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Headed by a note by William Bosson (1806-1887): "Reminiscence of Cincinnati Enterprises in 1817 + 18 Steam Boat Vesta & Woodburn Cotton Factory." James F. Noble writes to William Bosson (1806-1887) about their shared interest in steamboat history and the Vesta. Asks Bosson to help him with inquiries about the Comet, the Eliza, the Defiance, and the Vesta. Hopes that Bosson can acquire the dimensions of the Vesta (including the engine) and information about whether or not the Vesta's boiler burst. Accompanied by three newspaper clippings of writings by Bosson, including one about his brother Thomas Mayo Bosson. A manuscript note by William Bosson contextualizes the items on the page.

Typed transcription of the letter (March 1, 1875), notes, and newspaper clippings on page 104.

Typed transcription of the letter (August 7, 1872) on page 104. An additional typed note by Robert states that postal delivery was not as quick and easy as Mr. Powers describes.

Asks William Bosson (1806-1887) for feedback about changing the name of Central Tennessee College to "Rust University" as the current name is long and does not indicate church affiliation. A manuscript note by William Bosson provides background on the college and John Braden.

A manuscript note in pen indicating that the attached envelope was opened on February 7, 1937, by W[illia]m Bosson, "Grandson of the maker of this scrapbook" in the presence of "Margaret Bosson Newnan of Detroit & Rosemary Bosson Rigsbee of Indpls., Robert N. Bosson a Brother, and his wife Dorothy Lease Bosson, and daughter Clara June and son Robert Wm."

Note from William Bosson (1806-1887) indicating that the "sealed" envelope [affixed to page 106] contains letters addressed to William and his wife Julia, sons Thomas and William Bosson, and additional letters written in 1863 by William to Julia and to his brother Charles.

Julia/Juliette Burnett (1831-1898) writes to William Bosson (1806-1887), who is in Nashville. Misses him and was concerned he would get sick from the "excitement of the life with other disagreeable matters." "I can not believe that one who has spent the best part of his life in supporting those who had no reasonable claim upon his efforts is to suffer losses as a reward." "Col. Hall from Maine" is speaking tonight. Suggests Democrats have gone to Indianapolis for Greeley. Switching mattresses around when Bosson returns. Thomas writes about Hall's speech. Suggests he refuted "slanders against the administration." If Hall spoke in Tennessee, he would be able to persuasively "convert many democrats to Grant and Wilson." "He used Greeley and Sumner up."

Letter 5 of 6, page 106: "Willie" writes about the school commencement; Dr. Andrus, speaker. Mentions that he went "geoligizing" with mother; types of specimens, including types of coral. Plans to study geology and composition. Julia mentions Sunday school, a temperance meeting, rains, and Prof. Rodgers's honorary PhD from Wesleyan University.

Letter 6 of 6, page 106: Writes a day after William Bosson (1806-1887) left Greencastle [visiting their old home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee?]. Hopes William will not get too worried and excited about his work. Tells William to look on the bright side and to remember to take care of his health and life. The boys go to school and study in the evenings. Bright weather.

Letter 4 of 6, page 106: Storm damage, loss of two cherry trees and a dining room door. Railroad interrupted. Heavy rains and gardening. Few potato bugs. Sending a copy of the Star. Henry Stevenson May die soon. Supper with the Coles.