Letter from Edwin Barrett (Pleasant Grove) to Samuel Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) describing weather and health, the development of his baby son, and whether Mr. Branch will allow Ellen to take the school in September.

Letter from Edwin Barrett (Pleasant Grove) to Nancy and Ellen Barrett describing the weather and things in bloom, advice on various matters before Ellen arrives on May 1, including: dress, studies, and getting along with students.

Letter from Sarah Barrett (Pleasant Grove) to Nancy Barrett expressing her gratitude for Nancy's kindness to her, and describes the enclosure of flower seeds, an expression of thanks to Ellen for teething ring, baby’s progress, and the sending of regards to grandmother and others at home.

Letter from Edwin Barrett (Pleasant Grove) to Samuel and Nancy Barrett describing their feeling of sadness and fear about Ellen’s coming to North Carolina and the positive aspects of her impending move.

Letter from Edwin Barrett (Pleasant Grove) to Samuel and Nancy Barrett describing that Sarah will take charge of the school next session, his disappointment that Ellen is not coming, information about his school, and reading in a college course.

Letter from Edwin Barrett (Pleasant Grove) to Samuel, Nancy, and Ellen Barrett describing health, weather, imminent vacation, their plans to visit in October, boarding possibilities, and care of and practices of negroes.

Letter from Edwin Barrett (Pleasant Grove) to Samuel, Nancy, and Ellen Barrett expressing his request for prayer for them to be active, living Christians, the climate of the area, and the number of schools in the area.

Letter from Edwin Barrett (Pleasant Grove) to Samuel, Nancy, and Ellen Barrett detailing his account of living in the South (including the weather and its effect on health, social classes, and size of farms), coming with a horse and carriage, the state of roads and countryside, ways to travel there, slaves’ treatment of animals, and the lack of conveniences.

Letter from Edwin Barrett to Samuel, Nancy, and Ellen Barrett outlining that Sarah began teaching, the want of company and excitement, baby Eddie’s progress, Edwin’s trip to Raleigh, and looking forward to spending Sabbaths with them.

Letter from Edwin and Sarah Barrett to Samuel, Nancy, and Ellen Barrett describing recent weather, encouraging them to start their journey in September, Sabbath activities at a nearby Baptist church, and suitability of current winter clothing.