Blank reply card from Hough's for taking an order of Maytag blue cheese.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Co. placing an order for flower and vegetable seeds.

Circular from Benjamin and Lang for a new issue of general obligation sewerage bonds worth $54,000 for the Viola Sanitary District in Illinois. It includes details about the bond's terms, financial statistics, tax collection records, and legal information regarding taxation and obligations.

Executive Correspondence – Letter dated 07/27/2005 to Admiral Gehman from Thomas Vilsack, (Gov. Iowa) concerning to Rock Island Arsenal.

Executive Correspondence - Letter dtd 07/27/05 to Commissioner Gehman from Iowa Governor Vilsack thanking the Commissioner for meeting with him to discuss Rock Island Arsenal and expressing his disagreement with DoD_s methods for justifying the relocation of TACOM Rock Island.

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 09/12/05 to Chairman Principi from Iowa Senator Charles Grassley. The Senator questions the quality of information used by the Commission and the Commission’s reasoning behind their decision to approve DoD’s recommendation to close Rock Island Arsenal. The Senator provides a list of question for the Commission to answer.

Executive Correspondence - Letter dtd 09/19/05 from Chairman Principi to Iowa Senator Charles Grassley in reply to his letter of 09/12/05. The Chairman provides answers to the Senator's questions regarding Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois.

A form letter addressed to Mr. W. Earl Hall, Editor, Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, from T. N. Carswell, for the Committee on Americanism, American Legion, dated November 24, 1941. Promotion of a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. Postscript: "We suggest: A Patrick Henry Day observance in every community and school in the U.S.A." W. Earl Hall defines Americanism in a typewritten reply at top of page.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to W. Atlee Burpee Company, enclosing payment for an invoice.

Letter from Billie D. Douglass to I. H. Kempner explaining that she forgot to put the catalogue in the letter she sent out.

Letter from C. F. Maynard with Christmas greetings to C. C. Cox. Envelope is included.

Letter from C. F Maynard to C. C. Cox discussing timber and oil fields. Envelope is included.

Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan discussing political strategies hinging on teamwork between William Randolph Hearst and William Jennings Bryan.

Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan explaining that his late response is due to being away in Kentucky for two weeks.

Letter from Charles Moore to W. S. Wallace, J. Cowan Bass and family, relating his visit with relatives in Monroe County, Iowa. He also tells the story of a man who was waylaid by [Brigadier General John Sappington] Marmaduke, and wonders if Vicksburg has fallen to the Union. In addition, he discusses civil unrest in Texas and expresses his desire to return.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Roy F. Wilcox & Co. addressing the need for a refund for two missing items in his last order, and asking for professional advice in treating the infestation of his Cibotium ferns.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Roy F. Wilcox & Co. placing an order for several dozen plants upon reception of their price list and catalogue. Kempner also inquires about the availability of their Kentia and Areca Palms.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to the Dobbins Division requesting parts for his sprinkler.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to the Dobbins Division asking if they received his request for sprinkler parts.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company requesting a copy of the previous fall's order.

Letter from D.W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Co. ordering 1/4 lb. of Cuthbertson Sweet Peas in various colors. There are handwritten edits,

Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Co. asking to send 1954-"Burpee's Blue List".

Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Co. making a delivery request for zinnias of giant Hybrids and different Dahlia's flowered.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, ordering an array of plant seeds.