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The collection consists of one letter: dated Washington, Georgia, April 30, 1867, "Dear Breckinridge," signed "R. Toombs," regarding passage of the Reconstruction Act (1867) in Congress and its effect upon the attitudes of Southerners, the administration of Governor Joseph E. Brown, the Republican Radicals in Congress, the state of crops and agriculture in Georgia, and the possible emigration of former Confederates to Brazil. The collection also includes a transcript of the letter.

The collection consists of one letter written on Wrigley & Knott, Macon, Georgia, Hardware & Cutlery letterhead: dated Macon, Georgia, February 11, 1868, regarding a Singer sewing machine ordered for a customer.

The collection consists of one letter from Robert Toombs regarding the Cyclopedia and the Librarian of the Demosthenian Society in Athens, Georgia.

The collection consists of one personal letter from Thomas R. Johnson to his wife, dated 18 December 1870, and written from Millen, Scriven [sic] County.

The collection consists of one letter: dated Athens, Georgia, January 2, 1871, "Dear Father," signed "Regina," regarding classes and people Regina has met.

The collection consists of one letter: dated Washington, Georgia, to Capt. A. J. Mays regarding the sale of land in Texas and the settlement of an account.

One letter from William Gibbs McAdoo to Joel Munsell of Albany, N.Y., requesting a copy of C. C. Jones, Jr.'s Reminiscences of the Last Days, Death, and Burial of General Henry Lee for review purposes. He suggests that copies be sent to booksellers L. W. Hunt & Co. of Milledgeville for sale. He also mentions that a painting is being done of General Robert E. Lee at the tomb of his father.

The collection consists of a letter on State of Georgia executive letterhead bearing the Executive Department seal: dated Atlanta, Georgia, February 7, 1872, to General (H. L. Benning), signed P.W. Alexander, regarding the possibility of a judge's seat becoming available in the Supreme Court.

The collection consists of one letter: dated Pen Lucy, Waverly, Maryland, May 16, 1877, "My dear Doctor," signed "R.M. Johnston," regarding Mell's good health and reminisces about "the old times" in Georgia.

This collection includes a letter from William M. Mitchell of the University of Georgia to Harrison Wells of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia regarding his appointment as president of the University High School. It outlines the responsibilities of the school and job, which include special status offered to any "maimed soldiers" wishing to attend.