Box 285

Scope and Contents The Stephen C. Perkins Series contains correspondence along with business and financial records. Stephen Perkins wrote frequently to P. W. Connor, a childhood friend from Virginia, and within these letters, P. W. Connor gave a first-hand account of the Civil War in Virginia. Letters include news of the ratification of Virginia’s new state constitution and of Brook Walker (Caroline Perkins’ brother) being missing at sea. Letters to John A. Perkins contains documentary of the Civil War, and...