Map shows existing and proposed railroads, major cities and towns, and major rivers through the midwestern states of Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa, and parts of Ohio, Tennessee, Kansas, Minnesota, and Nebraska. Scale not given.

Letter from Henry S. and Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker. Most of the letter is from Henry, who discusses his recent arrival in Trammel from the a military camp, his visit with Aunt Nancy and Elvira, military regiments, and the fact that Kentucky has not seceded from the Union yet. There is a short note from Elvira written on July 29, stating that Palmer's regiment may have left that morning.

Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker discussing her recent visit to a military camp, the latest news of regiments preparing for war, and Josephus's recovery from a recent illness. There is an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Rocky Bayou, Arkansas. Part of the envelope has been torn away.

Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing farming, financial troubles, news of Josephus in the military, recent sickness in the area, troop movements, and other war news.

Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing family news and a recent skirmish in Kentucky. She writes that she is sending some needles.