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His first sermon to his congregation; based on Genesis story of Rebekah and Eliezer and entitled "Hindrances to a Pastor's Usefulness"

Confessions of faith and church covenants.

housed with September 26, 1746

Liberal church matters are progressing in Philadelphia.

Describes Christmas in Petersburg, Virginia, briefly mentioning African Americans' extended celebrations and comparing Southern and Northern traditions. Notes on churches and Christmas decorations. Writes of a fellow store clerk leaving, possibly to go further south, and his desire to go into business with him. Forwarding a wedding card from an acquaintance, and notes his disinclination to marry soon. Explains why Lizzie is "not the girl for me," emphasizing her deceitfulness, and asks for advice about how to break off his correspondence with her. Describes a white porcelain angel he received as a Christmas present from Emma Young, which he reciprocated with a book of William Cullen Bryant's poems. Includes an excerpt of a Thomas Moore poem. Hints at his courtship with Emma Young.

Declines joining in the missionary endeavor because his ties to Chicago are too important.

Requests help for Rev. Dana who is seeking employment in the ministry.

Happy to have Hist. Soc. Library at Tufts and will act as interim librarian. Comments on roots of Civil War.

Bellows will try to preach for Dillaway's congregation once during vacation. Thanks him for his "constancy."

Requesting a financial donation for the Children's Aid Society. Details some of the work of the organization, and is signed by eight members of the society: William W. Rooth, J. C. Williams, M. Hurt, Cyrus W. Field, William Russell, Howard Potter, William Gilman, and B. J. H[inland?].