CORRESPONDENCE, 1848-1946 (6 folders)

Summary: Letters sent to various members of the H.M. Gaston family. The persons who received the letters are: Frances Mallet-Prevost Gaston, Louis P. Gaston, Frances P. Gaston, and Dr. Mary E. Gaston. The letters reflect personal and family occurrences.

Among the items are letters to Frances Mallet-Prevost Gaston from Hugh M. Gaston before and after their marriage. Many of the later letters to Frances M. Gaston, Frances P. Gaston and Mary E. Gaston are from the former's grandchildren, who were the latter two's nieces and nephews.

Of particular interest are two early nineteenth century letters given to Frances M. Gaston by a cousin, George Steele. Also of note is a 1944 letter from Hilda Rose, a school teacher (and author of a 1928 book), that provides insight into Rose's life in and near Fort Vermilion, Alberta, Canada.