Typescript letter with corrections and additions made in pencil from Elizabeth Hughes to her mother, Antoinette Hughes. Reports on her health and diet and explains that the size of her diet is a secret between Dr. Banting, Mrs. Burgess and herself. Discusses the difficulties of dealing with different strengths of 'extract.' Elizabeth writes briefly about the 'Iletin' produced by the Lilly Company and mentions E. P. Joslin, the Whitehills, and Ryders.