The letter is incomplete; only pages 3 and 4 are present in the collection. The letter lacks a salutation and closing signature. The handwriting in the letter matches that of George Q. Cannon. Included in the letter is information regarding the delegation from Utah in Washington, D.C. George Q. Cannon's seat in the House of Representatives will be filled by "Bro. Caine."

Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon, in which George Q. Cannon questions her regarding John Q.'s wedding, requests that Lewis be baptized on his birthday, and consoles her for her hardship and trials while he is away.

Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon, in which George Q. Cannon is very concerned about Lewis' leg injury, the children's weakness with measles, the bill that has been introduced against Mormons in the House of Representatives, and his duty to be in Washington, D.C.

Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon in which George Q. Cannon discusses the prejudice against him, his difficulty maintaining his seat in the House of Representatives, and the financial struggle he is having.

Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon in which George Q. Cannon writes of his recent trips to Philadelphia and New York, his sense of duty and his obligation to remain in Washington, D.C., and his feelings of unity among the Saints.

Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon in which George Q. Cannon describes his sorrow and frustration at Congress and the prolonged time before adjournment. He recognizes if it were not for his deep sense of duty, he would come home immediately.

Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon in which George Q. Cannon tells of his hope that Congress will be adjourning soon, comments on his increasingly good health, his desire to spend time with Martha and the children, and his happiness that they will be together for eternity.

Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon, written from Salt Lake City, Utah, letting her know that he will be leaving for Washington, D.C. in the morning.

Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon. The letter is incomplete; a small portion of the original letter. The few visible lines express shock and sadness at an unknown event, possibly involving Lewis.

Letter from George Q. Cannon to Martha Telle Cannon in which George Q. Cannon describes the preparations that are being made for conference. An allusion is made to the time that he was a "prisoner," and he admonishes Brigham for neglecting his duties as man-of-the-house. At the conclusion of the letter, the presence of three more children is mentioned: Radcliffe, Espey, and Collins.