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In this letter Ella Blake, a woman from Wisconsin, wrote to Susan Warner and her sister Anna to inform them of the impression Ellen Montgomery made on her childhood. She tells them that she has read the novel so many times it was necessary to have it rebound.

This is a letter from Louie Brine to Warner. She was a 14 year-old girl who felt compelled to share her love for Warner's work. She explained the intimate connection she felt with Ellen and Alice and the important lessons she learned from the novel.

In Jonathan Burdick's letter he asks for an autograph from the "Misses Warner." He also compliments them on their work, telling them that it is not only the best of the present day but also equal to the classics.

In his fan letter to Susan Warner, Edward Campbell asks a question regarding the end of the novel. He also talks about the ways in which the novel excited his curiosity and brought him peace of mind.