Collections : [University of Michigan William L. Clements Library]

Letter by Arthur Gilman, founder of Radcliffe College. Offers praises for Lucy Larcom's new book; he will give it to his daughter for Christmas. He request the author to write a few lines for his daughter so that he can place them in the book. [Note: Original located in the Duane N. Diedrich Collection]

Asks Parkes to see if A. Merrill would buy an enslaved boy named Beeler for $600. Notes that the boy had rheumatism, and that the illness might return, but if the trade could be made he would bring the boy to Merrill. "Franklin is a better slave market than Nashville."

Written on personal stationery, "Office of F. H. Snow, Physician and Surgeon." Reminiscences about their time as roommates, including killing a cat from the boarding house using a hypodermic needle. Discusses other school friends, asks after George's family, and provides updates about his own. Brief comments on his medical practice, having life insurance, and growing old.

Regarding the Battle of Lundy’s Lane.