Box 3

Includes all the undated correspondence to John Hooe Russel.

Contains all the correspondence that was difficult to arrange within the existing subseries. Recipients include Minerva (Phelps) Russel, Katherine and Jamie Caperton, and other acquaintances and Russel/Caperton family friends.

Contains all correspondence that was written to Minerva with the recipient nickname of Nuf or Nuffie, a term of endearment for Ms. (Phelps) Russel. They are written by both close friends and family members such as her sister, Katherine Caperton. Interestingly, it seems that the nickname was used with a distinct method that relates the tone and content that is included in the letters.

Contains all the correspondence between the Phelps sisters; Minerva Phelps Russell and Katherine Phelps Caperton.

Contains telegrams to the Russels. They range from congratulations on Albert Lacy's birth to sympathy comments about Mr. Russel's death.

Contains all the correspondence that relates to Mr. Russel's death in 1903.

Contents include all the identified business correspondence that Russel received in 1902-03.

Contents include all the correspondence that was confidently identified as personal in nature; i.e. discusses personal congratulations and the like, rather than strictly business matters.

Contains all the correspondence from John Hooe to Minerva Phelps. Captures their pre-wedding relationship concerns and personal matter of the heart.

Contents include the letters that John Hooe received from Minerva while he courted her for marriage. Of special interest is a letter Minerva wrote in 1895, shortly after the death of Nettie Russel, Minerva's cousin.