Three bound volumes filled with poetry, lists of things such as English peers and mottoes, and many memorials. Subjects of the poetry range from the post office to temperance. The third volume (embossed with Eliza Kilbourn's name) contains some longer writings, more short stories than poetry. Kilbourn also hand copied documents from when Lafayette visited the United States in 1825. One song, with music, is included in the third volume. Additionally, the third volume contains several time lines depicting leaders of nations over time. Kilbourn seems to have enjoyed studying British heraldry. Though not dated, the third volume contains a mention of the California Gold rush having passed. Kilbourn was a native of Glastonbury, Connecticut.
