Letters written by Beth Puckett to her husband Lewis Puckett who was serving in the US Navy in the Pacific Theatre. Topics include making and buying Christmas gifts for the children, updates on the children's behavior, acquaintances trying to sell their houses, waiting for Lewis' return home, medical procedures for overcoming a bronchial infection, Thanksgiving plans, a coal strike, taking an acquaintance to see a doctor at Wesley Long for a cut finger which would not stop bleeding, Christmas cards, and updates on various friends and acquaintances.