News of the family and the whooping cough virus sweeping through Newburgh.

Details of wedding of "Liss," family news and details of the health of her daughters Anna and Nina [possibly referring to daughter Grace] who both have whooping cough. Letter is undated but assumed to be 1850 based on context of letters.

Envelope addressed to "Miss Harriet L Grant, Litchfield Connecticut" and postmarked "Mar 7, Newburgh, N.Y."

Four letters to his sister, Harriet, and his mother, Hannah with details of his schooling, boarding in New York, and various jobs he holds.

A playful and witty letter to his sister with details of his lessons and classes at Yale. Regrets not seeing Harriet and Charles when they were in Bridgeport. Comments on the grammar in her letters. Give details of a letter and package he sent but she never received. Tells of his meager funds and his short case of the measles, and the concerns of his professors that he may not pass examinations and continue at Yale.

Details of a speech Daniel Webster gave in New Haven to the students of Yale and his opportunity to shake the polititian's hand. Tells of a speech he gave in chapel and his pride of being applauded upon finishing. Comments on her news of their brother David researching farming techniques and equipment, and on the progress of Harriet's pupil. Details of a classmate who was expelled for having a mistress in his room.

Writes his mother from school about seeing his brother Charles. Asks about sending money either by Mr. Catlin or by mail.

Excerpts from and his personal interpretations of the newly published book [i]Poems[/i] by William Thompson Bacon, including verses copied from "Thoughts in Solitude" and "A Vision of War."

Three letters to his sister Harriet Grant concerning his schooling at Yale, boarding in New York, and various jobs he holds.

Give his sister details of his wishes for his funeral and grave monument, although currently in good health.