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 Katherine's recent illness, a couple of local dramatic productions, her visit to Katherine's village, Johnson neighbors, and Katherine's former schoolmates.
Topics include his love of music, the character and business of Toyah, Texas, his work in the mercantile business, the photograph he sends to Katherine, and his hope that she will send one of herself with her next letter.
Topics include the Christmas gifts for the children, a prank gift given to the school teacher by a local boy, selling the oxen and purchasing more Jerseys, and wishing Katherine a merry Christmas.
