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John has been studying Latin, French, Algebra, Geometry, and Composition; is having most trouble with Algebra, but his standing is creditable and his deportment and health are good. ALS. 1p.

Receipts for clothing goods, knife, pepper, and general merchandise. 1p. ADS.

A lot of letters received from and sent to home recently; hopes the authorities are thinking about peace if it can be made on honorable terms; is glad Davy [slave] got home safe; Miss Duck's marriage does not trouble him; feels he is still handsomer than Mr. Farland; believes Thomas Powers will be exchanged soon. ALS. 2pp.

Sending an obituary of their brother, [William Waller Rouzie] who died at Chancellorsville; hopes he was ready to meet his maker. Including NCL, n.d., being an obituary of Sergeant Major William Waller Rowzie [sic]. 1p. ALS 1p.

Has been in a state of excitement for eight to ten days sue to the advance of the Yankees but all are safe; General Lee has left with the first of and second corps of the Army of Northern Virginia; gives description of the Battle of Culpper [sic]; many feel "our little Adjutant" [Williams] is smitten with someone, and that he is a gallant little fellow; Davy [slave] is well and suits me. ALS. 2pp.

William and Davy have just arrived; has applied to Col. Mallory for the post of ordinance Sergeant of the [55th Va.] regiment, and will wait to apply for furlough until hearing from him; am sending 35 dollars home with Doug. 1p. ALS.

Health is good; has had ten or twelve inches of snow and is glad, as it prevents military operations and will probably speed the granting of furloughs; is whiling away the monotony of camplife reading the "Raid and Romance of Morgan and his men"; The Adjutant [Williams] feels he has no chance [with Cousin Sue] when competing against men of the 9th Cavalry; states that he is not engaged to Evelyn. 2pp. ALS.

Would like advice as to whether he should exchange his position as Ordnance Sergeant for a lietenancy in the line. 1p. ALS.

Arrived safely, and tells that his excuse was sufficient to prevent a court martial; enemy is parolling many of our men, who are then receiving thirty day furloughs; these include Arthur Allen, R.H. Banks, Dr. Bougham, and Benell Berkley from Essex Co.; mention of Adjutant Williams and rumors of his "playing games with equal zeal" in regard to Cousin Sue; message to tell Sue to write the secret she wanted him to know; some think the 9th Cavalry "have the country by the nose" [are getting all the social attention], but knows all are very kind to the infantry also. ALS. 4pp.

Send me something to eat, as we are on short rations; send me the news; hopes Davy [slave] returns soon, as cooking in the sun is disagreeable. ALS. 1p.