Topics include Edward's work managing the grocery department of the farmers' union, his intention to hunt in the mountains, the poor condition of the sugar that Craig sent, the birth of another child, and his acquisition of a house.
Topics include Edward's prosperity in California, his refusal of a business proposition from Henrietta, and Katherine's concern about Catherine Smith's health.
Topics include purchasing maple syrup directly from Vermont for his grocery business in San Francisco, a possible visit to Vermont in January or February, selling off his ranch, and his monthly income.
Topics include Edward's return from Montreal with a sore face, his instructions to Henrietta to pack up his office and send his belongings to Malone, New York, and instructions to Craig regarding the prepartion of a court case.
Topics include the skeleton of a whale Edward found on the beach, immense wheat fields, giant redwoods, wild animals, and the climate in California, his request for sugar from Craig to sell in California, his injured hand, and the health of his family.
Topics include his intentions of entering public service in the aftermath of Hayes' presidential inauguration and his request of Henrietta to sign a discharge of mortgage so he can buy another house.
