The collection consists of correspondence (1851-1859) primarily from Mrs. Mary Lacy to her stepdaugther Bess; an article on the letters (1980), and the manuscripts for seven of Dr. Lacy's sermons (1855-1860).

- The collection consists of nine handwritten, double-sided correspondence letters (1851-1859) from Mrs. Mary Lacy to her stepdaughter Elizabeth 'Bess' Dewey, typed transcripts of the letters, copied pages of a ledger, reproductions of a Reverend Dr. Drury Lacy photograph (possibly from a book or catalog), seven of Mr. Lacy's hand-bound sermons (1855-1860), one handwritten invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Lacy, and a copy of an article about the letters (1980).

- Added by intern, Colby Katz on 4/14/24