Letter from Ellen Barrett (Hancock) to Nancy Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) regarding progress in studies and thoughts about family and Dr. Miller.

Letter from Ellen Barrett (Westminster) to Nancy Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) regarding health, Mr. Temple’s sawing accident, the completion of a piece for the Lyceum, weather during recent journey to Ashburnham, and a request for Edwin to send his “description of a walk by moonlight.”

Letter from Edwin L. Barrett (Adams) to Sarah B. Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) describing scenery, weather, plans to travel to Williamstown and Hancock, and wishes for the good health of his wife, sister, and mother.

Ellen Barrett (Saratoga Springs) to Nancy Barrett (Gloucester, Massachusetts) describing news of family and friends, seeing the “Panorama of Amsterdam” painting, travel to the lake, riding on the Circular Rail Road, and taking the waters at Union Hall.

Letter from Sarah Barrett (New Ipswich) to Nancy Barrett (Gloucester, Massachusetts) describing that she will not be assisting Mr. Lawrence in teaching during the fall term and inquiries after family.

Letter from Ellen Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) to Nancy Barrett (Gloucester, Massachusetts) regarding the funeral of Mr. Weston, travel home, health, beginning of school, and news of family and friends.

Letter from Ellen Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) to Nancy Barrett (Chelsea, Massachusetts) regarding catching a cold, attending examinations, and health of family.

Letter from Ellen Barrett (Townsend) to Samuel and Nancy Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) describing her wish to use the horse on Saturday, the number of scholars in school, and greetings from friends.

Letter from Edwin and Sarah Barrett (Pleasant Grove) to Nancy Barrett regarding news of the family, request for clothing, and request that she pray for his temporal success and spiritual health.

Letter from Samuel Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) to Ellen Barrett (Gloucester, Massachusetts) regarding Edwin’s travel to Boston, and Edwin and Dr. Potts placement on a committee to distribute funds to “sufferers."