Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub mentioning how delighted they're to receive his letters. Then he mentions that the attached card from Harvard library is because Shrub forgot to write them that the book is lost and he's ready to pay for it. And Kempner mentions that Shrub could bring his Belgian friend home for Christmas. He also mentions about receiving Miss Lampugnani and Mr. Colombo and includes about his visit to Sugarland yesterday, and that they had an excellent cotton crop.

Letter from Donald Maclean to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that he's sorry for not getting a suite at Fairmont though he could reserve a small suite for Kempner in the old building on one of the higher floors. It's because there's a National League of Insured Savings Association convention and Big game that week. He mentions that Marie and himself would be delighted to have dinner with him on the 20th and that they're looking forward to seeing himn.

Letter from Clyde C. Dawson to Harris L. Kempner discussing the death of Bun Hansen.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to his grandson Harris L. Kempner discussing the ongoing Cuban Missile Crisis and bringing into question President John F. Kennedy's handling of the situation.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Donald Maclean thanking him for the note of 23rd. He mentions that the suite Donald booked for them is great and Ruth and himself would be delighted to have dinner with him on the 20th.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Donald Maclean requesting him to make a reservation for them from 19th to the 28th of November at the Fairmont as they're planning to spend time with Shrub during thanksgiving in San Francisco. He mentions when he'll arrive and adds that he hopes to see Macleans soon.

Letter from Helen Wisdom to I. H. Kempner discussing the funeral of Uncle Joe and the life of Joe in his last few months. Wisdom also informs Kempner of her job at the World Church and the church's beliefs.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Joe St. Mary discussing Kempner not hearing from St. Mary for over six months and asking for information in regard to St. Mary's status and current address.