Letter from Sallie E. Bolton, Millersville, Pennsylvania to her mother, Mary Ann Brosius Bolton. Contents relate to Bolton's responses to her mother's objections to her developing relationship with Joseph Harvey, regarding religion and character. Bolton goes on to enumerate the reasons why she does not want to return to public school teaching, i.e. the heavy workload, low salary and a dislike of the job. She expresses concern for her mother's health and suggests having an acquaintance live with her. This letter also includes remarks on Bolton's disaffection for the Quakers and her pursuit of painting as a hobby.