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The majority of the letters appear to be related to family issues such as health, money, children's education and family business matters relating to estates, farming and collection of debts. There is a letter from his Mother-in-law, L.H. Bohannon, asking about family health and discussing her own situation. Also contains interesting letters from M.B. Blackburn pertaining to a request for money owed to SIMM-I, and another discussing the ownership and sale of slaves. (35 documents)

The majority of the letters appear to be requests for assistance, fiscal and otherwise, caring for the Bohannon children, depositions in legal cases, and family issues. One letter requests information as to whether a Kentucky Bank would accept money from Tennessee. Also contains interesting letters from Jack Fouett discussing debts owed and business issues. (28 documents)

Contains correspondence of personal interest. These letters are largely from nephews and cousins of SIMM-I. They discuss subjects from health to the provision of goods to those in need. Of note are letters from his nephew, F. Major, requesting information about land owned by SIMM-I. As well his son J.B. Major writes to SIMM-I discussing concerns over his Captain's disappearance in 1832. (24 documents)

The earlier letters are prior to their marriage and signed with her maiden name, Bohannon. These are personal correspondence from 1820 until 1844 with several undated letters. Within them are matters of her family's opinion of SIMM-I and health is discussed as well. An ongoing concern for the safety and health of one another when they are apart displays their affection. (36 documents)

These letters are largely of personal nature from his brother. One letter discusses matters such as the current actions and state of Patrick's troops; he also relays questions from others concerning their wives. In other letters topics such as selling their jointly owned possessions are discussed. (31 documents)

These letters are mostly on the subject of land owned and debts owed between the two brothers, as well as other property. An ongoing discussion of Anderson Taylor's debt to Patrick occurs when SIMM-I is asked to validate information and investigate claims. Dr. Patrick Major regularly provides medical assistance including forewarning the spread of cholera. (51 documents)

Letter to SIMM-I from Dr. Patrick Major, detailing the effects of the New Madrid Earthquake, 16 Dec 1811 - photocopy only - original in fire proof file - with transcript. (1 document)

Patrick writes to his father regularly from St. Louis, he seeks advice from his father often in the letters as he seeks to establish his independence. Other documents include letters from cousins and sisters relaying information about family health. A note from Elsa Shepherd (cousin) includes a lock of her hair and watch paper. (59 documents)

Includes a mixture of family letters from cousins and siblings alongside acquaintances and friends. Most pertain to general information such as health, weather and their current condition. Recent marriages and engagements are often disclosed in letters from acquaintances and friends. (35 documents)

Includes two letters, one of personal interest discussing health and daily information of life around Frankfort. The second letter is of judicial or business nature where it is made known that an appeal has been made by Duncannon's heirs; the sale of land is also discussed. (3 documents)