Handwritten and signed letter, addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth, dated 20 Nov. 1894, and composed in Washington, DC. Alden writes he received a forwarded letter from his mother, Isabella Macdonald Alden, an American author. This missive was written by Aylesworth requesting information on Isabella Alden. Raymond Alden responds to the inquiry and informs Aylesworth where he might find published information on his mother.

Handwritten and signed postcard that is addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth, president of Drake University. Alden responds to Aylesworth's request for biographical information on her. She writes that she will refer the note to her son, Raymond M. Alden, professor at the Columbian University in Washington, DC. The date of the item is uncertain.