Box 1

Letters from Jim, Jane, and Edgar, "Shat" talks about reading Richard III, and daily activities.

Letters to Margaret Middleton Rivers from "Shat" describing his travels, letters from Nat about visiting Richmond, including one written under the influence of belladonna (used as a dilating eye agent), and about fear of public speaking.

Letters to Margaret Middleton Rivers from Nat concerning his being fired from his firm, and going to a debutante ball and Christmas parties.

Letter to Charles Francis Middleton (Margaret Middleton Rivers grandfather "Fanfan") about a Fort Sumter trip and the huge cost of $5, letter to Margaret Middleton Rivers from Hall about work and starting a correspondence course in advertising.

A letter to Margaret Middleton Rivers from Bid about the Azalea Festival.

Numerous telegrams, a letter from Betty about Margaret Middleton Rivers' wedding, and letters from Marwee's grandmother.

Correspondence between Margaret Middleton Rivers and L. Mendel Rivers.

Correspondence between Margaret Middleton Rivers and L. Mendel Rivers.

A letter from Margaret Middleton Rivers to her mother on vacation in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, other traveling, everyday activities, postcards, and a letter from L. Mendel Rivers extolling Marwee's virtues to his mother-in-law.

A letter from Bonnie to Margaret Middleton Rivers about her travels and a friend's wedding, and other letters from friends.