Box 132

Has been sick with chills. Is going home with a friend at the end of the term. Has heard the news of Dearing family murder in Philadelphia. Picks up some souvenirs. Has a new roommate. 1 sheet ([4] p.)

Health is better. Intends to stay in good health. Spring along the Raritan. 1 sheet ([4] p.)

Maggie is sick. A cold spring. Elected to be a delegate at the summer convention of the Anti-Secret Society. Religious & Family news. 1 sheet ([4] p.)

Received letter from MPG. A Miss Bucknell opened a new seminary down the block. Tenth anniversary of brother John's death— at least he was spared poverty. 1 sheet ([4] p.)

School is over. Wants to concentrate on his health. Summer plans. Asks for straw hat and food. 2 sheets ([6] p.)

End of school term. Wants to join choir. No longer in a hurry to graduate. "Plan" is to eat light breakfast and lunch and big dinner. Feels good. Talk of Rutgers, religion. 1 sheet ([4] p.)

Just arrived at friend's house [Edward Lodewick, penciled note says]. 1 sheet ([1] p.) with envelope

His travels from Schenectady, Utica, Rochester, heading to Niagara Falls . 1 sheet ([4] p.)

Has just reached New Brunswick. Traveling five days. Stopped in Bethlehem to see a "young lady" who was not there. He thinks "better of NJ" – poetic description of countryside on his way to Brooklyn. 1 sheet ([4] p.)

Spending Thanksgiving alone. MPG and Father out of work. Is going to lecture at the Dutch Church in North Brooklyn. Rev. Chester Hartranft is installed at Second Dutch Church. 1 sheet ([4] p.)