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Imagines her mother and father smoking and talking by the fire, wishing she could be with them. Mentions eating turkey for Thanksgiving, but she prefers chicken. Jests with her parents. "Pa I want to know if you have killed and eat up all the chickens if so I certainly will not come and see you..." Comments on weighing a cap she made to send in the post. See also Ellen ALS to Mrs. Calvin Brewer, 22 June 1875.

Notes on family health and the death of a local child from diphtheria. Comments on postage for letters and having her mother "put on the number of our box" on her letters to prevent "another J. Watson" from opening their mail. Volney came to visit, describes trying to find him at the railroad depot. Would like her parents to visit. Gives advice on lengthening sleeves and tailoring clothes. See also [Ellen?] partial AL to Mrs. Calvin Brewer, 5 December 1874.

Satiric temperance tract. “Ought a young lady to marry a drinking man?” Outlines the "benefits" of marrying a drinker, including being able to pursue reform activities without leaving home. "Her sphere of action is most abusively narrow… her only opportunity of becoming famous is by being a martyr and marrying a drinking man."

Received the " 'Whig' & Sentinel the Whig gives account of great damage both on land & water." News of the children's health, including their daughter teething. E. Williams is in Philadelphia to attend to legal matters. Discusses attendance at the Tabernacle church. Promises to telegraph if their daughter's malaise is anything more than teething. Would like him to get a picture taken. See also E. Williams ALS to "Sugar," August 23-24, 1874; and Ras. W. and E. W. letter of July 8, 1874 in the Business and Labor Collection.

A hot, dry summer made for a poor oat crop, but the potatoes have survived. Family news, including the wedding of Eliza to David Coote, "he is a baker and has a country shop he lives below at the school we youst to teach in." Comments on sending money.

Letter from mother to son, including phonetic spelling. Uncertain who she will spend the winter with if not him, offering to tend to the baby. Notes the cold and difficulty keeping fires for just herself. Acquaintance retrieved medicine to deworm his horses, "I write this to you because you de[a]l in horses." Letter was kept in an envelope addressed to H. A. Robinson, dated March 31, 1876, with a return address of Sanborn & Co, produce dealers, of Brooklyn.

Inviting George to attend the "Ladies Sinking Fund Society" meeting. Has to prepare for school.

Sorry to hear that Mollie is lonely. Reflects on their friendship. Comments on family visits, rowing on a lake. Mentions Cape Breton and Richibucto, New Brunswick, as well as the Canadian politician Peter Mitchell (1824-1899) visiting. Thoughts on happiness.

"Writing to her husband while in Annie's playroom, preparing to make a hat for her doll, ""she ahs her table set, and all her play things here. It is beautiful."" Mentions recent visits and hearing a girl play music. Hoping he returns home soon or gets ""settled down some where."" Sent in printed envelope for ""William Coffrin, Photographer"" envelope."

Anecdote about their bull getting loose. Description of a baby. Request for calico to make the baby a dress.