Series II. Nathaniel and Rebecca Kinsman Correspondence contains correspondence between Nathaniel and his wife, Rebecca, that was written during their stay in China, from 1843 until 1847. These letters give an almost daily account of their lives, both personal and business, during their periods of separation. The correspondence contains descriptions of life as an American coping in a foreign environment, as well as the political events in China at the time. The remaining letters, 1834 to 1839, were written during their courtship, vacations, and business trips. Letters written by Nathaniel from New York include references to political events.