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 Sabine Chardine to Jeane Kempner discussing thanking Kempner for her previous letter and discussing what is going on in her life including Pierre and their children.

Letter from Denny Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner discussing the passing of Uncle Dan, which he expresses his sympathies for. He updates on where they have moved to, and states he will soon go out to sea.