Letter from Hannah Barrett (Boston, Massachusetts) to Samuel Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) describing her mistress, reading and subscribing to the "Youth’s Companion," Thanksgiving plans, suffering from a lame foot, and attending school.

Letter from Edwin Barrett Ashby to Samuel and Nancy Barrett regarding tuition arrangement for writing school and solving a puzzle that he created.

Letter from Luther Adams Chester to Samuel Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) regarding financial matters and security on notes.

Letter from B.E. White Mason to "Sister" regardging the recent death of her daughter, Sarah.

Letter from Samuel Barrett to Nancy Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) regarding Christian life and the death of Sarah, as written for the "Sabbath School Journal."

Letter from George Goodyear Gaines (Orleans County, New York) to Samuel Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) regarding health and expected death of Mrs. Goodyear.

Letter from Perrin Simonds Brattleboro to Samuel Barrett (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) regarding order for S.R. Stoddard. Letter also includes an 1845-02-09 essay for the "Sabbath School Journal" about knowing what will become of a man when he dies.

Letter from [unidentified] (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) to [unidentified] describing teaching and previous school at New Ipswich.

Fragment of a Letter from Edwin L. Barrett to [unidentified] regarding health, the slowness of his leather business, putting in prints and goods from the West Indies, a post office in his home office, leaving for New Hampshire soon and his wishes for the receipt of a letter before he goes, and his regard for unidentified recipient.

Letter from Edwin L. Barrett (Danville) to Samuel and Nancy Barrett describing his thoughts of home and of his parents, striving to be a better Christian and son, and expecting to return to Ashburnham in two weeks.