Handwritten letter from Pauline “Paul” Starkey Wells in Woodside, CA to her "dear old sister." Paul is sorry her sister is sick and hopes she will recover in time for Christmas. She especially pities her for being in the same city as Booth, Fanny D., and Kellogg but not being able to see them. She encloses a picture of John Wilkes Booth and asks her sister if she thinks he looks like Edwin. She is very sorry her sister cannot “have [her] girlhood,” but she agrees with her sister’s assertion that they “have the greatest blessing in the world.” Paul describes the Christmas gifts she has made or plans to make: an apron for Addie, a newspaper holder for Davie, a brush and comb box for Aunt Em, a knitted cloud for Mrs. Dawley, a “catch-all” for Mrs. Farwell, a shaving paper case for (Albert) Green, and a watch case for Uncle Robert. She asks her sister to write about their Christmas arrangements. Names mentioned: Booth, Fanny D., Kellogg, John Wilkes Booth, Edwin, Addie (Adeline Tripp?), Dave / Davie, Aunt Em (Emeline Skelton Tripp?), Mrs. Dawley, Emma Allen, Mrs. Farwell, (Albert) Green, Uncle Robert (Robert Tripp?) Places mentioned: Vineland