Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his father, Reverend Horace Lyman. He discusses Margaret Duncan, requesting his father to write an autobiography, and a trip to Camas.
Letter from James Lyman, brother of Reverend Horace Lyman, to Marie, who was likely his sister Mary Frances. He writes from school, and discusses Thanksgiving and poetry.
Letter from James Lyman to his father and sister. He discusses saving money for himself and his father, handkerchiefs from his sister, and his bond with her.
Letter from James Lyman to his brother, Reverend Horace Lyman. He apologizes for making his brother cry, assures him that he is well, and discusses music and health.
Letter from James Lyman to his brother Reverend Horace Lyman. He discusses his plans to move to Hood River to teach boys, saying that the natural beauty of the area would help his students and make his summers enjoyable.
Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his father. He requests details from Reverend Horace Lyman's recent trip to Union Falls, gives his greetings to his wife, Margaret Duncan Lyman, and advises the possibility of investing.
Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his sister, Mary Frances Lyman McCoy. He discusses pleasant weather and his friendship with a young lady named Miss Swift. He also inquires after his family's health.
Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his sister, Mary Frances Lyman McCoy. He discusses planning expenses for room and board, living in poverty, and his poor health.
Partial letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to a family member, likely his sister. He discusses musical compositions and his life during the end of his apprenticeship.
