The papers of Frances McQuigg Stewart primarily consist of letters written by Esther Hobart Morris and her sons to Mrs. Stewart.All of the letters are originals, with the exception of those from Archie Slack. Additionally, there is one folder containing copies of photographs and newspaper articles about Robert C. Morris, and one folder containing an inventory of all the correspondence and notes regarding the letters from Archie Slack.

Noteworthy samples of correspondence include Robert’s letter, dated March 3, 1870, informing his aunt and uncle of his mother’s appointment as Justice of the Peace for South Pass City, and another letter from Robert, dated March 31, 1900, concerning his efforts to obtain a grant for Andrew Carnegie for the Laramie County Library. Also of interest are the various letterheads that can be found in the collection.

The letters in this collection have not been transcribed.