Correspondence, 1840-1881
The Correspondence series deals with Tappan's scholarly interests, particularly in philosophy and education, his travels in Europe, and University of Michigan matters. Tappan's correspondents include James B. Angell, Thomas M. Cooley, Victor Cousin, Edward P. Evans, Alpheus Felch, Samuel F. B. Morse, Charles H. Palmer, and Andrew D. White. There is also correspondence about Tappan particularly between Charles M. Perry and graduates and officials of The University of Michigan, and three volumes of manuscript poems by Tappan. The collection includes a number of letters sent from Tappan to William W. Murphy and his wife, referred to as Mrs. Murphy. These letters were sent while Tappan lived in Europe during the 1860s. A separate group of correspondence is addressed from Tappan to his friend and financial advisor Edwards Pierrepont. A microfilm copy of most of the correspondence is also available.
There is one personal letter in the General Correspondence grouping sent from Tappan's wife, Julia, to Mary Clark regarding Julia’s health dated May 11, 1875.