Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing being stationed on a railroad in Tennessee outside of Jackson, Mississippi. He mentions Confederate guerillas possibly prowling outside of his company's camp.

Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing being stationed on a railroad in Tennessee outside of Jackson, Mississippi. He mentions Confederate guerillas possibly prowling outside of his company's camp.

Letter from Letitice T. McClure to Polly Thomas discussing how she'll give Polly a diary on days missed. While updating Polly on the family and how sickness is spreading about. But the children are pushing through to get well and have plenty of things about to get them to exercise. A Indian came into town preaching anecdotes from his tribe the Choctaw; the Indian was a prophet and a Chief.

Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector, to his son, Kenner K. Rector discussing that the family is doing well and John is trying to make his way home but needs $300.00 that'll get to him as soon as possible. He wonders Kenner's selling of lumber is going.

Letter from Annie Watts Winston, to her sister, Effie Watts discussing her being upset with Effie, for leaving so quickly to a hot state such as Texas. Everyone back home was distressed of her leave, illness struck little Johnnie, and a few family members put some pounds on. All of the fruits grew nicely back home.