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Bamber offers descriptions of the climate and agriculture of Prairie du Long and religious groups in Ohio and Kentucky. He mentions that the Jesuits have a college in Kentucky, "under pay from Goverment" to civilize Indian boys.

Thompson, a missionary, describes his eight-day sea journey from New York to Charleston and later passage by steamboat to augusta. Also discusses his missionary work; "We were received by the most hearty welcome and christian affection by our Misionary brethren and Sisters...We have five native children in the family, two boys and three girls."

Missionary at the Carey Mission, a Baptist institution for Potawatomi. Awaiting news about government plans for Indian removal, over which she has conflicted feelings. Believes removal could be beneficial if alcohol was prohibited and unscrupulous white settlers kept at a distance. "... here they are surrounded by those who are taking the advantage of them in every way and selling to them the poisonous draught in abundance but there I hope they will be beyond their reach." Inquiring after acquaintances in New Hampshire. Religious reflections inspired by reading a letter from the Watchmen newspaper. "We have had 8 of the indian children with us through the winter and expect they will remain with us untill we remove west."

Description of Seminole attack on a Chattahoochee River steamboat; "the din of War is Sundry in our ear … " Ten people were killed and wounded and a Committee of Safety formed soon afterwards.

Travel from Burlington, Vermont, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin Territory. Buffalo, New York; along the shore of Lake Erie; Detroit; Rock and Fox Rivers. Steam boat travel; descriptions of flora; mentions of Kalamazoo County and Chicago. Jones' son in Milwaukee works for the Surveyor General; he was called away to districts on the "black hawk or Rather the Sauk and fox purchase." [Original located in the American Travel Collection]

Responding to his cousin, who had inquired about "speculation &c in the West." Some think the area "the very Garden of the world while others … are disappointed and return back". Sawyer notes that the area is excellent for selling goods; business is principally done on navigable streams. Persons who are able to speak in native languages are able to engage in profitable trading with Indians. The Blackhawks will not speak English.

Reflections on religion brought about by visiting Native American mounds in Illinois and reading Alexis De Toqueville's Democracy in America.Compares Jews in Canaan to new settlers in America, considering Providential protection.

Opposes the possible appointment of Col. Elias Bowker as agent for the Saint Regis Nation. Expresses hope that the Indians will dispose of their lands, "as they are an [encumbrance] to all of us that own property at Hogansburgh … "

Describes encounters with people from various Native American Tribes. Trading with Seminoles from Florida, observing a war dance from the Osages who were coming to speak to Capt. Armstrong, and Kickapoos traveling through from the Rocky Mountains. Describes Native Americans in an othering manner – “[the Seminoles] look rather savage and wild,” “they are stout, robust looking men none of them less than 6 feet… they will travel 100 miles in 24 hours with ease.” States that there is a small group of white people settled roughly ten miles from the Agency, and that his brother and wife are currently living in the East. Anticipates that things will “be more lively as the annuity will be paid out soon” and that it was meant to be paid out the previous October. Also anticipating that the Baptists of Ohio will establish a mission nearby. Refers to the temperance movement, using Native Americans as a cautionary tale to support temperance efforts. “If they were to see the Indians in one of their drunken frolics I think the most abandoned would be induced to drop his cups at once.”

Concerning several groups of Onondagas who are demanding annuity payments. Their number on reservations has not decreased, "and we do most solemny protest against the payment of our annuities [at] Syracuse or Onondaga Hollow We have had trouble enough of this kind and are determined to Compel the State to fulfill the Stipulations & [provisions] of the Treaty [with] us."