BR is now able to have more interests in his life, including philosophy. And he is able to do anti-war work although he is not specific about what he is doing. The Perkins's and the Merrimans have visited from Boston.

"I imagined my views of life not very rosy, but the truth is far worse than I had realized." The difference of age in people's humane and decent feelings, and lack thereof.

BR thanks her for the Blakes and provides Hollond's address.

A typed transcription of this letter was made and is with the original.