The letters of Llewelyn Howell contain letters written primarily by Virginia Caldwell to Edna and Lew Howell, some are signed by Erskine Caldwell as well. The letters chronicle the close friendship between the two couples which began when Dr. Howell became Erskine Caldwell's doctor. Also included is correspondence between graduate student Dan B. Miller and the Howells as well as signed photographs of the Caldwells and a letter from Edna to Virginia.