At the time of writing John Forsyth (1780-1841) was U.S. senator from Georgia. He writes of President Jackson's favorable response on reading a copy of a letter written by Crawford to Calhoun in October 1830.

At the time of writing Asbury Dickens was chief clerk of the Treasury department. In this retained copy, Crawford seeks favors of Dickens that will further his intrigues agaisnt Calhoun.

More on Calhoun.

Wilde was a U.S. representative from Georgia. He writes to inform Crawford of the Supreme Court's decision to decline to take jurisdiction in the case Cherokee Nation v. Georgia.

Williams, former U. S. senator from Tennessee, recalls events of 1818-19 (especially the invasion of Florida) as they pertain to relations between Jackson, Crawford, and Calhoun.

More on the origins of Jackson's enmity for Crawford, dating back to 1818.

On money due Crawford from the sale of family property.

On the dangers of Freemasonry.

Responding to a request for a legal opinion.

John Floyd was a plantation owner in Camden County. He writes to decline his appointment as delegate to an anti-tariff convention in Philadelphia.

On Jackson and the Anti-Masonic Party.

Conclusion of a letter whose remaining pages deal primarily with Masonry.

Hall voices his support for nullification.

Declining a nomination from Crawford and others to run for governor of Georgia.

Includes letters from Peter Crawford (1804); N. Crawford (1804); David Crawford (1810); John Gerardine (1818 and 1825); Bennett Crawford (1826 and 1831); and Nathan Crawford (1833). David Crawford (1767-1821) and Bennett Crawford (1781-1845) were brothers of William Harris Crawford.

Susanna Gerardin Crawford was William H. Crawford's wife. Included is one letter from William H. Crawford, written 7 May 1833. Also included are six letters from daughter Caroline Crawford Dudley or from Caroline's own daughters.

Caroline Crawford (1805-1875) was the oldest child of William and Susanna Crawford.

Eliza Ann Crawford (1809-1860) was the third child of William and Susanna Crawford. Included in the folder are letters from sister Caroline Crawford Dudley, niece Mary Dudley, and brother William Bibb Crawford.

William Harris Crawford Jr. (1813-1883) was the fifth child of William and Susanna Crawford. Included in the folder is a letter describing then death of brother Robert Crawford (1816-1847).

Susan Crawford (1819-1874) was the seventh child of William and Susanna Crawford. Included in the folder are letters from brother-in-law George Dudley, sister Caroline Crawford Dudley, niece Mary Dudley, and brothers Robert and William Bibb Crawford.

Bolling Hall (1767-1836) was, at the time of writing, a U.S. congressman from Georgia and a political ally of William Crawford. Here he discusses George M. Troup (1780-1856), then serving as a state legislator in Georgia, and Troup's prospects of attaining a Congressional seat.

At the time of writing Jared Irwin (1750-1818) was governor of Georgia. The letter authorizes Milledge and Crawford to contract for arms and ammunition for the Georgia militia.

At the time of writing Robert Smith (1757-1842) was U.S. Secretary of State. The letter authorizes Crawford to select and pay an individual qualified to execute the "policy of the President in relationship to the Floridas." There were more details in an enclosed letter, not present.

John Randolph of Roanoke, Virginia (1773-1833) served in the U.S. Congress from 1799-1813. He writes in response to Crawford's letter of 28 March 1811. The letter begins with a discussion of recent newspaper attacks against Crawford, which Randolph finds repugnant. It then moves on to discussions of local elections and political machinations. It closes with other gossip about likely mutual acquaintances.

George Matthews (1739-1812) was a former Georgia governor who, at the time of writing, was embroiled in the U.S. government's scheme to provoke an uprising against the Spanish in East Florida. In the letter, Matthews seeks to arrange a meeting with Crawford.

Tattnall (1788-1832), a future member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia, writes seeking Crawford's influence in obtaining a captaincy in the U.S. Army.

At the time of writing Jones (c1763-1825) owned a plantation, Spring Hill, near what is now Athens, Alabama. He was a pioneer of Oglethorpe County, Georgia and a close friend of Crawford. In this densely written letter he offers Crawford financial assistance; discusses the possible division of Mississippi Territory and the War of 1812; and speaks of personal and family matters.

Abbott (1766-1826) writes Crawford to promote his theory of magnetism, whereby ". . . Longitude will be practically explained to the most unskillful mariner . . . ."

Gibson brings Crawford (then in Paris) up to date on regional and national public events, especially politics and the war.

At the time of writing Hughes (1786-1849) was secretary for the American delegation negotiating the Treaty of Ghent. Hughes writes to introduce two friends who will shortly be in Paris.