Box 3

These letters range from personal arrangements after his wife's death to legal proceedings from Washington D.C. and elsewhere. Many of the letters relate to the Circuit Court in Kentucky discussing appointments and proceedings. Includes various business cards as well. (52 documents)

Includes a collection of letters addressed to SIMM-II concerning the "Frankfort Yeoman" and other published works. There are letters from Governor Breckinridge discussing advertisements in the Yeoman. (45 documents)

The folder consists of letters mostly in relation to political bills and legislation on gambling and other subjects. Various candidates petition the Major family for their support in elections in various letters. There is a letter from Mary B. Clay and one from Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. - photocopy only - original in fire proof file. (61 documents)

Includes letters of financial and political importance to SIMM-II. Along with requests for SIMM-II's support in various political situations, many letters discuss legal matters in relation to finances and account. There is also an interesting letter from John N. Gibson about the state guard and acquiring uniforms. (28 documents)

Contains a large collection of letters pertaining to the Louisville Courier, photographers, articles and business related information. The correspondence with John relates to money owed to Haldeman by SIMM-II. There is an unfilled check that states in writing "Accepted payable at the Bank of Kentucky". Later documents are printed with the Courier-Journal name still used at present. (88 documents)

This folder is largely personal letters ranging from discussing place of rest to the Kentucky Yeoman. There is a series of letters depicting a heated debate between SIMM-II and a R. Hardy from Cincinnati. Family matters are discussed in various letters from SIMM-II's cousins. There is a letter from General Rogers W. Hanson (CSA) - photocopy only - original in fire proof file. (51 documents)

Many letters pertain to the Kentucky Yeoman including subscriptions, responses to articles, editorial comment and political discussions. Within there is also a letter consoling SIMM-II on the death of his father-in-law, Robert W. Scott, from the Executive Department of the Commonwealth. There is a letter from P. H. Leslie, six from B. Magoffin, and one from J. P. Knott. (63 documents)

They deal mainly with family matters, news of romances and marriages among family and friends, political news and opinions, and news of illness. Business dealings include the buying and selling of slaves, potential investing in copper, whiskey and tobacco, and requests (and demands) for loans. (48 documents)