Box 1
Contains 209 Results:
Original Letter Folios
Four folios of original letters can be found in Box 1 of this collection. Because they are bound, they are not in numbered folders. Transcripts listed below complement each letter in the folios.
156-2BE (1). From H.A. Wise; Winchester, VA to W.H. McGuffey; Oxford, OH, 1826-10-20
Topics discussed: Prosperity of lawyers and farmers in Ohio; drafting a law school constitution; matrimony.
155-2BE (2A). From H.A. Wise; Winchester, VA to W.H. McGuffey, 1820-10
Topics discussed: McGuffey's "moderate prosperity;" Wise's preparation for a legal career; background of Wise's father.
133-2AR (2). From John Witherspoon Scott; Washington, PA to W.H. McGuffey; Oxford, OH, 1826-06-14
Topics discussed: McGuffey's position at Miami; friendship; Jefferson College enrollment; granting McGuffey a diploma from Jefferson College; matrimony and fatherhood.
134-2AR (3). From John Witherspoon Scott; Washington, PA to W.H. McGuffey; Oxford, OH, 1826-12-28
Topics discussed: Jefferson College student attendance at Sunday afternoon Bible classes; college tutorship.
164-2BF (4). From A. Wylie; Washington, PA to W.H. McGuffey; Oxford, OH , 1826-02-06
Topics discussed: McGuffey's wise decision in going to Oxford; reports of friends in Kentucky.
165-2BF (5). From A. Wylie; Washington, PA to W.H. McGuffey; Oxford, OH, 1826-02-22
Topics discussed: McGuffey's recommendation letter for Professor of Languages to Miami University's Board of Trustees.
158-2BE (6). From H.A. Wise; Winchester, VA to W.H. McGuffey; Oxford, OH, 1827-01-14
Topic discussed: Washington College.
135-2AR (7). From John Witherspoon Scott; Washington, PA to W.H. McGuffey; Oxford, OH, 1827-01-26
Topics discussed: Matrimony; Jefferson College enrollment; Miami's prosperity and new departments.
159-2BE (8). From H.A. Wise; Winchester, VA to W.H. McGuffey; Oxford, OH, 1827-03-13
Topics discussed: Courtship; McGuffey's intention to follow a religious calling.