Letter from Charles D. Braxton to "Ma" about helping with the education of Virginia. Letter from her Mother, Fanny, who says, "I did not understand yr allusion to L and Cassie my 'living to see them.'" She further states that it wouldn't matter to them if she died tomorrow. Letter from Frank to "Mama" with the heading "Private Business" about his job with Venable which is not going well and doesn't pay enough. Letter from Cassie Tucker Brown about news of friends and family.