Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon upon his arrival to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He writes of his wishes to come home, his poor appetite, and the hot weather. Cannon also describes his visit to the Hill Cumorah and his busy schedule of traveling and attending to business. Last, he comments on the dangers of espionage and letter interception. He worries about who else will read the letter other than its intended.

Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon, written from Washington, D.C. He reports that he was admitted to his seat in Congress after some struggle, and that his enemies (which are unnamed) are continually putting forth legislation against him. He comments that he sees his position in Washington as a mission, and in closing he tells Martha to teach their children to pray.

Letter from Martha Telle Cannon to George Q. Cannon during his time in Washington, D.C. The letter is incomplete; salutation and closing are absent. The letter describes the children, Hester, Amelia, and Lewis, and informs George Q. Cannon of their residence's leaky roof.