Comprises: Item 1: c. 40 letters from America-Atlantic crossing, mainly discussing settling in Washington, D.C., and visits to New York, 8 Nov 1878-13 Feb 1879, in original binding. Items 2-4: c. 70 letters from America, discussing opening of Congress, Schurz's interview with Indian chiefs, visits to New York and New England, death and funeral arrangements of Leonard Montefiore, 18 Feb 1879-4 Nov 1879. Item 5: Original binding and thread for items 2-4.