Concerns the possible sale of one of Bolton’s furnaces to a Philadelphia client.

A letter of introduction to James Curtis Booth (1810-1888) written on behalf of a medical student, Junius Nash.

Requests pricing information for a potential assay.

A request for chemical information on behalf of a lawyer who wishes to remove an ink stain from a will.

Offers financial advice on the sale of a property.

Emilie Faber, sister of James Curtis Booth (1810-1888) and wife of Conrad William Faber, writes to her brother to discuss her plans following her husband's death.

Dr. James R. Chilton thanks James Curtis Booth (1810-1888) for receipt of a payment and for a description of Annealing Cups.

James Ross Snowden (1809-1878), director of the United States Mint, writes James Curtis Booth (1810-1888) with news of another lay-off of workers due to a duminished supply of bullion.

James Curtis Booth (1810-1888) is ready to supply on demand any of the fusible alloys from 60 to 160 lbs. pressure.

Mary A. Post, a cousin of James Curtis Booth (1810-1888), writes with commiserations for the death of Booth's mother.

A request for information concerning James Curtis Booth's (1810-1888) course offerings.

William L. Faber, the nephew of James Curtis Booth (1810-1888), requests Booth's assistance in finding employment for a friend of Faber's.

Representatives from the Local Inspectors Office write to notify James Curtis Booth (1810-1888) that assays have been sent.

B. Hoff writes to commiserate on the poor health of James Curtis Booth's (1810-1888) mother.

Refers to a letter from J.B. Evans written on October 30, 1854.

James Ross Snowden (1809-1878) renounces the lay-off of a particularly skilled Mint employee.

James Ross Snowden (1809-1878) announces lay-offs at the United States Mint due to a bullion shortage.

Anna, neice of James Curtis Booth (1810-1888) writes with her impressions of Germany.

A continuation of a letter from September 15 from B. Hoff.

Charles C. Post, a cousin of James Curtis Booth (1810-1888) writes to Booth to discuss the health of Post's wife and child.

B. Hoff announces the death of a family member.

An inquiry concerning an analytical technique.

S. S. Dilman inquires about becoming a student of James Curtis Booth (1810-1888).

William Morris Davis inquires about becoming a student of James Curtis Booth (1810-1888).