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Request for list of names of locals with eye problems. On letterhead for Narcissa Waterman, Eye Doctress.

Argues against evolution, proclaiming the only known evolution is that of the embryo, "all others are imaginary and many of them absurd." Believes animal and plant evolution too complex for a simple hypothesis. Recommends his book Modern Ideas of Evolution.

Apologizes for delay in writing, "but I felt something like a Spider who had exhausted all its web, & must wait for more to form before it can spin again." Comments on Fourth of July celebrations, patriotism, college commencement ceremonies, weather and foliage. Notes a tuberculosis outbreak, death of an acquaintance from consumption, arrival of 300 patients. Has been assisting with canning strawberries and working in the cooking school and sanitarium kitchen. Recent dental convention had lectures on health foods. Professional singer employed for entertainment and a former patient who "was healed by prayer" has returned to speak. On illustrated Battle Creek Sanitarium stationery, depicting the grounds and hospital.

Written on personal stationery, "Office of F. H. Snow, Physician and Surgeon." Reminiscences about their time as roommates, including killing a cat from the boarding house using a hypodermic needle. Discusses other school friends, asks after George's family, and provides updates about his own. Brief comments on his medical practice, having life insurance, and growing old.

Rima, a 54-year-old married housekeeper, had received “Gavitt’s System Regulator” and placed an order for twelve more. “Will Try and introduce the medicine and do what I can towards selling it if you will let me have the Agency for this County.” Enclosing a partially printed ordering form for W. W. Gavitt's Medical Company of Topeka, Kansas, featuring her request for half of the regulators to be sent as capsules and the rest as powder to be dissolved in water. Verso of the order form has printed circular advertising opportunities for agents to sell their system regulators, the “greatest Blood Purifier, Kidney, Liver, and Stomach Regulator that has ever been discovered.”

Providing advice about establishing regular menses and bowel movements using Pinkham medical offerings. Offers additional practices beyond Pinkham medicines, like injections of soapy water or glycerine suppositories, frequent baths, hot water vaginal injections, and dietary and exercise choices.vWith typed note assuring "All letters are held by me in the strictest confidence unless special permission is given me by the writer to use for the good of others." On illustrated Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. letterhead, "Proprietors of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, Liver Pills, Blood Purifier, Sanative Wash," featuring a portrait of Pinkham. N.B. This letter was written after Lydia Pinkham's death, suggesting it was authored by an employee of the company or possibly Jennie Pinkham, who had charge of the Correspondence Department.

Medical case notes for Jennie Honan, a patient at the Binghamton State Hospital experiencing "Dementia Praecox - Paranoid Form." Written on "Autopsy Record -- Continued Notes" printed form. Describes Honan's background as a 36-year-old servant born to Irish parents, onset of her symptoms, previous institutionalizations, and experience of hallucinations for approximately eleven years, and paranoia about being persecuted "by some men from California, a priest and another man who have given her 'dope' ." Notes her traveling to escape the individuals she believed were pursuing her, including residence in California and Texas. Comments on violence towards others and herself as a result of Honan's delusions and the need for "confinement with careful watching to prevent homicide."

Superintendent and Surgeon at the Baptist Sanitarium. Acknowledging receipt of Brown's letter and payment. Regularly sees Dr. Ray, who is struggling to get enough patients and is in financial arrears. Written on letterhead for Baptist Sanitarium, Oklahoma City, O[klahoma] T[erritory].

Letters and promotional documents relating to the St. James Society of New York, advocating the use of heroin to treat addictions to cocaine, morphine, and opium. Printed circular letter from W. J. Carney to "Dear Lady" the successes of the cure, enclosing a letter by George H. Wilson ("The King of Dancers. World's Greatest Wooden Shoe Dancer") attesting to how the medicine cured him and describing his drug addiction. Also a letter from M. E. Cowles, M.D., to Mrs. C. W. Towle, explaining his background with nervous diseases and attesting to the cure. On illustrated St. James Society letterhead, depicting various apothecary equipment. Accompanied by blank health questionnaire and printed pamphlet "Plain Truth" by M. E. Cowles advertising the treatment.

"Memorandum Regarding Peale to Whom was Sent the Letter Signed By Larmarck [sic] and Geoffroy."