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Three bills/receipts for dental work performed by Riggs for Romanta Wells and his children. Includes fillings, extractions, and creating dentures.

Discussion of Ann Gaylord’s case of smallpox and the impact on the town. After her case was confirmed, her father came to help and take her home. She passed a week later, "not a neighbor came near the house, nobody but her father and mother were near her when she died... Mr. Gaylord said he laid Ann out, put her in the coffin, nailed it, and carried it out of doors, & followed her to the grave alone..." Gratitude that she was home for her final days. Other residents of the neighborhood avoided Nell and everyone else that had been in contact with Ann even after the house had been thoroughly cleaned. Notes other cases of smallpox in the city. Nell's father had the workers at his shop get vaccinated, and they had to take a day or two off due to the related arm pains.

Regarding patent medicine sales in Ann Arbor, particularly Osgood's Chologogue, and advice to print circulars in German for emigrants in the area. Discusses where they could sell their own chologogue and how to brand it. Describes broken bottles, wrappers, and packing boxes.

Comments on William Norris's illness and death from fits, thought to be caused by smoking.

Offers fossil shells he exchanged with Dr. Tuomy and collected at Calvert Cliffs, Maryland.

Taking the water cure. Describes the exercise regimen, high expenses, and the doctor. Gives advice to her sons for plain living, diet, and exercise in order to maintain their health. Written on a printed ad for the Northampton Water-Cure from Dr. David Ruggles.

Rules and customs of telegraphing. Advises to always charge by the word and never go over the line.

Written to his sister at the "Female department, Institute" at Clinton, New York. Mother and father are in town, with their father recovering from an ax wound. Describes the wound, the pain his father suffered, and Jervis's insistence on calling a surgeon. Details the treatment. Notes Dr. Ryer's visit to Rondout, describes his army officer's uniform, and his leaving for California soon. Mentions accidental deaths at Tarrytown "by the falling of a dirt bank" and other men "killed in the tunnel."

Has been working on a boat and has been sickly. Notes many deaths in New Orleans due to cholera and local fear because of it. Asks after acquaintances and sends respects. Feeling stronger after drinking "brandy strate," but warns Ansley not to tell on him. Attended a party, noting drinking alcohol and visiting with women. "...if the Cholera comes up your way all you got to do is drink good brandy."

Notice of Dr. Eugene Weld's death by cholera, following his attendance to an outbreak "in rather an isolated and remote neighborhood. Describes his final illness, medical attendance, death, and funeral. Enclosing a copy of his will (not included). Lists money and personal effects, including "a gold watch, spectacles, breast pin, and lot of Homeopathic Medicines, Instruments, some few books, and a very scanty wardrobe." Will send expenses for the funeral, with note the burial site has been marked should a "plain Tomb to cover it" be acquired. See also E[ugene] Weld ALS to [Abby] and J[ohn] A. Stephens, 1836 September 19.