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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 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 Curtis writes to his family about his daily routine and a recent review by General Sheridan. He also gives extended assessments of the generals of the 6th Army Corps.

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

Homer Curtiss writes to his mother of his inability to get a furlough and the entertainments in camp.

Lucy Curtiss writes to her brother Homer of the false newspaper report that his regiment had been mustered out of service and that he would return home, preparations for the Fourth of July holiday, and family news.

Lucy Curtiss writes to her brother Homer on the eve of the Battle of Cold Harbor about not being able to get any news about his regiment.

William Ingram writes to his wife about the difficulties of getting home and the progress of the war in Louisiana.

William Smith writes to his wife about his chance to get a furlough, his pay, sending money home, the current state of the regiment's officers, and opinions of George McClellan.