Letter written from the Hotel Nicollet, Minneapolis, Minnesota, in which Lewis describes a car trip to Southeastern Minnesota. Lewis also offers Powers suggestions for better writing.
Letter written from Thorvale Farm, Williamstown, Massachusetts, regarding Lewis' new book, which will be based on early Minnesota. Lewis also states that he plans to spend time reading at the Minnesota Historical Society.
Letter written from Excelsior, Minnesota, regarding Lewis' trip to Lake Superior and the Red Lake Indian Reservation. Lewis also mentions working on his (unnamed) novel.
Letter written from Madison, Wisconsin, regarding Lewis' teaching of writing and his students at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Lewis also discusses his new cat named Flying Squirrel and Powers' upcoming trip to Minnesota.
Letter written from Excelsior, Minnesota, regarding Lewis' upcoming trip to New York. Lewis also discusses writing he is working on, one being a short piece on Hollywood for Motion Picture Magazine.
Letter written from unknown location, regarding Lewis' writing and the university course that he is teaching. Lewis also mentions his lunch date with Governor Harold Stassen.
Letter written from the Gateway Lodge, Grand Marais, Minnesota, regarding Lewis' trip to the North Shore. Lewis also discusses writing his short story, "All Wives are Angels."
Letter written from unknown location in which Lewis discusses the novel he is working on, "Gideon Planish." Lewis also mentions going to see the Minneapolis Symphony.
Letter written from unknown location regarding Lewis' stint as a judge at the Minneapolis Art Institute for the annual St. Paul - Minneapolis exhibition. Lewis also discusses his students, the progress of his writing, and his earlier novel, "It Can't Happen Here."
Letter written from the Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, California, regarding Lewis' journey to Los Angeles to work on a movie titled, "Storm in the West." Lewis also mentions attending the Academy Awards dinner at the Ambassador.