Box 5

Scope and Contents Letters to Benjamin Major, Catherine I. Major, John B. Major, Margaret P. Major Mary B. Major and Mary E. Major. The letter addressed to Catherine Major (nee Innes) relates to a mortgage that SIMM-I had annulled and further discusses his role in his brother's (Dr. Patrick Major) business. A short note from SIMM-I to Benjamin requests payment of a medical bill owed to Dr. Major. There is a very poignant letter from M. H. Major to her newly born granddaughter, Mary E. Major, written in 1868...

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Letters to Francis Major (F-W) including two from his father, SIMM Sr. Contains a collection of letters, mostly from family throughout Francis Major's lifetime. The subjects span the sale of meat and outstanding payment, to a request for pantaloons and drawers from SIMM Sr. Also several letters from his son, SIMM-I. (26 documents)

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Includes several letters from his father, Francis Major, his brother SIMM-I often discussing business and personal matters related to land and shared property and two from his nephew, SIMM-II. Others include questions regarding medical problems or assistance, and one from Gen. William Hardin disavowing their friendship. (34 documents)

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Folder consists primarily of letters from M. H. Major (his mother), some quite lengthy, discussing his health, welfare and political news of the time as well as requests for information pertaining to himself. A letter from William C. P. Breckinridge (U.S. Representative) discusses the plausibility of assisting others in getting positions in the Washington D.C. area. (68 documents)

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Correspondence consisting largely of fatherly advice. Subjects include business-like discussions and requests but mostly the letters display SIMM-I's concern and advice for his son. (57 documents)

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These letters mostly from SIMM-II display an ongoing dialogue about family affairs and health between them. One in particular discusses preparations for his duel with Thomas Green that will take place in Jeffersonville, IN. Several letters have additional notes from his mother, Mary H. Major, and his father, SIMM-I. (40 documents)

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Contemporary copies of letters from Dr. Patrick Major and SIMM-II addressed to William Major and Thomas P. Major. The letters discuss various financial accounts and monetary concerns in relation to other persons. Also a series of letters concerning Mr. Pearson and concerns with him remaining on the docket for candidacy. (9 documents)

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These two letters are addressed to them "as dear sons" and are intended for both of them. The letters discuss land owned by the family and their roles or part in owning it. (2 documents)

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Letters to SIMM-III from his cousin. These letters are addressed to him as "Sambo" and talk about the boys' activities and toys such as putting on a show at Christmas time and a new steam engine that Rumsey had received. (2 documents)

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Envelopes from the correspondence to Patrick U. Major. (26 items)