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Typed transcriptions of the manuscripts on page 80.

Regrets not meeting at Lookout Mountain; he hadn't realized William Bosson (1806-1887) was going to be there and would have enjoyed speaking with him. Responds to Bosson's letter and comments on "the state of education at the South." Bosson confirmed for him that education in the South was neglected during the Civil War. Not optimistic about changes being made towards "mental improvement of themselves or others" with the current generation. Connects education to intelligent voting. Suggests that Southerners should look to the North to see how education can be used to appreciate the value of land. Public schools. Waiting to hear about the [Jacob?] Erwin suit. "I have often thought that one of the greatest evils of Slavery, was that it caused everything to be done superficially, and as I judge, in nothing was this more Conspicuous than in education..." On "Robert College of Constantinople" illustrated stationery. A manuscript note by William Bosson states that Robert, "unaided," bought Hospital buildings on Lookout Mountain in 1866 and converted them into a High School, "as his letter explains."

Typed transcription of page 82.

William Bosson (1806-1887) begins outlining roles he assumed related to Tennessee education and the push for Free Common Schools. March 4, 1865, elected Senator for the 9th Senatorial District of Tennessee; declined position of Secretary of State offered by Gov. Brownlow; head of the "Committee on Education;" head of the "Ways and Means" and "Freedmen;" worked on improving Common School Law and funding. Provides a legal and political history of the establishment of Free Common Schools in Tennessee. [NB: A reference in the seven generation book suggests this is from William Bosson's journal.]

Typed transcription of William Bosson's manuscript on page 83.

"Resolution No. 26" by John Trimble. Prefaced with a quote from the Tennessee constitution Article XI, arguing for the establishment of free common schools. A manuscript note by William Bosson identifies the resolution and states that it was offered to the Senate on April 13, 1865.

"Private." Agrees with William Bosson (1806-1887) that the state debt is barring the State from "immediate prosperity." Likes Bosson's idea, but explains that "our legislature is laboring to discover how not to pay the debt, and I am afraid that the way has been found." Discouraged. "I hope that time will bring a reaction in public sentiment, and that we will be saved from impending disgrace."

Transcriptions of the manuscripts on page 85.

Asks William Bosson (1806-1887) to visit Charles's old friends and classmates while in Boston. The list of potential contacts includes Robert Hoover, Hon. Thomas G. Gary, Charles P. Curtis, Hon. Edward Everett, Rev. Nathaniel L. Frothingham, Hon. George Morey, Hon. John Gary, James Russell, William P. Mason, Robert H. Osgood, Dr. Ed. Reynold. If William sees Jared Sparks, requests that he thank Sparks for his "kind attentions." Charles P. Bosson can introduce William to anyone he wishes to meet.

Typed transcription of manuscript on page 86, with an added note explaining the circumstances surrounding the letter from Charles to William.