Autograph letter signed, from Hattie to Elisha, thanks him for the pictures he sent, 1 p., folded, written on 4 sides, 14 September 1879.

Autograph letter signed, from C.J. Shields to Elisha, news of family and friends, 1 p., folded, written on 4 sides, 16 October 1879.

Autograph letter signed, from Hattie to Elisha, a fun day at a picnic, 2 pp., both folded and written on 4 sides, written crossways on first side, 18 October 1879; also includes card with flowers on front, “Please do not think that parties or having a good time will ever make me forget my dear cousins at Kane,” n.d.

Autograph letter signed, from Charles McMillian, Princeton, [to Elisha?], tells him how to calculate “the strains resulting from a wind pressure of 20 lbs per sq. ft. of side surface exposed,” gives advice for writing his thesis, asks if he will “formally and officially” present his bridge drawing to the School of Civil Engineering, 1 page, folded, written on 4 sides, 18 October 1879.

Autograph letter signed, from H.S.S. Smith to Elisha, the observatory is underway, “Teaching goes about so-so and I enjoy it when I feel well,” 3 pp., all written on both sides, 19 October 1879; includes schedule of lectures about France for “Our Club, Season of ‘79 and ‘80,” 1 p., n.d.

Autograph letter signed, from Hattie to Elisha, Aunt Mary is sick, had a “delightful visit in town,” 1 p., folded, written on 4 sides, written crossways on first side, 2 December 1879.

Autograph letter signed, from H.S.S. Smith to Elisha, the university lectures are attended by an intelligent audience and “active business men,” has changed the topic of his lecture, 3 pp., written on both sides, 21 December 1879.

Autograph letter signed, from Hattie to Elisha and Evan, thanks them for the Christmas presents, received 12 presents overall, 1 p., folded, written on 4 sides, 26 December 1879.

Autograph letter signed, from Lottie to Elisha, thanks him for the book he sent, hopes he is coming to visit, 1 p., folded, written on 4 sides, written crossways on first side, 11 January 1880.

Autograph letter signed, from Hattie to Elisha, various social events and charitable work, 2 pp., both folded and written on 4 sides, 3 February 1880.