The Ferree family and Large family were joined when Jane Davis Ferree married Henry Large. Their children and the children of Jane's brother, Harvey (Harry) Ferree, corresponded keeping the families in touch. The Large family lived in the area of what is now Coraopolis, PA, and the Harvey Ferree family lived in the area of Stubenville, Ohio. These letters written by the cousins give a brief glimpse into their lives at that time. One of the cousins, Newton Ferree, whose letters are below, serving in the War Department's Paymaster General's Office describes in detail some of the activities in that city following the war and Lincoln's assassination.

Note: Copies of the original letters are not available at this time.