Box 3

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Autobiography of Rev. Thomas Muse written for Kilpatrick

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Letter written to Colonel Napier from a fugitive slave in Columbus, Ohio, November 1849; Note written by Colonel W. B. Parker after visit with the slave, August 23, 1851; Additional note by Parker’s grandson, William Greene, about the visit to Ohio

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Friendship album containing ten letters and poems written to Neel, some from Mercer University, 1850s

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Extracts from manuscript diary kept by Newton, May 1787-November 1790

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Letter from Helen Nicolay to Joseph Robinson, professor of English at Mercer University, noting that two of her books were being sent to the library and congratulating the University on its volunteer service during the war, January 3, 1919

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Essay, “Opening day at Mercer,” with professor’s comments and a grade of D-, September 29, 1902; Examination book, “Merchant Marine,” May 3, 1903; Examination book, “Woman Suffrage”; English notebook from Sophomore class

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Note from Peter Northen to B. O. Peirce regarding Mercer students in the labor department who disobeyed his orders and treated him with contempt, October 28, 1842

Scope and Contents Letter from Bro. Guss to Mary regarding a death in her family, May 1857; Letter from Bro. Guss to Mark and Mary concerning the death to their father, January 13, 1858; Letter from Mat and Joe Nunnally to their brother and sister concerning joining the 10th Georgia Regiment and their experiences, June 30, 1861; Portion of a letter to Fannie from ? asking her to come visit him at the camp, March 12, 1862; Letter from secretary of Lieutenant General Hardee permitting Moses B. Foster to visit...

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Biographical sketch of Lewis Parker written by James P. Parker with note to Ivy Duggan on last page

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Paper written by Patterson entitled, “Is a falsehood justifiable under any circumstances?”, 1852-1855