Correspondence and reports relating to the Mississippi Geological Survey written by B. L. C. Wailes, July 15, 1850–December 21, 1854. Also included in the volume is Wailes' expense account with the University of Mississippi, July 8, 1854–January 1, 1855.

Series Identification:

1. Letterbook. 1850–1855. 1 roll 35 mm. mf., Negative microfilm copy (1967) of original letterbook.
2. Letterbook. 1850–1855. 1 vol. Typescript copy (1962) of original letterbook. Box 1.