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Letter from L.B. Baker to his brother Henry dated September 29, 1864 from the Headquarters of the 2nd Brigade, Kautz Cavalry Division. In this letter, Luther Byron briefly mentions the start of a raid on Richmond, and states he has received six months pay.

Letter from L.B. Baker to his brother dated September 11, 1864. In this letter, Luther Byron describes his overall well-being and view the Medical Department has towards soldiers and officers. He mentions the status of J.Stannard Baker, the Siege of Petersburg, and the war. He also shares his thoughts on the current climate regarding President Lincoln.

Letter from L.B. Baker to his brother Henry dated August 18, 1864. In this letter, Luther Byron discusses life at home and for Henry to consider a draft substitute. Luther mentions the beginning of the Siege of Petersburg, batte strategy, his over health, as well as J. Stannard Baker and his combat affairs.

Letter from L.B. Baker to his brother Henry dated Novemer 28-30, 1863 from Camp Baker. In this letter, Luther Byron discusses his camp life and his engagement with other officers. He also mentions his sister, Phebe, affairs at home, and continues to praise his brother, J. Stannard Baker.

Letter from L.B. Baker to his sister Luthera dated December 9, 1864 from the Headquarters of the 2nd Brigade, Kautz Cavalry Division. In this letter, Luther Byron discusses home life and his daily business with officers and soldiers. He continues to praise President Lincoln, reports on the status of battles, and mentions Sherman's operations in the South.

Atlanta Constitution newspaper clipping from a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article recounts new information regarding the manhunt for John Wilkes Booth.

Letter from L.B. Baker to his sister Luthera dated December 9, 1864 from the Headquarters of the 2nd Brigade, Kautz Cavalry Division. In this letter, Luther Byron unveils his potential move to cavalry division and where to send him mail. He also updates the status of his brother, J. Stannard Baker, as well as personal matters and updates Luthera on military news.

Letter from L.B. Baker to his brother Henry dated October 9, 1864 from the Headquarters of the 2nd Brigade, Kautz Cavalry Division. In this letter, Luther Byron address the capture of his brother, J. Stannard Baker, at Libby Prison, but then goes into great detail about his latest comabt experience commanded by Colonel Spear and lasting eight days.

Letter from L.B. Baker to his brother Henry dated September 3, 1864. In this letter, Luther Byron describes his overall health as well as J. Stannard Baker's orders to Old Ream's Station. He briefly mentions the rumors of a regimental change, the results of the Democratic National Convention, and goes into detail of soldier and officer morale.

Letter from L.B. Baker to his brother Henry dated June 6, 1863. In this letter, Luther Byron discusses his desire to return home and being together with his family. He also states that his brother, J. Stannard Baker, has become an officer and that his headquarters remains in Washington D.C.

Undated lecture notes lectured by Luther Byron Baker and believed to be handwritten by Baker himself. The lecture recounts the events in the pursuit, capture, and death of assassin John Wilkes Booth.