Four Civil War letters written in camp near Alexandria, Va. and Alexandria.

Buell writes from Troy, N.Y., regarding payment of William Baldwin's note, a tombstone to be placed in Troy, and poor business conditions.

Richards writes from Dedham, Mass., commenting on Adams's letter in which he reports on his family. She reports on the health and news of her family. She is glad Adams is attached to a minister and describes the many churches and liberal preaching in her neighborhood.

Five letters to family members.

Wessells writes from Brooklyn to her sister about her sister's birthday, health of family members, upcoming visit to Litchfield, longing for a sleigh ride, news of friends, and social activities.

Wessells writes from West Hampton, N.Y., about their sudden trip there. She describes her impressions of the landscape and relates family news.

Wessells writes from Brooklyn about Mary's miscarriage last night.

Wessells writes from Brooklyn that she has no heart for writing, but feels that she ought to. She longs to see her mother, and her friends are very kind. She thanks God for her two children and prays for strength to take care of them.

Wessells writes from Terryville, Conn., to her brother about coming up from New Haven with Jimmy and grandmother. She will be glad to be home again. She hopes father is improving and Fannie keeps well.

Six letters written in Brooklyn, N.Y. to her father.