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Delayed mail; future papers will be dated Monday and will contain the news of Saturday's mail. One man sent to the penitentiary for horse theft; the other perpetrators ran off. Has been unwell and is medicating with Physic.

Certification that Charles T. Bosson (1791-1864) can practice law "in all of the several Courts of Record within" the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Johnson and Beveridge, "Circuit Judges in and for the Commonwealth of Kentucky."

Transcription of letters and notes on page 97.

Letter of introduction for Charles T. Bosson (1791-1864). Requests that Rowan assist Bosson in his goal of establishing himself as a lawyer in the "Western country" and asks Rowan's "advice and friendship in relation to his object." Quincy concludes his letter affectionately, recalling their acquaintance and lamenting that the "circumstances in which we are reciprocally placed, seem to prohibit the expectations of being able to cultivate it more intimately." A manuscript note by William Bosson (1806-1887) relates to Josiah Quincy and John Rowan. Quincy was a "prominent lawyer, a patriot in the war of 1776 & was the leader of the Federal party in Massachusetts in the days of Jefferson Administration." John Rowan served in Congress and as the head of the Supreme Court in Kentucky (Chief Justice). "He was celebrated as a Criminal advocate." According to Bosson, Rowan married Quincy's granddaughter.

Indicates that he forwarded a portion/quotation of the letter William Bosson (1806-1887) sent him from [Chaplin] W[illiam] Earnshaw to the "Boston Daily Advertiser" (with his name omitted). "Our committee consider the Care of the Refugees from East Tennessee as fairly included among the objects of the liberal contributions confided to their care." Col. [N. G.] Taylor and [G. M.] W. Hazen, on behalf of the Knoxville Relief Association, have been alerted to this consideration and are responsible for receiving and investing "...the funds, collected in the Loyal states." Everett's Committee have also "remitted a portion of the sums confided to them." Reverend Thomas Humes is the chairman of the Knoxville Committee; Bosson should reference this letter should he "wish to make any communication."

An invitation from Edward Everett to Charles T. Bosson (1791-1864) to attend a Harvard class of 1811 evening gathering at "32 Summer Street, Boston" (Everett's home) on June 21, 1852 (Commencement day). Answer requested.

Description of the Class of 1811 gathering, with details about the event and who was able to attend. Mentions Fuller accepted but died before the event occurred. Everett also prepared a copy/copies of a recited poem by Dr. [Reverend Samuel] Gilman, "a kind of sequel to that which he delivered at Commencement," that guests enjoyed. Everett prepared six copies for each member of the class of 1811. Everett asks if he should send the copies to Bosson by mail. A manuscript note by William Bosson (1806-1887) indicates that Edward Everett and Charles Bosson died within 23 days of one another in 1864.

Typed transcription of letters (June 8, 1852 and October 18, 1852) on page 98. An additional typed note by Robert Newland Bosson indicates that the Class of 1811 meeting occurred forty-one years after graduation. Bosson indicates that he will attending his own fortieth reunion at Wabash the year he writes this note. Laments that a copy of the poem referred to in the letter of October 18, 1852 was not preserved.

Request for copies of the catalogue and period publications, as he is entitled to them based on fees paid as an undergraduate at Harvard. Bosson has not had success thus far obtaining the catalogue. Bosson also requests a copy of the "College Laws," stating that he believes the coverage of 200 years of academic policy contained within will "be of much practical benefit to the young literary institution in this region."

Sending Bosson the last triennial, annual catalogue, the most recent revision of the College Laws, and the proceedings of the last Inauguration. Having an old alumnus (class of 1811) demonstrate that he has maintained an interest in the University and its current state brings him pleasure. On illustrated Harvard University stationery. A manuscript note by William Bosson (1806-1887) states that Jared Sparks was "President of the Board of Fellows & Trustees of Harvard University."