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Circular, written in Swedish, sent by the agent of the Amerikanska Emigrant Kompaniet / American Emigrant Co. to promote emigration from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland to Iowa. Addressed to A. J. Leijan of Galesburg, Illinois. Includes two printed images, one of the American Emigrant Company's New York City location and the other of an Iowa farmstead. With printed, self-addressed envelope to the American Emigrant Company.

Recently arrived at his claim and is "shantying with my two partners." Winter has been cold. Asks after Carrie's school and whether she has "to thrash any of your big boys." Comments on food, noting frequent portions of venison and rudimentary biscuits. Very few neighbors and single women.

Tom is on his way to San Antonio, Texas. He dislikes Wyoming, stating that "Wyoming is a wild & barren region, full of Bears, [Deer?], Wild Goats, Mountain Lions, Cow Boys & Cattle & sheep - it is not a very desirable place to live in. It is very cold in the winter & much snow & high winds & late springs."

Notes an "eventful day" in Sawtooth, likely referring to Fourth of July celebrations, including a horse race, accidents, a fight, and mass drunkenness. "To-morrow we return to the mine." Comments on "indebtedness since cleared which was incurred in working the mine… His mistake was principally in considering ore good which was not and in working men on it instead of concentrating his energies on better ore which is in the mine."

Resolution for the San Pedro Board of Trustees delineating the order of business for their meetings. Written in several calligraphic fonts.

Life in California. Living at lumber mill.

Visited Portland, Oregon. Describes her travels, mostly by rail. Frustrated with a family member who is not bringing in enough money. Provides details of a Portland "printing establishment," where a family member works as a type setter. Attended the cyclorama to see "the large painting of the battle of Gettysburgh."

Notes the fine quality of local soil, presence of Buffalo grass, and the ability to keep "sum little blue stem cattle" over the winter with very little supplemental feed. Describes their land claim. "I think if a man has a little money to put in stock and a good team he can do well to c[ome] here but I would not advice anyone to c[ome] without sum money for it costs lots to live and very little work to make any money." Notes this is not a good place for his medical business due to good health. Remarks on accessing water, plastering houses, and digging a cellar on his claim. Encourages them to move to Colorado, noting the number of fine claims close to town and his expectation that farming will prove comparatively cheaper and easier in Colorado. Notes rising number of settlers and businesses. Written on Dr. R. Tripp Physician and Surgeon stationery.

Staying in San Francisco with her mother and children. Mentions cable cars and schools.

"Court is in full swing with a cattle-stealing case to begin with as usual." Disapproves of the judge, especially his fashion. G. A. R. encampment is in town. Comments on the "sons of veterans" stirring up "old sectional issues into the national life of a later and happier generation." Details on attending church and the possibility of having pews installed in the mission. Comments on William Dean Howells' novel A Hazard of New Fortunes. Notes a newspaper article on Charles Dudley Warner's novel A Little Journey in the World. Comments on his service in a religious club, its membership, and finances. Brief mention of business details.