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William Smith writes to his wife about the regiment's recent combat experience, serving in a noncombat role, and the prospect of a draft.

William Digby Smith writes to his wife of the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg and his separation from his regiment

William Smith writes to his wife of their current camp, the money he is sending home, how the draft is affecting people at home, and argues with her over the frequency of their letters

William Smith writes to his wife about life in the camp, what he is eating, the box he received from her, and the health of other soldiers in his regiment.

William Smith writes to his wife of the march back from Appomattox following Lee's surrender and of the imminent dissolution of his regiment.

William Smith writes to his wife about the situation in his camp, skirmishes with Confederates, his inability to get a furlough, drunken officers, and his suspicion that the war is being prolonged by corrupt and treasonous politicians in Washington.

William Smith writes to his wife about the Battle of Chancellorsville and its aftermath, asks whether she has received the money he has sent her, tells about the things that he has lost, but that he has managed to keep the photographs of the…

William Smith writes to his wife about his current situation, the prospects for an early end to the war, frustration with Confederate tactics, and the loss of all of the regiment's possessions.

William Smith writes to his wife about losses the brigade has suffered, a charge his company had made, and watching men die.

William Digby Smith writes to his wife allaying her concerns about his faithfulness and describing prostitution in the camp.