This collection consists of six letters written by Horace Maynard between 1861 and 1873. The first, dated December 17, 1861 and addressed to D. S. Dickerman, discusses Dickerman's recent loss of contact with Tennessee. The second, dated January 2, 1863 and addressed to an unknown recipient, indicates that the recipient should speak with Return J. Meigs for further information. The third, dated December 8, 1866 and addressed to W. H. Jones, concerns bonds issued by the State of Tennessee. The fourth, dated March 31, 1870, discusses distribution of copies of a speech. The fifth, dated May 29, 1873 and addressed to Ross A. Wilson, has to do with fees for a court case. The sixth, dated May 2, 1870, responds to M. R. A. Meran's request for an autograph.