Np., 1840s or 1850s. [1] p. Folded. A detailed table comparing Dr. Mason's hydrometer with the dew point hydrometer of Sir John Leslie.

Athens, Ga. February 1842. [3] pp. Docketed "J. Morrow" in manuscript. Folded. Evidently a college essay, in which Morrow deplores the current state of partisan politics in America. Morrow graduated from the University of Georgia (then called the Literary University of Franklin College) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1843.

Willington, S.C.? July 23, 1848, [1] p., and July 24, 1849, [1]p. One folded. Notes signed by Morrow acknowledging receipt of $18 and $7 from William P. Noble, Treasurer of the Willington Bible Society, "to be handed by me over to District Society at its anniversary meeting."

ALS to James Morrow. Nantucket, Ma. Jan. 19, 1853. [1] p. Folded. Very good. In original inscribed envelope. A personal note to Morrow from, presumably, a young lady in Nantucket, accompanying "a small trifle" offered as "a token of friendship" (which is not present here) and wishing Morrow well on his upcoming journey. The envelope is addressed to Morrow at 13th Stret in New York; Morrow left for Japan from Philadelphia on March 6, 1853.

ALS to James Morrow. Bordeaux, S.C. Feb. 6, [1855]. [1] p. Folded. A personal letter to Morrow from a neighbor and family friend, expressing sorrow over the death of Morrow's stepfather and urging Morrow to return from Washington at his earliest convenience to comfort his mother.

Metropolitan Hotel: printed hotel receipts. New York. July 21, 1855. [2] pp. Printed and ruled paper forms, one with graphic letterhead, completed in manuscript. Folded. Receipts from the Metropolitan Hotel of Simeon Leland & Co. to Morrow for board, meals, and laundry during a four-day stay.

ALS to James Morrow. Charleston. May 24, 1858. [3] pp. Folded. With original inscribed envelope, printed business card laid in. A letter from attorney J.J. Pope addressed to Morrow in Washington, regarding a power-of-attorney issue.

ALS to James Morrow. Charleston. Aug. 13, 1859. [3] pp. On letterhead of the "President's Office North-Eastern Rail Road Co." Folded. A letter from A. F. Ravenel, president of the Northeastern Railroad Company, regarding the prospective sale of pine lands in which Morrow has expressed interest.

ALS to James Morrow. Charleston. Sept. 30, 1859. Folded. Acompanied by printed business card. A personal letter addressed to Morrow in New York, discussing family and politics (including a recent speech touching on slavery) and encouraging Morrow to sell his lands: "come south and get a southern wife and settle in Kiawah."

ALS to James Morrow. Augusta. June 22, 1860. [1] p. Folded. A personal letter to Morrow, evidently from a friend, discussing a recent purchase of land and plans to extract copper from it.

Two ALsS to James Morrow. Np., July 6 and July 7, 1860. [4] pp. Folded. With original envelope. Two signed letters to Morrow responding to questions on how to create income from lands he owns in Wisconsin.

Edgerton, Richards & Co. Drapers and Tailors: Charleston, S.C. July 18, 1860. [1] p. Printed letterhead and ruled paper form, completed in manuscript. Folded. Receipt from Charleston haberdashers to Morrow for a $50 purchase of men's clothing.

Liming[?], Thomas: Charleston, S.C. May 13, 1864. [1] p. Folded. A manuscript invoice for medical supplies issued to James Morrow in his capacity of Assistant Surgeon in the Engineer Corps of the Confederate Army during the Civil War.

Morrow, James: [?], S.C. June 16, 1865. Broadside, 4 1/2 x 8 inches. Printed form, completed in manuscript and signed by James Morrow and Provost Marshall Fred Wilkinson. Folded. For those who qualified, signing the U.S. Oath of Amnesty during Reconstruction ensured a full legal pardon and restoration of property (other than slaves) to southerners who had participated in the Confederate government or military. Morrow had served as an assistant surgeon at the Confederate forts at Morris Island and James Island, South Carolina. The present document, which may have been mistaken by Cole as discharge papers from the Confederate army, notes that Morrow stood six feet, two inches, and had a fair complexion, dark hair, and blue eyes.

Np., nd. [1] p. Folded. Foxed, else good, inscribed in pencil. "Miss Church will accompany Mr. Morrow to the lecture this evening, with much pleasure. Wednesday evening."

Nantucket: William Summerhays, Photographer, early 1860s. Carte de visite. This photograph was used for the portrait frontispiece of Allan B. Cole, ed., A Scientist with Perry in Japan: The Journal of Dr. James Morrow (Chapel Hill: The University of North Carolina Press, 1947).