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Major William Stone was a Union Army officer, Freedman's Bureau agent, and later served as Attorney General of South Carolina. He also married Martha Schofield's friend and co-teacher in Aiken, Mary Taylor Stone. He and his fiance Mary Taylor are trying to decide where to live after they get married but have not made any final decisions. He also discusses religion.

Likely written on May 19, 1858. Details recent events and news concerning family and friends. Discusses the theology being practiced at Eagleswood.

Martha Schofield met Sadie Brouwer in 1859 while teaching at a school in Harrison, New York, and the two remained close friends. Brouwer discusses her recent social activities, describes a sermon she heard Henry Ward Beecher give, and mentions a sick child and Lincoln's second inauguration. The letter is signed "thy loving 'wife, '" and in several places Brouwer refers to Schofield as her husband.

John Greenleaf Whittier was a Quaker poet and abolitionist. Praises Martha Schofield's educational work and briefly discusses his religious beliefs.

George Truman was a Quaker minister, dentist, and abolitionist. Discusses the custom of invalids spending the winter in the South. Passes on news of friends and family. Describes a plan to hold Quaker meetings in the evenings so younger Friends can attend.

Discusses women's rights and the inequality between men and women in Christian doctrine. Is passionate about her work in the Schofield School and describes the work of the teachers there. Reports that it is considered the best school in South Carolina by the State Superintendent. Writes about family/friends.

Addressed to Richard D. Webb, who was an Irish Quaker, publisher, and abolitionist. Discusses Quaker theology and the Hicksite-Orthodox schism. Describes in detail the recent abolitionist work of his wife, Lucretia Mott, in "endeavoring to stir up the people to works of righteousness" in Dover, Harrisburg, and Trenton. Discusses the reception of abolitionist sentiment in Delaware and other states. Says "Although we have many discouragements and much uphill work, yet when I look back to the time when W. L. Garrison came to this city on his way to Boston after being in prison in Baltimore and recollect how few then manifested much interest in the subject, and and how many thousands are now laboring in the cause, my heart rejoices I am cheered in the hope that of the end of slavery draweth nigh." Talks about the dissension within the Quaker community concerning abolitionist activism, including the opinions of an influential New York Quaker named George White. Describes the family members of his household and Anna Mott Hopper's work in the abolitionist movement. Briefly discusses William Lloyd Garrison.

Written to Howland's sister-in-law, who was vacationing in Israel. Discusses Howland's views on "the Holy Land" and her wish that biblical prophets offered better descriptions of the local flora. Expresses antipathy for Quaker meetings, saying Howland would always think of Palestine "as a doleful place for penance, to furnish texts for droning preachers that had no message beyond a demand for the patient endurance of the young listener." Passes on news of friends Howland spent time with in Philadelphia, her neighbors in Sherwood, and describes funerals she attended. Discusses saving for old age without overworking oneself, temperance, and Hannah's son Herbert Howland. Also describes a "religious visit" Howland received from Chauncey Thorne.

Addressed to "my dear friend, likely a relative of Emily Howland. Discusses religious themes and offers spiritual counsel. Gives news of Rowntree, including people he had recently visited.

The first poem is titled "Comfort to the Afflicted Soul" and was copied by "R.W." The second poem is titled "The Comforts of Religion" and was copied by "S. Edwards." Possibly to Ann Trimble Sharpless (1752-1837).