Family news; describes the scenery at Locust Hill; some of Uncle George's ? children have chicken pox.

Identified as much of note added in unknown handwriting, possibly that of Selina Lloyd Hepburn.

Description of Minna's gravesite; tells what he's doing to improve its appearance.

Describes trip to Niagara Falls; describes places visited in New York and where he lives; describes his studies.

Describes courses he is studying at school; describes the first time he saw a man dive under water and the suit he wore below water; staying at a boarding house.

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John Lloyd who died in 1854; estimated price value are given.

Describes study habits and classes; mentions prices of a ring and a clock; describes his financial situation. .

Describes in detail her Quaker wedding to Frank? on 1854 December 14.

Nina's Christmas gift from Charles arrived safely; mentions wedding of a fellow student; serenaded the couple with a "horse fiddle"; describes his activities in his spelling class; mentions plans to return home in the spring.

Expresses religious beliefs; lists prices for renting his room.

Describes Charter Oak, an attraction in Hartford; describes his visit to an armory; staying with a Mr. Parsons and describes his family.

Scope and Contents Discusses financial settlements he is making for his father concerning the house, lands, furniture; says Uncle Fred and Uncle Neb are leaving Henry and they are all "disgusted" with Henry and that he thinks his (father's) decision not to come back was wise; mentions the family move to Winchester, Virginia