Letter and Envelope: Zhang begins by explaining her delay in sending Dr. Hsia a book (which leads into a discussion about an experience with the postal service). She also briefly mentiions the progress of Hai Shang Hua (The Sing-Song Girls of Shanghai).

Card: Zhang updates Dr. Hsia on her progress in translating Hai Shang Hua (The Sing-Song Girls of Shanghai) into English. She also mentions looking into possible fellowships for book translations.

Letter and Envelope: Zhang discusses Dr. Hsia's foreword to Hai Shang Hua (The Sing-Song Girls of Shanghai), Dick McCarthy's involvement, as well as some of the publishing issues she is having, and how she wants to proceed with the translated book.

Letter: Zhang relates some of the questions she is pondering and issues she is facing with the publication of Hai Shang Hua (The Sing-Song Girls of Shanghai).

Letter and Card: In the letter, Zhang discusses some of the recent edits made to a few of her works, including Duoshao Hen (So Much Regret).

Within the card, Zhang discusses reasons for her temporarily taking a break from the English translation of Hai Shang Hua (The Sing-Song Girls of Shanghai).

Letter was possibly included/enclosed within the card.

Letter: Zhang primarily discusses with Dr. Hsia her recent negotiations with Huangguan publishers.