{"value"=>"<p>The family correspondence is arranged alphabetically by the family member's first name (excepting for Williams' in-laws and for his own and his wife's correspondence, which are interfiled by their last names). Included are correspondence of Williams with his sisters, Anna Williams (Curtis); Josephine Williams (Bumstead); Lucy Williams (Bond); Martha Williams (Mabbs); with his brothers, Charles C. Williams; Gibson T. Williams; and John M. Williams; his brothers-in law, H[erbert] P[elham] Curtis and John Gardner White; with his sons, Elliot, Kenneth, Reginald and Thornton; and with his daughter, Elizabeth Williams (Girod). Included also are correspondence between Williams and his wife, Ellen (White) Williams; correspondence to Mrs. Williams from White family members and from friends; a few letters to Williams from his nieces, nephews and others; and unidentified family correspondence and papers. The bulk of the correspondence relates to family and social affairs. The correspondence (1869-84) from Charles C. Williams describes his life in Angola (N.Y.) where he was engaged in the lumbering business; and his life in Oregon City (Ore.) where he emigrated with his family in 1875. The letters describe economic and social conditions near Oregon City, the climate, and beauties of the landscape.</p> <p>The correspondence (1862-83) from Elliot Williams describes his life as a student at Cornell University; his travels (1870) in France, Ireland and England; his social life during a lengthy convalescence in Louisville and Lexington (Ky.); family matters, and his law practice.</p> <p>The correspondence (1871-83) from Reginald Williams relates mainly to his life as a student at Williams College.</p> <p>The correspondence (1867-83) from Thornton Williams describes his life as a student at Dartmouth College and at Williams College; and his life in Baker City (Ore.) where he settled in 1881 to take up the practice of law.</p> <p>The correspondence (1868-84) from H[erbert] P[elham] Curtis, Deputy Advocate General of the U.S. Army, relates mainly to family and social affairs. Many of the letters were written from Omaha (Neb.) and San Francisco where Col. Curtis was stationed.</p>"}