Two letters from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his son Don Moten, on September 28, and October 2, 1943. In the first letter, Dr. Moten suggests that his son practice as an assistant to a doctor to get some experience, if he isn't called to the army. He also discusses Don's money troubles. In the second letter, Dr. Moten discusses treating young men who have to report to the army soon, and again mentions Don's money troubles.

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his daughter Myrtle Moten Dabney, on November 12, 1943. His son Don was inducted into the army that very morning, and he expresses his fears regarding the war.

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Lizzie Poindexter, the manager of his boarding house, on November 3, 1943. He asks her and the other tenants to vacate while the house is renovated.

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Myrtle Moten Dabney, on November 3, 1943, discussing the war, and family serving in the Army.

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his son Don Moten, on October 24, 1943, sending him money. There is a write up of Don Moten's schooling career on the back of the letter.

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Senator R. L. Brokenburr, on October 21, 1943, settling his bills.

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to John Lang, on October 20, 1943, about a remodeling job that Lang did not complete. Despite this, Moten pays him for it.

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his son Don Moten, on October 11, 1943, concerning Don's beign recruited into the army.

Two letters from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten and Walter Davis, both on October 10, 1943. In the first letter, he discusses asking servicemen for news about who is being drafted, and hopes that his son will not be called. In the second, he acknowledges receipt of the Davis' rent, and advises him not to send the Motens a turkey if it will be too much trouble.

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his attorney, Senator Robert L. Brokenburr, on October 5, 1943, regarding some real estate.

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Dr. Dennis A. Bethea, on September 30, 1943, about Bethea's interest in the Indiana M.D.R. Association.

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his cousin Pierce S. Moten of Birmingham, Alabama, on September 27, 1943. He commends him on the noteworthy job he is doing in Birmingham, and for his hospitality during their recent visit.

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten, on September 22, 1943, recommending Herman Read for a position.

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Dr. H. H. Phipps, on August 27, 1943, requesting he make hotel reservations for Moten for an upcoming visit to Hot Springs.

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to the J. G. McCullough Agency, on August 27, 1943, regarding purchase of real estate.

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his cousin Amanda, on August 26, 1943. He discusses the effect the war has had on both of them, and encloses medicine for an illness she has.

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Walter Davis of Giddings, on August 26, 1943, discussing the renewal of Davis' lease, and renovations he was making to the property.

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Dr. Thomas Parran, Surgeon General, on August 22, 1943. Moten asks if Dr. Parran can help his son find a proper position in the army, befitting his station as a graduate of a school of optometry.

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to L. T. Lambert of Denton, on August 22, 1943, enclosing his dues. He mentions his son's induction into the army, and the reasons for cancelling his plans to visit Denton.

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Mr. Means of the William H. Block Company, on August 21, 1943, ordering a stove.

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Josephine Bramlette Moten, on August 20, 1943. He mentions his concern about his son Don's imminent entry into the army, and says he is trying to work out a position for his son in the medical field.

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his son Don Moten, on July 1, 1943. He discusses helping his son get to a place where he can provide for himself, and mentions the things Don left in his room at Dr. Moten's house.