The volume appears to be the working copy of a land or insurance agent for real estate property in Morris, Marion, and Chase counties. The lots are identified by township, range, and section number. No marks of previous ownership exist except for a stamp, Webster & Parsons, General insurance agents, Kansas City, Mo. on the inside back cover. On page 27 is the note "J.D. Mills land see number 822."

A printed advertisement of D. Severy & Co. with descriptions of Peabody and Marion County and a map of Marion County is included.