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The collection consists of one letter: dated Washington, April 21, 1842, to "Hon. William C. Rives," signed "R. R. Gurley," regarding a convention held by friends of the American Colonization Society. The letter is written on a typewritten document concerning an American Colonization Society expedition for Liberia.

Lt. Jim Ruska writes to David P. Luthi, his friend, fraternity brother and former member of the Corps of Cadets from the University of North Georgia, about the living conditions and experiences of American soldiers during the Vietnam War (1955-1975). Ruska describes how his fellow soldiers feel about the war, its causes, and alludes to the dynamic between enlisted and or drafted soldiers and officers. He also discusses the difference in living conditions amongst Marines, Army infantrymen and Air Force Privates, the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, and his battalion's role in Operation Durham Peak.

The collection consists of one letter from University of Georgia secretary John Hamill to Thomas Flournoy Foster (in the letter he is simply referred to as Thomas Flournoy). The subject of the letter regards his election to the university's Board of Trustees as the successor to John Milledge. A transcript is included with the original letter.

The collection consists of one letter: undated, "My dear Mrs. Slaton," regarding an invitation to a buffet supper and Miss McCandless.

The collection consists of one typed letter: dated May 8, 1942, to Mr. Tupper, signed Peggy Wood, regarding Mr. Tupper's letter dated May 4th. Also included is a newspaper clipping (circa 1945) concerning Winston Churchill's letter to Mrs. Sam Tupper.

The collection consists of one handwritten letter: dated Montgomery, Alabama, December 7, "Dear Father," signed "Lucretia," regarding Lucretia's impressions of the cities and plantations of Georgia.

The collection consists of one typewritten letter: dated September 30, 1930, "Dear Adrinne," signed "Ward Greene," regarding Adrienne's own literary aspirations and meeting up for lunch.

The collection consists of one letter: dated Pulaski County, Georgia, December 11, 1837, addressed to "Lyttleton Parkeman," signed "Washington Lancaster," regarding the settlement of the estate of Lancaster's sister, Sarah McCalpin.

The collection consists of one letter: dated North Korea, September 12, "Dear Whites," signed "Blackeye," regarding the war, soldiers killed, and replacements from Hawaii.

The collection consists of one letter: dated Headquarters, Charles Town, February 25, 1783, addressed to "Mr. William Gibbons," signed "N. Greene," regarding forty "negroes" Mrs. Maxwell has, the Indian Treaty, and Mrs. Greene's health.