Speaks about taking inventory at the store; family news.

Says they just got back from Capon; asks her not to take silver nitrate for her headaches; says they have all improved their health by the visit to Capon; says "brother" Nelson is now there hoping the springs will help him; says they did not get the house that they wanted to rent; gives news of friends; says Rebecca, Hatty, and Lloyd are there. Including letter from Charles L. Powell to Nina Powell. Says that he misses her and wishes she could have been at Capon; asks about her headaches.

Describes his travels from Baltimore to Henry; mentions shortage of money due to bank failures; gives detailed news of the town, including improvements being made; news of Henry relatives; mentions that the bank failures will result in fewer land dealings and therefore, less work for him; asks about the young ladies of Winchester.

Inquires about Mr. Waler's? lectures; attends the Methodist Church now; reports of the adventures during hunting season; mentions the new idea of pavement sidewalks.

Describes a severe snowstorm and its effects on Henry; tells how he spent Thanksgiving day; describes their new cook with whom he is infatuated; mentions the death of Robert Conrad?; gives messages of friends in Winchester.

Reports of Nina getting her teeth straightened; describes method; reports that the number of scarlet fever cases is greatly reduced; she is very busy with the boarding school; tells of a fight between Charlie McCormick and a police officer; mentions Hunter Holmes McGuire; family news.

Discusses the death of Robert ? and the reaction of the town; gives news of friends; sends her love to her mother and relatives; wants to know what Dr. Chase said about her teeth.

Writes about Nina's plans to go home; says she is concerned about her traveling when her teeth are in such a condition.

Refers to the "hard times" everyone is experiencing; describes farm activities; family news; describes how to make a mousetrap.

Describes midwest weather and the usual fall-like temperatures; says that they are all much healthier because of the mild weather; says ties are hard and the bank in Henry just closed, but that the town is continuing to improve; asks about Mrs. Powell's occupation, teaching; mentions the death of Robert Conrad and describes his character; messages to family members.

Reports of freezing temperatures of -15 F and snow in Henry; mentions sleighing in the snow; reports story of a bank robbery.

Reports of Lloyd's Powell trip to St. Louis to try and find Charles a job; family news; mentions a Mr. Lombard who plans to return to Henry and open a bank of issue.

Discusses who owes him letters from home; says he could not find a job for Charley Charles L. Powell, Jr.? in St. Louis because of the poor economy; gives news of Randolph Powell, of St. Louis, and John Webb Powell, of Utah; says he will be home during the summer.

Mentions that she missed his birthday with a card but thought of him that day; expresses religious feelings and beliefs; family news; lists people recently confirmed in the Church; outbreak of typhus fever at the University ?

Tells of his travels; describes Memphis, Tenn.; gives news of "cousin" William Powell who resides in Memphis; gives news of Mr. And Mrs. Mason, residing in Vicksburg; describes Leake County where he sold some of his Uncle Nelson's land; gives news of "cousin" John Wilson of New Orleans and of "cousin" John Chilton, who may send his daughter Sarah to school in Virginia; tells his travel plans, stating he will be in Virginia in a month; gives news to family and friends.

Describes scenery where he is; tells of a May party that some school girls had; describes his boat riding trip; family news; mentions arrival of Mr. Winn, the new Presbyterian minister.

Reports having been sick with a bad cold; family news; Nina has problems with other schoolgirls because her parents operate the school; trying to plan Charlie's return home for the summer.

Asks about fourth of July entertainment; Mr. Winn gave an exceptional sermon; Uncle Richard? bought a piano and a side-saddle; family news.

Inquires about boarding students; inquires about vacations at Capon Springs, West Virginia; tells of his success at duck hunting; family news; mentions Stephen A. Douglas.

Gives news of Uncle Richard's and Uncle Fred's families; says that Frank's baby is still ill; gives news of Hammond and Minna; comments that he will not see his family for another year; gives news of Charlie Charles L. Powell, Jr. and his employment possibilities; asks about Uncle Neb of Clark, Va?.

Gives her opinion about chewing tobacco, smoking, and other bad habits; incorporates religious duty into her opinion; some family news.

Discusses his habit of chewing tobacco and how he should discipline himself to quit.

Discusses the weather; reports on Hammond; reports that Mr. Chandler of Henry is getting married in Boston; says they will stay at Mrs. Taber's for the winter; gives news of Charlie (Charles) L. Powell, Jr.; comments on the involvement of women in politics in Henry; news of friends; comments on the decreased enrollment at the family school, saying they will at least have a lighter workload; mentions Stephen A. Douglas.

Expresses her disappointment in Charlie's having tasted tobacco; tells him that he is doing wrong to continue this habit; voices many religious views.

Reports that river is flooding the town; talks of Christmas holidays; family news.