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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 correspondence of the Lipscomb family from 1856-1893. Included is a letter from Andrew A. Lipscomb to his sister Molly at Tuskegee Female College, Alabama, regarding a family death; letter from Williams Rutherford to Alexander H. Stephens, regarding Rutherford's view of issuing bonds instead of treasury notes for the cotton loan; two letters from Frank A. Lipscomb to his "Auntie," dated Camp Chase, Ohio, regarding Lipscomb's time in jail; and three additions letters from Frank A. Lipscomb regarding his boat trip to Europe, travels through Germany and Italy, impressions of Europe, European opinions of Southerners, and his indecision regarding the future.

The collection consists of eleven letters written by Mosely betweeb 1853 and 1861, addressed to various family members, primarily his mother and wife, Olympia C. Mosely. The collection also contains a small, cloth pouch embroidered "S. M." that may have been made by Mosely's wife. Mosely's war letters to his wife date from 1861, sent from Tennessee, reporting on his health, his travels and duties with the infantry, camp life, and discussing other relatives and mutual acquaintances. Mosely's letters to his mother and siblings date from the 1850s and discuss family members, health, crops, and his life in Arkansas after moving from Georgia.

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 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.

The collection consists of correspondence from Stephen M. Ingersoll to Dr. Asahel Hall, dating 1820-1825. Written from Fort Hawkins and later Macon (Georgia), correspondence discusses medical matters, farming, the climate, and problems with settling Georgia.

The collection consists of four letters written by Patience Precious Barrow to her brother. Patience wrote from three different locations, including Young Ladies Institute, Boston, and Milledgeville, to her brother, "David C. Barrow, Harvard University."

Two letters written by O. J. Chafee, of Chafee and St. Amand, a Charleston businessman. Dated April 18, 1848 and January 27, 1849, both are addressed to H. F. Underwood of Fayetteville, Georgia, acknowledging receipt of payments which Underwood has made to the firm.