1881 January 24 John M. Lea, Nashville, Tenn., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Thanks J.G.M. for his gift of historical items. Cites temperance and hard work as responsible for Dr. Ramsey's long life. Plans for the Historical Society, including the hope that money will be appropriated by the General Assembly. Mention of the landing of Artois near Chickasaw Bluff.

1881 February 21 John M. Lea, Nashville, Tenn., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Discussion of probable appropriation of funds by the General Assembly, Account of a meeting of the Historical Society and his hope of securing the papers of a deceased Memphis politician. Reference to good subscription prospects for Draper's King's Mountain book.

1881 March 1 Lyman C. Draper, Corresponding Secretary, Wisconsin State Historical Society, Madison, Wis., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Requests information on the life of Col. Sawyer of Knox County. In response to Dr. Ramsey's inquiry, promises to send a printed sketch of his life which he uses for business purposes. Discusses securing the Knox agency of his books for J.G.M.'s grandson.

1881 August 5 Lyman C. Draper, Corresponding Secretary, Wisconsin State Historical Society, Madison, Wis., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Reports that his book is nearly ready for printing but that some biographical sketches were not as complete as desired. Mentions his lack of energy.

1881 Fall J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Memo concerning an agreement with Mr. Fagan to make a tombstone for J.G.M.'s grandparents' grave. (missing)

1881 October 31 J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Memo concerning his agreement with Mr. Fagan concerning the tombstones for his grandparents' graves. (missing)

1881 December 25 W.G. McAdoo, Knoxville, Tenn., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Sonnet dedicated to Dr. Ramsey expressing joy that J.G.M. lives to celebrate another Christmastide.

1882 January 12 J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Feels that his physical and mental powers are rapidly failing. Turns over the execution of all his duties to his son, J.G. McKnitt Ramsey.

1882 March 24 M.E. Huger, Chattanooga, Tenn., to J.G.M. and M.B.C. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Recalls a recent visit to the Ramseys. Informs them that her sons who live in Knoxville will visit them.

1882 March 25 W.G. McAdoo, Knoxville, Tenn., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Poem commemorating Dr. Ramsey's 85th birthday.

1882 March 25 Marcus J. Wright, War Department, Publication Office, Washington, D.C., to Gov. Jasper D. Porter, Nashville, Tenn. Relates that he has given Dr. Lindsey the desired material. Inquiries if Dr. Ramsey has written the history of the Dunlap family. (missing)

1882 March 27 Anson Nelson, Nashville, Tenn., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Refers to the recent improvement in J.G.M.'s health. Offers congratulations on his 85th birthday. Expresses the hope that he will live many more years and that they will someday meet in heaven.

1882 April 9 Mary E. Huger, Sewanee, Tenn., to M.B.C. Ramsey

1882 May 11 Anson Nelson, Nashville, Tenn., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Expresses regret that Dr. Ramsey's infirmities prevent him from writing. Account of the last Historical Society meeting at which J.G.M. was named Honorary President and relieved of any taxing labors for the Society. Reports that several complimentary speeches were made about him. Mentions Judge Lea's illness and his great value to the Society.

1882 May 11 Anson Nelson, Nashville, Tenn., to M.B.C. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. (Enclosed with above letter) Expression of sorrow that J.G.M. is unable to write and urges her to keep them informed of his condition. Mentions Mrs. Nelson's illness.

1882 May 20 J. G. M. Ramsey to his son J. G. McKnitt Ramsey

1882 July 3 J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn., to his daughter, Mrs. E.A.R. Breck, Knoxville, Tenn. Informs her that he has left her his autobiography, manuscripts and all correspondence. Advice on having his papers published in the future.

1882 September 24 W.G. McAdoo, Knoxville, Tenn., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Sonnet to Dr. Ramsey on death and future life.

1882 November 17 J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn., to his daughter, Elizabeth Ramsey Breck, Knoxville, Tenn. States that he has left her his manuscripts and correspondence. Advises her not to attempt the publication of them herself and to accept only a price worthy of them. Instructs her to strike out anything offensive in his papers before publication.

1883 W.H. Plumb, Abingdon, Va., to J. Mack Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Sends payment of $15.00. Reports that the weather has been severe and trade dull. Requests that Mack keep the goods at his store until the weather permits him to come for them.

1883? W.H. Wright, Abingdon, Va., to J. Mack Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Offers to buy merchandise from Mack if it has not already been sold. Reports that business is good and promises to pay Mack every month as the goods are sold.

1883 January 1 W.G. McAdoo, Knoxville, Tenn., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Sonnet to Dr. Ramsey rejoicing that he lives to witness another new year.

1883 April 29 John M. Lea, Nashville, Tenn., to M.B.C. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Regrets that J.G.M.'s feebleness necessitates M.B.C.'s writing for him but welcomes the opportunity to correspond with her. Recalls attending a social gathering at Mecklenburg as a boy more than 50 years previously. Refers to the age of change in which they live. Praises Dr. Ramsey for his good and useful life.

1883 April 30 Anson Nelson, Nashville, Tenn., to M.B.C. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Expresses regret that his and Judge Lea's visit to the Ramseys must be postponed. Urges her to write them concerning J.G.M.'s condition.

1883 May 8 John M. Lea, Nashville, Tenn., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Account of the last meeting of the Historical Society and a speech given by an 85-year-old gentleman on early days in Tennessee. Mention of Mrs. Lea. News that the Society's collection is growing rapidly.

1883 June 19 F.A. Butler, Nashville, Tenn., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. States his desire to hear from J.G.M. now that he is "on the banks of the New Jerusalem. " Expression of his admiration for Dr. Ramsey and his love for East Tennessee. Mentions Mrs. Butler's trip to Knoxville.

1883 July 4 Sarah F. Butler, Woman's Christian Advocate, Nashville, Tenn., to M.B.C. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Offers spiritual encouragement for the Ramsey's last years.

1883 July 31 Lyman C. Draper, Corresponding Secretary, Wisconsin State Historical Society, Madison, Wis., to M.B.C. Ramsey, Knoxville, Asks for information from Dr. Ramsey concerning John Bean and Samuel Callaway, early Knox Countians. Mentions that Mrs. Draper has suffered a stroke.

1883 August 25 Abraham Stagg, Louisville, Ky., to J.G.M. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Requests any possible aid from J.G.M. in the writer's compilation of biographies of governors of the United States. Encloses copy of a letter being sent to all secretaries of state which explains the specific information desired.

1883 October 2 Lyman C. Draper, Corresponding Secretary, Wisconsin State Historical Society, Madison, Wis., to M.B.C. Ramsey, Knoxville, Tenn. Requests detailed information as to the location of Boone's camp which is referred to in Ramsey's Annals.

1883 October 11 Lyman C. Draper, Corresponding Secretary, Wisconsin State Historical Society, Madison, Wis., to M.B.C. Ramsey, Knoxville, Thanks her for information about Boone's camp but asks for more details on its exact location and a photograph of the Boone tree.