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Miscellaneous papers of Henri Aymé and his two sons Louis Henri Aymé and Edward Lucien Emil Aymé, including manuscripts and lectures of the father; letters and clippings for Edward L. E. Aymé; the bulk of the collection pertains to Louis Henri Aymé. Also, an old prescription book which probably belonged to the father. Includes some photographs.

Manuscripts and letters pertaining to Edward Wortley Montagu, husband of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu. The letters to Montagu, dating from 1723 to 1760, include correspondence with his father-in-law, Evelyn Pierrepont, John Montagu, the Earl of Sandwich, Chief Justice Peter King, and Lady Elizabeth Hamilton. There is also correspondence concerning Parliamentary elections, a bill in Parliament (1718), his son's reputation, and property matters. The manuscripts cover a range of personal matters, among the "Expenses at Bath" a record of his weight, estimates of his personal estate and debts, an expense account for his tour as ambassador to Turkey, a prescription for the treatment of gout, and the use of wine for health purposes.