Promissory note given to Thomas Love from Joseph [?].

Letter from Marsh Glenn to Lizzie Johnson in which Glenn asks to begin correspondence with Johnson.

Letter from F. A. Mood to Hon. J. D. Giddings. Mood explains that his letter encloses original and duplicate copies of contracts made by the Trustees of Southwestern University regarding Southwestern Life Insurance Company. He asks Giddings to sign and forward the contract at his earliest convenience. Mood then describes how Southwestern has experienced an encouraging influx of students at Christmas and expects more by 21 February, the beginning of the spring term. The university enjoys a high level of scholarship, and Mood hopes for continued blessings for the school.

Letter written by M. B. Lockett to Heber Stone. Lockett provides the details of when and where the Board of Trustees meeting will take place. Explains the projects that would require the university to take on an additional debt of $1,000.

Letter written by H. Chilton to Hon. Heber Stone. Chilton expresses his thanks and describes what he liked about the address Stone gave at Southwestern University.

Letter written by R. S. Hyer to Heber Stone. Describes the value of ore in a mine (owned by Stone?) and the costs involved in smelting it in order to make a profit.