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This collection consists of one letter from William W. Bentley to his mother (dated June 13, 1862). The letter discusses his feelings about war, his comfort given by his belief in God, and life in camp.

Chiefly letters by William Wiatt, merchant of Fredericksburg, Va. to his brother, Francis Wiatt, Liverpoool, Eng., mostly concerning business affairs, but touching on the French and Indian War, Virginia, youth and the coming of the American Revolution. The collection also includes three letters by Andrew Glassell, merchant of Fredericksburg concerning the Baptists.

This collection consists of one letter (dated August 26, 1887) from Cadet William W. Vest to his cousin. Topics include treatment of new cadets, drill and inspection, and restrictions.

This collection consists of items related to Willis O. Harris, including:

• One letter (dated April 17th, 1864) from Harris that primarily contains family news. The letter also mentions the uncertainty of whether or not the Corps will be called into the Army.
• One page from the family bible that lists the births of his siblings (1831-1852)
• One typescript tribute to Judge Harris (1911)
• One pamphlet titled "Some Great Lawyers of Kentucky"
• One candid photograph of Judge Harris (circa 1900)

Correspondence, 1863-1864, of Mary J. Wills, Bedford County, Virginia with her husband, Charles A. Wills of the 58th Virginia Infantry Regiment (Company I). Also includes letters to Mary J. Wills from her brothers, John A. Bradley and Joseph M. Bradley, and correspondence of her sister Sarah F. Foster with her husband Habun R. Foster. John A. Bradley and Joseph M. Bradley served in the 58th Virginia Infantry and Habun R. Foster served in the 34th Virginia Infantry Regiment. The Battle of Second Manassas is described as is the battleground at Seven Pines (Fair Oaks). The collection includes a letter from Robert A. Bradley of the 58th Virginia Infantry Regiment.

The collection consists of three letters dating to the American Civil War era. The first two were written by Captain Jacob J. Whitmore to William A. Wilson on matters of business. In them, Whitmore discusses the effect of the war on his ability to conduct business and the movement of his regiment from Alleghany mountain. The third letter is unrelated and written by an unknown author to her friend Lizzie Firebaugh. This letter discusses family matters and the status of several male relatives or friends in regards to the war.

Appointment, 10 May 1836, of Winfield Scott to the rank of lieutenant-general (signed by Andrew Jackson and Lewis Cass) and letter, 26 May 1865, of Winfield Scott to Quartermaster Capt. [?] Morgan concerning fuel and quarters and his departure for West Point.

Correspondence, 1918, of Winston & Company, Richmond, Va. with former employees concerning back pay owed them for work done at Camp Abraham Eustis, Lee Hall, Va. (now Fort Eustis, Va.). Winston & Company had offices in New York City and Richmond, Va. For the Camp Eustis project, the company had a job office on location. The letters in the collection are addressed to the job office. It is assumed that probably the Richmond office had control of the project.

The Withers A. Burress papers consist of papers that document Burress' United States Army career for the period from 1942 to 1954. Included are photos, a subject file on the 100th Infantry Division, scrapbooks, correspondence, orders, and memos. Other items include retirement correspondence (dated 1957-1971).