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Letter of recommendation for Dr. White of San Francisco who is applying for "resident, or visiting physician of the State Hospital."

Receipt for payment for medical attendance for his child on February 14, 15, 17, and 19, by Dr. Samuel W. Wyman. Receipt for payment for burial of his child on February 22 by David E. Cutter.

2 receipts for items purchased of D. C. Morehead, M.D., "General Agent for Christie's Galvanic and Magnetic Curatives." One is on a partially printed order form, listing out galvanic belts, necklaces and bracelets, magnetic fluid and plasters, as well as almanacs and show cards. With two advertising illustrations showing Zeus seated in a throne holding a staff and lightning bolt. Both bills note a 50% off discount.

Recalls subscribing to the doctor's book Races of Men, which he gave to his son whom the doctor occasionally treated and is now a practicing lawyer in San Francisco. Inquiring about obtaining another "Subscriber's Copy" of the book and to hear more about how the doctor predicted a recent outbreak of yellow fever.

Presenting a copy of the Grammar and Dictionary of the Dakota Language from the Smithsonian, in recognition of the services Mayer has rendered.

Inquiring whether Augur's machine would be suitable to help him create enlarged copies of dental impressions.

Regarding the sale and acquisition of plants for an exotic florist shop in Syracuse. Mentions rare plants at Mr. Buist’s place.

Letter from Dr. J. H. Hero, a practitioner of the Water-Cure. Suggesting a treatment plan for a woman named Eleanor, who has a cold and pains throughout her body. Includes details about how and when to give Eleanor the treatment baths. Letter is written on a folded sheet of paper with a printed advertisement for the "New Malvern Water-Cure" institution founded by Hero and Dr. Dwight Russell. The advertisement gives a brief explanation of this new institution, scheduled to open April 1, 1854. "We do not rely solely upon the use of water, but bring to our aid mechanical and Electro-Magnetic agencies, and in particular cases, some of the well known milder medicines, believing we can perform more cures in less time, by an Eclectic mode of practices, than by adhering to any exclusive system."

Discussion of local German immigrants and their "marvellous, magnifying & flexible style" in comparison to that of the Anglo Saxons. Receiving the water cure at Kapp’s Hydropathic Clinic and reports an increase in strength and cheerfulness. Kapp referenced what he called a "crisis" point in the condition, which Campbell is approaching. After the crisis occurs, he states that her healing will be "rapid & certain." "I have not the slightest doubt but what a stay of a month or two here would naturally improve you in activity, strength, & cheerfulness." Notes what to pack for a visit and the best route to travel. Discussion of local Native people and "Indian depredations." German population of San Antonio, New Braunfels, and Fredericksburg is split on their views on slavery. Notes German residents forming clubs to learn English, exchange ideas, and scour the nearby region for "Indian signs."

His response was delayed on completing work of his new edition of minerology and its printing. Reflections on the challenges of classifying minerals and the benefit of using them even if imperfect. "It seems to me to be rather the duty of science to have a system in progress, however great its present incapacity - a system to be emended, or pulled to pieces and rebuilt as new developments may require." Comments on his own classifications, providing details on a few minerals.