Letter is from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: sending Kate off to school in Nashville,Maud's feelings about her children growing up, receiving Mary Tate's letter from White Sulphur Springs, Virginia, a dialogue about her stolen chickens,a conversation about Sallie starting school with Miss Hunt as her teacher and information about Jimmie and Willie's schooling, news about the weather,news about 'Aunt Mag' and her trip to Austin,a discussion about receiving no information on Wallace and his safe arrival,a dialogue about 'the babies dress and bonnets', and town news from Bolivar.

Letter from Fred C. Cole to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner about a fire at Dr. Gaines's home that caused significant smoke damage, leading to a change in accommodation plans. Cole mentions looking forward to a visit from Kempner, offers transportation advice, and discusses recent news articles of mutual interest.