Correspondence regarding a trip the Smith family took to the Maine shore. Smith describes a visit to Mount Desert Island and the natural surroundings of the region.
Correspondence in which Xanthus Smith discusses his and his sister's painting practices and studies. He also discusses a visit to Louviers and other personal matters.
Correspondence regarding drawings and paintings Sophie DuPont is planning to have Smith produce. Included in this are images of the battles at Port Royal and Mobile Bay.