John writes that Union forces are putting torpedoes in the Stono river to blow up Confederate boats, but that all attempts, thus far, have been unsuccessful.
Letter from Sarah, in Charleston, to her mother at Hopeton. She discusses the weather, the state of the house and her mother's things, and the health of their family.
Letter from Virginia Wilkinson Belin to her mother. She talks of taking her daughters, Hess and Ginger (Jinny), to their cousin Johnny's birthday party, where there was iced cream and cake.
Letter written by William Wilkinson to his father. He writes from school, reflecting that if he had studied more he could have entered the freshman class. He assures his father that it is warm enough to not need a cloak.
Letter written to Anna Bella Wilkinson from an unknown sender with the initials P.G.E. She writes to express her concern about Emma Elliot's engagement to John Barnwell - she feels that he is not pious enough, though he does have good moral character.
Magdalen Elizabeth Keith., Sarah Abagail Whaley, Anna Bella Keith, Anna Charlotte Keith--promise to meet five years later at the Mills House if not married
