The correspondence in the William Gibbons Papers is divided into subseries by recipient and then by writer. Five of the subseries consist of letters written to William Gibbons, one consists of letters written to Thomas Gibbons and one consists of miscellaneous correspondence.
84 letters from William Dunham including updates and questions regarding the specifics of managing and operating Gibbons' plantation in Savannah, Georgia.
12 letters from William Porter all requesting financial assistance from Gibbons until the final letter July 7, 1842 when Porter states that he has claimed bankruptcy.
20 letters from Hannah Wheelwright including family matters and some talk of business affairs.
Nine E.B.D. Ogden letters regarding the purchase of land at Elizabeth Town Point, New York.
27 miscellaneous letters to William Gibbons including miscellaneous business correspondence and several letters pertaining to horse racing.
15 letters to Thomas Gibbons primarily regarding the shipment of goods from his plantations to various locations.
Five miscellaneous letters including three letters to William H. Gibbons, one letter from William Gale, and one letter from C.J. Luster.
Two documents including a typed document from the Elizabeth[town] State Bank, and an agreement between Thomas Gibbons and Margaret Glen to employ her as his servant.