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Homer Curtiss writes to his family with a list of books he is sending home, beginning artillery training, and a discussion of current events and European governments' attitudes to the war.

Homer Curtiss writes to his family about the experience of guard duty and going off base to visit Alexandria and Washington, D.C.

Homer Curtiss writes to his family about his continued stay in hospital in Washington, D.C. and the financial troubles that that is presenting.

Homer Curtiss relates to his sister a mysterious overnight march through the snow and the possible reasons for it.

Homer Curtiss writes to his family about his reading habits and those of the other soldiers, officers, new recruits, encouraging others home in Warren, Conn. to enlist, and the young drummer boys in camp.

Homer writes to his mother and his sister Lucy about rejoining his regiment and their performance in the Battle of Cold Harbor.

Homer Curtiss writes to his family about rejoining his regiment after the Battle of Cold Harbor.

Homer Curtiss writes to his sister Lucy about his redeployment to Washington, D.C., his prospects for being released from service, and life at home.

Homer Curtis writes to his mother and sister of returning to his regiment after the Battle of Cold Harbor, hardships, being under fire, and the awareness of death that the soldiers carry.

Homer writes to his sister of visits with friends and family, impatience in the camp over demobilization, and what he is reading.