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The Correspondence (1819-1907) is chronologically arranged and has been divided into originals, typed transcripts and photocopies of originals. For the most part, the photocopies are those of originals still held by the family. The majority of the correspondence is to or from Ann Jenette Preston and most of the letters date from 1850 to 1870. Correspondents include Mrs. Preston's sons as well as her parents in western Massachusetts. A two page typescript of excerpts from Wallace Preston's diary (1861) may also be found in the typed transcripts. Subjects documented in the correspondence include: a widow's life on the frontier; Great Lakes shipping especially in the 1850s; life aboard Union naval vessels during the Civil War; and daily life in St. Joseph, Michigan and western Massachusetts just before, during, and immediately after the Civil War.

This series contains letters between members of the Edwards' family, and their associates, ranging from Ogden Ellery Edwards I to Ogden Ellery Edwards IV. The bulk of these letters were sent by Ogden Ellery Edwards II.

The Correspondence series, 1827-1904, predominates the collection and is arranged chronologically; containing correspondence with his family, and business associates in connection to his work with canal and bridge companies, and the U.S. War Department. Constantly in a state of travel, Charles Ellet Jr.’s frequent communication with his beloved wife, Ellie, creates an intimate portrait of his daily life, business dealings, and professional experiences. Correspondence prior to their marriage was not preserved. Notable to the papers, are Ellet’s communications with John Roebling, Joseph Cabell, Edward Stanton, and the United States War Department. Missing from the collection is the preservation of communication between McClellan and Ellet. Observations and reports of Charles Ellet, Jr.’s trips to Europe are detailed in the correspondence, 1830-1831 and 1844. Correspondence between 1862 and 1864 consists of family correspondence between Charlie Rivers Ellet, Alfred Ellet, and Mary Virginia Ellet Cabell, with military correspondence related to Alfred Ellet and Charlie River’s involvement in the U.S Ram Fleet and Mississippi Marine Brigade (Ellet’s Brigade). After 1864, the correspondence reflects Mary’s work to preserve and promote Charles Ellet, Jr.’s accomplishments and contributions to 19th century public works projects through publication, the launching of the U.S.S Ellet, and the preservation of the papers in an archival repository.

The Correspondence Series consists of letters from the Hollister and Twichell families dating from 1831 to 1959. Most of this correspondence was sent or received by Etta Twichell and her daughter Jennie. There are a few Civil War period letters, but most of these don't mention the conflict. Of particular interest are the letters to Etta Twichell from M.S. Hollister as he migrated west through Arizona and California, and from Joseph Hollister, who settled in Idaho. There are also letters by Jennie Twichell Lohmiller describing her work as a teacher. The series also contains letters from friends and relatives describing preparations for World War I. The series also includes letters of Jean Lohmiller Rich, 1930-1971, with her family and with her husband Ed Rich. These letters relate to their careers and their personal relationship.

The Correspondence series is organized chronologically, and contains not only correspondence by Edwin Denby but also photostats by Nathanial Denby written to the Secretary of the Navy in 1845-1847 and a copy of Graham N. Fitch and S.A. Douglas' correspondence.

The Angela Morgan correspondence series includes letters to and from a wide range of ministers, literary figures, editors and journalists and individuals and organizations involved in the peace movement and social reform. (See the Controlled Access portion of the finding aid for a listing of significant correspondents.) The series also includes scattered correspondence and papers, 1861-1922, of her father, Albert T. Morgan, who came to Mississippi after the Civil War. The correspondence is arranged chronologically.

This series contains letters received by George M. Brown--with an exception being the letters to Frankie Brown, George Brown's first wife. There are many correspondents housed within this collection, however, some regular Senders include: Daniel S. Foster (letters from 1862-1868), Thomas Dunne (letters from 1862-1866), Maria H. Young (letters from 1864-1869), J.D. Hammond (letters from 1864-1869), Frankie Brown (letters from 1877-1878), and Eva Brown (1881-1882).