James W. Hamilton Family Papers 1830-1881

OVERVIEW OF THE COLLECTION

Title: James W. Hamilton Family Papers Creator: James W. Hamilton Family Dates: 1830-1881 Media: Correspondence, Printed Ephemera, and Medical Day Book Quantity: 3 linear feet Location: Closed Stacks Manuscript Shelving

COLLECTION SUMMARY

The James W. Hamilton Family Papers consist primarily of correspondence sent or received by James W. Hamilton (1811-1879) his wife, Climena E. Hamilton (née Allen), and their family, several of whom were involved in the practice of medicine, local politics and educational pursuits in both Ohio and Illinois.

James W. Hamilton, Climena E. Hamilton, William R. Hamilton, Richard Hamilton, Levina Hamilton, Celia A. Hamilton, James W. Hamilton (II), Fremont C. Hamilton, Victor H. Hamilton, Florence Hamilton, Asaph Allen, W.I. Allen, and the business associates of James W. Hamilton are just some of the correspondents included in the collection.

In addition to the correspondence of the Hamilton family, this collection also includes Dr. James W. Hamilton’s Daily Record book containing records of his medical appointments from 1831- 1844 and numerous documents related to Hamilton’s time in the Ohio state legislature. Several catalogues from his children’s school years are also included.

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

James W. Hamilton was born October 22, 1811 in Venango County, PA to Richard Hamilton and Ann Reynolds. After completing his medical studies with Dr. Gillet of Franklin, PA, he settled in [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 2

East Liberty, OH where he lived for the remainder of his life. In 1839, he married Climena Allen of Worthington, OH, with whom he had ten children – five of whom survived. After fifteen years of medical practice, he pursued merchandizing. Hamilton served briefly in the Ohio State Legislature (1859-1861) and was elected by the emerging Republican Party. Due however, to his opposition of certain principles maintained by the Party during the Civil War, he remained independent throughout its course, later siding with the Democratic Party in the last years of his life. James W. Hamilton died August 1, 1879 after a brief illness.

Climena E. Hamilton [née Allen] was born on February 8, 1814 in Montpellier, VT to Asaph Allen and Sarah McCloud. When she was two years old, her family relocated to Worthington, Ohio where she spent the majority of her young life. In 1838, she married James Walker Hamilton with whom she had ten children, five of whom survived to adulthood. She remained in East Liberty, Ohio for the remainder of her life. Climena E. Hamilton died on July 20, 1893 at the age of 79.

William Reynolds Hamilton (also referred to as “Reynolds” by family) was born in Venango County, PA on February 18, 1816 to Richard Hamilton and Ann Reynolds and was the brother of James W. Hamilton. He traveled on foot at age twenty to Ohio and taught briefly in Portage County. Shortly thereafter, he worked under his brother James in pursuit of a medical degree. William started his practice in Huntsville in 1840, and, after eight years of practice, moved to Peoria, continuing his practice for an additional fourteen years. In 1857, Hamilton was elected as mayor of Peoria running on the Republican ticket after four years of serving as an alderman. He served two consecutive terms before leaving Peoria for Pennsylvania to pursue his interests in the oil business. With the outbreak of the Civil War, Hamilton served as a volunteer surgeon, acting as one of the first responders at the battles of Chattanooga and Petersburg. Following the war, William returned to Peoria, serving as president of the Rock Island and Peoria Railroad Company for seven years. As of 1875, Hamilton entered the coal trade, continuing until 1881. William Hamilton died in 1907.[“William R. Hamilton,” Portrait and Biographical Album of Peoria County, IL.” (Chicago: Biographical Publishing Co., 1890), 236-8.]

John Hamilton, the younger brother of James and William, was born in Venango, PA, in 1826, received his medical degree in Columbus, OH, and moved to Peoria in 1850. John initially lived with his brother, Dr. William Reynolds Hamilton, also practicing medicine in the city. He played a primary role in the founding of Proctor Hospital and was publisher of the Peoria Medical Monthly. John Hamilton was in practice with his brother, William Reynolds Hamilton. He was the first to perform a successful abdominal operation under the newly developed Lister Method (established to prevent patient exposure to airborne bacteria). John Hamilton died on August 11, 1893. (“John Hamilton,” Biographies of Peoria County People, http://www.peoriacountyillinois.info/bios/bios_h.html#hamiltonjohn.)

SCOPE AND CONTENTS OF THE COLLECTION

The Hamilton Family papers begin in 1831 shortly after James W. Hamilton’s relocation to Ohio from Venango County, PA. The earliest papers primarily consist of Climena Allen’s (later Hamilton) correspondence with Laura Starr (later Buell), a close friend from Tymochtee, Ohio. This correspondence offers insight into both Climena and Laura’s young adult life preceding their marriages.

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James W. Hamilton’s early correspondence is limited; however, the bulk of his early letters from 1833-1838 concern his medical apprenticeship and the establishment of his practice in East Liberty, OH. After 1838, the letters shift to James’ personal life and include correspondence from his brief courtship with Eliza Crain and his eventual courtship and marriage to Climena Allen.

The Hamilton letters throughout the 1840s offer an overview of James’ medical practice and the early family life of James and Climena. Despite the birth of numerous children, the East Liberty region was rampant with disease causing the death of several Hamilton children and extended family. In addition, the correspondence from this decade chronicles the early professional lives of the Hamilton brothers, Edward, John, and William, in their pursuit of medical and educational careers.

The 1850s materials primarily regard James W. Hamilton’s establishment of a local trading company, as well as his increased participation in the affairs of the town of East Liberty and Logan County. Hamilton was instrumental in the planning of the Bellefontaine regional railroad and the organization of public events including orations and celebrations for the Fourth of July and various other national holidays. Predominantly, correspondence occurred between James and his business partners, his brother William, and Climena with her extended family. The family’s letters from William describe his rise to political importance in Peoria, IL, culminating with his 1857 election as mayor of the city.

With the approach of the 1860 presidential election, James W. Hamilton’s letters primarily concern his service in the Ohio State House of Representatives. In particular, the year 1861 offers a thorough view of the start of the Civil War from the perspective of the state government in Ohio. Hamilton’s service begins approximately at the time of Lincoln’s election in November, 1860 and continues through the Confederate attack on Ft. Sumter. Hamilton’s direct involvement in Ohio legislation describes the political activity up to and including the mobilization of Union troops in preparation for the beginning of the Civil War.

Although correspondence directly concerning the Civil War is relatively limited, the letters sent and received by the Hamilton family illustrate the effects of the war on family life and the East Liberty/Logan County community. Correspondence during this time regularly describes the draft and departure of troops from various counties in Ohio as witnessed by the Hamilton family, their relatives, and their acquaintances.

Following the Civil War, the majority of the Hamilton Papers concern the Hamilton children’s education. The Hamiltons’ oldest daughter, Celia, attended the Steubenville Women’s Seminary from 1863-1867. Shortly thereafter, the family’s oldest sons, James (II) and Fremont, attended Buchtel College (now the University of Akron) beginning with the 1872 commencement of the university’s first classes. James attended only briefly, returning home to work at the family store. Fremont, however, continued at Buchtel to the completion of his degree, followed shortly thereafter by his brother Victor who began his studies in 1876.

The final years of the Hamilton Family Papers primarily concern the elderly lives of James, and Climena, as well as the adult lives of their children. Fremont continued to correspond with the Hamilton family from the University of Michigan where he pursued a law degree. Following the death of James W. Hamilton in 1879, the correspondence is predominantly between Climena [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 4 and her children as well as the family’s relatives and friends throughout the country. After Climena’s death in July, 1893, the few remaining letters in the collection consist of Fremont’s efforts to settle the family’s estate, as well as a single letter from Ruth Inskeep, the granddaughter of Celia A. Inskeep (nee Hamilton).

In addition to the family’s correspondence, the collection also contains several academic catalogues from the Hamilton children’s college studies at Steubenville Women’s Seminary and Buchtel College. James W. Hamilton’s medical daybook – a journal of medical appointments, procedures, and their respective prices – is also included.

ORGANIZATION OF THE COLLECTION

Series I: Correspondence of the J.W. Hamilton Family Series II: Miscellaneous Correspondence (Extended Family) Series III: Miscellaneous Items (Family Memorabilia)

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Access: This collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Walter Havighurst Special Collections, Miami University Libraries.

Preferred Citation: Researchers are requested to cite the James W. Hamilton Family Papers and The Walter Havighurst Special Collections, Miami University Libraries in all footnote and bibliographic references.

Processed By: Eric M. Souder (August 2012-January 2013)

Property Rights: The Walter Havighurst Special Collections, Miami University Libraries, owns the property rights to this collection.

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLECTION Note to Researchers: To request materials, please note both the box and folder numbers shown below.

Series I: Correspondence of the J.W. Hamilton Family, 1831-1916

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 1 1 1 Laura Starr Climena Allen Laura mentions sorrow April 3, 1831 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 5

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date (Buell) (Hamilton) over recently parting with Climena. 1 1 2 Laura Starr Climena Allen Laura discusses her April 10, (Buell) (Hamilton) travels and new home. 1831 1 1 3 Laura Starr Climena Allen Laura discusses living May 7, 1831 (Buell) (Hamilton) in Tyamochtee and missing Climena. 1 1 4 Laura Starr Climena Allen Laura adjusts to June 5, 1831 (Buell) (Hamilton) Tyamotchee; Climena will not visit in August. 1 1 5 Laura Starr Climena Allen Laura’s cousins visit July 26, 1831 (Buell) (Hamilton) Climena; Laura is jealous that they can spend time with her. 1 1 6 E. Smith Climena Allen Miss Smith apologizes August 20, (Hamilton) for being ill and not 1831 visiting Climena. 1 1 7 J. He. Starr Climena Allen Starr apologizes for August 28, (Hamilton) having left Climena so 1831 soon; describes many natives of the territory 1 1 8 Laura Starr Climena Allen Laura scolds Climena Date torn by (Buell) (Hamilton) for infrequent letter seal correspondence; requests dress patterns from Columbus 1 1 9 Laura Starr Climena Allen Laura apologizes for Undated (Buell) (Hamilton) not visiting as she will letter be traveling to DE soon. 1 2 1 Laura Starr Climena Allen Laura complains of February 20, (Buell) (Hamilton) Climena’s lack of 1832 writing and visits. 1 2 2 Laura Starr Climena Allen Laura discusses December (Buell) (Hamilton) Climena’s schooling 20, 1832 and her brother’s potential marriage. 1 3 1 Laura Starr Climena Allen Laura discusses the February 10, (Buell) (Hamilton) future, marriage 1833 1 3 2 William Hamilton James W. William encourages February 28, Hamilton his brother’s 1833 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 6

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date education; discusses faith and religion 1 3 3 Medical Students Climena Allen Climena is invited to March 20, (Hamilton) Gen. Griswold’s home. 1833 1 3 4 Laura Starr Climena Allen Laura discusses her March 26, (Buell) (Hamilton) brother’s marriage; 1833 requests patterns from Columbus. 1 3 5 Medical Students Climena Allen Climena is invited to April 1, 1833 (Hamilton) Gen. Griswold’s home. 1 3 6 Laura Starr Climena Allen Laura discusses April 14, (Buell) (Hamilton) meeting with Climena 1833 and their studies. 1 3 7 Laura Starr Climena Allen Laura discusses May 19, (Buell) (Hamilton) Climena adjusting to 1833 school in a new town. 1 3 8 Laura Starr Climena Allen Brief discussion of June 2, 1833 (Buell) (Hamilton) slavery; visiting Climena. 1 3 9 Laura Starr Climena Allen Discussion of June 19, (Buell) (Hamilton) preparation for future 1833 life events. 1 3 10 Laura Starr Climena Allen Discussion of their June 23, (Buell) (Hamilton) current lives and 1833 preparing for the future. 1 3 11 Laura Starr Climena Allen Death of Laura’s aunt; August 13, (Buell) (Hamilton) approach of a cholera 1833 epidemic. 1 3 12 Laura Starr Climena Allen Response to Climena’s September 8, (Buell) (Hamilton) lack of visitation and 1833 criticism for not writing sooner. 1 3 13 Laura Starr Climena Allen Climena’s trip home November (Buell) (Hamilton) from visiting Laura. 26, 1833 1 3 14 C.W.[?] Climena Allen Author laments the December (Hamilton) death of an unnamed 22, 1833 individual close to them both. 1 3 15 A.W. Widney, J.C. Climena Allen Climena invited to a Undated Gibbs, W.C. (Hamilton) dance at the Harvest Andrews Home. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 7

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 1 3 16 Miss Fisher Climena Allen Miss Fisher thanks Undated (Hamilton) Climena for inquiring about her health. 1 3 17 H.C. [?] Climena Allen Author mentions Undated (Hamilton) traveling to Columbus; author forgets what else they intended to write. 1 3 18 J.W. Powell Climena Allen Climena’s school Undated (Hamilton) exams are sustained. 1 4 1 Laura Starr Climena Allen Discussion of a comb January 31, (Buell) (Hamilton) and a “hair trimming.” 1834 1 4 2 Laura Starr Climena Allen Laura discusses her February 14, (Buell) (Hamilton) marriage; annoyance 1834 at the elderly constantly offering advice. 1 4 3 Laura Buell Climena Allen Laura advises Climena February (Hamilton) to not be too 22/March leisurely; notes on 23, 1834. science. 1 4 4 Catharine G. Climena Allen Climena invited to a May 22, Cooke (Hamilton) quilting. 1834 1 4 5 W.C. Andrews Climena Allen Climena invited to a December (Hamilton) sleigh ride. 27, 1834 1 4 6 H.C. [?] Climena Allen Author recounts a Undated (Hamilton) party; mentions that Climena has “occupied” [his?] mind. 1 5 1 John Reynolds Jas. W. Discusses faith with March 16, Hamilton James; encourages 1835 him to open a Sabbath School. 1 5 2 Hannah Andrews Climena Allen Family discussion; April 29, (Hamilton) Hannah misses 1835 Climena’s visits. 1 5 3 Elizabeth Smith Climena Allen Discussion of home, May 25, (Hamilton) family 1835 1 5 4 Hannah Andrews Climena Allen Rumors/hopes of June 21, (Hamilton) potential engagement 1835 for Climena. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 8

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 1 5 5 Elizabeth Smith Climena Allen Spread of cholera, August 30, (Hamilton) notes on illness from 1835 home. 1 5 6 Betsy W. Yorell Climena Allen Mentions a passing September (Hamilton) star or comet. Notes 11, 1835 from home. 1 5 7 Laura Buell Climena Allen Laura discusses being November (Hamilton) ill with liver issues. 30, 1835 1 5 8 M. – (Author Climena Allen Discussion of Undated name illegible) (Hamilton) friendship. 1 5 9 Jenna [?] Jas. W. LETTER SEALED LETTER Hamilton SEALED 1 6 1 Laura Buell Climena Allen Discussion of clothing January, (Hamilton) patterns; a 1836 housewarming. 1 6 2 M.A. McC[?] Climena Allen Loss of a close friend. January 4, (Hamilton) 1836 1 6 3 Laura Buell Climena Allen Laura discusses being February 14, (Hamilton) 22 years old, family. 1836 1 6 4 John Reynolds Jas. W. John discusses February 29, Hamilton Princeton. 1836 1 6 5 Elizabeth Smith Climena Allen Elizabeth scolds April 28, (Hamilton) Climena for not 1836 writing more often; discusses school 1 6 6 Elizabeth Smith Climena Allen Elizabeth writes July 27, 1836 (Hamilton) Climena an anecdote about a famous Lord visiting her. 1 6 7 Marian Bladget Jas. W. Marriage; livestock; August 3, Hamilton agriculture. 1836 1 6 8 Elizabeth Smith Climena Allen Marriage; Lord August 11, (Hamilton) Mortimer’s visit 1836 1 6 9 Mary D[?] Climena Allen Discussion of men August 18, (Hamilton) courting Climena 1836 1 6 10 Marian Bladget Jas. W. Discussion of Indian October 6, Hamilton removal; James 1836 contemplates marriage. 1 6 11 B. Gillet, M.D. Jas. W. Certification of Jas. November 1, Hamilton Hamilton’s medical 1836 studies. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 9

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 1 6 12 Elizabeth Smith Climena Allen Elizabeth’s trip to St. November (Hamilton) Alban’s 13, 1836 1 6 13 D. Elbert Jas. W. Certification of James’ November Hamilton teaching skills. 19, 1836 1 6 14 Laura Buell Climena Allen Family November (Hamilton) travels/visitations; 20, 1836 children. 1 6 15 Jas. W. Hamilton Richard Updates on East November Hamilton Liberty four weeks 29, 1836 after James’ departure from home. 1 6 16 J.H. Hoskings Jas. W. Request that James Dec. 7, 1836 Hamilton visit; church discussion 1 6 17 Richard Hamilton Jas. W. Family; discussion of December Hamilton teaching 20, 1836 1 6 18 Mary Little Jas. W. Recollecting past December Hamilton visits. 22, 1836 1 6 19 W.M. Byless Jas. W. Medical issues; December Hamilton starting medical 24, 1836 practices. 1 6 20 Eliza Crain Jas. W. Talk of visiting one December Hamilton another; Eliza 25, 1836 apologizes for her familiarity in writing. 1 6 21 Mary Elliott Climena Allen Discussion of a Undated (Hamilton) smelter accident in Ft. Edward, NY 1 7 1 Eliza T. Irwin Jas. W. Recap of health of January 10, Hamilton friends from home; 1837 1 7 2 Elizabeth Smith Climena Allen Sadness regarding January 14, (Hamilton) death 1837 1 7 3 James H. C[?] Jas. W. Discussing life in January 15, Hamilton Waterford, PA 1837 1 7 4 John Irwin Jas. W. Discussing James’ new January 25, Hamilton home; family. 1837 1 7 5 William R. Jas. W. Discusses teaching January 29, Hamilton Hamilton school; good 1837 sleighing; visits from friends. 1 7 6 Levina A. Jas. W. Weddings; visit of the February 9, Hamilton Hamilton Reynolds family; 1837 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 10

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date encourages James to get married. 1 7 7 Eliza T. Irwin Jas. W. Report of death of February 21, Hamilton James’ grandfather; 1837 visits from family. 1 7 8 H. Davis Jr. Climena Allen Discusses his February 22, (Hamilton) friendship with 1837 Climena. 1 7 9 Marian Bladget Jas. W. Lectures on abolition; March 1, Hamilton response to possible 1837 courting by James. 1 7 10 Laura Buell Climena Allen Updates on family; March 5, (Hamilton) travel to New Orleans; 1837 subscription to “Moral Reform” 1 7 11 Eliza Crain Jas. W. The scriptures on March 17, Hamilton friendship; toothache 1837 1 7 12 Laura Buell Climena Allen Making home more March 26, (Hamilton) agreeable; discussion 1837 of abolition, north vs. south. 1 7 13 William Hamilton Jas. W. William’s teaching April 13, Hamilton work; contemplating 1837 marriage; family updates. 1 7 14 Mary [?] Jas. W. Responds to James’ April 13, Hamilton advice; alerts James of 1837 those asking for him at home. 1 7 15 B. Gillet Jas. W. Updates on his April 17, Hamilton medical practice; 1837 marriage. 1 7 16 Mary [?] Jas. W. Reports on Sugar May 12, Hamilton Grove; requests for 1837 James to visit. 1 7 17 T.H. Hoskings Jas. W. Invention of a labor May 19, Hamilton saving machine; 1837 industry. 1 7 18 Levina Hamilton Jas. W. Updates on deaths, May, 1837 Hamilton marriages, health; encourages James to get married. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 11

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 1 7 19 Unknown Unknown Writing on friendship. Undated 1 7 20 James W. Subscribers School article of January 11, Hamilton agreement. 1837 1 7 21 James W. Subscribers School article of April, 1837 Hamilton agreement. 1 8 1 M.P. McCloud Climena Allen Friendship; Ft. Edward May, 1837 (Hamilton) 1 8 2 Eliza Crain Jas. W. Getting acquainted; May 30, Hamilton remembering friends. 1837 1 8 3 William Elliott Jas. W. Interacting in society; June 4, 1837 Hamilton celibacy; reports from Franklin, PA 1 8 4 William Hamilton Jas. W. William considers June 10, Hamilton studying medicine 1837 1 8 5 W.M. Byless Jas. W. Invites James to work June 15, Hamilton with him in the Red 1837 River country in the following years. 1 8 6 John Crain Jas. W. Sale of various goods; June 25, Hamilton family updates 1837 1 8 7 Mary C.[?] Jas. W. Weddings; thoughts July 25, 1837 Hamilton on marriage 1 8 8 Eliza Crain Jas. W. James contemplates July 29, 1837 Hamilton his future, marriage, etc.; Eliza responds 1 8 9 Levina Hamilton Jas. W. Reports from home. July, 1837 Hamilton 1 8 10 Mary C.[?] Jas. W. Updates from home. August 24, Hamilton 1837 1 8 11 Elizabeth Smith Climena Allen Updates from Perry. August 26, (Hamilton) 1837 1 8 12 William Hamilton Jas. W. William attempts to September Hamilton get work as a teacher; 22, 1837 again contemplates studying medicine. 1 8 13 Richard Hamilton Jas. W. Updates from home. October 1, Hamilton 1837 1 8 14 Jas. W. Hamilton Emily Smith Acrostic on marriage October 8, 1837 1 8 15 Laura Buell Climena Allen Death of Laura’s October 8, (Hamilton) brother. 1837 1 8 16 William Hamilton Jas. W. William requesting a October 15, [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 12

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date Hamilton medical book for 1837 study. 1 8 17 J.M. Henderson Jas. W. Rate of attending a October 24, Hamilton medical lecture. 1837 1 8 18 H. [?] Climena Allen Christianity December 3, (Hamilton) 1837 1 9 1 Mary C. Elliott Jas. W. Death of brother February 28, Hamilton Hugh. 1838 1 9 2 K. Ray Climena Allen Certification to teach. March 14, (Hamilton) 1838 1 9 3 William Hamilton Jas. W. Hugh’s death; leaving April 10, Hamilton Springfield. 1838 1 9 4 Unknown Climena Allen Events of the previous April 16, (Hamilton) December. 1838 1 9 5 M.D. Allen Climena Allen Dinner parties; April 16, (Hamilton) clothing patterns. 1838 1 9 6 Eliza Crain Jas. W. Eliza’s character; May 2, 1838 Hamilton Hugh’s death. 1 9 7 Levina Hamilton Jas. W. Levina teaches school; May 30, Hamilton Hugh’s death. 1838 1 9 8 Mary A. Hitt Jas. W. Hunting expedition; August 14, Hamilton friendship. 1838 1 9 9 Col. Andrew N. Jas. W. Certification as September 1, Wood Hamilton military surgeon. 1838 1 9 10 Richard Hamilton Jas. W. Richard’s illness and September Hamilton treatment. 12, 1838 1 9 11 Laura Buell Climena Allen Visiting; health of October 9, (Hamilton) family 1838 1 9 12 M.A. Allen Climena Allen Health at home. October 29, (Hamilton) 1838 1 9 13 R.P. Crawford Jas. W. Health; Hugh’s death. November 8, Hamilton 1838 1 9 14 Eliza Crain Jas. W. Discusses their December 3, Hamilton engagement. 1838 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 13

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 1 10 1 Mary A. Hitt Jas. W. Scripture; marriage. January 15, Hamilton 1839 1 10 2 Mark Wilson Jas. W. Debating Society; January 17, Hamilton doctoring; marriage. 1839 1 10 3 Unknown Climena Allen Updates on family. January 19, (Hamilton) 1839 1 10 4 Jas. W. Hamilton Climena Allen Discusses marriage; February 4, (Hamilton) meeting with Climena. 1839 1 10 5 Eliza Crain Jas. W. James to visit briefly. February 5, Hamilton 1839 1 10 6 Climena Allen Jas. W. Climena does not feel February 6, (Hamilton) Hamilton she shares James’ 1839 sentiments. 1 10 7 Jas. W. Hamilton Climena Allen “Predestinarianism;” February 7, (Hamilton) choosing “companions 1839 for life.” 1 10 8 Climena Allen Jas. W. Individual happiness. February 9, (Hamilton) Hamilton 1839 1 10 9 Jas. W. Hamilton Climena Allen James fears distance February 25, (Hamilton) between them. 1839 Worries that Climena is afraid of marriage. 1 10 10 Eliza T. Irwin Jas. W. Death of Judge Irwin; February 26, Hamilton matters from home. 1839 1 10 11 Jas. W. Hamilton Climena Allen James’ desire to marry March 7, (Hamilton) Climena. 1839 1 10 12 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Allows James to marry March 22, Hamilton Climena. 1839 1 10 13 Eliza Crain Jas. W. Response to James March 24, Hamilton breaking their 1839 engagement. 1 10 14 Jas. W. Hamilton Climena Allen James anticipates March 29, (Hamilton) their marriage. 1839 1 10 15 Laura Buell Climena Allen Response to Climena’s April 7, 1839 (Hamilton) marriage. 1 10 16 E.B. Allen Climena Response to Climena’s April 11, Hamilton marriage. 1839 1 10 17 Laura Buell Climena Congratulations on May 11, Hamilton marriage; family 1839 updates. 1 10 18 Levina Hamilton Jas. W. Wanting to meet November 1, Hamilton Climena; family 1839 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 14

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date updates. 1 10 19 Mary E. Elliott Jas. W. Family updates. November 3, Hamilton 1839 1 10 20 Samuel B. Taylor Jas. W. Politics December Hamilton 13, 1839 1 10 21 William Hamilton Jas. W. William’s studies; December Hamilton updates from home. 15, 1839 1 10 22 Richard Hamilton Jas. W. Updates from home; December Hamilton seeing William 17, 1839 (“Reynolds”). 1 11 1 Eliza T. Irwin Jas. W. Snow; travel; family February 24, Hamilton updates. 1839 1 11 2 Levina Hamilton Jas. W. Poem on Franklin February 24, Hamilton 1839 1 11 3 Levina Hamilton Jas. W. James’ compositions March, 1840 Hamilton 1 11 4 Richard Hamilton Jas. W. Discusses James May 9, 1840 Hamilton eventually becoming a father; births and deaths at home. 1 11 5 R.F. Ferguson Jas. W. Whig meeting; literary May 12, Hamilton society 1840 1 11 6 John Hurley Jas. W. Request that James’ May 21, Hamilton brother return several 1840 portmanteaus 1 11 7 William Hamilton Jas. W. Financial issues June 6, 1840 Hamilton 1 11 8 William Hamilton Jas. W. Medical purchases June 22, Hamilton 1840 1 11 9 William Hamilton Jas. W. Travel; politics; September Hamilton medical practice. 29, 1840 1 11 10 Levina Hamilton Jas. W. Starting west; updates October 5, Hamilton from home. 1840 1 11 11 William Hamilton Jas. W. Medical practice October 30, Hamilton 1840 1 11 12 William Hamilton Jas. W. Sale of various December 8, Hamilton products 1840 1 12 1 Levina Hamilton Climena Updates from friends; February, Hamilton Levina wishes to meet 1841 Climena 1 12 2 William R. Jas. W. Medical discussion March 8, Hamilton Hamilton 1841 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 15

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 1 12 3 John and Selina Jas. W. Weather; sale of farm May 2, 1841 Crain Hamilton goods; family updates 1 12 4 Levina Hamilton Jas. W. Updates from home May 26, Hamilton 1841 1 12 5 Jas. W. Hamilton William Case of harelip; May 27, Hamilton congratulations on 1841 birth of child 1 12 6 William Hamilton Jas. W. Small pox June 30, Hamilton 1841 1 12 7 William Hamilton Jas. W. Sickness at home; August 11, Hamilton Bilious fever 1841 1 12 8 Climena Laura Buell Discusses caretaking August 22, Hamilton of youngest child 1841 Victoria. 1 12 9 William Hamilton Jas. W. Discussion of September Hamilton appointments to 21, 1841 legislature. 1 12 10 Mary Elliott Jas. W. Death of James’ October 12, Hamilton stepmother 1841 1 12 11 Richard Hamilton Jas. W. Funeral of James’ October 24, Hamilton stepmother 1841 1 12 12 Asaph Allen Climena Sickness of James November Hamilton 11, 1841 1 12 13 Levina Hamilton Jas. W. Sickness of James’ Undated Hamilton stepmother; best wishes to Climena and baby Victoria. 1 13 1 E.A. Hamilton Climena Remarriage of James’ January 18, Hamilton father 1842 1 13 2 Eliza T. Irwin Jas. W. Remarriage of James’ January 21, Hamilton father 1842 1 13 3 Thomas Corwin Jas. W. Appointment of James February 26, Hamilton as Surgeon’s Mate – 1842 1st Reg., 1st Brig., 12th Div. Ohio State Militia 1 13 4 John Crain Jas. W. Remarriage of James’ March 10, Hamilton father 1842 1 13 5 Jno. C. Pearson Jas. W. Business transactions; March 14, Hamilton well-wishes for James’ 1842 health 1 13 6 J.L. Bellville Jas. W. Announcement of March 15, Hamilton Bellville preaching on 1842 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 16

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date April 1. 1 13 7 J.L. Bellville Jas. W. Request that J.W. March 28, Hamilton Hamilton secure a 1842 house for a meeting. 1 13 8 William Hamilton Jas. W. Purchase of a clock April 29, Hamilton 1842 1 13 9 E.A. Hamilton Jas. W. Teaching; reports on May 10, Hamilton the Irwins and Crains 1842 1 13 10 J.E. Cahill Jas. W. Cahill apologizes for May 10, Hamilton inability to pay a bill. 1842 1 13 11 M. Wood Jas. W. Small pox. June 30, Hamilton 1842 1 13 12 G.W. Cherry Jas. W. In reply to J.W. July 28, 1842 Hamilton Hamilton’s lost mare 1 13 13 Curtis Allen Jas. W. Discovery of J.W. July 30, 1842 Hamilton Hamilton’s lost mare 1 13 14 Levina Hamilton Climena Reports of family from August 19, Hamilton home. 1842 1 13 15 Olway Curry Jas. W. Measles, farmer October 6, Hamilton candidates. 1842 1 13 16 Jas. H. Starr Climena James Starr’s return to October 10, Hamilton Ohio after 11 years. 1842 1 13 17 Laura Buell Climena Discussing her visits October 9, Hamilton with brother James 1842 (Starr) 1 13 18 Laura Buell Climena James returns to October 20, Hamilton Texas under threat of 1842 Mexican invasion. 1 13 19 Alex S. Robertson Jas. W. Call for preaching. December Hamilton 10, 1842 1 13 20 Levina Hamilton Jas .W. Updates from family December Hamilton at home. (With woven 18, 1842 hair attachments) 1 13 21 S.A. Hamilton Jas. W. Camp meetings; Undated Hamilton family updates. 1 14 1 J.L. Bellville Jas. W. Sacramental Meeting January 31, Hamilton at Buck Creek 1843 1 14 2 Richard Hamilton Jas. W. Weather April 23, Hamilton improvements, family 1843 updates 1 14 3 Edward A. Jas. W. Schooling March 25, Hamilton and Hamilton 1843 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 17

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date William Hamilton 1 14 4 William Hamilton Jas. W. Temperance April 13, Hamilton 1843 1 14 5 J.W. Johnson Jas. W. Land purchases April 14, Hamilton 1843 1 14 6 H. Davis Jr. Jas. W. Faith; religion May 23, Hamilton 1843 1 14 7 Committee of Jas. W. Responsibilities of June 27, Arrangements Hamilton arranging Fourth of 1843 July Celebrations 1 14 8 H. Davis Jr. Jas. W. Argument regarding August 12, Hamilton religion 1843 1 14 9 Climena Jas. W. Illness of Climena’s September 7, Hamilton Hamilton father. 1843 1 14 10 Eliza T. Irwin Jas. W. Illness in Cherry Tree; October 2, Hamilton family updates. 1843 1 14 11 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Asaph requests a loan October 22, Hamilton on behalf of William 1843 Allen. 1 14 12 William Allen Jas. W. William’s travels. October 24, Hamilton 1843 1 14 13 Levina Hamilton Climena Family updates; November Hamilton travels (With hair 14, 1843 weavings). 1 14 14 Richard Hamilton Jas. W. Family updates from December Hamilton Cherry Tree. 31, 1843 1 14 15 H. Davis Jr. Jas. W. Copy of a poem from Undated Hamilton “Star in the West” 1 15 1 William Hamilton Jas. W. William anticipates an January 3, Hamilton upcoming operation 1844 he will be performing. 1 15 2 William Hamilton Jas. W. Difficulties getting to January 22, Hamilton East Liberty 1844 1 15 3 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Updates on business February 5, Hamilton transactions. 1844 1 15 4 William Hamilton Jas. W. Updates from Edward; February 5, Hamilton business. 1844 1 15 5 William Hamilton Jas. W. Deeds. March 7, Hamilton 1844 1 15 6 Committee of Jas. W. Upcoming Ohio State April 11, Arrangements Hamilton Medical Convention 1844 1 15 7 John C. Pearson Jas. W. Sugar prices April 23, [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 18

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date Hamilton 1844 1 15 8 William Hamilton Jas. W. Bronchitis; unsure of April 26, Hamilton next possible time to 1844 visit. 1 15 9 William Hamilton Jas. W. Member of William’s April 29, Hamilton family dying. 1844 1 15 10 William Hamilton Jas. W. Death of above family May 5, 1844 Hamilton member. 1 15 11 Levina Hamilton Jas. W. Family updates May 19, Hamilton 1844 1 15 12 D.A. Davis Climena Faith; Climena’s May 27, Hamilton family. 1844 1 15 13 William Hamilton Jas. W. Richard’s health May 28, Hamilton failing. 1844 1 15 14 Laura Buell Climena Discussion of their June 2, 1844 Hamilton children. 1 15 15 E.A. Hamilton Jas. W. Schooling; updates June 10, Hamilton from home. 1844 1 15 16 William Hamilton Jas. W. Elections for Ohio July 22, 1844 Hamilton delegates 1 15 17 William Sullivan Jas. W. Schooling August 16, Hamilton 1844 1 15 18 S.M. Irwin Jas. W. Richard’s health not August 26, Hamilton improving. 1844 1 15 19 William Hamilton Jas. W. Making arrangements September 8, Hamilton for James to visit his 1844 father. 1 15 20 William Sullivan Jas. W. Schooling September Hamilton 20, 1844 1 15 21 E.A. Hamilton Jas. W. Updates on Richard’s September Hamilton health. 28, 1844 1 15 22 Whig Party Jas. W. Report on the victory October 17, Hamilton of the Whig Party in 1844 Ohio. 1 15 23 William Hamilton Jas. W. Requesting money; October 21, Hamilton deeds. 1844 1 15 24 E.A. Hamilton Jas. W. Updates on Richard’s November Hamilton health. 20, 1844 1 16 1 E.A. Hamilton Jas. W. Death of Richard. January 7, Hamilton 1845 1 16 2 C. McClouse Jas. W. Construction of a February 4, Hamilton road. 1845 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 19

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 1 16 3 John L. Hamilton Jas. W. Travel difficulties April 26, Hamilton 1845 1 16 4 William Hamilton Jas. W. Illness of William’s April 29, Hamilton wife. 1845 1 16 5 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Horse troubles May 16, Hamilton 1845 1 16 6 E.A. Hamilton Jas. W. Schooling. May 26, Hamilton 1845 1 16 7 S.M. Irwin Jas. W. Health of the Crains May 28, Hamilton and Irwins; prospect 1845 of famine in Venango County. 1 16 8 M.L. Pipley Climena Death of “Brother D.” May 31, Hamilton 1845 1 16 9 Laura Buell Climena Illness at home. June 8, 1845 Hamilton 1 16 10 Levina Hamilton Climena Health of relatives in July 1, 1845 Hamilton Cherrytree; Teaching 1 16 11 William Hamilton Jas. W. Requesting that James July 8, 1845 Hamilton investigate a product for him. 1 16 12 William Hamilton Jas. W. Illness of William’s July 15, 1845 Hamilton wife. 1 16 13 S.M. Irwin Jas. W. Severe illness of August 4, Hamilton William Hamilton’s 1845 wife; family updates. 1 16 14 William Hamilton Jas. W. and Family updates. September Climena 29, 1845 Hamilton 1 16 15 William Hamilton Jas. W. Medical business in October 3, Hamilton Cherokee. 1845 1 16 16 E.A. Hamilton Jas. W. Schooling. October 10, Hamilton 1845 1 16 17 John Hamilton Jas. W. Illness; schooling October 11, Hamilton 1845 1 16 18 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Stock and expenses. November 7, Hamilton 1845 1 16 19 William Hamilton Jas. W. Updates on family and November Hamilton acquaintances. 11, 1845 1 16 20 William Hamilton Jas. W. Expenses and sales. November Hamilton 28, 1845 1 16 21 William Sullivan Jas. W. Beginning medical December [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 20

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date Hamilton practice in 21, 1845 Westminster, Allen Co., Ohio 1 17 1 William Hamilton Jas. W. Expenses and sales. January 5, Hamilton 1846 1 17 2 W. Irwin Allen Jas. W. Expenses; scarcity of January 11, Hamilton teachers 1846 1 17 3 John Hamilton Jas. W. Teaching January 25, Hamilton 1846 1 17 4 John and Selina Jas. W. Updates from February 8, Crain Hamilton Franklin, PA. 1846 1 17 5 E.A. Hamilton Jas. W. Teaching; getting used February 20, Hamilton to Augusta, KY 1846 1 17 6 M.L.P.[?] Climena Updates on family. March 1, Hamilton 1846 1 17 7 William Sullivan Jas. W. Illness of James’ son; March 9, Hamilton considering getting 1846 married 1 17 8 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Illness; deeds. March 30, Hamilton 1846 1 17 9 Samuel M. Irwin Jas. W. Family updates; April 27, Hamilton deaths, illness, 1846 marriages. 1 17 10 William Hamilton Jas. W. Illness of William’s May 5, 1846 Hamilton wife; travel to Cincinnati 1 17 11 Josiah Armstrong Jas. W. Monetary May 12, Hamilton transactions. 1846 1 17 12 William Jas. W. Mill land survey; May 18, Lawrence Hamilton reports of the 1846 Mexican War; little political news 1 17 13 William Sullivan Jas. W. Mexican War; letter June 2, 1846 Hamilton regarding question of Sullivan’s character 1 17 14 David Crall F.H. McAdams Attachment to Letter June 2, 1846 1, 13 (Above): Defense of Sullivan’s character 1 17 15 Levina Hamilton Climena Levina’s move to June 19, Hamilton Cornplanter, PA; 1846 updates on family [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 21

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 1 17 16 John Hamilton Jas. W. Schooling, June 21, Hamilton construction of a 1846 railroad in Springfield, OH 1 17 17 William Irwin Climena Naming of Climena’s June 26, Allen Hamilton daughter; general 1846 family updates 1 17 18 William Hamilton Jas. W. Transfer of money; August 2, Hamilton sickness. 1846 1 17 19 Samuel M. Irwin Jas. W. Death of John Crain’s August 31, Hamilton son; potential 1846 purchase of the Hamilton farm. 1 17 20 P[?] Climena Poem regarding the September, Hamilton death of a child. 1846 1 17 21 William Hamilton Jas. W. Transfer of money September Hamilton 12, 1846 1 17 22 Samuel M. Irwin Jas. W. Death of Hamilton October 5, Hamilton Campbell; death of 1846 James’ daughter Victoria. 1 17 23 E.A. Hamilton Jas. W. Death of Hamilton October 15, Hamilton Campbell 1846 1 17 24 William Hamilton Jas. W. Travels, business. October 26, Hamilton 1846 1 17 25 William Sullivan Jas. W. Medical practice; October 27, Hamilton bilious fever. 1846 1 17 26 William Hamilton Jas. W. Note purchases. November Hamilton 14, 1846 1 17 27 Clark Harris Jas. W. Request for an November Hamilton address to the Patrons 28, 1846 of the Citizen. 1 17 28 W.I. Allen Jas. W. Consolation over the December 1, Hamilton loss of all but one 1846 child. 1 17 29 Elizabeth Buck Jas. W. Authorization for December 4, Hamilton James to act as a 1846 personal agent (POA). 1 17 30 Samuel M. Irwin Jas. W. Monetary dealings December Hamilton with the Hamilton 14, 1846 Estate in Cherrytree. 1 17 31 William Elliott Jas. W. Education of children. December [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 22

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date Hamilton 20, 1846 1 17 32 Levina Hamilton Climena Death of Victoria and December Hamilton James (Jr.) 20, 1846 1 17 33 A. Garwood Jas. W. Certification of labor 1846 Hamilton on the Perry Township turnpike. 1 18 1 Levina Hamilton Jas. W. Visiting Pennsylvania. January 11, Hamilton 1847 1 18 2 Samuel M. Irwin Jas. W. Land dealings; reports February 6, Hamilton of a murder trial. 1847 1 18 3 Samuel M. Irwin Jas. W. Sale of James’ father’s March 22, Hamilton land. 1847 1 18 4 William Hamilton Jas. W. Mrs. Hamilton to visit March 27, Hamilton Bellefontaine. 1847 1 18 5 Samuel M. Irwin Jas. W. Death of Selina Crain March 29, Hamilton 1847 1 18 6 J.R. Wilkins Jas. W. Circular regarding the April 1, 1847 Hamilton Medical Profession in Ohio 1 18 7 E.A. Hamilton Jas. W. Vacation; visit to April 3, 1847 Hamilton Augusta 1 18 8 Samuel M. Irwin Jas. W. Health and family May 11, Hamilton updates. 1847 1 18 9 W.I. Allen Climena Updates on family; May 14, Hamilton schooling. 1847 1 18 10 John Crain and Jas. W. Life after wife’s death; June 13, John L. Hamilton Hamilton J.L. Hamilton’s 1847 schooling 1 18 11 William Sullivan Jas. W. Medical practice; life June 16, Hamilton in Westminster 1847 1 18 12 W. I. Allen Climena Health and June 22, Hamilton acquaintances. 1847 1 18 13 William Hamilton Jas. W. Considering practice June 25, Hamilton in Bowling Green; 1847 family updates. 1 18 14 Levina Hamilton Jas. W. Family updates July 14, 1847 Hamilton (illness); recap of a trial. 1 18 15 David Inskeep; Jas. W. Receipt for tuition August 3, George Wormley Hamilton payment. 1847 1 18 16 William R. Jas. W. Business transactions. September 1, Hamilton Hamilton 1847 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 23

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 1 18 17 E.A. Hamilton Jas. W. Expenses in Augusta September 2, Hamilton 1847 1 18 18 Asaph Allen Climena Cholera outbreak; October 4, Hamilton general family health. 1847 1 18 19 J.L. Hamilton Jas. W. Lectures; preaching. October 13, Hamilton 1847 1 18 20 W.I. Allen James and Work as a lawyer in October 30, Climena Perryville 1847 Hamilton 1 18 21 E.A. Hamilton Jas. W. Teaching; Milliken’s November 2, Hamilton Bend 1847 1 18 22 Asaph Allen Climena Settling fees. November Hamilton 26, 1847 1 18 23 William Hamilton Jas. W. New Year’s December Hamilton celebrations 28, 1847 1 19 1 W.I. Allen Climena Turning 25, schooling. January 15, Hamilton 1848 1 19 2 J.L. Hamilton Jas. W. Creation of the January 16, Hamilton Sterling Medical 1848 College; politics. 1 19 3 William Jas. W. Election of a new January 29, Lawrence Hamilton judge at the House of 1848 Representatives 1 19 4 Joshua Judge Jas. W. Election of a new January 29, Hamilton judge at the House of 1848 Representatives 1 19 5 William Hamilton Jas. W. Visit of the Crain February 5, Hamilton family. 1848 1 19 6 William Hamilton Jas. W. Christianity and February 14, Hamilton temperance. 1848 1 19 7 W.I. Allen Climena Law practice in April 2, 1848 Hamilton Middleport. 1 19 8 Joseph Fitzwater Jas. W. Money lost in East May 8, 1848 Hamilton Liberty. 1 19 9 W.I. Allen James and Letter writing, career June 23, Climena decisions. 1848 Hamilton 1 19 10 Laura Buell Climena James Starr’s brief June 25, Hamilton return from Texas; 1848 requesting a visit from Climena. 1 19 11 Samuel M. Irwin Jas. W. Spread of the July 3, 1848 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 24

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date Hamilton measles; partitioning of Richard Hamilton’s land. 1 19 12 John B. Ballard Jas. W. Discusses marrying a July 9, 1848 Hamilton widow. 1 19 13 William Hamilton Jas. W. Cousin William August 4, (II) Hamilton Hamilton requests 1848 future correspondence with James. 1 19 14 Thomas Miller Jas. W. Sale of stone and August 17, Hamilton sugar. 1848 1 19 15 Elizabeth Ballard Jas. W. Sale of a house. August 17, Hamilton 1848 1 19 16 Whig State Jas. W. Updates on Whig August 28, Central Hamilton campaigns in Ohio. 1848 Committee 1 19 17 Eliza T. Irwin Jas. W. Family updates; visit August 28, Hamilton of a long-lost uncle. 1848 1 19 18 J.L. Hamilton Jas. W. Relocation to Peoria. September Hamilton 20, 1848 1 19 19 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Report on family September Hamilton health 21, 1848 1 19 20 William Hamilton Jas. W. Medical practice in September Hamilton Peoria 23, 1848 1 19 21 Samuel M. Irwin Jas. W. Campaign of Zachary October 13, Hamilton Taylor and the Whig 1848 Party. 1 19 22 Samuel M. Irwin Jas. W. Irwin sends James October 26, Hamilton $60. 1848 1 19 23 William Hamilton Jas. W. Updates on Peoria. November Hamilton 20, 1848 1 19 24 W.I. Allen Climena Move to Danville. December 6, Hamilton 1848 1 19 25 Laura Buell Climena Updates on family; December Hamilton Mr. Buell’s business 31, 1848 failures. 1 19 26 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Failing health of Undated Hamilton Vernon (family member/friend?) 1 19 27 “P.” Climena Allen Climena’s health; Undated. (Hamilton) visiting. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 25

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 1 20 1 W.I. Allen Climena Death of Vernon. January 10, Hamilton 1849 1 20 2 J.L. Hamilton Jas. W. Schooling, dislike of January 12, Hamilton Peoria. 1849 1 20 3 A. Garwood Jas. W. Medical school. January 26, Hamilton 1849 1 20 4 J.L. Hamilton Jas. W. Updates from family. February 3, Hamilton 1849 1 20 5 John Crain Jas. W. Purchase of a new February 5, Hamilton farm in Cherokee. 1849 1 20 6 Lydia C. Hamilton Climena Schooling; increase in February 27, Hamilton those leaving for 1849 California. 1 20 7 Joshua Judy Jas. W. Attempts to pass a bill February 28, Hamilton for a new turnpike. 1849 1 20 8 Elizabeth E. Jas. W. Request regarding March 27, Ballard Hamilton medical payments. 1849 1 20 9 William Hamilton Jas. W. Cholera cases, May 1, 1849 Hamilton updates from family. 1 20 10 W.I. Allen Climena Monetary troubles. May 27, Hamilton 1849 1 20 11 E.A. Hamilton Jas. W. Invitation to attend a June 14, Hamilton party at Mrs. Hover’s 1849 1 20 12 Mary P. Lewis Climena Death of Laura Buell June 26, Hamilton 1849 1 20 13 Asaph Allen Jas. W. James recovers from July 28, 1849 Hamilton sickness. 1 20 14 Samuel M. Irwin Jas. W. Illnesses in August 20, Hamilton Cherrytree, PA. 1849 1 20 15 Warren Garwood Jas. W. Arrangement of September Hamilton payments for Charles 29, 1849 Amy. 1 20 16 James H. Jas. W. Updates from a cousin October 7, Campbell Hamilton after several years; 1849 deaths; marriages. 1 20 17 Levina A. Climena Visit to Richland. October Hamilton Hamilton 1849 1 20 18 J.L. Hamilton Jas. W. Relocation in November 4, Hamilton Columbus; schooling. 1849 1 20 19 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Asaph pays fees to December 8, Hamilton James. 1849 1 20 20 Samuel M. Irwin Jas. W. Family updates from December [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 26

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date Hamilton Cherrytree. 17, 1849 1 20 21 A. Garwood Jas. W. Graduation from December 9, Hamilton medical school. 1849 1 21 1 Levina A. Climena Teaching difficulties. January 23, Hamilton Hamilton 1850 1 21 2 E.A. Hamilton Jas. W. No receipt of money January 24, Hamilton promised; teaching. 1850 1 21 3 Samuel Taylor Jas. W. Meeting with citizens January 24, Hamilton of West Liberty. 1850 1 21 4 O.T. Cundiff Jas. W. Railroad February 4, Hamilton improvements 1850 1 21 5 O.T. Cundiff Jas. W. Building of a new road February 8, Hamilton considered. 1850 1 21 6 Samuel M. Irwin Jas. W. Attempt to settle February 26, Hamilton Richard’s estate; 1850 exhumation of relatives. 1 21 7 G.S. Foos Jas. W. Sale of various goods February 27, Hamilton and to Philadelphia. 1850 Mr. Asher 1 21 8 A. Garwood Jas. W. Potential of a medical March 5, Hamilton partnership. 1850 1 21 9 Woodbury Field Jas. W. Discussion of business March 6, Hamilton and between groups. 1850 Mr. Asher 1 21 10 Anson Darrow Jas. W. Mail difficulties in March 27, Hamilton and business transactions. 1850 Mr. Asher 1 21 11 B.C. Lundy Jas. W. Organization of a March 27, Hamilton countywide society. 1850 1 21 12 Joseph Snyder Jas. W. Request that J.W. April 2, 1850 Hamilton Hamilton act as a reference. 1 21 13 William Hamilton Jas. W. Travels, expenses. April 2, 1850 Hamilton 1 21 14 Levina Hamilton Jas. W. Updates on family and April 4, 1850 Hamilton friends. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 27

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 1 21 15 A. Garwood Jas. W. Early days of medical May 15, Hamilton practice. 1850 1 21 16 Committee of Jas. W. Request for the May 22, Arrangement Hamilton and casting of a small 1850 Mr. Asher cannon for celebrations. 1 21 17 Gerome Jas. W. Purchasing May 24, McColloch Hamilton information. 1850 1 21 18 Wm. D.H. Jas. W. Notice regarding June 5, 1850 Mitchell, A.S. Hamilton Fourth of July Davis, A.W. Celebrations in Holden Summersville 1 21 19 W.I. Allen Jas. W. Return of funds owed. June 11, Hamilton 1850 1 21 20 E.A. Hamilton Jas. W. Illness June 15, Hamilton 1850 1 21 21 Levina A. Climena Illness; schooling. July 10, 1850 Hamilton Hamilton 1 21 22 Levina A. Jas. W. Schooling; illness July 23, 1850 Hamilton Hamilton along the Miami. 1 21 23 W.I. Allen Jas. W. Travels home; September 5, Hamilton sickness. 1850 1 21 24 Livonia Buell Climena Letter from the late September 8, Hamilton Laura Buell’s 1850 daughter. 1 21 25 E.A. Hamilton Jas. W. Medical classes in Ann November Hamilton Arbor. 23, 1853 1 21 26 William Hamilton Jas. W. Updates from Peoria. December 1, Hamilton 1850 1 22 1 Jas. H. Goodman Jas. W. Refusal to change February 5, Hamilton location of 1851 Bellefontaine Railroad. 1 22 2 W.I. Allen Jas. W. W.I. Allen going to February 10, Hamilton Oregon; request that 1851 James loan Asaph $50 1 22 3 R. Patterson Jas. W. More discussion of February 22, Hamilton passing a charter for 1851 the proposed road in [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 28

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date Bellefontaine.

1 22 4 William Lawrence Jas. W. Potential of charter February 25, Hamilton passing the senate 1851 and house; defending Wm. Lawrence’s reputation. 1 22 5 W.H. West Jas. W. Charter deferred for a March 3, Hamilton few days. 1851 1 22 6 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Some flooding in March 15-27, Hamilton Pleasant Valley. 1851 1 22 7 William Hamilton Jas. W. Monetary issues; March 22, Hamilton contemplating 1851 visiting. 1 22 8 E.A. Hamilton Jas. W. Regarding a man March 26, Hamilton (How) who owes 1851 James money. 1 22 9 Levina A. Climena Traveling to the April 4, 1851 Hamilton Hamilton Crain’s. 1 22 10 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Asaph heading west. April 5, 1851 Hamilton 1 22 11 S.J. Crew Jas. W. Meeting requested April 12, Hamilton with R. Patterson 1851 1 22 12 E.A. Hamilton Jas. W. Medical practice; April 17, Hamilton financial 1851 arrangements. 1 22 12 William Hamilton Jas. W. Discussion of April 17, Hamilton railroads. 1851 1 22 13 E. Allen Jas. Hamilton Order for dairy. April 19, and Mr. Asher 1851 1 22 14 A. Garwood Jas. W. First year of medical April 28, Hamilton practice; illness. 1851 1 22 15 William Lawrence Jas. W. Answering Hamilton’s May 12, Hamilton request for an address 1831 on the railroad. 1 22 16 William G. Jas. W. Request for meeting May 19, Kennedy Hamilton of the Bellefontaine 1831 railroad. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 29

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 1 22 17 Levina A. Climena Visit to Huntsville; June 1, 1851 Hamilton Hamilton updates on friends and family. 1 22 18 M. Collard Jas. W. Announcement of a June 2, 1851 W.B. Sands & Hamilton and meeting regarding the others. others. railroad. 1 22 19 Samuel M. Irwin Jas. W. Growing season; June 10, Hamilton family/friend updates. 1851 1 22 20 William G. Jas. W. Resolution regarding June 16, Kennedy Hamilton, the Bellefontaine and 1851 James Delaware Railroad Garwood, Companies. Jeremiah Asher 1 22 21 Joshua Judy Jas. W. Election of officers – July 12, 1851 Hamilton Bellefontaine and Delaware RR Co. 1 22 22 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Allen elected as August 2, Hamilton candidate for role of 1851 probate judge. 1 22 23 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Allen loses the September Hamilton election for probate 11, 1851 judge. 1 22 24 William G. Jas. W. Stock statement – September Kennedy Hamilton Bellefontaine and 16, 1851 Delaware RR Co. 1 22 25 William G. Jas. W. Deed for Real Estate September Kennedy Hamilton Stock Subscription – 23, 1851 Bellefontaine and Delaware RR Co. 1 22 26 R. Patterson Jas. W. Cash subscriptions to September Hamilton company stock – 23, 1851 Bellefontaine and Delaware RR Co. 1 22 27 Asaph Allen Climena Mrs. Allen ill; visiting October 9, Hamilton E. Liberty 1851 1 22 28 William Sullivan Jas. W. Collection of fees for a October 31, Hamilton repair. 1851 1 22 29 R. Patterson Jas. W. Business delays due to December Hamilton weather. 11, 1851 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 30

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 1 22 30 Jas. E. Nichols Jas. W. Payment of fees for December Hamilton stock. 18, 1851 1 23 1 Jacob Matthews Jas. W. Opening for a January 16, Hamilton physician in E. Liberty 1852 1 23 2 Jacob Matthews Jas. W. Inquiry regarding January 2, Hamilton opening in E. Liberty 1852 or potential for a partnership. 1 23 3 Levina A. Jas. W. Updates from home; January 25, Hamilton Hamilton family, illness, etc. 1852 1 23 4 R. Patterson Jas. W. Mr. Wadham low on January 30, Hamilton funds; meeting 1852 request. 1 23 5 R. Patterson Jas. W. Breaking even with January 31, Hamilton company funds. 1852 1 23 6 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Travels; spirits. February 10, Hamilton 1852 1 23 7 Jas. W. Wright Jas. W. Receipt/payment of February 10, Hamilton fees. 1852 1 23 8 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Travels; Climena to go February 15, Hamilton to Iowa 1852 1 23 9 Levina A. Climena Material for clothing. February 15, Hamilton Hamilton 1852 1 23 10 A.S. Davis Jas. W. Request to practice February 20, Hamilton with J.W. Hamilton 1852 1 23 11 R. Patterson Jas. W. Stockholders March 9, Hamilton requesting money 1852 1 23 12 J.S. Hamilton Jas. W. Scarce money in March 11, Hamilton Peoria; friend 1852 updates. 1 23 13 A. Garwood Jas. W. Difficulties in medical March 11, Hamilton practice; money. 1852 1 23 14 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Updates on family March 11, Hamilton 1852 1 23 15 James W. Climena Updates from home March 22, Hamilton Hamilton while Climena travels. 1852 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 31

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 1 23 16 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Updates from home; March 23, Hamilton request that James 1852 visit them. 1 23 17 Climena Jas. W. Travels to Iowa. March 27, Hamilton Hamilton 1852 1 23 18 Jas. W. Hamilton Climena Travel routes; updates April 1, 1852 Hamilton from home. 1 23 19 Samuel M. Irwin Jas. W. Cancer of Aunt Sarah; April 5, 1852 Hamilton construction of a tavern. 1 23 20 Samuel M. Irwin Jas. W. Previous letter cot’d: April 5, 1852 Hamilton John Crain and wife separate 1 23 21 R. Patterson Jas. W. Payments on the April 6, 1852 Hamilton railroad. 1 23 22 Asaph Allen Jas. W. No updates received April 8, 1852 Hamilton from Climena. 1 23 23 Jas. W. Hamilton Climena Updates on the April 15, Hamilton children (staying with 1852 Asaph). 1 23 24 Climena Jas. W. Celia’s cold in Iowa; April 18, Hamilton Hamilton travels through Iowa. 1852 1 23 25 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Illness in Pleasant April 20, Hamilton Valley 1852 1 23 26 Climena Jas. W. Celia’s sickness April 22, Hamilton Hamilton continues. 1852 1 23 27 Lydia C. Hamilton Jas. W. Request for a loan; April 26, Hamilton updates on family. 1852 1 23 28 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Death of Harvey; April 27, Hamilton updates on Celia’s 1852 health rec’d from Climena; update on James’ boys. 1 23 29 W.W. McClain Jas. W. Request to forward May 2, 1852 Hamilton mail; taking temporary leave due to dull business. 1 23 30 J.L. Hamilton Jas. W. Failure of crops; May 10, Hamilton “spiritual knockings” 1852 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 32

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date in the Ohio region.

1 23 31 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Climena to return May 13, Hamilton from Iowa via St. 1852 Louis; slight illness of James’ son. 1 23 32 Asaph Allen Climena Death of Rosetta; May 22, Hamilton illness of mother. 1852 1 23 33 E.A. Hamilton Jas. W. Illness of Levina; June 22, Hamilton request for James and 1852 Climena to visit. 1 23 34 L.C. Hamilton Jas. W. Request for a loan July 10, 1852 Hamilton 1 23 35 A. Garwood Jas. W. Enclosure of five September Hamilton dollars owed by 17, 1852 Garwood. 1 23 36 [H.W. Stagforth Jas. W. Payment of fees for October 19, Carter]? Hamilton ink. 1852 1 23 37 Samuel [Preers]? Jas. W. Difficulty paying debts December, Hamilton to J.W. Hamilton 1852 1 24 1 William J. Sullivan Jas. W. Receipt of $40; January 29, Hamilton request that James 1853 visit Columbus 1 24 2 R. Patterson Jas. W. Payment of contractor March 5, Hamilton of the railroad in 1853 bonds. 1 24 3 W.I. Allen Jas. W. Construction of a April 21, Hamilton railroad from 1853 Lafayette to Bloomington. 1 24 4 E.A. Hamilton Jas. W. Move west toward April 21, Hamilton Peoria. 1853 1 24 5 J.L. Hamilton Jas. W. Travels from Peoria May 23, Hamilton 1853 1 24 6 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Death of Elizabeth August 2, Hamilton Conners’ daughter; 1853 business increase due to railroad. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 33

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 1 24 7 Elizabeth Sowell Jas. W. Arrangements for bill August 19, Hamilton paying. 1853 1 24 8 Levina A. Climena Dissolution of John August 22, Hamilton Hamilton and William’s 1853 partnership; visiting sometime soon. 1 24 9 C. Barrett Jas. W. Improvement of September 1, Hamilton William’s health 1853 1 24 10 William Hamilton Jas. W. Death of Lydia C. November 1, Hamilton Hamilton 1853 1 24 11 Mary C. Elliott Jas. W. Death of John M. November 8, Hamilton and Hamilton; updates on 1853 Climena family. Hamilton 1 24 12 S.M. Irwin Jas. W. Death of Uncle James November Hamilton Hamilton; updates 27, 1853 from family in Cherrytree. 1 24 13- William Hamilton Jas. W. Expenses for family December 14 Hamilton funerals; settling 11, 1853 estates. 1 25 1 W.I. Allen Climena New daughter, Mary February 26, Hamilton Irwin. 1854 1 25 2 J.L. Hamilton Jas. W. Disease; return to March 1, Hamilton Peoria. 1854 1 25 3 C.H. Austin, Zane Jas. W. Report of the “Sons of April 3, 1854 M. Hiatt, James Hamilton Temperance” Ballenger 1 25 4 Asaph Allen Climena A new building in April 12, Hamilton Pleasant Valley 1854 1 25 5 D.F.H. Armstrong Climena Family updates: July 25, 1854 Hamilton cousins’ new home 1 25 6 S.S. Cooke Jas. W. Request for a few July 22, 1854 Hamilton lines of poetry regarding death of Cooke’s daughter. 1 25 7 William Hamilton Jas. W. Death of brother E.A. September 7, Hamilton Hamilton 1854 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 34

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 1 25 8 Asaph Allen Climena Mother’s illness; September Hamilton future travel plans 17, 1854 1 25 9 W.I. Allen Climena Move to Perrysville, September Hamilton IA; illness 23, 1854 1 25 10 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Mother’s health still December 1, Hamilton poor; move of W.I. 1854 Allen 1 26 1 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Hearing from January 30, Hamilton relatives; living 1855 comfortably this winter. 1 26 2 Abba [?] Celia Hamilton Starting schooling. August 5, 1855 1 26 3 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Contemplating a visit; August 9, Hamilton Malinda returns 1855 home. 1 26 4 Ann C. Buell Climena Inquiry if Climena still September 4, Hamilton lives in E. Liberty; Mr. 1855 Buell working in California 1 26 5 W.I. Allen Jas. W. Monetary troubles October 6, Hamilton 1855 1 26 6 Mary E. Elliott Jas. W. Death of Eliza from October 15, Hamilton dysentery. 1855 1 26 7 Ann C. Buell Climena Visiting E. Liberty October 20, Hamilton 1855 1 26 8 Levina A. Jas. W. Request that James October 21, Hamilton Hamilton and Climena visit; 1855 Mary Crain’s marriage. 1 26 9 Ann C. Buell Climena Inability to travel to E. October 25, Hamilton Liberty due to 1855 sickness. 1 26 10 Levina A. Climena Return to Cherrytree; November Hamilton Hamilton description of the 12, 1855 gradual collapse of the region. 1 27 1 Emily L. Buell Climena Death of Ann Buell January 9, Hamilton 1856 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 35

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 1 27 2 Catharine Celia Hamilton Schooling; updates February 11, Hamilton from Peoria family. 1856 1 27 3 W.I. Allen Jas. W. Request for a loan due February 14. Hamilton to poor land sales. 1856 1 27 4 Asaph Allen Climena Updates on business; February 27, Hamilton family. 1856 1 27 5 Levina A. Climena Good sleigh riding February 22, Hamilton Hamilton weather; visiting 1856 family in Cherrytree. 1 27 6 M. Buell Jas. W. Receiving news of February 27, Hamilton death of Ann Buell; 1856 returning to Ohio from California. 1 27 7 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Death of George April 14, Hamilton Staker 1856 1 27 8 W.I. Allen Jas. W. Trial with an old May 12, Hamilton banker. 1856 1 27 9 W.I. Allen Jas. W. Request for more May, 1856 Hamilton money. 1 27 10 William Hamilton Jas. W. John moves to May 12, Hamilton Tremont; updates 1856 from Peoria 1 27 11 S.F.M. Ader Jas. W. Travel from Cincinnati July 18, 1856 Hamilton to Pittsburgh. 1 27 12 W.I. Allen Jas. W. Potential sale of land July 29, 1856 Hamilton to James. 1 27 13 W.I. Allen Jas. W. Making of a deed for September 7, Hamilton Jas. W. Hamilton 1856 1 27 14 M.J. Barrett Climena Receipt of clothing December 2, Hamilton patterns. 1856 1 27 15 M.C. Elliott Jas. W. Travels west; family December Hamilton updates. 28, 1856 1 28 1 Catharine The Hamilton Letter exchange February 5, Hamilton, Levina Children between the Hamilton 1857 A. Hamilton cousins 1 28 2 Levina A. Climena Visit with Reynolds February 5, Hamilton Hamilton and the Elliots. 1857 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 36

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 1 28 3 W.I. Allen Jas. W. Birth of a girl; financial March 15, Hamilton matters. 1857 1 28 4 Levina A. Jas. W. Illness of William’s April 9, 1857 Hamilton Hamilton wife. 1 28 5 Levina A. Jas. W. Updates on Peoria May 11, Hamilton Hamilton family; considering 1857 buying a lot in Peoria. 1 28 6 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Request that the June 7, 1857 Hamilton Hamiltons come visit. 1 28 7 E. Barrett Jas. W. Asaph Allen’s brother June 9, 1857 Hamilton leaves town. 1 28 8 Levina A. Climena Enjoying Peoria; June 22, Hamilton Hamilton family updates. 1857 1 28 9 W.I. Allen Jas. W. Hoping to meet with June 24, Hamilton James in the near 1857 future. 1 28 10 Levina A. Celia Hamilton Updates on Peoria August 2, Hamilton and Tremont 1857 1 28 11 Levina A. Climena Updates on family; August 2, Hamilton Hamilton clothing; Reynolds’ 1857 wife. 1 28 12 William Hamilton Jas. W. Updates on family; August 3, Hamilton travels by train. 1857 1 28 13 James Keaton Jas. W. Request for James to August 31, Hamilton give a lecture. 1857 1 28 14 William Hamilton Jas. W. Death of James’ October 1, Hamilton youngest child; 1857 political discussion. 1 28 15 William Hamilton Jas. W. Death of John October 10, Hamilton Reynolds’ wife. 1857 1 28 16 William Hamilton Jas. W. William elected mayor December 5, Hamilton of Peoria. 1857 1 28 17 W.I. Allen James and Updates on W.I. December Climena Allen’s Business 14, 1857 Hamilton 1 28 18 Livonia Buell Climena Family deaths; M. December Hamilton Buell still in California. 29, 1857 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 37

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 1 28 19 Unknown James and Commentary on Undated Climena information regarding Hamilton Levina. 2 1 1 Morris L. Jas. W. Preparations for February 1, Hallowell Hamilton Spring Trade 1858 2 1 2 Asaph Allen Climena Asaph elected as April 1, 1858 Hamilton justice of the peace. 2 1 3 W. Bissell Jas. W. Lowered price of eggs. May 12, Hamilton 1858 2 1 4 Livonia Buell Climena Loss of the Buell June 13, Hamilton house; illness of Mrs. 1858 Starr. 2 1 5 Levina Hamilton Climena Extended illness; June 20, Hamilton water cure. 1858 2 1 6 Levina Hamilton William Extended illness; July 20, 1858 Hamilton (II) water cure. 2 1 7 Samuel B. Taylor Jas. W. Republican July 26, 1858 Hamilton Convention 2 1 8 Levina Hamilton Celia Hamilton Extended illness; August 1, water cure. 1858 2 1 9 William Hamilton Jas. W. Levina married to September Hamilton Johnson S. Adams. 16, 1858 2 1 10 William Hamilton Jas. W. Reelection as Mayor. November Hamilton 30, 1858 2 1 11 J.B. Allen Climena Updating on family December Hamilton after a long period of 23, 1858 no correspondence. 2 2 1 William Hamilton Jas. W. Charter revisions in January 29, Hamilton Springfield. 1859 2 2 2 Levina Hamilton Climena Typhoid; hired help. February 25, Adams Hamilton 1859 2 2 3 W.I. Allen Jas. W. Various sales; February 25, Hamilton celebration of the 1859 Fourth of July 2 2 4 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Updates on family March 9, Hamilton and businesses. 1859 Climena Hamilton [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 38

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 2 2 5 William R. Jas. W. Separation of William March 13, Hamilton Hamilton and his wife. 1859 2 2 6 A. Garwood Jas. W. Garwood looking for March 16, Hamilton work throughout the 1859 Midwest. 2 2 7 Amanda and Jas. W. Visit to Steubenville. April 2, 1859 Lucinda Hamilton Hamilton 2 2 8 C.W.B. Allison Jas. W. Delegation and April 23, Hamilton difficulties with the 1859 election of Mr. West 2 2 9 William Moffett Jas. W. Regret that Hamilton April 25, Hamilton did not stop into his 1859 store. 2 2 10 W.I. Allen Jas. W. Receipt of a deed. May 15, Hamilton 1859 2 2 11 H. Davis Jas. W. Crates of Sarsaparilla. May 17, Hamilton 1859 2 2 12 Levina A. Jas. W. Updates on William, June 5, 1859 Hamilton Adams Hamilton; other family. Climena Hamilton 2 2 13 Asaph Allen Jas. W. Plans to get the whole June 13, Hamilton family together. 1859 2 2 14 [J.S.M.]? Adam Jas. W. Travels; order of September 6, Hamilton socks. 1859 2 2 15 L.W. Garwood Jas. W. Temperance and September Hamilton legislation. 10, 1859 2 2 16 Jas. W. Hamilton Messrs. Response to the September Helling, Sharp, temperance union. 14, 1859 and Garwood 2 2 17 John McReynolds Jas. W. Endorsement of October 26, Hamilton McReynolds as a 1859 member of the House of Representatives. 2 2 18 Margaret A. Climena Contemplating a December Matson Hamilton divorce. 19, 1859 2 3 1 J.W. Hamilton Climena Visit from William; January 8, Hamilton updates on meeting of 1860 the House. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 39

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 2 3 2 William Hamilton Climena Hamiltons and Crains January 9, Hamilton to visit E. Liberty. 1859 2 3 3 Arnold C [?] Jas. W. Committee on Federal January 11, Hamilton Relations to meet. 1860 2 3 4 J.W. Hamilton Climena Hamilton expects to January 12, Hamilton be home by Friday or 1860 Saturday from Columbus. 2 3 5 F.E. James Jas. W. Updates from home January 13, Hamilton while James is away. 1860 2 3 6 Climena James W. Waiting on William’s January 15, Hamilton Hamilton visit; Jimmy’s health. 1860 2 3 7 J.W. Hamilton Editors Adjournment of January 15, legislation. 1860 2 3 8 F.E. James Jas. W. Butter, eggs, muslin January 18, Hamilton 1860 2 3 9 J.W. Hamilton Committee Petition to reduce No Date salaries until debt is paid. 2 3 10 Jas. W. Hamilton Climena Delays in James’ January 19, Hamilton return home. 1860 2 3 11 Spain James Jas. W. Malignant illnesses; January 20, Hamilton visits to E. Liberty 1860 2 3 12 J.W. Hamilton Climena Elections in the House February 2, Hamilton to Senate. 1860 2 3 13 John Pollock Jas. W. Appeal to Hamilton to February 2, Hamilton bring up various issues 1860 in Columbus 2 3 14 Climena Jas. W. Jimmy’s illness. February 9, Hamilton Hamilton 1860 2 3 15 Margaret A. Jas. W. Requesting that February 9, Watson Hamilton James’ acquire divorce 1860 papers while in Columbus. 2 3 16 Jas. W. Hamilton Climena Expecting to return February 12, Hamilton home by Saturday. 1860 2 3 17 Asaph Allen Climena James’ (II) illness; February 12, Hamilton updates on other 1860 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 40

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date family.

2 3 18 S.N. James Jas. W. Mrs. Hamilton’s February 13, Hamilton sickness, Jimmy’s 1860 recovery. 2 3 19 F.E. James Jas. W. Note of enclosed February 20, Hamilton letter from William 1860 Wright to E.W. Mitchell 2 3 20 William Wright E.W. Mitchell Request that J.W. February 7, Hamilton advance 1860 (Att. to Mitchell a sum of above letter) money for travel to Canton. 2 3 21 W.H. [West]? Jas. W. Election to the February 20, Hamilton Springfield delegation; 1860 choosing candidates for president. 2 4 1 Climena Jas. W. Closing of a school; March 4, Hamilton Hamilton literati meeting. 1860 2 4 2 J.W. Hamilton Climena Meeting with William March 9, Hamilton Allen in Columbus. 1860 2 4 3 S.N. James Jas. W. Upcoming March 10, Hamilton temperance meeting. 1860 2 4 4 S.N. James Jas. W. Jimmie’s continued March 20, Hamilton illness. 1860 2 4 5 J.W. Hamilton Climena Adjournment of March 20, Hamilton legislature in the 1860 following days. 2 4 6 J.W. Hamilton Climena Worrying about March 22, Hamilton Jimmie’s health; 1860 preparing to leave Columbus. 2 4 7 Climena J.W. Hamilton Awaiting James’ March 22, Hamilton arrival home; Jimmie’s 1860 health. 2 4 8 S.S. McAdams J.W. Hamilton Politics in April 17, Pennsylvania; 1860 moralizing. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 41

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 2 4 9 H. Leonard J.W. Hamilton Commemorative plate May 1860 for Ohio legislation. 2 4 10 William Hamilton J.W. Hamilton Oil speculation in June 4, 1860 Pennsylvania. 2 4 11 J.W. Hamilton Climena Election of officers of July 2, 1860 Hamilton the House of Reps. 2 4 12 A. Garwood J.W. Hamilton Mr. Holloway unable September 3, & S.N. James to pay a claim; 1860 support for Lincoln. 2 4 13 Samuel S. J.W. Hamilton Account of the November McAdam McAdam family; 19, 1860 election of Lincoln, divisions in parties throughout the U.S. 2 4 14 S.F. McAdam J.W. Hamilton Elections of 1860 November 20, 1860 2 4 15 Mollie E. Carter Climena Reactions to the November Hamilton election, visits from 1860 family. 2 4 16 Mollie E. Carter Climena Visiting Climena November Hamilton delayed. 1860 2 5 1 J.W. Hamilton Climena Rising tensions in January 6, Hamilton Carolina; meeting of 1861 the House in Columbus. 2 5 2 S.E. Allman J.W. Hamilton Updates from E. January 8, Liberty after James’ 1861 departure. 2 5 3 J.W. Hamilton James James Sr. sick in January 13, Hamilton (II) Columbus; fighting in 1861 Charleston; suppression of rebellions in SC. 2 5 4 Climena J.W. Hamilton Upkeep of the January 14, Hamilton home/store in E. 1861 Liberty; sleighing. 2 5 5 J.W. Hamilton Climena Legislation slowing in January 14, Hamilton Columbus. 1861 2 5 6 Climena J.W. Hamilton Jimmie still ill. January 18, Hamilton 1861 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 42

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 2 5 7 Warden and J.W. and Invitation to a January, Emory Climena “Sociable” at the 1861 Hamilton American Hotel 2 5 8 Climena J.W. Hamilton Health of the children, January 22, Hamilton horses. 1861 2 5 9 J.W. Hamilton Climena Meetings on the train January 23, Hamilton to Columbus. 1861 2 5 10 S.E. Allman J.W. Hamilton Updates on family January 25, illnesses. 1861 2 5 11 S.E. Allman J.W. Hamilton A large portion of E. January 28, Liberty ill. 1861 2 5 12 J.W. Hamilton Climena Contemplating January 31, Hamilton returning home; 1861 Lincoln to pass through Columbus. 2 5 13 Climena J.W. Hamilton Asaph visits; health January 31, Hamilton still poor in E. Liberty 1861 2 5 14 J.W. Hamilton Climena Quiet in Columbus; February 5, Hamilton anxiety over national 1861 affairs. 2 5 15 J.W. Hamilton Climena House adjourned; February 12, Hamilton Lincoln to arrive 1861 tomorrow. 2 5 16 S.E. Allman Jas. W. Potential sale of a February 13, Hamilton mare to Mr. Banks 1861 2 5 17 W.I. Allen J.W. Hamilton Attempting to get an February 13, appointment with 1861 Lincoln. 2 5 18 J.W. Hamilton Climena Seeing Lincoln; February 16, Hamilton description and hopes 1861 for his future as president. 2 5 19 Climena J.W. Hamilton The children ask about February 17, Hamilton Lincoln; Jimmie’s 1861 health. 2 5 20 Climena J.W. Hamilton Sentiment of Lincoln’s February 25, Hamilton speeches; health at 1861 home. 2 5 21 J.W. Hamilton Climena Salmon P. Chase March 1, Hamilton entering the U.S. 1861 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 43

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date Cabinet; James’ speech at the House. 2 5 22 Climena J.W. Hamilton Inauguration of March 3, Hamilton Lincoln. 1861 2 5 23 J.W. Hamilton Climena and Lincoln’s first March 5, William inaugural address. 1861 Hamilton 2 5 24 Climena J.W. Hamilton Missing James; death March 6, Hamilton of Mrs. Harsha 1861 2 5 25 R.N. Chatham J.W. Hamilton Request that James March 7, withhold his influence 1861 in terms of upcoming Senate election. 2 5 26 S.N. James J.W. Hamilton Appeal not to support March 10, Bill Denison for 1861 senate. 2 5 27 William Lawrence J.W. Hamilton Appeal regarding March 27, judgeships in 1861 Bellefontaine. 2 5 28 C.W.B. Allison J.W. Hamilton Consideration of new March 9, senators; John 1861 Sherman mentioned. 2 5 29 J.W. Hamilton Climena Discussion of coming March 10, Hamilton home; senatorial 1861 election. 2 5 30 C.W.B. Allison J.W. Hamilton Recommendations for March 11, Mr. Stanton to be 1861 elected as senator. 2 5 31 Silas C. Garwood J.W. Hamilton Request for $100 March 11, 1861 2 5 32 F.E. James J.W. Hamilton Purchases for the March 14, season. 1861 2 5 33 S.E. Allman J.W. Hamilton Slow trade at home; March 19, updates on health and 1861 family. 2 5 34 S.E. Allman J.W. Hamilton Renting James’ farm March 20, for pasture. 1861 2 5 35 Edward H. Knight J.W. Hamilton Request for aid with March 22, Knight’s farm. 1861 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 44

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 2 5 36 J.W. Hamilton Climena Resolution made; March 22, Hamilton returning home. 1861 2 5 37 Climena J.W. Hamilton Anticipating James’ March 24, Hamilton return home; family 1861 updates. 2 5 38 W.I. Allen J.W. Hamilton Outstanding debts; March 25, money difficulties. 1861 2 6 1 Climena J.W. Hamilton Maria’s illness; April 7, 1861 Hamilton vinegar cures. 2 6 2 J.W. Hamilton Climena Growing anxieties April 8, 1861 Hamilton regarding national situation. 2 6 3 J.W. Hamilton Climena Asaph visits Columbus April 9, 1861 Hamilton 2 6 4 William Lawrence J.W. Hamilton Amendment to recent April 10, medical bill. 1861 2 6 5 Edward H. Knight J.W. Hamilton Payments; wet April 10, weather. 1861 2 6 6 J.W. Hamilton Climena Resolution to adjourn April 12, Hamilton by 4/23; confusion, 1861 meeting of both parties. 2 6 7 J.W. Hamilton Climena Ft. Sumter; dividing April 14, Hamilton the country. 1861 2 6 8 J.W. Hamilton Climena Cry for war; extra April 15, Hamilton sessions. 1861 2 6 9 Thomas F. J.W. Hamilton Raising of troops in April 15, McFadden Jr. Philadelphia 1861 2 6 10 J.W. Hamilton S.N. James War bill passed by the April 16, Senate; 2,000 men 1861 required from Ohio to defend Washington. 2 6 11 Climena J.W. Hamilton Updates from home; April 18, Hamilton danger in Washington; 1861 surrender of Sumter news reaches E. Liberty. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 45

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 2 6 12 J.W. Hamilton Climena Columbus converted April 18, Hamilton into a military camp; 1861 Ohio passes war bill; unsure of when he will return home. 2 6 13 J.W. Hamilton Climena Mob at Baltimore April 19, Hamilton stopping transport of 1861 Northern troops; Harper’s Ferry secured; barracks erected in Columbus. 2 6 14 J.W. Hamilton Climena Logan County April 21, Hamilton company to form; 1861 considering company from the General Assembly. 2 6 15 S.E. Allman J.W. Hamilton Store still operating April 23, despite war frenzy. 1861 2 6 16 J.W. Hamilton Climena Columbus in military April 23, Hamilton uproar 1861 2 6 17 S.N. James J.W. Hamilton Response to the April 24, impending war in E. 1861 Liberty 2 6 18 S.E. Allman J.W. Hamilton List of E. Liberty April 24, citizens enlisted in the 1861 army. 2 6 19 Climena J.W. Hamilton Receiving information April 24, Hamilton on the war in E. 1861 Liberty. 2 6 20 Climena J.W. Hamilton Request for more April 24, Hamilton papers concerning 1861 news of the war. (attachment) 2 6 21 Climena J.W. Hamilton Two E. Liberty soldiers April 28, Hamilton leave for training; 1861 arrival of goods to the store. 2 6 22 J.W. Hamilton Climena Reaction in the South; April 29, Hamilton prospects of future 1861 fighting 2 6 23 Sam [Allman?] J.W. Hamilton Request for muskets. [April 29, 1861]? [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 46

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 2 6 24 S.E. Allman J.W. Hamilton All E. Liberty soldiers April 30, leave for training; 1861 asking when James will be home. 2 6 25 J.W. Hamilton Climena Updates from May 1, 1861 Hamilton Columbus; news of a potential first battleground in Virginia. 2 6 26 J.W. Hamilton Climena Returning home; May 10, Hamilton adjourning Monday. 1861 2 6 27 M.A. Allen Climena Not yet ready to leave May 12, Hamilton for E. Liberty. 1861 2 6 28 William Hamilton J.W. Hamilton Oil business; joining May 15, the army as surgeon. 1861 2 6 29 W.I. Allen J.W. Hamilton War excitement. May 26, 1861 2 6 30 Maria Crain James Levina Hamilton’s Undated Hamilton (II) arrival; family updates. 2 6 31 W.I. Allen J.W. Hamilton Company raised to go August 20, into camp by 1861 September 20. 2 6 32 W.I. Allen J.W. Hamilton Anticipating a battle in September Kentucky 13, 1861 2 6 33 J.L. Hamilton J.W. Hamilton Death of Levina October 9, Hamilton (Adams) 1861 2 6 34 S.S. McAdam J.W. Hamilton Brother enlisted in December army; projected 20, 1861 length of the war; Hamilton’s speech. 2 7 1 James W. Smith J.W. Hamilton Regarding March 27, commissions of 1862 captains for Smith’s regiment. 2 7 2 S.S. McAdam J.W. Hamilton Suspension of banks; April 29, dealings between 1862 states. 2 7 3 Asaph Allen J.W. Hamilton Planning visits. May 29, 1862 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 47

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 2 7 4 Asaph Allen J.W. Hamilton Death of Wright Allen July 17, 1862

2 7 5 S.M. Irwin J.W. Hamilton Updates from July 18, 1862 Cherrytree, news of the battle of Shiloh. 2 7 6 B. Stanton J.W. Hamilton Creation of a July 29, 1862 delegation from Logan County to go to a congressional convention. 2 7 7 Asaph Allen J.W. Hamilton Missing Wright; July 30, 1862 overcoming his loss. 2 7 8 S.M. Irwin J.W. Hamilton Fees; service of Milton August 18, Hamilton near 1862 Richmond 2 7 9 Climena J.W. Hamilton E. Liberty practically September 7, Hamilton deserted; James drills 1862 with the army. 2 7 10 Asaph Allen J.W. Hamilton Filly’s illness; November production of coats. 12, 1862 2 7 11 Maria Crain Celia Hamilton Death of Fillmore November, Hamilton. 1862 2 7 12 William J.W. Hamilton Invitation to stay at November [Moffin]?, Jr. his home during the 19, 1862 winter. 2 7 13 W.I. Allen Climena Considering going November Hamilton West. 30, 1862 2 7 14 Dan Humphreys J.W. Hamilton Request for tobacco December 1, and other products. 1862 2 7 15 Walker and J.W. Hamilton Effort to sell a lot in December 2, [Best]? Bellefontaine. 1862 2 8 1 John D. Inskeep J.W. Hamilton Lengthy account of January 5, the Battle of Stones 1863 River/Murfreesboro. 2 8 2 M.A. Watson J.W. Hamilton Renting property in E. February 23, Liberty. 1863 2 8 3 Sam Amspoker J.W. Hamilton Receipt of tobacco March 2, and other products. 1863 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 48

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 2 8 4 W.I. Allen J.W. Hamilton Sale of land. March 28, 1863 2 8 5 Mollie Garwood Celia Hamilton Studying at a school March, 1863 for young ladies. 2 8 6 Malinda Allen Climena Unable to visit due to April 1, 1863 Hamilton illness. 2 8 7 William Hamilton J.W. Hamilton Return to Cherrytree. April 7, 1863

2 8 8 Thomas Garwood [?] Hamilton Activity in W. Virginia; May 18, opportunity of 1863 commanding a Negro regiment; general service. 2 8 9 William Hamilton J.W. Hamilton Death of William May 20, Crain; relocation to 1863 Anderson. 2 8 10 Asaph Allen J.W. Hamilton Hearing from George; May 25, visiting E. Liberty 1863 2 8 11 Asaph Allen J.W. Hamilton George at Vicksburg; July 1, 1863 Celia’s schooling. 2 8 12 J.W. Hamilton Climena Visiting Cherrytree; oil July 8, 1863 Hamilton regions of PA. 2 8 13 W.I. Allen J.W. Hamilton Sheep purchase. August 25, 1863 2 8 14 William Hamilton J.W. Hamilton Relocation to August 27, Indianapolis; 1863 purchases. 2 8 15 W.I. Allen J.W. Hamilton Illnesses; crops. September 1, 1863 2 8 16 William Hamilton J.W. Hamilton Leaving Indianapolis September for Peoria. 21, 1863 2 8 17 A.M. Reed J.W. Hamilton Celia’s acceptance to October 24, school in Steubenville. 1863 2 8 18 A.M. Reed J.W. Hamilton Receipt of $50 for November 9, Celia’s tuition. 1863 2 8 19 Asaph Allen J.W. Hamilton Went to the November warehouse and 16, 1863 shipped goods to [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 49

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date Woodstock.

2 8 20 James Hamilton Celia Hamilton Family missing Celia at November (II) school. 18, 1863 2 8 21 Climena Celia Hamilton Illness at home; November Hamilton updates from family. 22, 1863 2 8 22 Stokes Garwood William Schooling in November Hamilton (II) Mechanicsburg 27, 1863 2 8 23 James Hamilton Celia Hamilton Schooling; updates on December 6, (II), Climena friends at 1863 Hamilton Chickamauga 2 8 24 William Hamilton Celia Hamilton Schooling; the draft. December (II); Climena 20, 1863 Hamilton 2 9 1 James Hamilton Celia Hamilton Christmastime; cold January 10, (II); Climena weather; festivals. 1864 Hamilton 2 9 2 Maggie Embrey Celia Hamilton Visit to E. Liberty; January 17, George’s capture; 1864 Mollie’s illness. 2 9 3 Asaph Allen Climena No word from George; January 20, Hamilton death of Ernest 1864 Bigelow 2 9 4 William Hamilton Celia Hamilton Draft postponed; January 24, (II) soldier furlough. 1864 2 9 5 M[?] Garwood Celia Hamilton Delaying schooling; January 31, local accident 1864 involving a young girl. 2 9 6 Stokes Garwood J.W. Hamilton Mechanicsburg fills its January 31, soldier quota; “The 1864 Saw Buck Rangers”; schooling. 2 9 7 J.W. Hamilton Celia Hamilton Mother’s illness; 17th February 7, Ohio Regiment on 1864 furlough. 2 9 8 Maria Crain Celia Hamilton War deaths; marriage February 7, of William Dunlap. 1864 2 9 9 Climena Celia Hamilton Updates from family February 14, Hamilton in E. Liberty 1864 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 50

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 2 9 10 J.L. Hamilton J.W. Hamilton Request for $65; February 23, updates from Peoria 1864 2 9 11 Climena Celia Hamilton Prisoners released February 28, Hamilton; from Libby Prison; 1864 William Hamilton Sherman rumored to (II) have taken Mobile; Returning home. 2 9 12 Maggie Embrey Celia Hamilton Updates from home, March 2, notes regarding a ball 1864 with the 17th Ohio Veterans. 2 9 13 J.L. Hamilton J.W. Hamilton Paying debts; request March 9, that Mrs. Hamilton 1864 visit Peoria. 2 9 14 J.W. Hamilton Celia Hamilton Celia returning home. March 10, 1864 2 9 15 Asaph Allen J.W. Hamilton Updates on George; April 23, Celia. 1864 2 9 16 Climena Celia Hamilton Request that Celia ask Undated Hamilton J.W. Hamilton about [1864] continuing schooling. 2 9 17 Climena Celia Hamilton News from home; the May 15, Hamilton children’s schooling. 1864 2 9 18 William R. Celia Hamilton Updates from home; May 15, Hamilton (II) Grant victories; death 1864 of Sedgwick; parole of federal prisoners. 2 9 19 James W. Celia Hamilton Victories of Sherman, May 22, Hamilton (II) Grant (Wilderness- 1864 Spotsylvania) 2 9 20 Thomas Garwood Celia Hamilton Seeing very little field May 23, service; finishing in 1864 Columbus; Celia’s education. 2 9 21 Climena Celia Hamilton Updates from home; May 29, Hamilton request to write more 1864 often. 2 9 22 William R. Celia Hamilton Reports from various June 5, 1864 Hamilton (II) Ohio regiments. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 51

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 2 9 23 [D.M.]? Celia Hamilton Various preachers at June 6, 1864 church. 2 9 24 William R. Celia Hamilton The growing season at June 29, Hamilton (II) home; selling 1864 products in the family store. 2 9 25 William Allman [Hamilton Beginning of the Siege June 30, family?] of Petersburg 1864 2 9 26 Climena Celia Hamilton Updates from home; July 8, 1864 Hamilton the Garwood family, 2 9 27 William R. Celia Hamilton The harvest; updates July 8, 1864 Hamilton (II) from home. 2 9 28 J.W. Hamilton (II) Celia Hamilton Family updates; battle August 3, of the crater at 1864 Petersburg; burning of Chambersburg. 2 9 29 Climena Celia Hamilton Visit to Pleasant August 15, Hamilton Valley/Columbus; 1864 health at home. 2 9 30 J.W. Hamilton Celia Hamilton Approval of Celia’s August 29, return to school; 1864 upcoming draft. 2 9 31 Climena Celia Hamilton Celia’s return home; September Hamilton updates regarding 12, 1864 marriages and the draft. 2 9 32 Libby [?] Celia Hamilton Updates from September Steubenville. 27, 1864 2 9 33 T.S. Garwood J.W. Hamilton Corn harvest; town of September Springfield; Dutch 30, 1864 girls. 2 9 34 Unknown Celia Hamilton Invitation to an “apple October 9, paring.” 1864 2 9 35 Cattie (Catharine) Celia Hamilton Updates from new October 18, Hamilton school in Indianapolis. 1864 2 9 36 Thomas S. Celia Hamilton Mollie’s declining November 3, Garwood health; college life. 1864 2 9 37 Climena Celia Hamilton Housekeepers; November Hamilton updates from home. 20, 1864 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 52

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 2 9 38 Climena Celia Hamilton Updates from home; November Hamilton school in the winter. 20, 1864 2 9 39 William Hamilton Celia Hamilton Updates on Mrs. December Watson’s visits; 11, 1864 reports on deaths and captures from the war. 2 9 40 Amanda Causey Climena Unable to return to December Hamilton serve as housekeeper 16, 1864 for the Hamilton family. 2 9 41 Cattie Hamilton Celia Hamilton Returning home to March 31, Peoria. 1864 2 9 42 Cattie Hamilton Celia Hamilton Picnics throughout the July 7, 1864 summer. 2 9 43 William Hamilton J.W. Hamilton Reports on the sale of December various family/friends’ 23, 1864 land. 2 9 44 Jas. W. Hamilton Celia Hamilton Reports from home; December (II) victory of Gen. 25, 1864 Thomas; Sherman’s March to the Sea 2 10 1 William R. Celia Hamilton Reynolds looking to January 2, Hamilton (II) sell interest in a farm; 1865 the draft. 2 10 2 William R. Celia Hamilton Updates from home; January 29, Hamilton (II) spelling contests; the 1865 winter. 2 10 3 James W. Celia Hamilton Notes of foreign February 5, Hamilton (II) intervention in the 1865 war; talks of peace; updates from home. 2 10 4 Harry A. Wilkins Fremont Schooling; war February 12, Hamilton meetings. 1865 2 10 5 James W. Celia Hamilton Valentines; the draft; February 16, Hamilton (II) updates from home. 1865 2 10 6 Fremont Celia Hamilton Updates from home; February 27, Hamilton science. 1865 2 10 7 Lucinda Hamilton Hamilton Updates from family March 7, Family in Peoria. 1865 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 53

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 2 10 8 William H. Crain William R. Caramel taffy making; March 12, Hamilton (II) request for the 1865 Hamiltons to visit. 2 10 9 Climena Celia Hamilton Visiting Pleasant March 23, Hamilton Valley; Celia returning 1865 home. 2 10 10 Malinda Allen Climena Return home to April 21, Hamilton Pleasant Valley after a 1865 visit to E. Liberty. 2 10 11 Malinda Allen Celia Hamilton Unable to return to E. April 30, Liberty in the near 1865 future. 2 10 12 Lucinda Hamilton Celia Hamilton Updates from Peoria; May 1, 1865 expecting William home soon. 2 10 13 Maria Crain Celia Hamilton Death of Mollie May 7, 1865 Garwood; William Hamilton still in the oil business. 2 10 14 T.S. Garwood Celia Hamilton Wanting to visit E. June 3, 1865 Liberty, updates from Springfield, OH 2 10 15 [Masie?] Celia Hamilton Updates from July 4, 1865 Steubenville; an expulsion 2 10 16 Amanda Causey Climena Unable to return to E. July 10, 1865 Hamilton Liberty as soon as expected; updates from near Xenia, OH. 2 10 17 P.R. Hammond Celia Hamilton Updates from distant July 20, 1865 cousins in Montpellier. 2 10 18 T.S. Garwood Celia Hamilton Potential calls for July 23, 1865 further troops; warm weather; minimal work in Springfield. 2 10 19 Asaph Allen J.W. Hamilton Sending deed to a August 4, house. 1865 2 10 20 William R. J.W. Hamilton Travels through August 5, Hamilton Pennsylvania; oil 1865 business. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 54

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 2 10 21 Asaph Allen J.W. Hamilton Report of deed August 23, sending. 1865 2 10 22 Maria Crain Celia Hamilton Family updates from October 1, Huntsville. 1865 2 10 23 Maria Crain Celia Hamilton Plans to visit E. Liberty November 15, 1865 2 10 24 Maria Crain Hamilton Returning home from December Family E. Liberty 27, 1865 2 11 1 Asaph Allen J.W. Hamilton Visiting; spread of January 19, small pox. 1866 2 11 2 Isaac A. Parker J.W. Hamilton Information on January 29, boarding fees. 1866 2 11 3 Asaph Allen J.W. Hamilton Selling of a farm; March 11, payments. 1866 2 11 4 T.S. Garwood William Schooling, sickness. April 1, 1866 Hamilton (II) 2 11 5 Maria Crain Celia Hamilton Sickness of William April, 1866 and Alice Crain. 2 11 6 Maria Crain Hamilton Death of William April 29, Family Hamilton (II); death of 1866 Alice Crain. 2 11 7 Cattie Hamilton Celia Hamilton William’s (II) death. May 21, Father William 1866 Hamilton returns to Peoria. 2 11 8 Amanda Celia Hamilton Death of William (II); June 6, 1866 Hamilton visitors to Peoria. 2 11 9 Amanda Celia Hamilton Inability to visit E. August 15, Hamilton Liberty. 1866 2 11 10 Amanda Celia Hamilton Passing through August 23, Hamilton Huntsville. 1866 2 11 11 Mandia Robb Celia Hamilton Starting for October 3, Steubenville. 1866 2 11 12 A.M. Reid J.W. Hamilton Receipt for $100, November 9, Steubenville 1866 2 12 1 J.W. Hamilton Celia Hamilton Sending funds to March 26, Celia; Updates from 1867 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 55

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date home.

2 12 2 Mary E. Elliott J.W. Hamilton Traveling back east. April 28, 1867 2 12 3 Asaph Allen Climena Celia’s visit. May 10, Hamilton 1867 2 12 4 G.S. Harrington Celia Hamilton Death of Harrington’s May 11, mother; pleasure to 1867 be writing to Celia. 2 12 5 Climena Celia Hamilton Updates from E. June 2, 1867 Hamilton Liberty 2 12 6 Climena Celia Hamilton Festivals in town; June 23, Hamilton Updates from home. 1867 2 12 7 James W. Celia Hamilton Cherries in E. Liberty; July 11, 1867 Hamilton (II) Updates from home. 2 12 8 Climena Celia Hamilton Preachers; local August 11, Hamilton schools; Henry Ward 1867. Beecher. 2 12 9 Asaph Allen Climena Mother’s illness. August 14, Hamilton 1867 2 12 10 Asaph Allen Climena Visit to Indianapolis September Hamilton 20, 1867 2 12 11 A.M. Reid Celia Hamilton Notice of Celia’s September completion of study at 24, 1867 Steubenville. 2 12 12 Soph Climena Dream about October 7, [Sophia/Sophie]? Hamilton Climena’s death. 1867 Haines 2 12 13 Jennie Bryson Celia Hamilton Miss Phillips’ book December now out. 28, 1867 2 13 1 Asaph Allen J.W. Hamilton Illness, purchase of March 9, local plots. 1868 2 13 2 Georgia [?] Celia Hamilton Graduation from April 23, Steubenville; Henry 1868 Ward Beecher’s “Norwood” 2 13 3 Asaph Allen Climena Large meeting in April 24, Hamilton Pleasant Valley. 1868 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 56

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 2 13 4 Soph Haines Climena Missing friends from April 26, Hamilton and E. Liberty; enjoying a 1868 Family letter from Celia. 2 13 5 Asaph Allen Climena Death of Caleb May 5, 1868 Hamilton Barrett. 2 13 6 Asaph Allen Climena Funeral of Caleb May 8, 1868 Hamilton Barrett. 2 13 7 Lillie McCay Celia Hamilton Missing life at May 15, Steubenville; 1868 addresses by various speakers. 2 13 8 Asaph Allen Climena Meeting of June 1, 1868 Hamilton freemasons. 2 13 9 J.W. Henley Climena Request for donations July 29, 1868 Hamilton to the Universalist Church. Attached sermon, “Who will be saved?” 2 13 10 Asaph Allen J.W. Hamilton Deed to local plot of July 1868 land. 2 13 11 [?] Hamilton J.W. Hamilton Various family visitors September to E. Liberty 14, 1868 2 13 12 Asaph Allen Climena Malinda leaving for September Hamilton Illinois; health at 17, 1868 home. 2 13 13 Cynti[?] “My dear James’ sickness; September sister” requesting a visit. 28, 1868 2 13 14 [Lina] M. Celia Hamilton Updates from October 29, Hamilton Huntsville. 1868 2 14 1 R.R. Smith Celia Hamilton Request to “become May 27, intimately 1869 acquainted.” 2 14 2 J.L. Marot “Friend Leaving E. Liberty; July 10, 1869 Hamilton” new Railroads 2 14 3 William Hamilton J.W. Hamilton Death of Miller Irwin July 17, 1869

2 14 4 Unknown Celia Hamilton Love letter to Celia; Undated mittens. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 57

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 2 14 5 William Hamilton J.W. Hamilton Getting along with the August 1, Railroad; traveling the 1870 Northeast 2 14 6 Cynthia Hamilton J.W. Hamilton Visiting Urbana October 4, 1870 2 14 7 Malinda Allen Climena Apology for not November Hamilton having written sooner; 10, 1870 visiting E. Liberty 2 14 8 Will [W.I. Allen?] Climena Hoping to visit father November Hamilton soon. 14, 1870 2 15 1 Lida B. Heath Celia Hamilton Sabbath schools in January 8, New Boston 1871 2 15 2 Flora Hagle Climena Updates from family January 23, Hamilton in Darby Creek. 1871 2 15 3 Lida B. Heath Celia Hamilton Death of Mr. January 29, Chamberlain; updates 1871 from New Boston friends 2 15 4 C.J. Newton Celia Hamilton Lina to be married; February 6, Mr. Newton’s health 1871 improved 2 15 5 William Newton J.W. Hamilton Evangelist thinking; February 22, books; the previous 1871 winter. 2 15 6 W.I. Allen J.W. Hamilton Purchase of Maple April 19, sugar. 1871 2 15 7 C.J. Newton Celia Hamilton Fresh water issues in October 9, Appleton City; Lina’s 1871 wedding. 2 15 8 William Hamilton J.W. Hamilton Land speculation near October 9, Illinois. 1871 2 15 9 W.I. Allen Climena Emily’s health; Mary’s October 10, Hamilton health. 1871 2 15 10 W.I. Allen J.W. Hamilton Danville-Chicago November railroad completed. 17, 1871 2 16 1 Maria Ducker Climena Visit of “Hamilton and January 22, Hamilton Wife”; good sleighing. 1872 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 58

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 2 16 2 W.I. Allen J.W. Hamilton Request that the February 15, Hamiltons visit soon. 1872 2 16 3 J.W. Hamilton James W. Traveling from Peoria; February 20, Hamilton (II) settling debts. 1871 2 16 4 J.W. Hamilton James W. Sickness of John’s February 22, Hamilton (II) little girl, Lizzie. 1872 2 16 5 W.I. Allen Climena Health improvements February 26, Hamilton for Emily. 1872 2 16 6 William Hamilton J.W. Hamilton Death of brother April 25, John’s daughter Lizzie. 1872 2 16 7 W.I. Allen J.W. Hamilton Increased sickness of July 27, 1872 Emily; considering moving to a new house. 2 16 8 W.I. Allen J.W. Hamilton Still considering August 18, moving from Rossville. 1872 2 16 9 S.H. McCollester J.W. Hamilton Welcoming James’ September 2, son to Buchtel 1872 College. 2 16 10 James W. J.W. Hamilton Beginning studies at September Hamilton (II) Buchtel College. 12, 1872 2 16 11 Carman Stokes J.W. Hamilton No financial means to September continue attending 16, 1872 lectures. 2 16 12 J.W. Hamilton Fremont and Updates from home September James W. following departure 16, 1872 Hamilton (II) for Buchtel College 2 16 13 Fremont C. Victor Construction almost September Hamilton Hamilton finished on Buchtel 20, 1872 College. 2 16 14 Mary E. Elliott J.W. Hamilton Death of Lina. September 26, 1872 2 16 15 James W. Celia Hamilton Beginning studies at September Hamilton (II) Buchtel College. 26, 1872 2 16 16 J.W. Hamilton Fremont and Updates from home; September James W. the family store; new 29, 1872 Hamilton (II) railroads. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 59

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 2 16 17 B.F. Zell, S.N. Fremont and On the moral September James James W. character of Fremont 25, 1872 Hamilton (II) and James 2 16 18 Fremont C. Florence Updates from Buchtel October 3, Hamilton Hamilton College; declarations; 1872 socials. 2 16 19 Celia A. Hamilton James W. Updates from home in October 6, Hamilton (II) E. Liberty. 1872 2 16 20 W.R. Amspoker James W. Updates from E. October 9, Hamilton (II) Liberty – town 1872 practically deserted. 2 16 21 James W. J.W. Hamilton Updates from Buchtel; October 13, Hamilton (II) election of 1872. 1872 2 16 22 C.H. Allen J.W. Hamilton Life at the University October 13, of Michigan; Ann 1872 Arbor 2 16 23 J.W. Hamilton Fremont and Greely/Grant election; October 20, James W. farm plots; E. Liberty 1872 Hamilton (II) updates. 2 16 24 Charles A. Lukens J.W. Hamilton Requesting October 21, information on land in 1872 Illinois. 2 16 25 Fremont C. Climena Updates from Buchtel October 27, Hamilton Hamilton College; turnpikes. 1872 2 16 26 James W. Celia Hamilton Updates from Buchtel November Hamilton (II) College – on the 10, 1872 potential future of the college. 2 16 27 Celia A. Hamilton James W. Updates from E. November Hamilton (II) Liberty; local reactions 16, 1872 to Greely’s defeat; the family store. 2 16 28 Asaph Allen J.W. Hamilton Asaph visiting E. November Liberty 18, 1872 2 16 29 Fremont C. Victor Updates from Buchtel November Hamilton Hamilton College; examinations. 24, 1872 2 16 30 W.R. Amspoker James W. Updates from E. November Hamilton (II) Liberty friends. 27, 1872 2 16 31 J.W. Hamilton Fremont and Updates from E. November James W. Liberty; the turnpike; 29, 1872 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 60

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date Hamilton (II) the family store.

2 16 32 James W. Victor H. Request to meet in December Hamilton (II) Hamilton Lewisburg on 10, 1872 December 18 2 17 1 Fremont C. J.W. Hamilton Note of arrival in January 6, Hamilton Akron, OH 1873 2 17 2 Fremont C. J.W. Hamilton Regarding books January 7, Hamilton forgotten at home. 1873 2 17 3 Fremont C. Hamilton and Reconvening at January 12, Hamilton Co. Buchtel College; new 1873 roommate issues. 2 17 4 Fremont C. Victor H. Beginning of the new January 29, Hamilton Hamilton term at Buchtel. 1873 2 17 5 Fremont C. Celia A. Sermons on campus. February 2, Hamilton Hamilton 1873 2 17 6 Fremont C. Climena Illness February 9, Hamilton Hamilton 1873 2 17 7 Fremont C. Florence Leisure time at February 16, Hamilton Hamilton Buchtel. 1873 2 17 8 Fremont C. J.W. Hamilton Classwork; sermons February 23, Hamilton on campus. 1873 2 17 9 Fremont C. James W. Preaching on campus, March 3, Hamilton Hamilton (II) general updates from 1873 Buchtel. 2 17 10 Asaph Allen J.W. Hamilton New railroad between March 3, (II) Columbus and Toledo. 1873 2 17 11 Fremont C. Victor Updates from Buchtel March 9, Hamilton Hamilton College. 1873 2 17 12 Fremont C. Victor Interactions with local April 7, 1873 Hamilton Hamilton Africans near Buchtel College. 2 17 13 Asaph Allen Hamilton Troubles in George April 9, 1873 Family Conners’ family; sickness. 2 17 14 Fremont C. Florence Updates from Buchtel April 20, Hamilton Hamilton College. 1873 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 61

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 2 17 15 Asaph Allen Hamilton Deaths in the area; April 25, Family marriage of Florence 1873 Hayer. 2 17 16 Fremont C. J.W. Hamilton Bill for college fees. May 11, Hamilton 1873 2 17 17 Fremont C. Celia Hamilton Classes at Buchtel; May 18, Hamilton sending letters by 1873 coach. 2 17 18 M.A. Allen Climena Asaph sick with lung May 23, Hamilton congestion. 1873 2 17 19 M.A. Allen Climena Climena sick and May 24, Hamilton unable to visit Asaph. 1873 2 17 20 Fremont C. Hamilton Quotas for recitation; May 25, Hamilton Family building new 1873 churches. 2 17 21 M.A. Allen Climena Asaph’s condition May 26, Hamilton worsening. 1873 2 17 22 W.I. Allen Climena Leaving for Pleasant Late-May, Hamilton Valley to visit Asaph 1873 2 17 23 W.I. Allen J.W. Hamilton Reports on Asaph’s May 29, condition. 1873 2 17 24 Fremont C. Victor H. Updates from Buchtel June 2, 1873 Hamilton Hamilton College; conventions, illness. 2 17 25 M.A. Allen Climena Little change in June 5, 1873 Hamilton Asaph’s health. 2 17 26 Fremont C. James W. Vienna Exposition, June 8, 1873 Hamilton Hamilton (II) trains; coal mines. 2 17 27 Fremont C. Hamilton Debates; strawberries; June 15, Hamilton Family Darwin. 1873 2 17 28 M.A. Allen Climena Updates on Asaph’s June 16, Hamilton health. 1873 2 17 29 Emily Allen Climena Death of Emily’s July 18, 1873 Hamilton husband. 2 17 30 Fremont C. Victor H. Request to meet at July 29, 1873 Hamilton Hamilton the end of school term. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 62

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 2 17 31 J.D. Inskeep Celia Hamilton Request to call on August 5, Celia. 1873 2 17 32 Celia Hamilton J.D. Inskeep Acceptance of August 12, Inskeep’s offer to call 1873 on Celia 2 17 33 Fremont C. Hamilton Return to Buchtel September Hamilton Family College 14, 1873 2 17 34 Maria Decker Hamilton Asaph’s health fading Saturday, Family rapidly. mid- September, 1873 2 17 35 M.A. Allen Climena Asaph travels to September Hamilton Columbus, health 23, 1873 does not improve. 2 17 36 Climena J.W. Hamilton Asaph’s health; September Hamilton visiting Pleasant 25, 1873 Valley. 2 17 37 Fremont C. James W. Updates from Buchtel September Hamilton Hamilton (II) College; Greely 28, 1873 Society 2 17 38 J.D. Inskeep Celia A. Note of potential October 4, Hamilton delays when visiting 1873 tomorrow. 2 17 39 Climena James W. New students at October 5, Hamilton Hamilton (II) Buchtel. 1873 2 17 40 Fremont C. Celia A. Local fair; student October 12, Hamilton Hamilton societies; 1873 Universalists. 2 17 41 J.D. Inskeep Celia A. Note regarding calling October 16, Hamilton on Celia. 1873 2 17 42 M.A. Allen Climena Asaph’s health rapidly October 18, Hamilton declining. 1873 2 17 43 Fremont C. Florence Elections; Akron city October 19, Hamilton Hamilton residents; students 1873 leaving for home. 2 17 44 Fremont C. Victor Sickness; mock trial; October 26, Hamilton Hamilton sermons. 1873 2 18 1 Climena J.W. Hamilton Asaph’s health slightly October 21, Hamilton improved; unsure of 1873 return home. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 63

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 2 18 2 Climena J.W. Hamilton Returning home October 22, Hamilton Monday; Asaph 1873 anxious to go to Columbus despite illness. 2 18 3 Fremont C. J.W. Hamilton Universalists on November 2, Hamilton campus; books; bills. 1873 2 18 4 Fremont C. Climena Diphtheria; students November 9, Hamilton Hamilton sneaking out at night. 1873 2 18 5 Fremont C. James W. Universalist sermons; November Hamilton Hamilton (II) very little news. 16, 1873 2 18 6 M.A. Allen Climena Asaph’s health November Hamilton declining. 21, 1873 2 18 7 M.A. Allen Climena Request that Climena November Hamilton visit due to Asaph’s 24, 1873 health. 2 18 8 M.A. Allen Climena Climena unable to November Hamilton visit due to illness. 30, 1873 2 18 9 Climena J.W. Hamilton Asaph delirious December 8, Hamilton despite health 1873 improvements. 2 18 10 Climena J.W. Hamilton Asaph’s health December Hamilton declines further; 11, 1873 discussion of “leaving this world.” 2 18 11 M.A. Allen Climena Slight improvements December Hamilton in Asaph’s health 19, 1873 since Climena’s departure. 2 18 12 M.A. Allen Climena Asaph’s illness December Hamilton becomes worse. 31, 1873 3 1 1 M.A. Allen Climena Asaph unable to sleep. January 10, Hamilton 1874 3 1 2 Fremont C. J.W. Hamilton Dissatisfaction with January 11, Hamilton starting second term; 1874 updates from Buchtel. 3 1 3 M.A. Allen Climena Asaph’s health critical. January 13, Hamilton 1874 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 64

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 3 1 4 George Converse J.W. Hamilton Telegram reporting January 14, death of Asaph. 1874 3 1 5 Fremont C. James W. Updates from Buchtel; January 25, Hamilton Hamilton (II) societies; cold 1874 weather. 3 1 6 Fremont C. Victor H. Cold weather; girls on February 2, Hamilton Hamilton campus; Latin. 1874 3 1 7 M.A. Allen J.W. Hamilton Attempts to find a February 8, buyer for Asaph’s 1874 land. 3 1 8 Fremont C. Florence Temperance; March 1, Hamilton Hamilton suspensions at 1874 Buchtel. 3 1 9 Fremont C. J.W. Hamilton Bills; entertainment at March 10, Hamilton Buchtel. 1874 3 1 10 M.A. Allen Climena Purchase of Asaph’s March 15, Hamilton land; loneliness since 1874 his death. 3 1 11 Fremont C. Celia Hamilton Women’s movement; March 15, Hamilton entertainment at 1874 Buchtel. 3 1 12 Fremont C. James W. Women’s movement; March 30, Hamilton Hamilton (II) school closed; early 1874 complications in the Women’s movement. 3 1 13 Fremont C. J.W. Hamilton Disturbances at April 7, 1874 Hamilton Buchtel; studies recommence. 3 1 14 Fremont C. J.W. Hamilton Temperance ticket at April 13, Hamilton Buchtel. 1874 3 1 15 Fremont C. Celia Hamilton Fires in Akron; April 20, Hamilton temperance 1874 movement. 3 1 16 Fremont C. Florence Funding for various May 3, 1874 Hamilton Hamilton buildings on campus; temperance. 3 1 17 Fremont C. Victor H. Disciplinary issues at May 17, Hamilton Hamilton Buchtel; society 1874 funding; baseball club. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 65

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 3 1 18 Fremont C. Climena Memorial Day May 31, Hamilton Hamilton orations; temperance; 1874 fires. 3 1 19 Emma Schnebly Celia Hamilton Updates from Peoria June 9, 1874 friends. 3 1 20 William Hamilton J.W. Hamilton Summons regarding July 23, 1874 50 acres of land; business issues. 3 1 21 Emma Schnebly Celia Hamilton Missing Steubenville, August 4, Women’s Suffrage, 1874 visiting Peoria. 3 1 22 F.E. Monroe Hamilton Various land August 4, Family investments; no 1874 prospect of moving back east. 3 1 23 William Hamilton J.W. Hamilton Travels to New York August 9, and back. 1874 3 1 24 Fremont C. Celia Hamilton Charivari at Buchtel. September 4, Hamilton 1874 3 1 25 Fremont C. Hamilton Marriages; new September Hamilton Family teachers; subjects this 13, 1874 term. 3 1 26 Fremont C. James W. Campaigns at Buchtel; September Hamilton Hamilton (II) new students. 30, 1874 3 1 27 Fremont C. Climena Lack of ambitious September Hamilton Hamilton students; Prof. King’s 27, 1874 Balloon. 3 1 28 Fremont C. Victor H. Democratic October 19, Hamilton Hamilton jollification meetings 1874 near campus. 3 1 29 Fremont C. Florence Preaching; October 25, Hamilton Hamilton conventions. 1874 3 1 30 Fremont C. Florence Lunar eclipse; October 25, Hamilton Hamilton lectures, oratory 1874 competitions. 3 1 31 Fremont C. James W. Updates from Buchtel; November Hamilton Hamilton (II) theater, reviews, 15, 1874 Professor Mayo. 3 1 32 Fremont C. J.W. Hamilton Pay for Pres. November Hamilton McCollister; Mrs. 18, 1874 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 66

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date Smith still hasn’t visited. 3 1 33 Fremont C. Climena Approach of November Hamilton Hamilton Thanksgiving; Carey 24, 1874 entertainment 3 1 34 Fremont C. Victor H. Commencement of December 8, Hamilton Hamilton exams 1874 3 2 1 Fremont C. J.W. Hamilton Sickness, request to January 14, Hamilton meet at Lewisburg. 1875 3 2 2 Fremont C. Climena Troubles with Prof. February 6, Hamilton Hamilton Mayo; curfews. 1875 3 2 3 Fremont C. Hamilton Beginning of the April 11, Hamilton Family second term; leisure 1875 at Buchtel. 3 2 4 Fremont C. James W. Cold weather; April 26, Hamilton Hamilton (II) underclassmen 1875 wearing “plug” hats; students appropriating money. 3 2 5 Fremont C. Climena Change in weather; May 9, 1875 Hamilton Hamilton plug hats; bills. 3 2 6 John Garwood J.W. Hamilton Enlistment record May 21, information request. 1875 3 2 7 Fremont C. Celia Hamilton Extreme heat; visit of May 23, Hamilton a student from 1875 another college; lectures. 3 2 8 Fremont C. Victor Upcoming June 6, 1875 Hamilton Hamilton commencement; parades. 3 2 9 W.W. Smith J.W. Hamilton Information request June 14, regarding Thomas 1875 Garwood’s enlistment. 3 2 10 J.W. Hamilton James W. Visit to Peoria July 19, 1875 Hamilton (II) 3 2 11 J.W. Hamilton James W. Visit to Peoria July 20, 1875 Hamilton (II) [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 67

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 3 2 12 John G. J.W. Hamilton Arrangements for September 4, Thompson Democratic 1875 committees. 3 2 13 Fremont C. Hamilton Beginning of a new September 5, Hamilton Family term at Buchtel; 1875 returning students and professors. 3 2 14 Fremont C. Climena Election of Mr. White September Hamilton Hamilton as president of the 19, 1875 Galesburg Institute; politics. 3 2 15 Fremont C. James W. Students relocating to September Hamilton Hamilton (II) Tufts; local politics. 26, 1875 3 2 16 G.B. Thrift J.W. Hamilton Democratic September convention meeting; 28, 1875 election of candidates. 3 2 17 Mrs. William J.W. Hamilton Headaches. September Yener 29, 1875 3 2 18 Fremont C. Celia Hamilton Republican addresses; October 3, Hamilton balloons; Barnum; 1875 preaching of Mr. Weaver. 3 2 19 Fremont C. Victor Mr. Weaver remaining October 17, Hamilton Hamilton at Buchtel; politics 1875 quiets down. 3 2 20 Fremont C. Florence Sunday classes; Pres. October 24, Hamilton Hamilton McCollister’s 1875 Massachusetts trip; rules at Buchtel. 3 2 21 Fremont C. James W. Societies at Buchtel; October 31, Hamilton Hamilton (II) upcoming 1875 examinations. 3 2 22 Fremont C. Victor Troubles with Mr. November Hamilton Hamilton Tomlinson; college 21, 1875 impeachments; new professors. 3 2 23 Fremont C. Climena Returning home. December 9, Hamilton Hamilton 1875 3 2 24 Fremont C. J.W. Hamilton Traveling home via December Hamilton London Ohio. 20, 1875 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 68

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 3 3 1 Fremont C. James W. Start of new term at January 9, Hamilton Hamilton (II) Buchtel. 1876 3 3 2 F.E. Morse Hamilton Updates regarding January 10, Family Charles A. Allen. 1876 3 3 3 Fremont C. Celia Hamilton Preaching on campus; January 24, Hamilton early activities of the 1876 term. 3 3 4 Charles A. Allen J.W. Hamilton Updates from Illinois January 24, family; attorney 1876 practice. 3 3 5 W.I. Allen J.W. Hamilton Land securities. January 26, 1876 3 3 6 Fremont C. Florence Time off for February 21, Hamilton Hamilton Washington’s 1876 birthday; Carey Society. 3 3 7 Fremont C. James W. Early spring; room March 5, Hamilton Hamilton (II) inspections. 1876 3 3 8 Fremont C. J.W. Hamilton Close of the term; March 30, Hamilton request for book 1876 money. 3 3 9 Fremont C. James W. Beginning of new April 10, Hamilton Hamilton (II) term; fireman death. 1876 3 3 10 Fremont C. James W. Incendiaries and May 2, 1876 Hamilton Hamilton (II) robbers in Akron; request for money. 3 3 11 J.D. Inskeep J.W. Hamilton Protest against the September 5, Piper Family 1876 occupying Daniel Piper’s house. 3 3 12 Fremont C. James W. Victor begins at September Hamilton Hamilton (II) Buchtel 17, 1876 3 3 13 G.B. Thrift J.W. Hamilton, Organizing the September et al. Democratic State 18, 1876 Cultural Committee. 3 3 14 G.B. Thrift J.W. Hamilton Request for township September funds for the 18, 1876 Democratic State Cultural Committee. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 69

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 3 3 15 Potter (Victor) H. Climena Early days at Buchtel. September Hamilton Hamilton 24, 1876 3 3 16 John G. J.W. Hamilton Appeal to Democratic September Thompson voters for the 29, 1876 impending election. 3 3 17 Victor H. James W. Early updates from October 1, Hamilton Hamilton (II) Buchtel College; Mr. 1876 Johnson’s Balloon. 3 3 18 Fremont C. James W. The election; social October 15, Hamilton Hamilton (II) events at Buchtel. 1876 3 3 19 Victor H. Celia Hamilton Participating in October 29, Hamilton debates at Buchtel. 1876 3 3 20 Fremont C. Climena Student-run classes; November 5, Hamilton Hamilton Halloween; Garfield’s 1876 visit to Akron. 3 3 21 Victor H. Climena Thanksgiving at December 3, Hamilton Hamilton Buchtel; upcoming 1876 student entertainment. 3 3 22 Victor H. James W. Exams commencing December Hamilton Hamilton (II) soon; request to meet 11, 1876 December 16. 3 4 1 Fremont C. James W. Departure from January 27, Hamilton Hamilton (II) Akron; illness 1877 3 4 2 Victor H. Climena Return to Buchtel; January 28, Hamilton Hamilton updates on teachers. 1877 3 4 3 Fremont C. James W. New classes; health of February 10, Hamilton Hamilton (II) Prof. Fraunfelter; bills. 1877 3 4 4 Fremont C. James W. Victor to Cuyahoga February 18, Hamilton Hamilton (II) Falls; sickness. 1877 3 4 5 Victor H. Celia Hamilton Debates; politics; February 18, Hamilton scarlet fever. 1877 3 4 6 Bob Embrey Victor H. Updates from friends February 25, Hamilton in E. Liberty 1877 3 4 7 Fremont C. Celia Hamilton Practicing elocution March 4, Hamilton with the president; 1877 updates from Buchtel. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 70

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 3 4 8 Victor H. James W. Coming home; extra March 11, Hamilton Hamilton (II) public readings of 1877 essays, speeches; Hayes excitement. 3 4 9 James W. Ella Hollopeter Claim for collection of March 19, Hamilton (II) money from local 1877 Justice’s office 3 4 10 Fremont C. James W. Examinations; issues March 26, Hamilton Hamilton with Calculus. 1877 3 4 11 W.E. Wormald “Friend Returning to Buchtel March 29, Hamilton” soon; updates on 1877 rooming. 3 4 12 Victor H. Celia Hamilton Start of the spring April 8, 1877 Hamilton term 3 4 13 Fremont C. James W. Beecher (Henry Ward) April 18, Hamilton Hamilton (II) comes to campus; 1877 Victor enjoying the semester. 3 4 14 Fremont C. James W. Bills; vacation; the April 23, Hamilton Hamilton (II) Murphy Movement. 1877 3 4 15 Victor H. Celia Hamilton Henry Ward Beecher May 2, 1877 Hamilton visit; mice; new students. 3 4 16 Victor H. Faculty Excuse for absence May 4, 1877 Hamilton 3 4 17 William Hamilton J.W. Hamilton Updates on the May 5, 1877 railroad and coal business. 3 4 18 Bob Embrey Victor H. Updates from friends May 6, 1877 Hamilton in East Liberty 3 4 19 Fremont C. James W. Preparing for May 8, 1877 Hamilton Hamilton (II) graduation; orations and examinations. 3 4 20 Victor H. Celia Hamilton Murphy Movement; May 13, Hamilton Professor Peckham; 1877 Senior vacation. 3 4 21 James W. Victor H. Sickness at home; June 4, 1877 Hamilton (II) Hamilton crops; visit to Bellefontaine [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 71

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 3 4 22 W.E. Wormwald Victor H. Requesting updates August 16, Hamilton from Buchtel; Victor’s 1877 intentions at college. 3 4 23 Victor H. James W. New term at Buchtel September 9, Hamilton Hamilton (II) 1877 3 4 24 Fremont C. Victor H. Updates from E. September 9, Hamilton Hamilton Liberty; health at 1877 home. 3 5 1 James W. Victor H. Fire at “Cheaker’s September Hamilton (II) Hamilton Store”; State Fair; 17, 1877 Garfield to speak at Bellefontaine. 3 5 2 Victor H. Fremont C. Updates from Buchtel September Hamilton Hamilton College, fall term 20, 1877 3 5 3 Victor H. Celia Hamilton Illness; orations. September Hamilton 26, 1877 3 5 4 Fremont C. Victor H. Trip to Bellefontaine; September Hamilton Hamilton updates from E. 26, 1877 Liberty 3 5 5 Victor H. Climena Change in chapel October 7, Hamilton Hamilton services; Garfield 1877 speaking in Akron; request for county newspapers. 3 5 6 Fremont C. Victor H. Voting and the 1877 October 10, Hamilton Hamilton elections. 1877 3 5 7 Victor H. James W. Updates from Buchtel; October 16, Hamilton Hamilton (II) reports on 1877 1877 election 3 5 8 Climena Victor H. Updates on friends October 17, Hamilton Hamilton from home; health, 1877 harvest. 3 5 9 Victor H. J.W. Hamilton New Catholic church October 21, Hamilton in Akron; unkempt 1877 students at breakfast 3 5 10 Victor H. Fremont C. Marriage of Mr. October 30, Hamilton Hamilton Evans; illnesses; 1877 “tramps” in Akron. 3 5 11 James W. Victor H. Enclosed money for October 30, Hamilton (II) Hamilton school; updates from 1877 E. Liberty [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 72

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 3 5 12 Fremont C. Victor H. Local E. Liberty dance; November 6, Hamilton Hamilton cow purchases; 1877 friends from E. Liberty. 3 5 13 Victor H. James W. Halloween; the Bryant November 7, Hamilton Hamilton (II) society 1877 3 5 14 James W. Victor H. Legal cases in E. November Hamilton (II) Hamilton Liberty – fraud, theft, 13, 1877 patent issues 3 5 15 Victor H. Celia Hamilton New students at November Hamilton Buchtel numbering 19, 1877 over 100; President celebrating Silver Wedding anniversary 3 5 16 William Hamilton J.W. Hamilton Death of Mrs. November Hamilton’s father; 19, 1877 Mrs. Hamilton’ consumption. 3 5 17 James W. Victor H. Updates from E. November Hamilton (II) Hamilton Liberty friends and 21, 1877 family. 3 5 18 Victor H. Fremont C. President November Hamilton Hamilton McCollester’s 25, 1877 anniversary; Gen. Tom Thumb 3 5 19 James W. Victor H. “The monkey December 2, Hamilton (II) Hamilton question” (evolution); 1877 Wren family problems; other updates from home. 3 5 20 Victor H. “Brother Thanksgiving at December 5, Hamilton Moulton” Buchtel; new student 1877 from Oberlin. 3 5 21 Victor H. Fremont C. Returning home for December Hamilton Hamilton the holidays 12, 1877 3 6 1 James W. Victor H. Beginning of Winter January 13, Hamilton (II) Hamilton term at Buchtel. 1878 3 6 2 Victor H. James W. Oratorical contests; January 13, Hamilton Hamilton (II) updates from Buchtel 1878 College. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 73

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 3 6 3 Fremont C. Victor H. Winter in E. Liberty; January 20, Hamilton Hamilton marriages and 1878 updates from family friends. 3 6 4 Victor H. Fremont C. Illness; updates from January 23, Hamilton Hamilton friends at Buchtel 1878 College 3 6 5 James W. Victor H. Cooking and eating at January 27. Hamilton (II) Hamilton home; the family’s 1878 reading; bad weather. 3 6 6 Victor H. Celia Hamilton Boiler explosion at January 30, Hamilton Buchtel; studies in the 1878 spring term; groundhog day. 3 6 7 William Hamilton J.W. Hamilton Struggling coal January 31, business; money 1878 received from a local farmer. 3 6 8 Fremont C. Victor H. Traveling back to E. February 4, Hamilton Hamilton Liberty; troubles with 1878 weather. 3 6 9 Victor H. Fremont C. Socials at Buchtel; February 13, Hamilton Hamilton sleighing; Cary and 1878 Bryant Societies entertainments. 3 6 10 Celia Hamilton Victor H. Local weddings; local February 15, Hamilton Methodist meetings. 1878 3 6 11 James W. Victor H. Poor traveling February 21, Hamilton (II) Hamilton conditions due to 1878 weather; trips to Bellefontaine 3 6 12 Victor H. Climena Meeting of the February 21, Hamilton Hamilton Chaplin society – 1878 orations; bad weather, mud. 3 6 13 Fremont C. Victor H. Local marriages; local February 28, Hamilton Hamilton candidates; James’ 1878 illness. 3 6 14 Victor H. James W. Bryant Society; March 1, Hamilton Hamilton (II) reconsidering the next 1878 term. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 74

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 3 6 15 Climena Victor H. Oppositions to recent March 4, Hamilton Hamilton weddings; visits with 1878 the James family; local illness. 3 6 16 James W. Victor H. Sugar making; March 10, Hamilton (II) Hamilton weddings; treasurer 1878 campaigning; area land sales. 3 6 17 Victor H. Fremont C. Examinations; March 10, Hamilton Hamilton students 1878 leaving/returning next term; Bryant entertainment. 3 6 18 Victor H. James W. Decision to stay in the March 13, Hamilton Hamilton (II) coming term; PO Box 1878 deliveries. 3 6 19 Fremont C. Victor H. Updates from E. March 18, Hamilton Hamilton Liberty 1878 3 6 20 Victor H. Celia Hamilton End of early spring March 25, Hamilton term; change in 1878 weather. 3 6 21 James W. Victor H. The family farm; March 27, Hamilton (II) Hamilton purchasing other 1878 properties; other updates from E. Liberty. 3 6 22 Fremont C. Victor H. Township elections; April 2, 1878 Hamilton Hamilton Mr. Austin’s health 3 6 23 Victor H. Fremont C. Updates from Buchtel April 3, 1878 Hamilton Hamilton College; beginning of Spring term. 3 6 24 R.J. Knowlton Victor H. Updates from a friend April 5, 1878 Hamilton during vacation between terms. 3 6 25 Victor H. Climena Updates from Buchtel; April 12, Hamilton Hamilton oratory competitions. 1878 3 7 1 James W. Fremont C. Traveling through April 12, Hamilton (II) Hamilton Cleveland. 1878 3 7 2 H.C. Dickinson J.W. Hamilton Mental condition of April 16, William [Mores?] 1878 [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 75

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 3 7 3 James W. Victor H. Funeral of Mr. Austin; Ca. April 16, Hamilton (II) Hamilton School 1878 commencement in E. Liberty; railroad talk. 3 7 4 Victor H. Fremont C. Bryant Society house April 26, Hamilton Hamilton repairs; strike fears. 1878 3 7 5 Fremont C. Victor H. Surveying in East April 30, Hamilton Hamilton Liberty; James Jr.’s 1878 upcoming marriage. 3 7 6 James W. Victor H. Railroad meeting; May 8, 1878 Hamilton (II) Hamilton Inskeep arrested for murder. 3 7 7 Victor H. James W. Convention in Akron; May 8, 1878 Hamilton Hamilton (II) new students at Buchtel; preaching. 3 7 8 Fremont C. Victor H. Late-season frost; May 13, Hamilton Hamilton railroad meeting; 1878 updates from family friends. 3 7 9 Victor H. Celia Hamilton Bryant and Cary May 16, Hamilton societies; 1878 commencement; ball match between Wooster and Buchtel. 3 7 10 Victor H. Fremont C. Commencement May 24, Hamilton Hamilton exercises at Buchtel. 1878 3 7 11 James W. Victor H. Railroad meetings; May 26, Hamilton (II) Hamilton death of Carrie James; 1878 dry weather. 3 7 12 Fremont C. Victor H. Fremont unable to June 3, 1878 Hamilton Hamilton attend commencement; the family garden. 3 7 13 Victor H. James. W. Cary Society picnic June 3, 1878 Hamilton Hamilton (II) postponed; Bryant Society meeting; Teacher’s convention. 3 7 14 Victor H. James W. Tuition; teachers’ June 8, 1878 Hamilton Hamilton (II) convention; upcoming commencement. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 76

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 3 7 15 R.J. Knowlton Victor Discussion of Buchtel June 10, Hamilton campus affairs. 1878 3 7 16 Victor H. J.W. Hamilton Examinations; June 21, Hamilton Commencement 1878 exercises. 3 7 17 A.C. Woolman J.W. Hamilton Request for mobilizing August 28, of the Democratic 1878 Party in Hamilton’s county. 3 7 18 A.C. Woolman J.W. Hamilton Preparing township September committees for the 18, 1878 Democratic Party. 3 7 19 James W. Hamilton Traveling to Randolph, October 13, Hamilton (II) Family OH to visit the Cowee 1878 House. 3 8 1 William Hamilton J.W. Hamilton Death of Mrs. Fannie May 29, Hamilton (wife); 1879 history of the illness. 3 8 2 J.L. Hamilton J.W. Hamilton Death of Catherine July 22, 1879 Hamilton from stomach cancer; updates from family. 3 8 3 J.L. Hamilton J.W. Hamilton James’ sickness, John July 28, 1879 prescribes a remedy; updates from family. 3 8 4 Luther Smith James W. Telegram offering August 1, Hamilton (II) consolation over 1879 death of J.W. Hamilton 3 8 5 William Hamilton Climena Consolation over August 1, Hamilton death of James 1879 Hamilton. 3 8 6 Chas. A. Allen James W. Request regarding a September Hamilton (II) farm sale; notice of 29, 1879 James’ death. 3 8 7 Fremont C. Climena Beginning study of law October 5, Hamilton Hamilton at the University of 1879 Michigan. 3 8 8 Fremont C. James W. Leisure and studies at October 19, Hamilton Hamilton (II) the University of 1879 Michigan [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 77

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 3 8 9 Fremont Celia Hamilton Police disturbances in November Hamilton Ann Arbor; troubles 17, 1879 between Homeopathic and Allopathic departments; updates from Michigan. 3 9 1 C.E. Sharpe Celia A. Updates from friends January 22, Hamilton in [Galion]?, OH 1880 3 9 2 Chas. A. Allen James W. Father’s health. January 31, Hamilton (II) 1880 3 9 3 James Hamilton James W. Death of cousin February 1, (Cousin) Hamilton (II) William; updates from 1880 Waterford family. 3 9 4 J.D. Inskeep Celia Hamilton Request to renew February 16, earlier association 1880 with Celia. 3 9 5 Fremont C. James W. Land investments; February 16, Hamilton Hamilton (II) updates from 1880 University of Michigan. 3 9 6 J.M. McCracken James W. Confirmation of sale March 16, Hamilton (II) of the Homer Allen 1880 farm. 3 9 7 J.D. Inskeep Celia Hamilton Postponement of April 23, intended drive with 1880 Celia. 3 9 8 W.I. Allen Climena Move to Kansas; May 6, 1880 Hamilton difficult farming; family updates. 3 9 9 C.E. Sharpe Hamilton Crayon portrait of J.W. May 26, Family Hamilton complete; 1880 disease in Galion, OH. 3 9 10 L.M. Reck Climena Crayon portraits; June 17, Hamilton request for a larger 1880 size picture. 3 9 11 J.D. Inskeep Celia Hamilton Bad weather as cause October 22, of not calling on Celia. 1880 3 9 12 Fremont C. Victor H. Political stirrings; October 24, Hamilton Hamilton medical clinics; 1880 Charles Allen’s [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 78

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date brother-in-law.

3 10 1 Fremont C. James W. The Allen Farm; January 19, Hamilton Hamilton (II) sleighing. 1881 3 10 2 R.E. Pettit Celia Hamilton Request to January 30, correspond at greater 1881 length with Celia. 3 10 3 Fremont C. Victor H. Examinations; snow. February 20, Hamilton Hamilton 1881 3 10 4 James W. [Hamilton Hugh’s health March 10, Hamilton (II) Family]? 1881 3 10 5 Charles A. Allen James W. Funds and business September Hamilton (II) transactions. 18, 1881 3 10 6 Victor H. Hamilton Traveling to Memphis February 4, Hamilton Family via Cincinnati. 1885 3 10 7 Cynthia Newton Celia Hamilton Raymore, MO; reading June 6, 1888 about missionary work; family in Kansas City. 3 10 8 John L. Hamilton Fremont C. Robert Hamilton (son) June 21, Hamilton at College Hill 1889 Sanitarium; visiting Fremont. 3 10 9 Maddie Adams Climena Preparing for December Hamilton Christmas; visiting 15, 1889 with Maria Crain. 3 10 10 John L. Hamilton J.D. Inskeep Sickness of James W. January 8, Hamilton; William R. 1891 Hamilton jaw abscess. 3 10 11 Chas. A. Allen Fremont C. Death of James W. February 13, Hamilton Hamilton (II) 1891 3 10 12 Amanda H. Gregg Climena Uncle John’s health; May 8, 1893 Hamilton request for news from the Hamilton family 3 10 13 William R. Fremont C. Death of Climena July 21, 1893 Hamilton Hamilton Hamilton; health of remaining Hamilton family. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 79

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 3 10 14 Fremont C. J.D. Inskeep Family investments: January 15, Hamilton Florence, Celia, and 1895 Ibbie (wife) 3 10 15 Fremont C. J.D. Inskeep Finances: Climena’s April 5, 1895 Hamilton estate funds 3 10 16 D.R.E. [?] Florence Frequent calling on October 7, Hamilton Florence. 1901 3 10 17 Florence Celia Inskeep Preparing chickens for May 27, Hamilton [Hamilton] Celia and family’s visit. 1909 3 10 18 Ruth Inskeep Celia Inskeep Letter to January 12, [Hamilton] grandmother; learning 1916 to write, visiting Celia. 3 10 19 Maria [?] Cousin Visiting; Climena’s July 21 [No [Hamilton sickness. year given: Family] ca. 1893] 3 10 20 Ibbie D. Hamilton Cora James Visiting the World’s [Undated, ca. Hamilton (Wife Fair in Chicago October of Fremont) 1893]

Series II: Miscellaneous Correspondence (Extended Family)

Box Folder Item Author Recipient Subject Date 3 11 1 C. Murney Allen Cousin [Allen Updates from the April 23, Family] Allen Family. 1833 3 11 2 L. Buell Col. Eathan Anticipating Col. July 4, 1835 Eathan’s arrival in Crawford. 3 11 3 William R. Abel H. Payment of money Ca. March, Hamilton Thomas, esq. owed by Jonathan 1840 Groves. 3 11 4 Levina A. John Hamilton Teaching in Sugar December Hamilton Creek; updates on 18, 1841 family. 3 11 5 W.I. Allen Asaph Allen Sickness throughout September Danville; W.I. Allen 29, 1846 appointed as a delegate to state convention of teachers. 3 11 6 Unknown R.W. Bowler Introduction of October 15, [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 80

Hamilton and Asher’s 1849 dry goods business. 3 11 7 W.I. Allen Asaph Allen Death of H[enry]? July 29, 1852 Mortgages; Warrants. 3 11 8 Chas. Parrott, Alonzo Request for “Material May 12, Thomas M. Garwood Aid” for furnishing 1855 Gatch, O.P. Chrestomathean Hall, Ingham Delaware, Ohio. 3 11 9 W.I. Allen Asaph Allen Moving to farm north January 29, of Danville; visit with 1859 Whorley 3 11 10 Charles Allen Asaph Allen Family updates, March 1, visiting over the 4th of 1859 July. 3 11 11 L. Hamilton Niece [Maria Illness; Marriage of June 18, Adams Crain?] Uncle John; updates 1861 on friends and family. 3 11 12 S[?] Lina Hamilton Responding to old September letters; preparing 13, 1868 ground for wheat; poor weather. 3 11 13 C.J. Newton Maria [Crain?] Lina returning home; September updates from 21, 1868 Bloomville family.

Series III: Miscellaneous Items (Family Memorabilia) Box Folder Item Description Date 3 12 1 Catalogue of the Officers and Students of Augusta College August, 1845 3 12 2 Catalogue of the Willoughby Medical College 1846 3 12 3 N.L. Rice, D.D., “An Address Before the Jefferson Literary August 28, Society of Augusta College” (Cincinnati: E. Morgan and Co., 1846 Power Press., 1846). 3 12 4 Second Annual Report of the Bellefontaine and Delaware 1853 Railroad Company, to the Auditor of State. (2 copies) 3 12 5 Thirtieth Annual Catalogue and Outline of the Female March, 1859 Seminary, Steubenville, OH. 3 12 6 Thirty-Eighth Annual Catalogue and Outline of the Female March 1867 Seminary, Steubenville, OH 3 12 7 Catalogue of Buchtel College, Akron, OH 1872 3 12 8 Program: Literary Entertainment Given By the Cary Society November 20, 1874 3 12 9 Catalogue of the Officers and Students of Buchtel College, 1875 Akron, OH, for the Academic Year, 1874-75. [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 81

3 12 10 Program: Bryant Literary Society Entertainment Undated [1872-1875] 3 13 1 J.W. Hamilton, Lines written on recovering from a severe March 7, illness. Freehand script on reverse side. 1842 3 13 2 Carrier’s Address to the Patrons of the Western Citizen January 1, and Urbana Gazette (printed on fabric) 1846 3 13 3 Carrier’s Address to the Patrons of the Western Citizen January 1, and Urbana Gazette (printed on fabric) 1848 3 13 4 Notice summoning Clarenda, Mary Jane, Silas, and Carlisle October 5, H. Garwood to Court with their guardian, James W. 1849 Hamilton 3 13 5 Annual Announcement of the Starling Medical College, Ca. 1852 Columbus, Ohio, 1852-3 3 13 6 Notice of Appointment – James W. Hamilton as Post September Master of East Liberty, Ohio 22, 1852 3 13 7 Poll Book for Election Held in Perry Township, Logan April 4, 1853 County – General Count of Electors 3 13 8 Poll Book for Election Held in Perry Township, Logan April 4, 1853 County – Justice 3 13 9 Poll Book for Election Held in Perry Township, Logan April 4, 1853 County – Tally for Justice vote 3 13 10 Poll Book for Election Held in Perry Township, Logan April 4, 1853 County – Overall Tally for all elected positions 3 13 11 Notice of dissolution of mercantile business of Hamilton April 16, 1853 and Perry 3 13 12 Copy of notice of dissolution of mercantile business of April 16, 1853 Hamilton and Perry 3 13 13 Letters remaining in the Post Office of E. Liberty at the end March 31, of the quarter 1855 3 13 14 Panic Circular – Fuller Brothers’ Fancy Dry Goods March 11, 1861 3 13 15 Steubenville Female Seminary – Increased cost of living September 30, 1863 3 13 16 Steubenville Female Seminary – Hymnal for the Eucharist March 20, 1864 3 13 17 Steubenville Female Seminary – Order of exercises: March 22, examination, Spring 1864 1864 3 13 18 Steubenville Female Seminary – Celia Hamilton’s March 23, remaining balance 1864 3 13 19 Poem: “Come Unto Me” 1865 3 13 20 Steubenville Female Seminary – “School Rules” Ca. 1863-5. (Handwritten) 3 13 21 Newspaper Clipping – “From Steubenville: Christmas at December 29, [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 82

the Female Seminary” 1866 3 13 22 Steubenville Female Seminary – “Circular to the Friends August 1868 and Patrons of the Steubenville Female Seminary” 3 13 23 Buchtel College – Grand Concert Program advertisement December 17, 1872 3 13 24 Buchtel College – Literary Entertainment by the Bryant March 18, Society 1874 3 13 25 Buchtel College – Dedicatory Hymn of the Bryant Society, Ca. March Composed by W.D. Shipman 1874 3 13 26 Buchtel College – Notice on the wearing of plug hats by May, 1874 underclassmen 3 13 27 Constitution of a Commission of Organization by the August 18, Democratic State Executive Committee of Ohio 1876 3 13 28 Buchtel College – Literary Entertainment by the Cary February 10, Society 1877 3 13 29 Ohio Collegiate Association – Third Annual Oratorical March 1, Contest, Oberlin, Ohio 1877 3 13 30- Buchtel College – Commencement Program (3 copies) June 27, 1877 32 3 13 33 William Hamilton, president – Letter to the Stockholders January 17, of the Wesley City Coal Company, Pekin, IL 1878 3 13 34 Notice of Wedding of J.W. Hamilton, Jr. to Ibbie D. Cowee October 16, 1878 3 13 35 Transcription of obituary of James W. Hamilton from the August 8, Bellefontaine Republican (2 pgs.) 1879 3 13 36 Typed copy of obituary of James W. Hamilton from The August 15, Weekly Examiner (2 pgs.) 1879 3 13 37 Notice regarding marriage of Fremont C. Hamilton to Cara June 28, 1883 D. James 3 13 38 Newspaper clipping - Obituary of Mrs. W.I. Allen (Newell) January 17, 1884 3 13 39- Three drafts of obituary of Climena Hamilton [on 1893 41 letterhead of J.W. Hamilton, Jr.] (3pgs.) 3 13 42 Republican Primary Ticket – Tally list Undated 3 13 43 Paper scrap with freehand script. Undated 3 13 44 A list of delegates to Urbana convention – Perry Township Undated 3 14 1 Obstetrical and accoucheury book of James W. Hamilton 1841-1852 3 14 2 Pages from Daybook of Hamilton and Adams (2pgs.) March-April 1847 3 14 3 Typed transcription of Daybook of Hamilton and Adams March-April (2pgs) 1847 3 15 1 Medical Daybook of James W. Hamilton September 1, 1838- [James W. Hamilton Family Papers] Page 83

December, 1844