1875 does not seem to be as full of personal drama in Cordelia's world. However, there are definitely some issues regarding a particular piano. "Angie" writes about how Marcus (her more than likely husband) had wrongfully sold Cordelia her piano and that Cordelia now owes her $300, but that this issue should not come between them as friends. There is another letter from a man that does not seem to be a personal friend about another piano for sale. This indicates Cordelia was involved in more than just teaching music.

Cordelia's friend, Mollie, and cousin Emily also write this year as they had in 1874. Mollie mentions Mr. Love again, "Ben," and the man, "D." These women also appear to be single and navigating a social world where men are showing interest, and they are discussing the marriages and relationships of others.

"...I handed your letter for Pa to read. I had told him all about it, having no one else to consult and I have no better friend than my father so he has advised me and consulted lawyers and this is the sequence. That I can hold property and it can not be taken to pay any debts of my husbands contracting. No one can buy my property. that you owe me $300 and the affairs are yours and mine. Marcus has nothing to do with it. I have never gien him a title to my piano, which was given to me by my father, and that the sale must be stopped and you must stop it that I hold you responsible for the $300 then let them garnish if they want and let it go to court and ... it where the piano belongs if it belongs to Marcus why then of course it has to be sold_ I don't propose to lose ... cost of the $300 by lawyers. I didn't intend to let it go to pay Marcus' debts."

"...Now my darling, I never intend to make you pay me I really don't care if it is never paid. I love you sincereley and would not lose your love and friendship for all the pianos in the world and in order not to let there ... in Liberty, take this advantage, of making me pay for Marcus bills. I am acting what father says is my just-dues. The steps I am taking can in no way bring you into trouble, it must cost. you anything, if it goes to court Pa says you of course don't pay Marcus bills, that the only thing between us is the 300 you owe me and until I call upon you for that, it certainly can bring you into no trouble... this must in no way effect our friendship...

P.S. I have signed a paper giving Pa permission to transact dreadful affair for me, you will understand for Pa says he will explain, he will get Judge ... ... for your lawyer, and all that is necessary is to say that the Piano is yours (as perhaps it might have been best in the first instance) and that you owe me $300 this lets us both out of all trouble, I will write you again in a few days. I intend to go down, but am so ignorant and would not know what to do, so I have taken the best course, all the debt that I owe is half of the fee to McKelloggs. I must pay that I thought I had been paid, that is the only judgment against you and I. I hope this will soon be over... Ever yours, Angie"

"Your kind good letter was received this past week since my return home. Ma did not forward to me thinking each day would bring me but Brother was very ill indeed with some throat (...) and I remained longer in Agency than I expected. I meant to ... but did not have any Spring clothes and did not remain long. Did go back again sometime in the Summer. I did not get to see Ella she had just returned from Kansas City and every where I went I would hear of his searing the town for me but we could not find each other and I was to leave on the train that evening.

I spent almost a week in Plattsburgh on my return trip. I stopped at Bro Bigger Stables. Saw "D" and we spent about three hours out at the ... and talked and talked. he is so curious to know what is that concerns you and "Ben" and me. As I went up to Agency I told him I would tell him as I came back - had no idea of doing so I do you know he teased and teased me to tell. At last I told him I had tried hard for two years to gain my own consent to tell Ma and Pa; that seemed to satisfy him - he thought the ... ought or would be your part of it. I told no... action of my own. He did not mention it to me again. He is firm in the belief Miss ... and .... are going to marry and tried to find out by betting we never will. I told him sometimes we are and then sometimes the real truth is I chance to be in the mood for. But Mr ... never has in any letter intimated in the least and attachment for me more than friendship and my honest views are he entertains no feeling of a ... nature. I tell you frankly I could have no motives in deceiving. Should he or any other gentleman make me such overtures and they were returned by me you are the first in all this world besides my dear ones at home that I should share the knowledge."

"I have very many things I want us to talk over when we meet. My dear dear friend I often wonder if God will ever bless me with your sweet companionship again. Bernice had written me just such a letter as yours- wishing time would retrospect and we would all gather more joy - you and I than sorrow. So often I say to myself. We strolled through it playgrounds and gathered its flowers. Bernice often speaks of our hunting for four leaf clovers. Nothing one earth can bring back such joy to me my loved ones can never be replaced. But I earnestly pray you may realize, at God's chosen time, the bright anticipations that were awakened in that home.

Your sympathy is very dear indeed to me but my newly kindled ambition is all gone and it will take time to make things equal once more. I'm so disappointed our baby was just what I believe the little angels in Heaven are. I know all the time we loved her too much but how cold we help it! I will not write about her it makes me so sad. You must be sure to come to see me whenever you can. When the weather is warmer and the signing birds all in our trees. I know it will be more pleasant for you. I had quite an adventure whilst I was in Plattsburgh. Mrs Dallas Sue Gibson and I went to the Catholic Church and as we returned met part of the way with Sue and then passed up Main St by the Clinton House and in the pavement was a tall stranger with burnsides, he followed us to the corner. I watched when he stopped. In the evening the Post master sent me a letter and it proved to be from the individual I met - Said "Strangers to stragners would speak the truth" that he had seen me at church and had admired my refinement and christian graces. That he was a widower of 37 without any incumbrance was in a whole sale straw trade in Chicago and had proper habit and .... and you never did hear such a rig-a-ma-sole - Said I would not compromise my dignity to listen and reply. It reminded me forcibly of the first letter of and introductory kind of a lady of our acquaintance Mrs. Dotson... is not to you. I paid no attention to the stranger letter or the gentleman. I showed it to Mr. Lowe when he called - he laughed immeasurably about it. I know D would tease me to death so I did not tell him - but I know Mr. Lowe can't keep it. I told Mr ... when I went into the straw trade I wold make him a new straw hat."