The bulk of early correspondences (1875-1887) relate to Henry's grocery business on S. 1st Street in San Jose, and his work as the Secretary for the San Jose YMCA. Many of the letters to Henry are orders for goods from his store, as well as some outgoing letters from Henry requesting balance payments for accounts at his grocery store.

The bulk of his later correspondences (1898-1907) relate to letters with friends and family to and from Henry as well as letters from the University of the Pacific Alumni Association. Many of the letters involve his law practice in San Jose with several relating to cases Henry was working on in his law practice. Also includes one 1901 letter from R. E. Ragland, President of the recently formed California State Bar Association inviting Henry French to become a member.