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Thomas writes to Garrett about reading Homer and other authors and of the books she will send Garrett to read while she is recovering. Thomas discusses an upcoming trip to New York she hopes to take with Mamie Gwinn in order to see Sarah Bernhardt in Cleopatra and visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The letter then recounts how Thomas spent each day since her last long letter, including about hearing of her brother Harry's infant son's death and the child's funeral.

In "London notes, Thomas writes of her European travels, including matters of literature and theatre.

M. Carey Thomas continues to tell Mary Garrett about Sarah Bernhardt's performance in Cleopatra. Thomas writes in particularly frank terms about the performance's sensuality, her desire for Cleopatra, and desire to be Antony as well as how recent scientific texts have shaped her understanding of the play. Thomas goes on to write of her recent dining companions and her travel plans. She also writes about reading Keats for the course she is teaching at Bryn Mawr and how busy work keeps her.

M. Carey Thomas writes to wish Mary Garrett a happy birthday. Thomas writes once again about how affecting she found the theatre and art she saw in New York. Thomas then goes on to write about contemporary novels she is reading and wishes to send to Garrett. She also mentions the response to letters published in a Chicago newspaper about the medical school. The letter includes a newspaper clipping about Dr. Emily Blackwell.