Written from Flanders, Mich.; Boston, Mass.; Cornish, Bangor, Sullivan, Alfred and Groveville, Maine to Annie and Nellie in Bangor and Cornish Me. 22 January- 29 December 1887 The majority of these letters are from Annie and Nellie to each other. They exchange news and discuss fabric and fashion at length; Annie also receives letters from Mary regarding what fabric and buttons to buy for her. These letters provide insight into what was in fashion in terms of colors, prints, and styles as well as the prices of the various fabrics and materials. Annie reports to Nellie about the Chautauqua society meetings she has attended as well as the musical entertainments, preaching, and lectures she has attended. Annie writes that Aunt Cal Griswold fell and suffered a sprained wrist which does not seem to heal well. Nellie writes back that cousins Edgar and George are in school and that John has traveled to New York. There are also several deaths to report due to whooping cough. Nellie writes to Annie about her relationship to Mr. D. She maintains that he is a respectable person and that there really is no relationship at all. However, in later letters she writes angrily to Annie that her relatives need to stay out of her business regarding her personal life. She explains that Mr. D. is not from this country and his ways are different but in no way has he acted reprehensibly. Mary confides in Annie that Nellie may be feigning interest in Mr. D. just to upset the family. Mary is unclear how true Nellie's feelings are or whether Mr. D. reciprocates them.