This series contains primarily the personal correspondence of the elder Brewer. The letters written before 1918 are to his wife, written while he traveled, first as a court stenographer and later as part of his utility business. They relate his feelings, individuals encountered and briefly mention his business activities. The correspondence after 1918 also includes correspondence to his son Joseph Brewer, Jr. This material also discussed home life, business matters, and various business endeavors that the younger Brewer was considering. Biographical data can be found in the two folders of clippings and articles. The Miscellany folder contains licenses and passports.