1868 January 14 J. Crozier Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn., to his father, J.G.M. Ramsey, Charlotte, N.C. Encloses money received from state coupons and some for a magazine subscription. Reports failure in collecting on J.G.M.'s notes and in selling Lizzie's land. Feels that her property should be rented for several years and sold when it will bring a higher price. Discloses that he is in need of money. Expresses confidence that his father's case can be won since similar suits have been gained.

1868 February 21 J. Crozier Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn., to his father, J.G.M. Ramsey, Charlotte, N.C. Encloses small payment for one of Liddy's bonds. News connected with one of Liddy's tenants, Mr. Monday.

1868 February 29 J.G.M. Ramsey, Charlotte, N.C., to his son, J. Crozier Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Discussion of his acceptance of an offer from the Press & Messenger to write a weekly column called "Recollections of a Septuagenarian." Instructs Crozier to subscribe to the paper for him and to collect and store safely all the books and valuables belonging to the Ramseys. Asks Crozier to attend to some financial matters. Inquires if his caustic article on reconstruction will hurt his chances in court. News of the family in North Carolina.

1868 March 6 J. Crozier Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn., to his father, J.G.M. Ramsey, Charlotte, N.C. Informs J.G.M. that he has delivered his article and that the publisher will pay express charges and reserve the copyright to him. News of value of J.G.M's notes of the Union Bank and of Chattanooga. Discusses his father's court cases, advising him not to come to Knoxville. References to his father's newspaper subscriptions, a probable visit to Charlotte, suits against Crozier, and Johnson's possible impeachment.

1868 April 3 M.B.C. Ramsey, Charlotte, N.C., to her son, J. Crozier Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. References to Crozier's invitation for her to visit him. News of Liddy, the death of an Alexander relative and other relatives and friends. Account of the current political campaign in North Carolina. Description of their farm products.

1868 April 3 J.G.M. Ramsey, Charlotte, N.C., to his son, J. Crozier Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. (Part of above letter) Expression of concern about reports via Alex that Crozier had been cruelly treated while on his way to Margaret Jane's home. Urges him to visit them in the spring. Instructs him to have his newspaper series, "Recollections of a Septuagenarian" reduced to one column. Mentions North Carolina politics and the Ku Klux Klan and activities connected with farming.

1868 April 10 J.G.M. Ramsey, Charlotte, N.C., to his son, J. Crozier Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Expresses concern over irregularity of the mail and asks Crozier to preserve his articles from the Knoxville paper which may not reach him by mail. Requests that he write concerning the rumored attack upon him. News of his mother's rheumatism and of McKnitt's farming.

1868 April 16 J. Crozier Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn., to his father, J.G.M. Ramsey, Charlotte, N.C. Explains that the rumor about an attack on him is false. Relates that he requested the newspaper editor, Fleming, not to publish so much of J.G.M.'s articles at once. Mentions the President's possible impeachment and law cases that he is handling. Regrets that he cannot visit them until court session is over.

1868 July 2 J. Crozier Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn., to his father, J.G.M. Ramsey, Charlotte, N.C. (Incomplete) Encloses money collected from their coupons and rents. Expresses satisfaction at the progress made on J.G.M.'s court cases thus fat and confidence concerning their outcome. Refers to the labor involved in preparing them for court and reports that he is now relaxing since the great part of the labor is over. Suggest that there are now greater inducements for their returning to Knoxville than remaining in North Carolina.

1868 July 29 J.G.M. Ramsey, Charlotte, N.C., to his son, J. Crozier Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Instructions for publishing his latest enclosed "Recollections" in installments. Urges Crozier to visit them. Mentions Grant and the coming presidential election.

1868 August 11 J. Crozier Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn., to is father, J.G.M. Ramsey, Charlotte, N.C. Reports that J.G.M.'s articles for the Knoxville paper will be suspended until after elections when they will be more widely read and that he will be paid at the end of the month. Expectation that his father's land will be restored at the next term of the court. Discusses proposed visit by Mack and Sue husband during which they will find a farm for Sue and her husband to operate. Suggests that Robert work Margaret Jane's farm for her since he now rents and she needs help. Refers to political race in Tennessee.

1868 October 3 J. Crozier Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn., to his father, J.G.M. Ramsey, Charlotte, N.C. Informs him of Margaret Jane's recent illness and recovery. Discusses securing payments of some debts owed to Mack and Robert and requests information concerning them. Refers to the current political campaign which is fairly quiet in Knoxville but advises Mack and Sue's husband to postpone their visit until after elections. Requests a decision from J.G.M. about returning to Knoxville. Feels that a compromise in his suit with Brownlow would be best.

1868 November 20 Letter from J. C. Ramsey to J. G. M. Ramsey

1868 December 18 J.G.M. Ramsey, Charlotte, N.C., to his son, J. Crozier Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Instruction for handling the family's legal cases and for managing their other business in Knoxville. Discusses the payment of a debt owed to Aunt Hannah Swan. Outlines their plans for moving to and operating another rented farm near Robert. Refers to Sue's eight-day old daughter.

1869 January from J. G. M. Ramsey to J. C. Ramsey

1869 January J.G.M. Ramsey, Charlotte, N.C., to his son, J. Crozier Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Doubts wisdom of M.B.C.'s returning to Tennessee but plans to accompany her if she decides to go. Informs Crozier that they live in comparative comfort in North Carolina and have Robert and Sue nearby. Fears that he may be arrested and sued for several reasons if he returns to Knoxville.

1869 January 1 Col. John H. Crozier, Knoxville, Tenn., to his brother-in-law, J.G.M. Ramsey, Charlotte, N.C. Notifies him of Crozier's serious illness. Gives account of his condition, the opinion of his doctors, and what is being done for him. Reports that Margaret Jane is with him and that they will be kept informed.

1869 January 2 Col. John H. Crozier, Knoxville, Tenn., to his brother-in-law, J.G.M. Ramsey, Alexandriana, N.C. Informs J.G.M. of Crozier's death the night before. Relates that all had anticipated his recovery but his illness assumed typhoid form. Reports that friends and relatives and four physicians were with him at his death. Plans for the burial in Gray Cemetery and reasons for not burying him at old Mecklenburg.

1869 January 4 Col. John H. Crozier, Knoxville, Tenn., to his brother-in-law, J.G.M. Ramsey, Alexandriana, N.C. Account of Crozier's funeral and burial with description of the large number of mourners and excellent three-hour sermon at First Presbyterian Church. News that Margaret Jane and her sons have returned home and are anxious for either J.G.M. or McKnitt to come.

1869 January 8 A. Converse, Christian Observer, Richmond, Va., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Charlotte, N.C. Appreciation for J.G.M.'s letter which expresses their common suffering. Informs him that the Observer will be sent in the future to Salisbury, N.C. Urges him to continue writing to them.

1869 January 10 Unidentified friend, Bolling Island, Ga., to M.B.C. Ramsey, Charlotte, N.C. (Incomplete) Description of tasks awaiting her when she returned from her trip to North Carolina and explanation as to why she did not visit M.B.C. more while she was there. Conveys congratulations to Sue and her husband, W.D. Davidson, on the birth of their daughter, Margaret. Account of her own children's growth and activities.

1869 January 11 J.G.M. Ramsey, Salisbury, N.C., to his brother-in-law, Col. John H. Crozier, Knoxville, Tenn. Acknowledges receipt of news of Crozier's death. Emotional outpouring of praise for Crozier and his fine, unusual qualities and grief at his death. Expresses confidence that he will soon join his son.

1869 March 12 J.G.M. Ramsey, River Side, Margaret Jane's home, Knoxville, Tenn., to his wife, M.B.C. Ramsey, Salisbury, N.C. (Incomplete) Account of his stay in Knoxville on business, describing his activities and friends he has seen. Mentions possible sale of Mecklenburg.

1869 August 16 J.G.M. Ramsey, Salisbury, N.C., probably to his brother-in-law and lawyer, Col. John H. Crozier, Knoxville, Tenn. Reveals the verbal termination of his contract with Munson and Seymour as rental agents for J.G.M.'s property and their violation of this agreement. Instructs Col. Crozier to see that Munson and Seymour collect no more of his rents. Requests that the rent money for September be sent to him as they must buy wheat to make into flour and resell. News of a short gathering of all the Ramsey family in Salisbury.

1869 October 19 J.G.M. Ramsey, Salisbury, N.C., to his brother-in-law and lawyer, Col. John H. Crozier, Knoxville, Tenn. Insists that Munson was relieved of his duties as J.G.M.'s rental agent. Instructions for attending to his rental property in Knoxville, some business that Crozier left unfinished, and the paying of Liddy's taxes. Small items of family news.

1869 November 2 C.W. Charlton, Knoxville Whig, Knoxville, Tenn., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Salisbury, N.C. Praises Dr. Ramsey and expresses his bereavement since Crozier's death. States that the Whig will, in the future, defend Rebels rather than attack them. Says that he would welcome articles by Dr. Ramsey.

1869 November 11 J.G.M. Ramsey, Salisbury, N.C., to his brother-in-law and lawyer, John H. Crozier, Knoxville, Tenn. (Enclosed with this are Paper A, May 1869 and Paper B, May 3, 1869, both of which are summarized in the legal and financial section). Again discusses his revocation on Munson's and Seymour's agency, complaining that they are violating it. Discussion of his agreement with Breakbill concerning the sale of Mecklenburg. Instructs Col. Crozier to find out if there is any way for them to keep Mecklenburg and to invest in Knox County coupons for him. Informs him whose rents are due and the amounts owed.

1869 November 15 Gen. D.H. Hill, Charlotte, N.C., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Salisbury, N.C. Offers to sell or lease his house in an unidentified town in North Carolina as he has learned J.G.M. plans to make his home there. (missing)

1869 December 6 J.G.M. Ramsey, Salisbury, N.C., to his lawyer and brother-in-law, Col. John H. Crozier, Knoxville, Tenn. Discussion of Liddy's claim for recovery of her land in which he reports that she has already paid the costs involved. Relates that Walley will continue to rent from him and describes his office in Knoxville as an excellent place for a tradesman of banker. Requests that Col. Crozier see to it that J.G.M.'s rents are sent to him. Mentions payment of Tennessee taxes, Mr. Breakbill, and the portrait of Samuel Doak.

1869? J.G.M. Ramsey to J.C. Ramsey.