Letters from Joseph to his wife, Margaret, in which he describes the work on hydroelectric specifications, his recovery from dysentery, the local fashions, and his desire for her to come next spring. He laments being away from her on their 25th wedding anniversary. In separate letters to his wife and daughter, Joseph describes a coming out party for a local 16 year old girl held at the hotel. He sends his wife his annual earnings so she may file taxes.