Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated February 7, 1864 and sent from a camp near Perry's Landing, in which he writes about the progress of the war, as well as about the desertion of some of the members of his company.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated September 10, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about how he wishes her to write twice a week rather than once, and speaks of some sickness among the troops in Galveston.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated September 4, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about how much he misses her, and gives her some instructions about taking care of herself as she nears the end of her pregnancy. Included is a short letter to their daughter Callie, nicknamed "Bobolinks."

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated November 26, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about his excitement in hearing about her health improving and mentions briefly his feelings about the re-election of Lincoln.

Letter to L. D. Bradley from an unknown sender, dated December 17, 1864. The paper is cut after the first line, and all that is left of the letter simply says: "Dear De. I have not fulfilled a request."

Letter from W. H. Robertson, addressed to "Sisters," and sent from a Civil War camp near Yazoo City. The letter details Robertson's experiences as a soldier in the war, with some information about local skirmishes, whether he will receive orders to go soon, as well as some gossip about the state of the war in general.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated November 6, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about the possibility of his next furlough and expresses concern over her sickness.

Newspaper manuscript first published by Captain William H. May and Union soldiers while imprisoned at Camp Ford, in Tyler, Smith County, Texas. The paper was published for the purpose of "enlivening the monotonous, at times almost unbearably eventless life of Camp Ford" (J. P. Robbins, Preface to The Old Flag). Included is a work of fiction by D. K. Meigh entitled "High-Bird, or, The League of Blood! A Tale of the Mysteries and Miseries of Ford City, Texas," an obituary, and other various news and advertisements.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated September 17, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about his excitement and hearing of her giving birth to a daughter, asks for a letter from her describing the particulars, and instructs her to name the child.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated October 12, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about the yellow fever in Galveston and asks her to send him shirts.

Letter from J. L. Halbert to his wife, Fanny Halbert, dated December 12, 1864. The letter gives an update on his health as well as instructions regarding her possible acquisition of a servant, and includes a few rumors he has heard regarding the war (Civil War). Included with the original letter is a typed transcript.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated February 1, 1864 and sent from a camp near Perry's Landing, in which he writes about the health of himself and his company, and reports that he has no news about the war.

Letter from W. H. Henderson to Mrs. Fannie Henderson, sent from a camp near Florence, Alabama on November 18, 1864, giving news about the war and about friends and family members involved in it.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 20, 1864 and sent from a camp at Caney Creek, in which he writes about having nothing to do and how he hopes to visit in one or two months.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated October 5, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about being home by Christmas and sends her some envelopes so she can write to him.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated July 27, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about the island on which his company is stationed, off the coast of Texas near Galveston Island.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 2, 1864 and sent from a camp near Caney Creek, in which he writes about having received her letters, and asking her to tell him about it if she is sick.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated December 3, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about receiving the tobacco and shirts that she sent, and excitement about possibly being home soon.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated May 22, 1864 and sent from Camp Lubbock, in which he writes about when he will visit home and mentions rumors that the war will be over by fall as well as some news of a fight in the company.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated August 19, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about how much he misses her and tells her about some of their acquaintances that are in his company.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated April 21, 1864 and sent from Houston, in which he writes about the recent news of the war and how it might impact the orders of his company.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated February 26, 1864 and sent from a camp near Caney Creek, in which he writes about being sick because of cutting wisdom teeth and tells of fortifications made a Caney Creek, where his company moved. On the back of the letter is written, presumable by Minnie, "God bless my noble husband. I love him far better than life. What would I not give to see him."

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated October 18, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about some confusion as to the name of their new daughter, and updates her on the possibility of his coming home in December.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated December 10, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about not being able to return home as soon as he had planned.