He encloses a transcript of a poem that was published December 20, 1861 (no longer enclosed). Letter initialed from D.N.H. On letterhead of the Transcript Office, Boston.

Bixby writes that Miss Cavendish presents her compliments and asks Winter to dine with her next Sunday. On letterhead of the New York Hotel.

Whitcomb mentions the pleasure with which he read Winter's series of literary reminiscences in the Saturday evening post. He also points out that he and Winter are the only living persons who were connected with the Transcript contemporaneously. Also, an offprint of the February 27, 1908 article in the Boston transcript, announcing a tribute to Whitcomb and envelope addressed to Winter at the Tribune, New York City.

Urges Winter to come to Boston. Mentions John McCullough.

Wallack discusses a misunderstanding with Mr. Fechter. Addressed from 2 Bulfinch Place, Boston.