5 letters from Jane (Loring) Gray in Cambridge, Mass. to her great-aunt Mary Pierce in Litchfield, Conn.These letters contain news of the family, friends, and Jane and Asa's activities.

Helen Curtis Loring, sister of Charles Greely Loring, writes 2 letters from Boston to her future sister-in-law in Litchfield, Conn.

Thanks Anna for her letter and due to conversations with Charles,she feels affection toward Anna even though they have not met. An added note from Charles that he regrets that due to the weakness of his eyes he cannot write her but that he has time to think about their future happiness.

Helen looks forward to her sister Mary Ann's return. An added affectionate note from Charles that he has trouble writing much due to his eyes, and he impatient to visit her in the spring.