Content Warning: Racist Terminology for Japanese People; Racist Terminology for Chinese People; Racist Terminology for Indian People; Possible Infantilization of Indonesian People in Java; Racist Terminology for Somone of Mixed Race; Possible Racist or Derogratory Description; Derogatory Terminology for Italian or Spanish People; Derogatory Terminology for French People; Derogatory Stereotype of German People; Reference to Plantation; Reference to Gambling; Reference to Tobacco.

Jack describes his work in Bandoeng and various other locations, the court case in relation to his company, the landscapes that he visits, the people with whom he interacts, and his present and future travel plans. He frequently notes his coworker/travel companion, Colonel W, throughout the letters.