Richards writes from Boston to report he death of their nephew William in Camden, S.C. and the status of his personal property and real estate and claims made against it. She would like Adams to render his opinion on the matter. She reports on the health of the family.

Richards writes from Boston thanking Adams for his kind attention to Amos. She offers her opinion concerning the Camden property and reports on health of family members.

Four letters to family members.

Wessells writes from Buffalo to her sister about surprise at receiving a letter from her given her condition, news of family and friends, entertainments she has attended, her schooling, and the national political climate and President Lincoln.

Wessell writes to her sister from Buffalo about Adams's illness, news of family and friends, the news from the South and civil war, singing a song at a school concert, and attending musical events.

Wessells writes from Buffalo to her sister to wish her a happy birthday, news of family and friends, making a catalogue of uncle's library, her singing, and social activities.

Wessells writes to her mother that they are getting along well with sewing and housekeeping, this is father's fifty-seventh birthday, they have visited Sarah's grave, she supposes her mother will be in Buffalo soon and recommends friends to visit.

Five letters to her parents.

Wheelock writes to thank her father for the his letter and the money. She is delighted mother has been to Dea. Catlins and had the neighbors in for tea. Wessells writes that she is delighted to hear about mother's health. They have received a call from Brigadier General Carlin, who has been in a great deal of hard fighting. She went to the art gallery and describes social activities. She received a beautiful philopoena from Mr. Worthington.

Wheelock writes that she and Auntie went to Bath, N.Y. and reports on family there. She was glad to receive letters from her mother and father. She has thought much of Sarah and Frankie and is very sad. She reports on family news and asks wonders about family and why father resigned as deputy sheriff.