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Woodblock prints include "Sam Smith", a sail boat, a man shoeing a horse, an eagle, an upright piano, a bull, a crown, a horse-drawn carriage, etc. In red felt-tip pen one is marked No. 1 and No. 2. Invoice No. is highlighted in red. These must be examples of the papers in which Smith wrapped his commissions.

Black, brown, white and red painted boat named Zebra holds two bobble-head primitive figures, attached to a string is their catch, a brown and blue painted fish. This is one example of Smith's pre-occupation with the sea and his love for hand-made toys.

Blue and black painted boat named Shirley holds three men, attached to a string is their catch, a fish with painted red lips. This is one example of Smith's pre-occupation with the sea and his love for hand-made toys.

Most of the letter discusses health issues (of Sam and Barbara Wilk), a farm, and farm animals. The final paragraph reads: "My gosh it will be good if Ed and his Telescope take off. I hope we can keep plenty of words. Surely up to ten thousand would be all right (12,000). Love to all, Sam"

The first two paragraphs of the letter discuss health issues. The next two paragraphs discuss the "Telescope project," including a first chapter for a "Telescope theme." Smith adds that there is a drawing of "the place", "drawings of the Captain-loving and Dis-approving--could be a two-faced cut-out," and "a trick drawing--the opening of the water machine as seen through Edward's telescope."

Smith's letter discusses the contents of an enclosure (not included), which consisted of photocopies of letters that he wrote to a young girl in the hospital. He describes the letters as something that he once did and still does "naturally."

Letter discusses a trip to London once Sam receives word that the model for a "Beauty Queen" is complete and giving a lecture next January in London. He also mentions receiving a letter from a (Lady) Gloria Dale.

Sam sends his regrets regarding a party and adds a postscript stating, "there is a lot developing on the Sam Smith pasture."

Sam tells Max and Barbara that his house is on the market and that he is moving to a town named Newton Abbot.