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W. B. Gregory wrote two letters to Bill in 1862. In the first letter which is written on January 29, 1862, during the American Civil War. He describes the delay of mail and how he has not received mail lately. He asks several questions about Bill and Lizzie. He closes the letter by asking Bill to send him some items such as pantaloons, tobacco, and stamps. The second letter was written on March 4, 1862. He starts the letter by discussing by describing life in the quarter. He tells what he has done in the last several weeks, and he closes asking if he can find out if the tailor in Culpeper can make a Confederate uniform coat. Transcripts included.

This letter was written by J. Marshall Guion to his brother from "Camp Advance," September 15, 1861, during the American Civil War. The letter includes Guion's take on recent military and camp activities.

This folder contains a letter from James W. Hanna, written at Camp Pierpont, October 17, 1861, during the American Civil War, to his friend, Richard Lyons. He talks about skirmishing with the Confederate soldiers and how much he is enjoying life in the army.

This folder includes a letter from George Hersum to May, likely his wife, written at Camp California, dated January 1, [1862] (see note below), during the American Civil War. He talks about the slowness of the mail, sending money, and a visit/news about a friend, James W. Dean.

This folder contains a letter from Melvin Hunt to his sister, written on October 4, 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes of helping to build a fortress near the capital (complete with a small drawing), sending money home, and his intention to write more. He also includes several lines of poetry.

This letter, written by Henry Kyger, was to his aunt and cousin, dated October 17, 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes of recent regiment activities, the location of the Confederate Army, his approval of General McClellan, and the destruction of the nearby countryside.

This folder consists of a letter from G. W. (Whit) Lacaster to Melia, written at Manasses, February 25, 1862, during the American Civil War. He writes of mutual friends, mentions a blockade on the river, and the hope for an early victory.