letters (correspondence)

Thorpe seeks a recommendation for the best top-minnow species to use in the Yadkin River (Badin, North Carolina) for mosquito control.

Jesse T. Lazear provides family news. He reports that two noted physicians spoke to him about Jesse W. Lazear's death.

Jesse T. Lazear discusses financial affairs concerning Mabel Lazear and her children.

Lazear writes about killing potato bugs, attending church, studying the map of Europe, and memorization.

Lazear describes his sea voyage, including the passengers, the weather, and icebergs.

Lazear writes that he has begun dissection work in his anatomy course. He describes his living arrangements and customs regarding women.

Lazear describes Edinburgh.

Lazear gives his mother advice on interpersonal relations. He mentions his living arrangements and the American Opera Company.

Lazear describes life in Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside.

Lazear discusses the mail service, anatomy examinations, and the Scots.

Lazear discusses the weather, Edinburgh, the anatomy department, and the Scots.

Lazear writes that he wants to spend September in Germany to practice German, rather than returning to New York.

Lazear writes about the weather and his plans to travel once his examinations are finished.

Lazear has received some U.S. newspapers. He discusses his plans for the next several weeks.

Lazear writes that he is nearly finished with his courses.

Lazear writes that he plans to travel elsewhere in Scotland before eventually heading to London.

Lazear describes the examination process and writes that the past seven weeks have been the most profitable of his life. He details his future travel plans.

Lazear has finished at the University of Edinburgh, where he receives recognition for his good work. He visits Glasgow and describes a trip through the Lake Country.

Lazear gives his impressions of Glasgow. After a brief return to Edinburgh, he travels to London.

Lazear writes that he will be able to observe surgical operations in London. He discusses the theater, sightseeing, and a band concert.