Series II: Correspondence

Series II consists of personal correspondence both written and received by Paine and includes letters from military headquarters and correspondence with family members and colleagues. The correspondence includes information regarding Paine's work as a surveyor for the Union Army, the transfer and management of family property,family relationships, and engineering and military pensions. Included is correspondence addressed to Paine's widow, Catherine Jone Paine regarding settlement of his affairs after his death in 1890.