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News of Mrs. Hemingway who is expecting her sea-faring husband home soon and whose daughter recently married a captain and will be sailing with him on his next voyage to Cuba. Describes the daughter meeting the captain in Buenos Aires while accompanying her parents on a voyage. Notes transportation of a deceased man's body from Boston and a wife identifying her long absent husband through recognition of his clothing. "Week of Prayer" union meetings ongoing and continued hopes Thomas will embrace religion.

Written on “American Female Guardian Society… and Home for the Friendless” stationery. Responding to box forwarded to the home by Bennett. “I pray that in blessing others you may find yourself twice helped.” States that the efforts at the home would be “much crippled if our hands were not supported by these outside aids.” Specifically references a gift of Mrs. Tuthill’s daughters after their mother’s passing. Expression of gratitude and optimism founded in Christian faith. Pencil markings on the back of the envelope appear to be Pitman shorthand. Enclosing an advertisement for The Story of Redemption In the Old and New Testaments “For Bible Readings and Responsive Services.”

Writing to her husband about conflict in their marriage and family, including his efforts to "turn the hearts of my children against a faithful mother" by sharing accusations with them. Recounts their early courtship and marriage, noting times he lied and hardships she experienced due to his choices. Gives particulars of her husband's infidelity, including "hugging and kissing" a fourteen-year-old girl and another "accusation of a deeper die." Notes financial difficulties, mistreatment of children, his giving her an improper dose of medicine, and remaining silent to not bring "disgrace on you nor myself nor children." Would like him to show Dr. Brown this letter if he talks about "his troubles" with the marriage, and disputes his claim that she is "lost to all of Gods mercy."

Comments on her education, noting that "They do not study Physology this term Comstock says only in the fall term nor Civil government at all." Mentions school books she has purchased and subjects offered. Feeling homesick. Comments on a pattern for a bed quilt, making lace, and the labor performed by the eleven-year-old child who lives in the same house as Dora. Brief notes on kid gloves, a school hat, and remedies for a sore throat.

Business has kept him from writing sooner. Comments on recent visits with acquaintances in New York and elsewhere. Stopped to visit the graves of their father and others, noting condition of the graveyard, and toured around their old hometown while reminiscing. "I forgot I was a man - I effaced from my memory 28 years and was once more a boy at home." Sent in printed envelope for Adams Packing Co., "Manufacturers of Mince Meat and Fruit Butters."

Letter to her older sister about growing up and making new friends.

Writing to her husband in Tucson, Arizona. Explains that she no longer loves him on account of his neglect and causing the family “suffering and humiliation and disgrace.” Can be husband only in name, and he can only visit if he stays in another room and pays board. Has the support of her sisters and close friends, but promises not to discuss the matter with others. “I will not spread my misfortunes, or your neglects to the world, or to my friends, unless compelled to do so in self-defense.” Gives an update on their children.

Highly sexual content from a husband to his wife, whom he has not seen in quite some time due to business reasons. He details the importance of staying at his present locale for sake of financial stability.

Death of a mother. Snow and sleighing.

Nothing but bad news in the papers. Musical performances, literature class, news of friends. References amusing incidents at school.