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Describes her morning on the boat with Major Morgan and Mildred. Tells him of going to the Holt and organising her parcels for her confinement. She hopes to hear from him soon. Tells him of Major Morgan and Mildred's plans to stay in France after the war. Tells him of her guests Alison, Marby [Marjorie] and Helen.

Praises the quick postal service and hopes he is having a nice time with his father, despite the bad weather. Expresses her wish to be there. Encourages him to stay longer and look for a present for Marjorie’s birthday. Tells him of her morning activities; having her hair washed and china painting. Asks about the date for Trafford’s wedding. Discusses how they intend to educate their children. Tells him her father, Mildred and Major Morgan have gone fishing at Eut

She has received his letter and looks forward to his return. Discusses the question of where to keep the bicycles. Describes her morning activities: walking and designing plates. Gives her opinions on the Dawn of Russia.

Is happy to have received his letters. Expresses her views on the meaning of love. Hopes that they will have more children and tells him of Clare’s progress.

Is glad he received her letter. Describes her morning with Clare. Is glad he is coming home and asks what train he is to arrive on. Informs him that Bob [Major Robert Morgan, husband of Ruth sister Mildred] is due to arrive in London. Expresses her wish to live closer to Weymouth while he is there.

Asks to hear from him as it has been two days since she has. Informs him that Clare is feeling ill. Describes her search for a launderess. Tells him about attending the study circle and having tea with Constance Mussen. Describes the domestic troubles Mary Anne is facing. Expresses her wish for him to be there to help her.

Reflects on when he might get leave. Describes a visit to the William's house. Expresses her wish for Clare to start talking. Describes a funny moment between Clare and Violet. Discusses her opinions on The Times article about the Education Bill. Describes her plans for the Baby Welfare group, focusing on pre-natal care. Expresses her thoughts on military service. Sends him her love.

Morning - Describes her visit to Prior's Field with Clare. Informs him that Bridget is visiting and intends to stay with her soon.
Afternoon - Describes her lunch with Marjorie Huxley and Joyce Fletcher. Intends to visit Mary Anne and the Reades. Expresses her fears for his safety and talks about life after the war. Tells him about the prayers at Church for those at sea. She intends to keep herself busy over the summer.

Hopes that he is well as she has not heard from him in a few days. She has been reading the Round Table. Expresses her views on how the war could come to an end through the application of an international law. Asks for his opinion about the end of the war. Describes her feelings towards Polly. Tells him about the tea service she is making. Describes her evening activities, singing and playing the piano. Expresses her wish to buy a new piano for the Holt after Polly takes the one there when she leaves. She has asked for clothes for her birthday present. Asks him if he knows Sibel Cropper, an old school friend of Marjorie’s. Recounts the story of Sibel refusing to marry Geoffrey Young and asks if he discusses Geoffrey’s love affairs with Mr Reade.

Is glad she has heard from him. Describes the Clutton-Brocks garden. Discusses the possible repercussions of Lord Kitchener's death. Tells him Mr Brock intends to send him his book. Updates him on Clare's progress. She has heard about Mr Kendal from Mr Brocks regarding the headmastership. Intends to take a trip to London.

Expresses her concern that letters from France may be stopped; requests that he keep a diary if so. She has sent him May and June issues of The Times and asks if he would like the New Statesman. Discusses the location of the Germans to Verdun. Wonders when he will be granted leave and shares her thoughts of women in war. Expresses her wish to have another baby and have Clare to herself without Violet; wonders if she would find it too taxing full time. Describes what life will be like for them after the war.

Morning - Describes her journey to London and tells a story about a Canadian leaving his rifle behind. Describes the women at the Women’s Land offices where Marjorie applied for farm work. Informs him Marjorie has been assigned to a farm owned by Olive’s brother and will stay for 4-6 weeks.

Afternoon – Describes her conversation with Uncle Hawes and Aunt Jessie about their visit to Ogwen Lake. Describes her activities in London; shopping at Wedgwood and Oxford Circus for clothes, tea with Mrs Reade. Describes the relationship between Mr Reade and Owen and expresses her own opinions on the matter. Intends to send Mrs Reade his letters to read. She will thank Mr Clutton-Brock for the book he sent.

Thanks him for his letter and expresses her happiness to hear his thoughts on Clare’s religious education. Discusses her thoughts on religion in relation to the war and how to raise Clare. Expresses her thoughts on life after death and hopes they can discuss these matters together. Discusses the progress of the war. Describes her conversation with Aunt Agnes and Uncle Peter at Roke and discusses their relationship. Hopes that they can make their life perfect. Intends to take tea with Marjorie and Clare at Mrs Brock’s house.

Describes the garden and compares her surroundings to his in France. Tells him she misses him. Expresses her worry about what life might be like after the war and talks of how things should change for the better. Tells him how Violet is ashamed of her tanned skin on return from her holiday. Describes her intended activities; painting china, going to golf with her father. Describes to him Bob’s ill feelings towards his requests for parcels and his opinion of his regiment as a tiresome and difficult one.

Thanks him for his letters and for answering her questions. Is happy that he is planning a plot for a book. Discusses the recent action in the war. Tells him about the meeting of the National Mission and expresses her opinion about appropriate dress in Church. Discusses his opinions on Christianity. Describes her disagreements with Violet over the best way to feed Clare and tells him how Clare wakes up in the mornings. Describes tea with her father and Mrs Green. Revises her opinion of Mrs Green. Informs him she wishes to buy them a piano with the £50 from the sale of the trees from the common. Discusses the trenches in Germany.