Collections : [University of Michigan William L. Clements Library]

Based on the names listed, these notes may have been part of an earlier attempt to organize the scrapbook. "Page 518-519/1. Powers,/1-E. Evertt,/1-Thomas."

Arnold J. Stall received 30 bushels of corn and 1,000 bundles of oats from John Duncan for the 2nd Kentucky Cavalry.

Loose newspaper clipping: three panel illustration titled "MEMPHIS (TENNESSEE) BEFORE THE WAR-Sketched by Porte Crayon." Panel 1: "OLD BATTERY AT THE NAVY-YARD." Panel 2: "STEAMBOAT LANDING." Panel 3: "THE COTTON LEVEE." Verso: map of Virginia that includes parts of Maryland and North Carolina, a portion of the Chesapeake Bay, railroad routes, and towns.

Typed transcription of notes on page 3 [regarding the Asbury University illustration].

Cut-out illustration of the Asbury University Building, with a manuscript note, apparently in the hand of Willam Bosson: The "Foundation" of Asbury University was laid in 1839 and burned along with the museum and library on February 10th, 1879. These buildings were rebuilt the same year along with a new Eastern wing.

Typed transcription of railroad passes on page 3.

Typed transcription of the commission of William Bosson (1753-1823 or 1824) as "Junior Second Lieutenant of a Company of Artillery, in the first Battalion & in the First Division of the Militia in this Commonwealth comprehending the County of Suffolk." According to the transcription, the original manuscript was dated May 15, 1788 and was sent by John Avery in his capacity as jun[ior] Secretary on behalf of John Hancock, governor of Massachusetts. [Original manuscript not present.]

Letter of introduction for "Hon William Bosson" (1806-1887) as a principal director for the Nashville and Chattanooga and Nashville and Northwestern Railways. Cole requests that the railroad officer "pass him" and permit Bosson to continue on his way west. Promises that the courtesy will be reciprocated when the opportunity arises.

Typed transcription of the commission of William Bosson (1753-1823 or 1824) as First Lieutenant. According to the transcription, the original manuscript was dated April 8, 1789, and was sent by jun[ior] sec[re]t[ary] John Avery on behalf of John Hancock, Governor of Massachusetts. [Original manuscript not present.]