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Notes on mail, weather, baptism of several students in the Baptist church. "...more of those who came out in the late revival will ultimately join the Methodist church than any of the others as the meetings were started by them and holden in their house." Gives advice on proper letter-writing and gram March Written on illustrated Colby University stationery, featuring an image of the University campus and grounds.

Regarding a charge of intemperance against Rev. Charles H. Spurgeon.

Taft's son has entered into a marriage engagement with a girl from Cincinnati whose father is a prominent lawyer, and Taft is requesting Townsend to provide him with an idea of the reputability of the lady and her family.

Notes for a sermon titled, A Narrow God, on Isaiah 54:5. Equality of the rich and poor in the eyes of God.

Poem, "To Baby Fell on his first Christmas." Explains why Santa came a day late. Comments on infants' dependence, divine protection, spirituality and righteous living, and possible successes in the child's future. "A Howards Mission May be thine / Or as the sainted Whitefeild [sic] shine / A Newtons height May reach / In tee another Bacon May / Be reproduced some distant day / Philosophy to teach."

Espouses temperance cause, supports Bible-reading and prayer in schools. Attacks Romanists for opposing religion in schools.

Notes for an Easter Sunday sermon, on Hebrews 13:8.

Letter of response to Emerson regarding the agenda of the women's suffrage movement. Includes a description of advancements already made towards those goals. Letterhead "Office of Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association, 5 Park Street."

Poem about God's will, prayer, and the place of Church in the State.