Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles and Henry Moore discussing the recent Christmas celebration and the visitors who came for the holidays. He also writes about the latest news in regards to the secession of South Carolina, Andrew Johnson's speech on the subject in the Senate, and the probability that Tennessee will also secede. The letter was written over two days, January 2nd and 5th. There is an envelope addressed to C. B. Moore in Parris, Lamar County, Texas. According to the note written at the bottom left corner, the letter was received on January 29, 1861.

Map shows counties, railroads, roads, swamps, cities, towns, and notable physical features; islands, swamps, railroads, city layout of Charleston, and military facilities on inset. Inset: "Plan of Charleston vicinity & harbor." Includes explanations. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:1,350,000].