Letter from Edward S. Winslow to Lois Harrington Winslow, written from Montreal. Letter discusses Edward's enlistment. He was rejected for enlistment in the infantry upon medical examination but might be able to get a commission in the artillery.
Letter from Edward S. Winslow to Lois S. Harrington, written from Montreal. Letter mentions birth of Eric Harrington (Conrad's son). Also gives war news (six German warships gone and the British land force driving back the German advance).
Letter from Edward S. Winslow to Lois S. Harrington, written from Montreal. Letter discusses household finances, train ticket prices, coal prices, and rising food prices. Relays news from the war: Germany "getting the worst of it".
Letter from Edward S. Winslow to Lois S. Harrington, written from Montreal. Second letter written on August 3, 1914. Letter discusses the emerging war and the fears that friends may have to go to war. Edward says there is little chance of Canadians becoming involved beyond defense work.
Letter from Edward S. Winslow to Lois S. Harrington, written from Montreal. Letter disusses rising food prices as England, France, and Russia buy up food supplies. Recommends buying extra food at normal or near normal prices as a safe investment. Letter also discusses their finances. Missing final page(s).
Letter from Edward S. Winslow to Lois S. Harrington, written from Montreal to Lois in Little Metis. Letter gives advice as to Lois's and the baby's sleeping habits, including accommodating Lois's sleep to coincide with the baby's sleeping hours, not skimping on the baby's malted milk, and establishing mealtime and napping routines.
Letter from Edward S. Winslow to Anna Dawson Harrington, written from Montreal. The letter gives further news about Lois and baby's Alice's conditions, mentions consulting with her physician, Dr. Little. Also mentions the death of Ruth.