Scope and Content3-ring binder filled with letters and typed transcriptions of correspondence between John Butler Johnson and O.C. Simonds, D.W. Lockwood, C.R. Comstock, 1st Lt. Suanh S. Huch, A.E. Syanmes, the Mississippi River Comm, W.A. Worner, A.P. Berry & Co., Mr. & Mrs Henby (requesting their daughter's hand in marriage), his daughter Marjorie Daw Johnson and others. The letters date from 1875 until 1902, when John Butler was killed in a horse-and-wagon accident while traveling from Pier Cove to Fennville. Some envelopes are also included as well as provisions receipts and accounts for U.S. Survey Boat "Pioneer". More recent Johnson family documents include a transcription of J.B Johnson's will, letters and articles of agreement about the Phoebe Johnson estate book royalties, letters to/from David B. Johnson, Robert C. Johnson and Paul B. Johnson. Letters transcribed by Robert D. Johnson in 2000. There is an index with duplicate entries in the first section of the binder.