Postcard: Zhang asks Dr. Hsia about a publication from December 1943.

Card: Zhang expresses gratitude towards Dr. Hsia for the copy of Ai Qing, She Hui, Xiao Shuo that he sends her. She goes on to wish him much success in the new year.

Letter and Envelope: Zhang discusses a two year project that she will be working on.

Letter: Zhang updates Dr. Hsai on her current work and essay for publications she is working on. She asks that if he has the time, since his wife is pregnant,to look over the drafts.

Letter: Zhang updates Dr. Hsia on the progress of her esssay. She informs him that Chalmers Johnson thinks that the pieces are very good and ready to be sent to the publisher, but she still wants to do a few more edits before submission to Asian Survey.

Letter: Zhang discusses her delight at finally finishing her essay on Hong Lou Meng (Dream of the Red Chamber), a project that she has been wanting to finish for some time. She also mentions reasons why Esquire magazine has reached out to her.