Two-page letter from Mary Elizabeth Brown in Hanover to Rebecca Ives Gilman, telling her that Prof. Putnam and wife are now living with writer's family. Writer is glad that adressee is returning again to Bradford Academy after her resignation. Sorry for Hannah Blake and her affliction. (typewritten copy)

Three-page letter from Mary Elizabeth Brown in Hanover to Rebecca Ives Gilman in Gorham, Maine, telling her that Mrs. Sanborn wants to take addressee's little Irish Mary. Also talks about change in weather and College vacation. Prof. Putnam and Uncle and Mrs. Putnam have left. Charles Putnam returns to Brooklyn, NY. Ledyard bridge is completed. Spencer Marsh was married last evening.

Six-page letter from Mary Elizabeth Brown in Hanover to Rebecca Ives Gilman in Wells, Maine, telling her that five persons were received into the Church of Christ among "our dear Frank." The new President is an earnest Christian man. They will live in Mrs. Sherman's house. Sarah Putnam's health is very poor.

Letter from Samuel Gilman Brown in Hanover to Rebecca Ives Gilman, telling her if she wishes a professorship at Vassar, writer will gladly write President Jewett. Thinks Vassar has a good deal of "humbuggery" about it.