The letter was written in Baddeck Nova Scotia, Canada to Mary with details on Jul 23rd about places that Hoppin has visited along with people he has met. He took a boat ride across the bay to visit Mr. Bell’s (even though he was not there) workshop and studio where an invention to use electricity to heat water as well as the telephone, an instrument to measure deafness, as well as others.  Hoppin shares observation on the scenery, landscape, and residents. On July 24th, Hoppin went to the Presbyterian Church and heard Professor Pollock who presented an interesting sermon. Hoppin comments and describes Gaelic sermons as he had never heard the language spoken before where he could not detect some phrases or word or meaning.  He has been introduced to three members of parliament one of which was in his shirt sleeves.  He discusses his accommodations with the room having but one window by the bed and none of the comforts of their New Haven or Litchfield homes.