The collection consists of the correspondence and manuscripts of and related to Manly M. Chase and William R. Morley. The bulk of the papers consist of the personal and business correspondence of Manly M. Chase and Ada M. Morley. Manuscripts include memorandums, an affidavit, a bond, and written articles about Morley family members, Ada M. and Agnes Morley. The bulk of the manuscripts consist of legal materials regarding the Morley estate and children, W.R. Morley and Ada L. Morley. Manuscripts also include official court papers, bank statements, and legal agreement drafts. The bulk of the correspondence consists of letters from Ada M. (Morley) Jarrett to Manly M. Chase about various personal and business matters such as business advice, stocks, land, legal issues, and family matters. Other correspondence in the collection include letters written to Manly M. Chase that cover a variety of personal and business issues related to Chase's life. Subject matters include business transactions, legal issues, money matters, and personal matters regarding the lives of the Morley children. Notable items also include several telegrams that recount the death of William R. Morley. The papers also include some ephemera which include materials such as envelopes and handwritten notes on scratch pieces of paper by Manly M. Chase. The collection also includes a photograph (1879) of the Morley children. The papers also contain 11 letter books that contain the personal and business correspondence of Manly M. Chase. The letter books include correspondence and financial ledgers. Each letter book deals with the day-to-day business matters and transactions of Manly M. Chase, which include the sale of cattle, sheep, wool, and fruit from the orchards. Other correspondence subject matter includes written contractual agreements, livestock advice, personal and legal matters regarding Ada M. (Morley) Jarrett, and issues concerning the Maxwell Land Grant Co., Red River Cattle Co., and Gila Cattle Co. Many of the letter books have loose items in them including letters, newspaper clippings, meeting minutes, and documents.
