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The collection consists of two postcards from Bud Stuckey dated September 28, 1945. Stuckey writes about stormy weather in Japan, interactions with civilians, children begging for food, and the attitude of Japanese civilians towards American soldiers.

The collection consists of two letters: dated Camp near Chattanooga, October 7, 1863, "Captain Isaac Shelby, Jr.," signed "W.S. Munday," regarding distribution of cattle and moving headquarters to Dalton, Georgia; dated Ringgold, September 22, 1863, to "Captain Isaac Shelby, Buckner Corps," signed "W.S. Munday," regarding Tunnel Hill, and lack of courier and horse.

The collection consists of two letters written on Head Quarters, Co. B 111th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment letterhead: dated camp near Vinings bridge, July 1864, signed "Miletus Tuttle," regarding James B. McPherson's death, General John Bell Hood's command, and Jefferson Davis; dated Joe Holt Hospital, Jeffersonville, Indiana, November 1864, signed "Miletus Tuttle," regarding Tuttle's health, troops preparing to march, and rumors.

The collection consists of two letters: dated Roanoke, Georgia, November 20, 1855, signed "R. Toombs," regarding elections; dated Washington, Georgia, February 15, 1872, "My dear Sir," signed "R. Toombs," regarding Toombs' visit to Atlanta.

The collection consists of correspondence from Colonel Robert R. Martin during his service in World War II, 1944-1945. Correspondences are written mainly to his wife, Mary Belle Martin, and a few are addressed to Jane Martin and Robert N. Martin. Written from France, Germany, and Austria, letters contain detailed descriptions of Martin's surroundings, local people, administrative or military duties, and condition of his unit. Letters also detail the problems of raising a family while separated.

The collection consists of letters recommending Thomas B. Irwin for appointment to the post of Collector of Internal Revenue for the state of Georgia. Letters are from Clark Howell, J. M. Terrell, John S. Candler, and J. B. Gordon.

The collection consists of nine letters of William Bacon Stevens to either George F. Telfair Jones or George Wymberly Jones from 1847-1848 (the letters do not specify which recipient is intended). Letters pertain to Stevens' and Jones' studies or works on Georgia history and document Stevens' source materials. Stevens delineates problems in interpretation of historical events, discusses historical concepts, and comments on Georgia history and literature.

The collection consists of two handwritten letters: dated Treasury Department, December 26, 1816, signed "William H. Crawford;" dated Treasury Department, March [22] 1818, signed "William H. Crawford," regarding changes in the Treasury laws and their impact on state banks and the Bank of the United States.

The collection consists of three letters composed by Richard Henry Wilde: dated Washington City, January 21, 1816, addressed to John W. Wilde, the first letter refers to correspondence between the Secretary of State and the Spanish Minister, and to speeches of Mr. Randolph; dated Augusta, October 30 (31?), 1834, addressed to Tristam Burges (Providence, R.I.) and Littleton W. Tazewell (Richmond, Va.), the second and third letters refer to Wilde's research into the history of paper money before and after the Revolution.

The collection consists of two original letters from Richard H. Wilde: dated August 6, 1818, recipient unknown, regarding legal matters; March 31, 1840, to William Mann, Esq. in Venice, requesting a reference from the library of St. Mark in Venice, with "My life is like the summer rose," and two clippings regarding the death of Richard Henry Wilde attached. Also included are two copies, made in 1957, of letters from Richard H. Wilde: dated November 27, 1834, to R. Gilmer; March 1, 1845, to Abbot Lawrence, Boston, introducing Mr. J. E. Johnson, the artist who will be erecting a statue of Dr. Benjamin Franklin. The final page consists of typed notes copied from Dr. E. Tucker, regarding pictures, portraits, and a bust of Wilde.