Box 1

3 pages, autographed letter signed (autographed letter signed (ALS)), Ohio University politics (Board of Trustees decisions, revaluation of University lands, invitation to commencement).

6 pages manuscript copy of letter, labeled "Copy of letter to L. Summers 1843 respecting propellers." Author assumed to be Ezra Walker.

3 pages autographed letter signed (ALS), salt and coal business, mention of Ohio University.

3 pages autographed letter signed (ALS), Walker has temporarily discontinued law studies to earn money. Heading Walnut Grove to Kanawha Salt Works, Kanawha Co, Va.

4 pages autographed letter signed (ALS), national politics (slavery, railroad). Postmarked Richmond to Charleston, Virginia.

3 pages autographed letter signed (ALS), salt and banking business, railroad, local politics. From Walnut Grove to Charleston, Virginia.

2 pages autographed letter signed (ALS), business, state of mail service. Heading Walnut Grove, postmarked Coalsmouth to Kanawha County Court House, Virginia.

2 pages autographed letter signed (ALS), salt business.

1 page announcing availability of regional scholarships (McGuffey is listed as a faculty member.) From University of Virginia to Ezra Walker, Kanawha County Court House, Virginia.

4 pages autographed letter signed (ALS), admonishment against working so hard teaching school for health reasons. Heading Walnut Grove to Tinkersville, Kanawha Co, Virginia.