The collection consists principally of Bearss' receipts, invoices, land documents, and account books relating to his business and land interests in Peru, Indiana. Also included are account books for his transactions with the Miami Indians (1838 - 1842), his Peru general store (1835 - 1845), and Peru sawmill (1851 - 1853). The collection also contains a letterbook containing copies of his letters relating to his claims against the Indiana and other...