Letter on Office of Agricultural Insurance Company letterhead from Uncle John C. Cooper to nephew Hamilton K. Redway stating that he will be sending $5.00 as a small token. He wishes it to be placed in a bank to earn the best interest and be given to Hamilton's little son, R.C.K., when he reaches the age of 21. If he doesn't live to 21 , Hamilton is free to do what he thinks best with the money.

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on November 15, 1865. The letter is regarding Redway's forthcoming military assignment. Redway tells his wife that he expects to be sent to Texas with the 1st Regiment U.S. Colored Cavalry. Redway asks Loriette to send several personal items to him as soon as possible in care of the Adams Express Company. Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope, postmarked November 15, is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsvwille, New York.