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The collection consists of one letter: dated July 12, 1863, "Dear Brother," signed "N. J. Williamson," regarding William's letter concerning life as a soldier.

The collection consists of one letter regarding reasons Alexander should go south to Georgia.

Consists of one letter written by Mrs. Margaret Bass, a hotel keeper at Perry House in Columbus, Georgia, to a Mrs. Semmes. The letter was written during the Chattanooga Campaign in the Civil War, which was a series of battles that took place from September through November 1863. Mrs. Bass writes that wounded were brought to town from Tennessee and that horses were taken from the local citizens for General Bragg's soldiers.

The collection consists of one letter: dated Head Quarters 1st Wisconsin Cavalry, Camp 8 miles east of Marietta, Georgia, July 7, 1864, "Dear Frankie," signed "Perry," regarding logistics, marching with General Stoneman's cavalry, and their recent battle.

The collection consists of one letter: dated Edgartown Battery, Bridgeport, Alabama, April 31, 1864, "Friend David," signed "William H. Manning," regarding the Confederates and murders at Fort Pillow.

This collection contains one letter from R.F. Crutchfield to his brother and sister written from Proctor's Pointe, South Carolina in April of 1864. The letter describes the dire situation for provisions in camp, as well as possible desertions.

This collection contains one letter to his Army unit reporting on his furlough status due to his injuries. He addresses his friends and commander regarding his being reported absent without leave erroneously.

The collection consists of one letter: dated Camp Wright, near Savannah, January 9, 1864, regarding troop activities and movements.

The collection consists of one letter: dated Ruff's Station, Georgia, July 7, 1864, "My Dear Hattie," signed "Byron," regarding military life and location of Byron's unit. The soldier writing the letter is possible Byron D. Paddock of Coldwater, Michigan.

Consists of one letter written by Mary Few to Elizabeth Hesselius Murray in 1864. Mary Few was the daughter of William and Catherine Nicholson Few. Mary Few writes the letter from Ninth Street in New York and discusses everday activity around the home. She writes that she misses their "morning readings" and describes the wedding of another "Lizzie." She also writes that Mary Wilks, a sick child, is staying at her home, as well as her "very feeble" Aunt Montgomery.