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Caroline and Mr. Leeds’ wedding was beautiful. Life in Utica. George Leeds talks about family and housekeeping.

Comments on religious revivals, "What joy is greater than to live & breathe in the atmosphere of a Revival?" Experiencing poor health and many business demands, including trips to New York and Boston. Mentions the "great Bunker Hill celebration," the Bunker Hill monument, and Fourth of July festivities, including an oration by John Quincy Adams. Saw General Tom Thumb and the "fat girl," remarking on their bodies. "She visited Tom while I was there & he politely escorted her around the room & kissed her, thus showing he was no puppet." Leaving it to the recipient's discretion to decide if it is proper for them to continue a correspondence, acknowledging "it is so common for the world (and sometimes for the parties themselves), to suppose that if a young lady & gentleman correspond, it must be a love affair."

Will be heading to New Orleans, as the cheese market is doing poorly in Cincinnati. Nervous about his "exposure to sickness & sudden death," questioning his readiness to die and whether he has been faithful enough. Attended a local church, noting that "3 Missionaries were ordained 2 to western Africa one to the Sandwich Isl[an]ds." Sold his mother's cheese at Lane Theological Seminary, "it was snacked at by the faculty like hot Cakes & all sold in les[s] than 1/2 an hour." John Q. Adams (1767-1848) is expected to arrive in Cincinnati shortly. "...the Ladies make a great Tea party for the old Hero of equal rights & appropriate the avails to the benefit of the poor in the City."

Letter of introduction for Mr. Nichols, an agent for her publishers. Reflections on her divorce and on a drop in school enrollment. [Original located in the Duane N. Diedrich Collection]

Recollections of their time together. News of her family. A recent accident occurred during the construction of a house, and she notes her efforts to care for one of the injured.

Written by a woman who was seduced by Henry Ballard and then stabbed him. She writes to Bennett of the New York Herald with a poem she would like published. [Note: Original housed in Medler Crime.]

Congressional election candidates. Husband teaches 25 scholars. Financial troubles.

Offers extensive descriptions of the Nativist Riots. Mentions the "peace police," the arrival of the Governor, martial law, the social impact of the events, and other happenings.

Newsy letter. Deaths, marriages, exhibition with elaborate refreshment table, a fight at the school, etc.