Health

Letter written by A. Bar in Chagren Falls, Ohio, to Melinda Bartlett of Fowlers Mills, Ohio, sending her condolences on the death of one of Melinda's family members. She also tells of the births, deaths, and illnesses in her family.

Letter from Carrie Kickels of Iowa Falls, Iowa, to Lily E. Markley of Mason City, Iowa, giving Markley with an update on her numerous maladies.

Letter from Dr. James R. McConochin of Murfreesborough, Tennessee, to his brother-in-law Daniel T. Slaughter, a lawyer in Culpeper Court House, Virginia, telling about his medical practice and his wife's persistent illness.

Letter from Belle in Lakeview, Ohio, to her family in which she talks about peeling apples for apple butter and drying corn, as well as being sick and hoping that it is not typhoid fever.

Letter from Ida in Janesville, Wisconsin, to S. L. Swenson. The letter salutation reads "Dear folks" and says that she is strong enough to sit up in bed twice a day, had many visitors and was not homesick or lonesome. She requested they bring some nightgowns, some gum, and the Brodhead, Wisconsin, newspaper.

Two letters sent to Louisa Perkins, both dealing with the news and health of various family members.

Letter to Mrs. Charles A. Bailey of Silver Mills, Michigan, from her sister in Wellesley, Massachusetts, talking about staying with Ida and Charlie and how she misses home.

Letter from Samuel Reeve of Palmyra, New York, to Beulah Haines of Zane Township (now called Zanefield, Ohio), Ohio, to Mother, possibly his mother-in-law, updating her on his and Elizabeth's lives.

Letters between the Sperry and Willard families in Ohio, and from family members or acquaintances discussing money and health issues, everyday life, gifts, society issues, and a wedding invitation. It also contains a family tree and an itemized list of the division of the estate of S. Sperry and two poems written for Mary Willard.