Letters exchanged between Maude Howdershell and Milton Kerrick. On March 1, 1917, Maude ardently professes her love. In the March 2, 1917 letter, Milton writes of the inaugural crowds coming into Washington by train. Their letters discuss the snowy weather, bad roads, and various friends' illnesses. Milton suggests that marrying will prevent him from being sent to war since the President will call for single men first.