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Letter from Lucina Austin to Henry Austin dated October 19, 1862. In this letters, Lucina does not have much to say to Henry, but mentions that his mother is making him mittens for the front. She expresses concern about the longevity of the war, the presence of rebel troops in the North, and the arrival of wounded troops in Michigan.

Letter from Sylvester Keyser to James Jackson dated June 27, 1864. In the letter, Sylvester informs James that Charle has undergone an amputation of left leg due to the wound he suffered during picket duty.

Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated May 11, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the Battle of Williamsburg, General Philip Kearny, helping wounded Confederate soldiers, seeing the dead after the battle, and his health.

Songs for the Soldiers presented by Clark Brewer of the First Michigan Engineers and Mechanics. There are four songs featured.

Letter from Private James Lewis to General William Dension Whipple dated May 29, 1865. In the letter, Private Lewis requests for a 30 day furlough to see his brother who has been wounded.

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated May 8, 1864. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment, skirmishes, and the hope that General Ulysses Grant will end the war soon.

Letter from David H. Rumbaugh to James Jackson dated June 27, 1864. In the letter, David provides a detailed account of how Charles was wounded by friendly fire while on picket duty.

Two seperate letters from Peter Jones and Henry Haney to Mrs. Mahan. Peter Jones wrotes to Mrs. Mahan on January 6, 1865, while Henry Haney wrote on December 19, 1864. Both individuals are wounded and stationed at different hospitals, but request supplies to be sent to them by Mrs. Mahan.

Letter from Frederick A. Cutler to his father, dated August 6th, 1862. In this letter, he describes the details concerning the battle at Baton Rouge.