1850 February 13 from J.G.M. Ramsey to his sons.

1850 April 15 from ?? to Sister. Relates the desertion of twenty-four members of their company because of a lack of water and disagreements concerning the slow progress of the wagon train. Tells of their stay in the Pijmo Indian Settlement, including a description of the Pijmos. Detailed account of the dangerous crossing of the Colorado River and the aid given the Mexican emigrants who were also attempting the crossing. Characterization of the Huma Indians. Narration of the crossing of the desert and his first sight of California and of Los Angeles.

1850 June 18 from ?? to Crow.

1850 July 3 M.B.C. Ramsey, Mecklenburg, T., to her sons, W.W.A. and F.A. Ramsey, of Tenn., now at St. Francisco, Cal. Relates that no letters have been received from her sons since February. Discloses the local gossip and conflicting reports circulating in Knoxville concerning the disbanding of the company. Refers to the Bailey brothers' split with the original company. Begs them to return home and to seek divine guidance in their time of trouble.

1850 July 3 J.G.M. Ramsey, Mecklenburg, T., to his sons, W.W.A. and F.A. Ramsey, of Tenn., now at St. Francisco, Cal. (Part of above letter) Advises them not to try to refund money to the company's stockholders and admits that he has no confidence left in the enterprise or its leader.

1850 July 25 J.G.M. Ramsey, Washington, D.C., to his wife, M.B.C. Ramsey, Mecklenburg, Knox County, Tenn. Account of his unpleasant journey from Charleston to Wilmington, N.C. by ship and from Wilmington to Washington by train. Prospects for selling the railroad bonds and for avoiding cholera. Relates his visits with Tennessee congressmen. Mentions Crozier's business with the Post Office Department.

1850 July 27 J.G.M. Ramsey, Washington, D.C., to his son, J. Crozier Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. (Incomplete) Discusses his train trip from Knoxville to Charleston, S.C., expressing amazement at the speed of rail transportation. Urges Crozier to explore the opportunities open to a young man for improving Tennessee.

1850 July 29 J.G.M. Ramsey, New York, N.Y., to his son, J. Crozier Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Mentions the city of New York and expresses surprise that anyone would Tennessee for the city or for the wilderness of the West. Remarks concerning the progress that Tennessee can make through the E.T. and G.R.R. Praises the character of East Tennesseans.

1850 August 4 Wilberforce Ramsey, Stanislaus, Cal., to Major William Swan, a stockholder in the mining company, Knoxville, East Tenn. Explanation of his and Alexander's reasons for leaving the company. Bitter criticism of Gen. Anderson and examples of his dishonesty and folly.

1850 August 4 J.G.M. Ramsey, No. 156 Revere House, Boston, Mass., to his son, J. Crozier Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Pictures New Englanders as being the industrious descendants of patriot forefathers. Discusses benefits the railroad will bring to Tennessee the probable subdivision of large plantations and increased markets for the state's farm products. Praises the characteristics of the frontier community in Tennessee.

1850 September 18 J.G.M. Ramsey, Irving House, New York City, to his wife, M.B.C. Ramsey, Mecklenburg, near Knoxville, Tenn. Describes his trip from Nashville to New York by stage, steamboat, and train. Mentions Jenny Lind and his attempt to sell stock in the East Tennessee and Georgia Rail Road. Discusses his traveling plans and an expected shipment of iron for the railroad.

1850 September 21 J.G.M. Ramsey, Irving House, New York City, to his son, J. Crozier Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Expresses anxiety at receiving no mail from home. Shows his disappointment at not being able to sell the railroad stock. Discusses friends from Tennessee whom he has seen in New York and refers to tension between the North and the South.

1850 October 24 J.G.M. Ramsey, Pulaski House, Savannah, Ga., to his wife, M.B.C. Ramsey, Mecklenburg, near Knoxville, Tenn. Discusses his stay in Savannah, mentioning the weather and business contact made.

1850 October 26 J.G.M. Ramsey, Savannah, Ga., to his sons, W.W.A. and F.A. Ramsey, Stanislaus, Cal. Explains his presence in Savannah and his other travels as an agent of the E.T. and G.R.R. Urges his sons to return home, assuring them that they will not be held responsible for the company's failure and that there are many pursuits that they can follow at home. News of the family.

1850 November 20 unknown writer, Sacramento City, to J.G.M. Ramsey, Mecklenburg, TN. Describes the death of Wilberforce, as reported to him by Alexander, announces that Alexander will depart for home soon, and expresses a desire to leave this humbug of a country.

1951 February 9 Daniel Breck, Richmond, Ky., to his father-in-law, J.G.M. Ramsey, Mecklenburg, Tenn. Reports that Elizabeth has already started for home and explanation of the duties that prevented him from accompanying her. Expression of sympathy for the loss of Wilberforce. Praises Wilberforce and tells of his deep affection for him. Copy of an obituary on Wilberforce written by an anonymous friend.

1851 February 22 Curtis B. Raymond, New York City, to J.G.M. Ramsey, Mecklenburg, Tenn. Expresses sympathy for Dr. Ramsey and his family on the death of Wilberforce.

1851 March 31 W.P. Tifft. Esq. of Fullerton and Raymond, Boston, Mass., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Mecklenburg, Tenn. Discusses Fullerton and Raymond's shipment of two passenger cars and the expected shipment of a locomotive for the E.T. and G.R.R.

1851 April 30 Samuel W. Doak, Henderson's Hill, Tenn., to Dr. and Mrs, J.G.M. Ramsey, Mecklenburg, Tenn. Condolences on Wilberforce's death and arrangements for preaching in Knoxville in June.

1851 October 25 Daniel Breck, St. Paul, Territory of Minnesota, to his father-in-law, J.G.M. Ramsey, Mecklenburg, Tenn. (Incomplete) Description of the excellent fishing and hunting in Minnesota and the fertility of the land. His expectations of the new territory fulfilled and its attraction for many new settlers. Refers to the lumber industry there.

1852? Wednesday J.G.M. Ramsey, Charleston, S.C., to Peggy, Mecklenburg, Tenn. (Incomplete) Remarks on the virtues to be found in Charleston, its refinement and an expression of his love for Tennessee.

1852 March 12 N. Stevenson, N.H.R.R. Office, Nashville, Tenn., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Thanks and praises J.G.M. for selling the railroad bonds and mentions payment for his services.

1852 April 5 J.G.M. Ramsey, Mecklenburg, T., to Raymond and Fullerton, Boston, Mass. Discusses an overcharge on interest and requests a record of what the E.T. and G.R.R. has paid and what is owed.

1852 May 1 Bank of the State of New York, New York, N.Y., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Mecklenburg, Tenn. Discusses depositing money in the South Western Rail Road Bank of Charleston to the credit of J.G.M. Mentions current condition of the stock market.

1852 December 6 J.G.M. Ramsey, Charleston, S.C., to his daughter, Mrs. Daniel Breck and his wife, M.B.C. Ramsey, Mecklenburg, Tenn. Mentions Liddy's and Col. Breck's return home from the territory of Minnesota. Describes his work with the publisher on his Annals of Tennessee and his social life in Charleston. Urges his sons, Robert and Mac. to apply themselves to Dr. Doak's instruction and sends affectionate messages to all the family.

1852 December 9 J.G.M. Ramsey, Charleston, S.C., to his wife, M.B.C. Ramsey, Mecklenburg, Tenn. Describes his social life which he feels is too demanding. Instructions to his sons concerning work to be done on the farm and advice for curing McKnitt's toothache and Alec's cold. Account of his club meeting at which he gave a reading of the Franklin chapter of the Annals. Discusses his plans to come home for Christmas if the publishers also take a holiday.

1852 December 11 J.G.M. Ramsey, 155 East Bay, Charleston, S.C., to Maj. William Swan, Knoxville, Tenn. Requests that the Swans visit his wife during his absence. Describes work required in publishing his book. Discusses plans for his daughter, Etta, and the Swans to visit him at Christmas if he cannot come home.

1853 May 5 from W.B.A. Ramsey to J.G.M. Ramsey, extract only.

1854 June 2 Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore, Md., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Mecklenburg, Tenn. Certificate of honorary membership for J.G.M.

1856 July 12 A.P. Butler, [no place], to J.G.M. Ramsey, Mecklenburg, Tenn. Praises his ability as an historian and thanks him for sending a copy of the Annals of Tennessee.

1856 July 27 from Edward Frost to J.G.M. Ramsey

1858 September 7 J.G.M. Ramsey, Mecklenburg, Tenn., to his daughter, Henrietta Lenoir, Lenoirs, Roane County, Tenn. Requests that Henrietta and her husband attend the Sacrament and Presbytery at the home church. News of a Methodist meeting and of Crozier's stay in Chattanooga.