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Christmas poem written in Esperanto. Typed on illustrated Christmas stationery, featuring images of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph in the manger at Jerusalem, as well as shepherds and the three wise men. Includes illustrated envelope with similar images.

Humorous story of getting caught in a tree at Earl K. Long's. Acknowledges that she omitted stories in her book and movie. Illustrated with a colored, nude self-portrait, a rose, a shooting star, and a nude female torso. Includes a lipstick kiss.

Claims to have renewed her friendship with Jack Kennedy after Earl K. Long passed away. Told Kennedy of her "fanticy with the Lincoln Bedroom," and after an hour she saw a ghost of Lincoln in the room. Illustrated with a colored, nude self-portrait, a rose, and shooting star. Includes a lipstick kiss.

Recounts finding locks of hair clipped from each of the "Scranton pets." "One tawny lock brought back to my memory old Terry the dog, and the many pleasant rambles on which he was my only, but efficient protector, and a dark tress called to mind my old pony Napoleon or "Nap" - Two more packages contained precious memorials of two pet kittens…" Comments on a ring, the recipient being too busy, sending daguerreotypes, and drawing. Denies being engaged, "I like him Jennie but shall certainly never marry him, even in case he asks me - an important 'if' - I wish you would destroy this. I would not tell it to any one else." Feeling lonesome and missing Jennie. "I don't have any one to be loving, [nor?] to pet me, kiss my hand &c [now?] that I'm away from you."

Attended the Catholic Church and heard the Bishop from New York preach. Describes the church, also noting the Catholic school and “a house for the Sisters of Charity and Orphans.” Criticizes Nancy’s choice of husband. Trying to arrange visits.

Describes a dispute with the Osgood family, relating to a debt and personal friction. Mentions Harriet Osgood's spiritualism, trouble with servants, and irritating, abusive behavior.

Consolation regarding the death of her father. "Is your mother able to live her own life? Or will you have to step in & plan for her what to do?"

Mr. Crego’s poor health. Wages and cost of living in Jordan. "Kellogg has sold all in Jordan but the sawmill where S works and oil mill where we live."

Poetry: Remembrance and best wishes for the future. Mary affixed a lock of her hair to the note.

Remarks on the weather and not attending church. News of acquaintances' sicknesses and deaths, especially those associated with childbirth.