Richards writes from Charleston, S.C. about their late brother Thomas's affairs, a new baby has been added to the family, Mr. Richards traveling in New Hampshire and is much perplexed about his business matters, and family news.

Three letters to her brother Charles Adams.

Rogers writes from Dresden, Germany, about James How's death. She express her sympathy for Julia and discusses her situation. They are enjoying Dresden very much and she describes it, the people, and their religion.

Rogers writes from Buffalo that she was shocked to learn that Julia had died and expresses her sympathies. She discusses her husband's illness. She writes about visitors and the difficulty in taking up housekeeping after traveling.

Rogers writes from Buffalo about her relocation and the long, tedious process of packing the books and storing the belongings. She is not going to worry any more about the future. She enjoyed his and the girls' visit. She reports news of family and reflects on her long life.

Four letters written from Buffalo to family members.

Wessells writes about teaching her scholars. She is surprised to read in The Litchfield Enquirer her marriage notice and relates news of family and friends.

Four letters to family members.

Wheelock writes to her father about school and news of family and friends.

Wheelock writes about family health, her mother's travels, the presents recently received, visitors, and news of family and friends.