Partial letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his family, likely written near the end of his time at Pacific University. He discusses the agreement of evolution and Creation, religion and art, wealth, sacrifice, and his plans.
Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his father, Reverend Horace Lyman, during his time in White Salmon. He discusses his good health, preaching in Hood River, and suggesting that his family invest at Hood River. He suggests that Francis should try fruit-raising, as he suspects that Hood River will become a fruit country.
Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his family. He discusses saving for a trip across the U.S., stories of slaves and abuse, and a theory on the origin of races.
Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his family. He discusses a train trip he recently took, detailing the scenery, people, and a exhibits at the Chicago Exposition, as well as boarding at Oberlin College.
Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his father, Reverend Horace Lyman. He discusses finances, possibly from an inheritance, and seeking employment. This letter seems to have been written near the end of a visit to Oakland, California.
Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his father, Reverend Horace Lyman. He discusses cold weather, an upcoming visit from his father, and his education at Oakland, California.
Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his father, Reverend Horace Lyman. He discusses his father's temporary retirement and attending lectures at Berkeley during his time in Oakland, California.
Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his father, Reverend Horace Lyman. He voices his concern about his father's health and discusses Reverend Lyman's temporary retirement away from Oregon.
Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his family during his time at Pacific University. He discusses land claims, his sister teaching, plans to attend Oberlin Seminary, finances, and rain.
Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his family during his time at Pacific University. He discusses the country's weather and the possibility of Mary, his sister, attending Pacific University.
Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his family during his time at Pacific University. He discusses the weather and goes into great detail concerning a plan for his sister, Sarah, to attend Pacific for music.
Letter from Reverend Horace Lyman to his wife, Mary Denison Lyman. He discusses being worried about his letter being misdirected and their plans of moving to Oregon.
Letter from Reverend Horace Lyman to his wife, Mary Denison Lyman. He discusses his love for Mary and planning their move West. This letter may have been written soon before they were married.
Letter from Reverend Horace Lyman to his future wife, Mary Denison Lyman. He discusses his travels, visiting his parents, and his pleasure at Mary confiding in him.
Letter from Eunice Lyman to either Sarah or Mary Frances Lyman. She discusses her routine, teaching, writing letters, and winning books with spelling. It is unclear how closely the two women were related, as the term cousin, at the time, could be used for any relative other than a sibling or child.
