The Aiken letters document the progress of his work, particularly his attitude toward individual pieces. Aiken's largest concern is with placing his work, in which Linscott was instrumental, and the letters reflect Aiken's extreme frustration at his lack of success. The letters evidence Aiken's constant struggle to alleviate his frequent financial plight and the subsequent effect on his writing. The letters also provide a great deal of personal information on Aiken's relationships with his family, particularly his two divorces, and his friends and associates, notable T.S. Eliot and John Gould Fletcher. The letters also provide a lively commentary on the literary scene, particularly in England. Above all, the Aiken-Linscott correspondence is evidence of a remarkable friendship.