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Final sickness and death of her grandmother. Believes that she is old enough to attend to the house (17 years-old).

Renewed her brother's subscription to the Times. Comments on "Peter Puzzlewig's Comic Game of Every day things," and her interest in the arithmetic puzzle. Discusses literature and describes a fable. Enjoyed a lecture on Shakespeare. Describes a recent sleighing accident she was involved in. Has little political news, "first because the subject has never deeply interested me, & secondly, because I am where I get no information on any subject... except I strive hard for it." Notes political striving for mayor, commenting on candidate Thomas H. Davis.

Sending silk dress from Paris, a cashmere shawl, wedding earrings, stockings. Father has sent gold bracelet, etc. Wedding presents.

Muses on emotions and memories Sue must experience upon her return home and possibly visiting her old schoolhouse. Wonders about the fate of her childhood schoolmates. Posturing in relation to women and the pang he felt when Sue called him “artificial.” Studying Chesterfield, “or rather his writings and studying the art of pleasing by theory.” Chides Sue for becoming “somewhat spoiled by the perusal of romance and the imbibition of notions which look best in print.” Writes of how frequently he thinks of her. Gives advice about writing to Dr. Fish, explaining why she returned his miniature portrait, and easing the insult to his vanity. Excerpts a letter from an acquaintance who believes his romantic overtures were rebuffed by a woman, and Brackinridge hopes Sue can help mediate between the parties.

Has moved to a farm in the country. Wishes she were back in Maine. Description of farm. Has been “troubled with the Womb Complaint.”

News from Burlington, Iowa, including marriages, illnesses, young women, children. Recently had a baby, remarking on childbirth, being confined indoors, caring for an infant. Gives advice on a tincture to use on sore nipples. Attempting to get men from Burlington to meet women from Boston. Mentions newspapers, men being hung in Iowa, music, fashion. Sarah is attending a commencement ball at Norwich, [Vermont].

Writes on travel in North Carolina, attending a wedding, clothing, and segregation of religious services. Notes the pay rates of “girls at the mills.” [Note: Original housed in American Travel Collection.]

Asking for correspondence or copies of the Hampshire Gazette, not having heard from him in two years. Poor health and hard winter due to poor crops last summer. Newspaper story about a man who was "thirsty" but had "no cider" trying to extort a neighbor into giving him some in exchange for overlooking the damage the neighbor's horse did to his garden. Family news and work on the farm, including making cheese and sugaring. Inquires after their religious state.

Mother expects her to come stay the summer. Is working on a needle-work project.

Indenture between Jacob Vanlean and John A. Patterson, Overseers of the Poor, and Samuel D. McCutcheon, binding Eliza Tisdale as his apprentice in the "craft, mystery, and occupation of housewifery" until she turns eighteen. Attested a true copy by E. S[tribling?], clerk for the Overseers of the Poor.