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Letter fragment where Nancarrow explains, at great length, the potential abilities he ascribes to a god possibly in relation to his friend's actions (there is mention of 'love'). However the argument and point is fragmented

A quick account of the events in his life; it specifically mentions the lodging with their mutual friends Daniel Merrits and John Cornell.

A list of Subscriptions belonging to the Charity Society opened for the purpose of 'schooling the children of the poor among the black people and such other purposes as are expressed in said Institution' with a description, shewing what part of the principal and what interest is paid thereon.

An especially affectionate letter to his children where he applauds them for their religious efforts and wishes they remember him.

A letter to his wife written from the house of 'kind friends' Thomas and William Titus, where he remarks on the power 'of the Lord' that maintains their relationship in spirt, continues to update her on the events in his life, and then blesses his family

An affectionate letter where he expresses he cannot communicate with her besides in writing; he emphasises his love for her and wishes she has good health before he makes plans to meet her in New York.

An affectionate letter to his wife where he states love 'inclined' him to 'put pen to paper to converse' and continues to talk about his meetings and travels.

A letter to his wife where he describes the Niagara falls which he has just visited before continuing to tell her about his meetings and activities.

A letter where he talks about his meeting and that, united through religion, it is difficult to distinguish friends from others.

A letter to his children where he expresses a wish to 'advanc[e]' them in 'the truth', euphemistically illustrating his desire for them to remain devout, which will help them in 'body soul and spirit', before detailing a bit of his trip and the intensity of the snow.