Mary Leslie Newton describes her school work, commiserates with her father about broken watches, discusses her grandmother's scrapbook and poetry. A penciled postscript explains the use of a certain type of envelope for the letters.
Mary Leslie Newton describes the weather, requests more frequent communication from her father, and mentions some social calls and news. A handwritten postscript asks if he enjoyed the "indian lecture."
Mary Leslie Newton writes a letter to her father recounting her early attempts to use a new typewriter, the sale of a buggy, and social interactions.
Mary Leslie Newton writes an account of recent events, including social interactions, her school report, and a missing cat.