Letters written by Beth Puckett to her husband Lewis Puckett, who was serving in the US Navy in the Pacific Theatre. Recurring topics include the infantile paralysis (Polio) epidemic, the Pucketts' children (Sherry and Stephen), travel, and expenditures. In her portrayal of life on the home front, Beth repeatedly emphasizes the emotional difficulty of being separated from Lewis and expresses anxiety about being responsible for the household finances.