The collection consists of 3 letters. Two of the letters were written in 1856 by Fleming to his uncle, J. Harvey Greenlee, and discuss college life. The third letter was written by A. M. Erwin to report Fleming's death. In addition to the manuscript letters, the collection contains typescripts of the letters.

The collection consists of letters written by McCombs to his brother about family matters and college life. The majority of the letters date from 1854 to 1856. There are four letters from the period 1870 to 1885. Several letters in 1855 discuss the student unrest at Davidson over student suspensions and the donation by Maxwell Chambers.

The collection consists of a letter written by McDonald to Col. Morrison describing the college and a debate between the literary societies.

The collection consists of letters written by McLees to his brother describing college life and particularly, the religious life of the students.

The collection consists of two letters written by McNeely. The letter dated November 8, 1837 describes college life while the October 1, 1856 letter discusses family matters.

The collection consists of a letter written in 1858 by McPherson discussing family and friends.

The collection consists of letters written by Robinson. The letters from 1857-1860 discuss family and college life while the letters from 1861-1864 describe Robinson's activities during the Civil War.

The collection consists of two letters Davidson wrote while a student at Davidson College describing college life.

The collection consists of a letter written by Smith in 1859 describing college life at Davidson.

The collection consists of a letter written by Morse while a student at Davidson. The letter discusses family news and college life.