Invitation to the Southern Commercial Convention at Louisville on October 12, 1869. On "Southern Commercial Convention" stationery, with a birds-eye view of Louisville as its letterhead.
Note page titled by William Bosson (1806-1887) "Resolutions of President and Board of Directors of the Nashville C.R.R." Official copy of resolutions from a Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad Company board of directors meeting, in which Bosson's and Hon Thos. H. Caldwell's terms as state Directors expire. Manuscript notes by William Bosson provide a summary of his service as a director. Copied and embossed by secretary W. A. Gleaves on March 30, 1872.
Tells Charles he sent him six copies of Gilman's poem and will not charge him for printing. Everett will be succeeding Daniel Webster per the president's request: "The President requested me, the day after Mr. W's decease, to take his place: no one can fill it." A manuscript note by William Bosson (1806-1887) states that the position in question is that of Secretary of State of the United States.
To William Bosson (1806-1887) on death of Charles T. Bosson (1791-1864). Expresses affection for Charles and praises his Christianly gentleman behavior. Informs William that he wrote a paragraph for the Daily Advertiser about Charles's death, buts that he didn't know enough details to provide a "detailed notice." Mentions being satisfied knowing that Charles was able to enjoy a pamphlet he had sent.
Newspaper obituary of Charles T. Bosson (1791-1864), possibly the Daily Advertiser piece referred to by Everett in his letter of November 20, 1852. A manuscript note by William Bosson (1806-1887) states that William's brother Charles Thompson Bosson (1791-1864) graduated from Harvard with Everett in 1811.
"Sketch of the Vicinity of the Falls of Caney Fork of Cumberland River Ten. Constructed from information received of W. Bosson Esq." under the direction of topographical engineer Capt. N[athaniel] Michler, by Major John E. Weyss, Kentucky volunteers. Original map dated April 1863. [NB: Bosson property is present on the map.]