The five Civil War letters relate mainly to Colonel Dillon's dissatisfaction with his rank and his chances for promotion. There are also notes, dated 15 June 1877, concerning Dillon's recollection of General Van Dorn's operations in 1863. General Correspondence 1805-1863. About 55 items. About 25 items.
Letters are generally about family matters and personal business.
Those from John Randolph include some descriptions of political life in Washington. Folder 1 Subseries 1.2. Mary Eastin Polk Correspondence 1821, 1829-1844, and undated. About 20 items. Letters are generally about family life and personal business.