Cover was opened roughly at top and back flap is missing. Also right side was opened to facilitate access to the bulky letter. Ellen writes to her cousin Olive Foss: “Today is Sunday. It is so stormy that I did not go to meeting today so I thought I would write a few lines to you.” She mentions other family communications then says: “Father was up to Gilmanton yesterday He heard you was going to stay there two months. You will kill yourself if you are not carefull.” More family news follows including mention of a sewing circle.