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Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated January 27, 1864. In this letter, he describes prisoners in his care as Provost Guard, comments on southern society, and discusses his opinions "My diary North and South" by William Howard Russell.

Letter from John S. Potter to his mother dated July 18, 1863. In the letter, John has his letter written by a fellow soldier, John J. Snook because of his poor health. He mentions that he has not been well since he has arrived in Tennessee. Troops were inspected by General William Rosecrans but John was too sick to attend. He also mentions that there is a rumor that Charleston has fallen to the Union Army.

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated September 17, 1863. In the letter, Solomon updates her on his well-being and describes the hospital he is in. He mentions the Union Army marched into Little Rock on the 10th of September without firing a gun. The city was evacuated by General Sterling Price who fled to Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Solomon ends his letter by writing to his children. 

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated June 26, 1864. In this letter, he discusses his opinions on homesickness and the difficulties with trying to recover property for his uncle from the Union Army.

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated September 29, 1863. In this letter, he describes camp life at Camp Chase as a paroled union soldier, expresses his desire to return to his regiment and his anxiety regarding the status of the Union army. He also discusses the Copperhead movement, Elizabeth's teaching prospects, and community news.

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated June 13, 1863. In this letter, he describes life at a Union Hospital, reminisces about past times in Michigan, and comments on public opinion in the north about the war.

Letter from Charles F. Smith to his mother, dated January 16, 1862. In this letter, he discusses finances, "Fighting Dick" (Major General Israel Richardson), "Old Scot" (Winfield Scott), his opinion on the Union army, and deserters rejoining the ranks.

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated March 23, 1863. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment, reports and rumors of the Union Army, his role in the Provost Guard, his relationship with Elizabeth, and the status of friends in the war.

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated July 27, 1864. In this letter, he describes the process in which his regiment is fortifying the area from rebel attacks, the surrounding area and rumors of the Union Army's movements.