Letter from James Lyman to his father and sister. He discusses saving money for himself and his father, handkerchiefs from his sister, and his bond with her.
Letter from James Lyman to his brother, Reverend Horace Lyman. He apologizes for making his brother cry, assures him that he is well, and discusses music and health.
Letter from James Lyman to his brother Reverend Horace Lyman. He discusses his plans to move to Hood River to teach boys, saying that the natural beauty of the area would help his students and make his summers enjoyable.
Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his father. He requests details from Reverend Horace Lyman's recent trip to Union Falls, gives his greetings to his wife, Margaret Duncan Lyman, and advises the possibility of investing.
Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his sister, Mary Frances Lyman McCoy. He discusses pleasant weather and his friendship with a young lady named Miss Swift. He also inquires after his family's health.
Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his sister, Mary Frances Lyman McCoy. He discusses planning expenses for room and board, living in poverty, and his poor health.
Partial letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to a family member, likely his sister. He discusses musical compositions and his life during the end of his apprenticeship.
Partial letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his family, likely written near the end of his time at Pacific University. He discusses the agreement of evolution and Creation, religion and art, wealth, sacrifice, and his plans.
Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his father, Reverend Horace Lyman, during his time in White Salmon. He discusses his good health, preaching in Hood River, and suggesting that his family invest at Hood River. He suggests that Francis should try fruit-raising, as he suspects that Hood River will become a fruit country.
Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his family. He discusses saving for a trip across the U.S., stories of slaves and abuse, and a theory on the origin of races.
Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his family. He discusses a train trip he recently took, detailing the scenery, people, and a exhibits at the Chicago Exposition, as well as boarding at Oberlin College.
Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his father, Reverend Horace Lyman. He discusses finances, possibly from an inheritance, and seeking employment. This letter seems to have been written near the end of a visit to Oakland, California.
Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his father, Reverend Horace Lyman. He discusses cold weather, an upcoming visit from his father, and his education at Oakland, California.
Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his father, Reverend Horace Lyman. He discusses his father's temporary retirement and attending lectures at Berkeley during his time in Oakland, California.
Letter from Horace Sumner Lyman to his father, Reverend Horace Lyman. He voices his concern about his father's health and discusses Reverend Lyman's temporary retirement away from Oregon.
