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Letter of introduction for "Hon William Bosson" (1806-1887) as a principal director for the Nashville and Chattanooga and Nashville and Northwestern Railways. Cole requests that the railroad officer "pass him" and permit Bosson to continue on his way west. Promises that the courtesy will be reciprocated when the opportunity arises.

Typed transcription of the commission of William Bosson (1753-1823 or 1824) as First Lieutenant. According to the transcription, the original manuscript was dated April 8, 1789, and was sent by jun[ior] sec[re]t[ary] John Avery on behalf of John Hancock, Governor of Massachusetts. [Original manuscript not present.]

Two notes from Robert Bosson: correction to the transcription on page 9; he has preserved his great-grandfather's commissions by framing them in glass.

Typed transcription of the manuscript on page 12. The final two lines of transcription are on page 12.

Manuscript transcription, apparently by William Bosson (1806-1887), from an original by his father William Bosson (1753-1823 or 1824). Short narrative of Thomas Hickey's attempt to capture and deliver General George Washington to General William Howe, and Hickey's hanging. "This occurrence did not seem to disturb the Gen'l. I was with him the next day."

Typed note by Robert Newland Bosson stating that Major William Bosson (1753-1823 or 1824) received his captaincy on October 28, 1790. "I do not make a transcript as this commission is practically the same as the one on the following page."

Typed copy of the commission of William Bosson (1753-1823 or 1824) as "Major of the First Regiment in the First Brigade First Division of the Militia of this Commonwealth." According to the transcription, the commission was dated October 29, 1790, and was sent by John Avery, sec[retary], on behalf of Increase Sumner, Governor and Commander in Chief of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. [Original manuscript not present.]

Manuscript transcription, apparently by William Bosson (1806-1887) from an original by his father William Bosson (1753-1823 or 1824). Brief biographical sketch of General Joseph Warren "from the Manuscript of his townsman Major William Bosson."

Typed transcription of the manuscript on page 16.

Typed transcription of a letter accepting Major William Bosson's (1753-1823 or 1824) request to be "honorably discharged" from his position as Major "in the first Brigade and first Division of the Militia of this Commonwealth." According to the transcription, the letter was dated August 25, 1807, and was sent by the Adjutant General in Massachusetts on behalf of the Governor and Commander in Chief. [Original manuscript not present.]