Amos A. Phelpśs cousin, Parentha Bodwell, writes to Phelps from Phelps's motheŕs house. Bodwell says Phelpśs mother was impatient waiting for his letters. Even though she would like to have Phelps with her helping her with business, she is satisfied with his own pursuit. Bodwell then discusses a business problem Phelpśs mother is having, as well as the affairs of some family friends.