October 24, 1864. P. J. Cornell to Ezra Cornell from Portsmouth, N.C. describing his life and business ventures in the South. October 28, 1864. Wilbur F. Crummer to Ezra Cornell from Pleasant Valley, Ill.: "I see you have given $50,000 for a public Library to be formed in Ithica N.Y. now can you give a poor wounded invalid soldier, who is closely confined to the house, some few books or magazines to read through the coming winter? I love to read, but am to poor to buy the works I should like to read. The hours pass off slowly when I have nothing to read?the smallest favor will be thankfully received." Topics: Western Union Telegraph Company: stocks and bonds; New York Medical College for Women. Personal names: Cornell, Paul J.; Chace, Eunice; Palmer, O.H.; Crummer, W.F.; Lozier, C.S.; Porter, Ira; Chace, Baylus; Rowell, Mary; Wood, O.S. Geography: