveland in response to one of hers, dated 1951; copies of notes written by Cleveland’s daughter regarding the letter; “In Honor of a Great Man” speech about Frost; certificate stating the Frost letter and envelope is worth $500

Gillingham, Charles J Gilingham’s diary and expense account, dating January 23, 1859

DuBois, Shirley Graham Original Acts I and II for Dubois’ play, “Coal Dust” written in 1938

Grandma Moses Hallmark Christmas card with Grandma Moses painting on cover sent to Mrs. Chaster Pike, signed by Grandma Moses and dated, December 22, 1953

Greeley, Horace Four letters written by Greeley, dating 1868-1871; Copy of a short passage about Greeley, written in ‘The Gridiron” in 1912

Griffin, Joseph Copies of Griffin’s daily notes, dating January 4, 1863 to November 20, 1863

Griffin, Joseph Griffin’s business diary in leather booklet, dating October 1862 to November 22, 1863

Gunnison, Herbert Letter, with envelope, from Gunnison to Mr. Finnigan, asking him to send a copy of an article, dating December 28, 1918

Gunnison, Raymond Letter, dating April 15…

BOX H

Hale, Consider NYS certificate, appointing Hale Captain of a company in the 123” regiment of Infantry, passed and signed by Secretary of State, dating 1817

Hale, Ledyard P. Counsel of the Public Service Commission of NYS; letter and envelope to John A. Finnigan from Hale regarding Canton’s relationship with St. Lawrence, dating May 31, 1923

Halladay, Cauncey Several letters to Chauncy from various people, dating from 1818 to 1838

Hancock, John A passage regarding Hancock’s voyage, written in his hand in Boston, dating 1772; a flashcard sized piece of paper with Hancock’s signature

Harrison, Henry Portrait painter who received honorary degree of Master of the Arts from St. Lawrence in 1909; correspondence between Harrison and Owen D. Young; short bio retrieved from obituary

Heaton, John Langden Letter and envelope to Richard Sykes regarding Heaton’s honorary degree, dating May 11, 1920; Letter to Sykes about Heaton’s will, which includes the founding of two scholarships, dating November 7, 1919

Hervey, Alpheus Letters Hervey had written to Owen D. Young, President Gaines, President Priest, and lover Theresa, dating late 1800s; letter from Theresa Patterson to Office of St. Lawrence President, dating 1949

Hogan, William U.S. Representative; two original letters, and their copies, written by Hogan, dating 1831

Holly, Marietta Famous north-country author; Holly’s original piece, “How the Babe learned of the World” written under the name, ‘Josiah Allens Wife’; Holly’s original poem, “God’s Summer”; photograph signed by Holly; a short bio; several pages of her writing

Hoover, Herbert Two letters written by President Hoover to President Sykes; one discussing his regret that he cannot speak for commencement, dating March 17, 1930; the other asking if Sykes would have St. Lawrence students and faculty do humanitarian work by assisting fellow institutions in Europe, dating November 15, 1920

Houdini, Harry

Hough, Franklin B. First chief of the U.S. Division of Forestry; letter from Hough to B. Lossing, dating July 13, 1852

Howe, Mrs. Julia Ward American abolitionist, activist, and poet; card with two cut out pictures of Howe and her signature underneath on the cover, and nothing written on the inside

BOX J

James, William Letter from William James to Rev. G. A. Kratz___, dating July 8, 1902

Kean, Peter Small notebook with “Field Book of the several Divisions of Land belonging to the heirs of Peter Kean in the Town of Mirra. Prepared by S. Lawrence” on the cover, undated

Kellogg, Walter Guest Typed and signed letter to Mrs. Brown from Kellogg, discussing his appreciation for compliments she gave him on his book, Parish’s Fancy, dating February 16, 1941

Ketchum, Hiram Letter from Hiram Ketchum to Luther Bradish regarding the Republican Party and the upcoming election, dating March 9, 1832

King, James Journal containing a copy of the inventory of James King’s estate and lands, dating September 14, 1844; money records, dating 1840’s to 1880’s; letter from King, dating February 6, 1847

Kingsley, Charles English priest, novelist, historian; original and copy of letter from Charles Kingsley to John Stuart Mill, thanking him for a copy of “Your Miscellanies,” dating July 5, 1859; photograph of Kingsley

Kingsley, Charles English priest, novelist, historian; caricature of Kingsley from ‘Vanity Fair,’ dating March 30, 1872

Lansing, F. Three letters from Lansing, dating December 1884

Larcom, Lucy Original and copy of letter and envelope from Lucy Larcom to Mr. Richardson, dating May 27, 1868; a bill statement from a bookshop stating Rev. U. S. Milburn bought the letter on June 18, 1946

Layton, Irving Canadian poet; original and typed copy of Layton’s poem, “For Louise,” dating April 11, 1954

Le Ray de Chaumont/ Land agreements between the two written in French, dating circa 1800 Madame de Stael

Le Ray de Chaumont, Original and copy of letter from Chaumont to Excellency DeWitt Clinton, dating James Vincent March 27, 1818

Lewis, Sinclair 20th century American writer; letter from Lewis to Paul Jamieson of the St. Lawrence English Dept., stating he won’t make it up to the university this year, dating November 7, 1945

Lincoln, Abraham Half of a piece of paper pasted on wood with Lincoln’s signature from a document for an appeal case he was working on, dating 1846; Original and several copies of St. Lawrence articles regarding the Lincoln document, titled “Lincoln paper at SLU linked with 2nd piece,” dating December 30, 2009

Livermore, Mary Women’s rights advocate and journalist; letter from Mary Livermore to President Sykes, agreeing to speak at commencement, dating June 1, 1904

Longfellow, Henry W Letter from Longfellow to Arthur Stacy, critiquing Stacy’s poem, dating November 4, 1878

Loyd, Robert Robert Loyd’s testament, dating 1837

BOX M-N

Macomb, Alexander Letter from General Macomb to Nicholas Low, dating February 18, 1789; letter from Macomb to Captain John M. O’Conner February 28, 1874

Martin, Mary Three of Martin’s typed poems; letter from Martin to Andy Peters, dating October 9, 1955; Martin’s collection of poems about St. Lawrence, titled, “We Stoop to Comment”

Markham, Edwin Poet who spoke his poem, “Lincoln, the Man of the People” at the dedication for the Lincoln Memorial Building in 1922; the poem with Markham’s signature

Masyen, Cornelius Several letters written by Masyen, dating 1820’s to 1840’s

McAllaster, William Photograph of McAllaster with signature

McEwen, Robert C. NY U.S. Representative; letter from McEwen to “Doc,” dating December 7, 1975

Merritt, H.H. Neurologist; letter from Merritt, dating December 1829

Mitchell, James Official document stating the religious wrongdoing of John Wilson, dating February 15, 1799

Mohawk A record of passengers on the boat, Mohawk of Utica, dating May 2, 1898

Moody, Lucius 20th century writer; leather bound passport

Morris, Gouverneur Founding Father of the U.S.; letters from Gouvr. Morris to various people, dating 1803 to 1810; letters between St. Lawrence Librarian and NYS Chairman regarding Gouvr. Morris documents, dating 1953

Morris, Henry C. Pen sketches by ‘Chicago Cartoonists’ Club’ including lawyer, Henry C. Morris

Morris, Robert Letter from Hamilton, Alexander, Cooper, Thomas, and Ogden to Thomas Fitzsimmons, William Tilghman, and Herman Le Roy regarding Robert Morris’ conveyance of land, dating October 17, 1800; typed summary of letter

Moulton, Richard G. 20th century author; letter from Moulton to Mr. Clements regarding Moulton’s work, “Book of Job,” dating February 13, 1922

Murray, John Letters from Murray to Thomas Fitzgerald, dating 1786 and Thomas Francis, dating 1805

Noble Family Correspondence between Noble family (Mother, Father, Elisa, and Martha) dating 1840s to 1860s

Noble, William Jr. William Noble Jr.’s notebook consisting of money transactions, notes, and lists of vocabulary, dating 1828 to 1865

BOX O

Oswego County Diary of N. L. Spencer(?) dating 1872; “Recipes for Coloring” article about the C. Simms drugstore in Oswego

Payson, Dr. J.M. Dedication prayer given by Dr. Payson at the dedication of new furniture at Masonic Hall, dating 1926

Peabody, Elizabeth American educator; three letters from Peabody to St. Lawrence Library regarding education, dating 1886

Peabody, Elizabeth American educator who opened first kindergarten in U.S.; photograph of Peabody; letter from Peabody to Miss. Baker, undated

Perkins, Bishop US Representative and clerk of board of supervisors of St. Lawrence County; letter from Perkins to Elias Root, dating September 30, 1853

Noble, William (Snyder gift) Noble’s detailed money transactions, undated

Pierpont Official ‘Bond for a Deed’ signed by Pierpont, undated

Petition for new town Petition for a new town (Franklin?) with 53 signatures, dating February 8, 1827

Platt, Zeph Founder of Plattsburgh; letter from Platt, dating February 24, 1795

Polk, President Letter with signatures asking President Polk for the appointment of Goodwin to chaplain in the Navy, dating January 7, 1847

BOX Ra-Ri

Rich Royal family in England; biography of the Rich family from the International Heraldic Institute, dating 1915; newspaper clipping of the Rich crest; painting of the Rich crest

Rich Copy of notes on Rich family genealogy; two biographies on Rich, Earl of Warwick and Holland; postcard to Mr. W. Pitt Rich regarding the Rich crest, dating January 17, 1925; newspaper clipping of “The Lord Rivers” crest; letter from Jerome A. Ringrose to Mr. Rich regarding historical documents of the Rich family, dating April 19, 1910

Raymond, Benjamin Letter from Raymond to “the Proprietors ownership of Potsdam,” dating February 7, 1805

Redington, George Letter from Christopher Ripley to George Redington on a petition for a road in Matildaville, dating July 5, 1840; half letter to George Redington, dating September 23, 1841; letters to St. Lawrence librarian regarding the Redington letters, dating December, 1953

Report of Surveyor General Surveyor General’s Report of St. Lawrence County, dating Jaunary 31, 1829

Richards, George Letter from George Richards to Sarah Ann, dating November 26, 1810

Robinson, Nelson L. Letter from Nelson Robinson to secretary of St. Lawrence, Richard Ellsworth regarding Frederic Remington sketches in the Gridirons, dating April 8, 1933

Rosenwald, Julius Philanthropist; two letters from Rosenwald to St. Lawrence, one accompanied by a check for $1000, dating 1928 and 1929

BOX Ro-S

Roosevelt, Theodore Letter and envelope from President Roosevelt to Lawrence Russell, thanking Russell for his letter and discussing politics, dating November 10, 1924

Root, Elihu Recipient of Nobel Peace Prize; letter from Elihu Root to Paul Hammond, dating October 9, 1926; pencil sketch of “The Siward on the Mattie T”

Rossie Lead Mining Inventory of Property belonging to Rossie attached to Bill of Sale of Personal and Smelting Co. Property, dating September 27, 1865

Russell, John Leslie Originals and copies of 8 letters relating to a suit against the Montreal Union Telegraph Co., dating 1882; transcript of petition to Governor of Virginia by Sarah Drummond, dating 1850 (original dating 1676)

Schweitzer, Albert German and French theologian, philosopher, and medical missionary; letter from Schweitzer written in different language, dating January 1, 1965

Scott, J.W. President Benjamin Harrison’s father-in-law; letter from J.W. Scott to Mrs. Chidlaw, dating September 1892

Skinner, Otis 19th and early 20th century American stage actor; letter from Otis Skinner to Mr. Ellsworth, dating February 12, 1935

Smith, Gerrit Abolitionist and politician; business letter written by Smith to George Reddington on a blank page of a pamphlet titled, “Keep Government within its Limits,” dating June 16, 1843

Smith, Gerrit Abolitionist and politician; two letters from Smith to George Reddington, dating 1838 and 1847; written receipt for Smith, dating June 7, 1841

Smith, Harvey D. Politician in Gouverneur; letter from Harvey Smith to Buffalo attorney, James Smith, dating March 8, 1838

Smith, R. Steven First Universalist Reverend in Buffalo; letter from Steven Smith to Pitt Morse, dating November 29, 1819

Sneller, Sarah M. Author Anne Sneller’s mother; autograph book where Sarah Sneller wrote a few lines daily for the year of 1876

Southey, Robert 18th and 19th century English poet and Poet Laureate; poem by Southey with edits, undated; transcribed version of poem

Sparkes, James Letter from James Sparkes to Davis Hurd, dating May 3, 1812

Sterling, James Several letters to various people from James Sterling, dating 1840 to 1901; money records involving Sterling, dating 1853; photograph of 4 men in factory, undated

Spectator Front page of “The Spectator” newspaper with headline in Latin, dating Saturday, November 8, 1712

Story, William W. 19th century American sculptor and poet; several letters from W.W. Story to various people, dating 1822 to 1892; correspondence between libraries and book shops interested in buying these letters, dating 1960s

Story, William W. 19th century American sculptor and poet; four letters from W.W. Story to various people, dating 1880-1885

Story, William W. 19th century American sculptor and poet; three photographs of W.W. Story; several letters, some laminated, and typed copies of letters from Story, dating 1840s to 1880s

Story, William W. 19th century American sculptor and poet; letter from W.W. Story to Appleton, dating January 6, 1878

Story, William W. Letter from W.W. Story to Charles Sterns Wheeler, a Transcendentalist and Harvard classmate of Henry David Thoreau, dating Summer 1839

Sterling, Pauline Vocalist in upstate NY; program of “Dramatic Readings” with vocalist, Pauline Sterling, dating October 8, 1885; program of “Miss Sterling’s Grand Concert,” dating January 25, 1870; program of “Graduates’ Recital” at New England Conservatory of Music, dating May 12, 1882; program of “Faculty Concert” at The Utica School of Music, dating January 22, 1897; Vassar College Commencement program with Mary Therese Sterling as a candidate for a bachelorette degree, dating June 22, 1881; the Steinway Hall program dating, March 14, 1885; handwritten story by Annie Sterling, dating 1869; Therese Sterling’s “Selections from The Franklin Square Song Collection and Memorandum Book,” undated; Pauline Sterling’s program book, “Annual Christmas Performance of The Messiah” taking place at Carnegie Music Hall, dating December 30, 1904

BOX T-V

Tax Roll - Hopkinton Warrant of Trustees to the collector of school district No. 2 in the town of Hopkinton, NY. Signed by sole trustee on August 14, 1880.

Tennyson, Alfred Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom during the reign of Queen Victoria; letter from Tennyson to [?] inquiring about absence at dinner on Tuesday at Chapel House.

Titus, D. Sands Two letters from Sands (of Auburn, NY) to his sister writing of his arrival in Alexandria Bay on the St. Lawrence River, dated August 24, 1886 and August 26, 1886, written from the Thousand Island House; list of items for sale from Craig W. Ross, bookseller in Medina, NY, No. 99 refers to the two Thousand Island letters.

Three Dollar Note A three dollar note printed in 1777.

#3 Order of Service Dedication of the First Universalist Church in Boston, January 1, 1839.

Trenton Falls 5 photo boards by Robert Moore Photography of Trenton Falls, NY: View towards the Narrows; High Falls from Carmichael Point; Path through the Woods; Prospect of Fifth Fall; View from Rocky Heart up Stream.

Universalist Society, Madrid Two books from the First Universalist Society in Madrid: Constitution and Proceedings of the First Universalist Society, 1841; Reports of the Trustees if the First Universalist Society, 1879.

Van Buren, John American lawyer and politician, son of President ; letter on New York state politics; portrait.

Van Rensselaer, Henry General in Union Army during American Civil War, Representative of NY in United States Congress; business card; two letters from S. G. Nissenson (attorney at law) to Edward H. Bierstadt concerning Glen family papers and the Schenectady settlemen; newspaper article about ruins of Van Rensselaer mansion; letter from Van Rensselaer to H. W. Pratt.

BOX V-W

Vrooman, John W. A lawyer, banker, and politician from NY; letter from Vrooman to [?] requesting presence at the Saturday Night Club on February 28th, sent from Albany on February 18, 1885.

Walker, Mary Civil War physician from Oswego, awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1865; letter from Walker to President A. Lincoln asking to be assigned to the female wards of the Douglas Hospital; three letters combined between Barnes, Medical Director, and Lincoln sent to Walker; copy of newspaper article “Congressional medal Is Restored”; copy of newspaper “McEwen Moves for Restoration Of Medal to Civil War Heroine”; copy of newspaper “The story of a liberationist”; copy of newspaper “Mary Walker, Oswego Native, Pioneered for Women’s Rights”; copy of newspaper “Yes for Tobacco But No for Intoxicants.”

Warner, Charles Bradley One letter dated September 24, 1897.

Washington, George First President of the United States; fragment of a larger piece of writing concerning the Constitution.

Weiners, John A lyric poet; letter from Weiners to Charles Olson, one of 300 copies.

Wheeler, William A. Representative from NY and 19th Vice President of the United States; Congressional Directory for 2nd Session 43rd Congress

Wheeler, William A. Continued. Section of newspaper, 1819; section of Watertown Daily Times, Lowville; letter to Chester A. Arthur from Wheeler with portrait; newspaper article “Wheeler a prominent man in pioneer days”; photocopy of signature; Walter R. Benjamin autographs, short letter from Wheeler; letter to E. D. Brooks; letter to E. D. Brooks with envelope; letter to Brooks with envelope; letter and typed copy to S. Bradford P______; letter to surgeon general; letter to H. Barney _____; letter to Major Dodye (?); telegraph to Joseph Sochey; telegraph to secretary; telegraph to secretary; telegraph to General; telegraph to Joseph H. B______; letter to Sochey; letter to president; letter to His Excellency Gov. ______; letter to Brooks with envelope; letter to vice president; letter to Mrs. M_____; letter to Otis Cullen E_____; The Flying Quill autograph catalog, 1965; letter to Philip Phelps E______; Walter R. Benjamin autographs, letter to Philip Phelps; small portrait taken 1876.

White, William C. Journalist and columnist for New York Herald Tribune, resided in Adirondacks; book jacket for Adirondack Country: American Folkways; letter to Mr. Peters with attached typed copy; letter to Mr. Peters.

Whittier, Elizabeth Brother of John Greenleaf Whittier the poet, politician, and abolitionist. Letter to a friend in appreciation of gift.

Williams, Eleazer Canadian clergyman and missionary. copy of article, “Rev. Eleazer Williams’ Portrait; copy of article, “Lost Dauphin Tale is Revived”; copy of article, “More About Rev. Eleazar Williams; copy of article, “Academy graduate writes of Eleazer Williams; copy of article, “Did Louis XVIII once life in Hogansburg”; copy of article, “Eleazer Williams’ histroy recalled”; copy of article, “Memorial to Eleazar Williams”; copy of article, “More about rev, Eleazer Williams”; copy of article from The Post-Standard, Syracuse, “Historic Lost Dauphin Home Restored as NYA Project”; copies of article from The Massena Observer, “Was He Indian or Lost Prince”.

Woodruff, Hon. Timothy L. Letter to Woodruff from Aneurin Jones, Dec. 18, 1900; letter from Aneurin Jones, Dec 31, 1900; note for membership to The American Forestry Association, Feb. 1901; telegraph from J. C. Platt, May 6, 1901; letter from J. F______Jan. 23, 1901; letter from Prendergast, March 12, 1901; typed copy of letter to Prendergast, March 13, 1901; typed copy of letter to Prendergast, March 19, 1901; typed copy of letter from E. H. Van Ingen, March 15, 1901; letter from Prendergast, March 22, 1901; typed copy of letter to Prendergast, April 17, 1901; letter from Prendergast, April 16, 1901; typed copy of letter to Mr. Nixon, March 7, 1901; letter from Nixon, March 6, 1901; letter from Nixon, March 8, 1901; letter from Platt, Jan. 16, 1901; letter to Platt, Jan. 18, 1901; letter to Dr. Levermore, Jan. 18, 1901; letter from Platt, Jan. 16, 1901; letter from Platt, Jan. 23, 1901; letter from Platt, May 9, 1901; letter to Platt from William J. Youngs, May 8, 1901; letter from Charles H. Babcock, May 24, 1901; telegraph from Platt, April 22, 1901; letter to Platt, April 22, 1901; letter to Platt, April 20, 1901; letter from Platt, April 19, 1901; letter to Platt, April 18, 1901; telegram to Platt, May 6, 1901; letter to Platt, April 18,1901; letter from Platt, April17, 1901; letter to Platt, April 20, 1901; letter to Platt, April 20 1901; letter from Platt, April 22, 1901; letter to Platt (2 p.), Jan. 15, 1901; letter to Platt (2 p.), Jan. 24, 1901; letter from Pratt, Jan. 28, 1901; letter to A. S. Apgar, Jan. 24, 1901; letter to Platt, March 14, 1901; telegraph from Platt, March 21, 1901; letter to Platt, April 10, 1901; letter from Platt, April 11, 1901; letter to Platt (2 p.), April 12, 1901; letter from J. Warren Pond, April 6, 1901; copy of act “to amend the forest, fish and game law, relative to private parks”; letter from Edwin Fairfax Naulty, Jan. 7 1901; letter to Lowell M. Palmer, Dec. 19, 1900; letter to Palmer, Dec. 25, 1900; letter from Hooper, Dec. 22, 1900; letter to Sereno E. Payne, May 6, 1901; letter from Payne, May 1, 1901; letter to Payne, May 6, 1901; letter to Payne, July 26, 1901; letter to Hooper, Dec. 25, 1900; letter to Hooper, Dec. 19, 1900; letter from Palmer, Dec. 28, 1900.

Wright, Thomas Literary man with number of biographies and books published, opened a private school in Olney called Cowper School; letter from Wright, Sept. 20, 1907.