1880 J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn., for the Daily Knoxville Dispatch, Knoxville, Tenn. (Incomplete) Biographical sketch of the Dunlap family in Tennessee. Begins with the first members of the family to settle in Tennessee.

1880 March 18 Anson Nelson, City Treasurer, Nashville, Tenn., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Discusses correspondence with Lyman C. Draper and inviting Mr. Draper to the Centennial. Second page marked private reports that Dr. E.L. Drake is willing to work on Dr. Ramsey's history text book and has talked with the Superintendent of Public Instruction concerning the use of the book in Tennessee schools.

1880 March 31 John M. Lea, Nashville, Tenn., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Congratulations on J.G.M.'s birthday. Discussion of an East Tennessee entry in the poetry contest to be sponsored by the Historical Society and arrangements for Dr. and Mrs. Ramsey to stay with him while in Nashville for the Centennial celebration.

1880 April 14 Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Expresses the hope that, with commendations from J.G.M. and other friends, his book will be published by a Cincinnati firm. Mentions his beginning of new work and sending Dr. Ramsey a publication concerning the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections.

1880 April 17 Anson Nelson, Nashville, Tenn., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Reports that Dr. Ramsey's valuable papers have arrived safely and assures him that they will be treasured and well cared for by the Tennessee Historical Society.

1880 April 17 E.L. Drake, Nashville, Tenn., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Regrets that ill health prevents Dr. Ramsey from writing his history text book and from attending the Centennial. Reports that the Centennial will be a disappointment because it is to be more of a commercial exposition than an historical celebration. Informs J.G.M. that he has completed his book and is ready to begin the history text book. Hopes that J.G.M. may still be able to co-author it. Expresses confidence in finding a publisher and in having it used in Tennessee public schools.

1880 April 22 John M. Lea, Nashville, Tenn., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Expresses appreciation for the personal papers sent by J.G.M. for the Society's archives. Reference to the historical paper now being written by Dr. Ramsey. Mentions preparations for the Exposition.

1880 July 9 Lyman C. Draper, Corresponding Secretary, Wisconsin State Historica Society, Madison, Wis., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Makes several inquiries concerning people mentioned in his history. Mentions good commendations made upon his book.

1880 July 15 Lyman C. Draper, Corresponding Secretary, Wisconsin state Historical Society, Madison, Wis., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Questions the accuracy of some of the statements in J.G.M.'s Annals concerning King's Mountain. Gives facts that contradict Dr. Ramsey's statements.

1880 July 16 Lyman C. Draper, Corresponding Secretary, Wisconsin State Historical Society, Madison, Wis., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Questions location of three places mentioned in Dr. Ramsey's Annals of Tennessee.

1880 July 24 A.V. Goodpasture, Clarksville, Tenn., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Makes inquiries concerning an early settlement in Middle Tennessee and one of its first settlers for his history of Montgomery County.

1880 July 26 Lyman C. Draper, Corresponding Secretary, Wisconsin State Historical Society, Madison, Wis., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Asks for clarification concerning places mentioned in Ramsey's Annals. Describes his King's Mountain book as being well illustrated and bound and of lasting interest. Questions about Tennessee families and a river in Tennessee with answers pencilled in by J.G.M.

1880 August 2 Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Informs J.G.M. of the writer's need for information concerning the Western part of the route of the King's Mountain men. Discussion of Tennesseans who could have been at the Cowpens.

1880 August 12 Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Presents evidence showing that very few Tennesseans were at the Cowpens. Believes that only four Tennesseans took part and these were volunteers. Mentions that a sketch of the writer's life has just been written.

1880 August 12 John M. Lea, Nashville, Tenn., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Long discussion of Tennessee's part in the Battle of King's Mountain, research done on this subject by Mr. Lea, and further research planned.

1880 August 24 John M. Lea, Nashville, Tenn., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Quotes description of the battle of Cowpens from Johnson's Life of Green which indicates that Tennessee volunteers took part. Apology for small amount of information he sends. Mentions extremely hot weather.

1880 September 1 Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Points out possible error in Dr. Ramsey's statement concerning where the men of the King's Mountain battle camped. Requests his authority for this statement. Reference to their invitations to the King's Mountain Centennial celebration.

1880 November 1 Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Discusses correspondence concerning the Campbell family. Mentions some statements in the Annals and asks for J.G.M.'s authority for them. Asks whereabouts of a member of the Cowpens Committee. Questions on envelope concerning Addison Anderson.

1880 December 3 John M. Lea, Nashville, Tenn., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Reference to a letter received from Dr. Ramsey concerning his relationship with the Historical Society. Discusses anticipated meeting with Gen. Marks at which time the financial state of the Society will be discussed. Deplores Tennessee's present financial situation and those who helped place it in such a condition.