Detailed description of his trip to Chicago as a delegate to the Ship Canal Convention from the Boston Corn Exchange. 3 s. (6 p.)  With transcription.

Brief news of Wellington's friend Spencer's return to Massachusetts. Reaction to General Lee's raids in Pennsylvania, and a pleasant correction of the rumor that Kirby Smith had routed General Banks's forces in Louisiana.  Brief report of a meeting in Albany that discussed the Constitutionality of Lincoln's decisions, his treatment of the law.  News of "rebel privateers" playing "mischief" with Union merchant ships. 2 s. (8 p.)  With transcription.

Expressed hope that Port Hudson, Louisiana, had been seized, and expressed anxiety about Lee's forces occupying Maryland. More news about the destruction/seizure of Union merchant ships. Discussion of African-American soldiers, and pride in Massachusetts being "ahead in the matter" of employing them. 2 s. (8 p.)  With transcription.

Extremely detailed account of several days' battle near Port Hudson, including some treatment of the emotional toll of battle. 5 s. (20 p.)  With transcription.

He expresses fatherly pride, at length, in Wellington's bravery and moral strength of character in the face of battle. News of the pirate ship Tacony, whose "mischief" was finally curtailed by Union forces. 3 s. (6 p.)  With transcription.

He tells of a meeting with Colonel Ingraham, a meeting in which he spoke highly of Wellington, in hopes of pushing the young soldier toward promotion.  Brief news of the ranking of Union Army Major Generals.  Meditation on the funeral services of a young man named Manton Everett, including quotations from the young man's hymnal. 2 s. (8 p.)  With transcription.

Discussion of the morale boost of the people in Boston after Union victories in the South, and hope that those victories would also boost the morale of troops as they move toward success in Vicksburg and Port Hudson.  Extensive quotation from the Psalms--lines which he uses to provide comfort and to attempt to draw parallels with Wellington's current struggles in war. 3 s. (9 p.)  With transcription.

Celebration of the fall of Vicksburg, and news of the city's response to the victory. Full quotation of the hymn sung at Faneuil Hall in celebration of the event. Brief mention of a massive collection of money and goods gathered by the citizens of Boston to comfort/aid those wounded at Gettysburg. 2 s. (8 p.)  With transcription.

News of the Confederacy's unconditional surrender of Port Hudson, including mention of his personal interaction with Confederate soldiers after the surrender. 3 s. (10 p.)  With transcription.

Extensive news of "Copperhead" riots--riots in response to the way drafting had been handled--in Boston and in New York City. 1 s. (4 p.) With transcription.

Lengthy description of rumored Confederate war strategies, and thinks that they were not successfully carried out. Includes a map (traced?) of the lands surrounding Charleston, which is, in his mind, the next great battle to be fought. 4 s. (16 p.) With transcription.

News of the latest draft in Boston. News of General Shackleford's repelling of the raid of General Morgan in Indiana.  Brief news of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment's fighting on Morris Island and the death of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw.  Brief news of the British Parliament's rejection of a motion to aid the Confederacy. 2 s. (8 p.)  With transcription.

Rumors of Jefferson Davis forcing volunteer soldiers, including African-Americans, to join the Southern cause. News of General Logan's movement to attack Mobile, Alabama. Continued hope that Wellington's merits will find him promoted soon, as well as description of the festivities surrounding a "National Thanksgiving Day" in Boston, a day celebrating Union successes. 2 s. (8 p.)  With transcription.

News of Wellington's friend Spencer, and passing news of Wellington's brother.  News of the return of the Massachusetts 47th from New Orleans.  Continued news, albeit brief, of the draft in New York, which he hopes would not see more rioting. 3 s. (6 p.)  With transcription.

Brief news of soldiers who have returned, including more news of Wellington's friend, Spencer.  News of a speech given by Charles Sumner, which he calls a "great Oration on...Foreign Relations..and...Ocean Belligerency."  News of local construction and the Maine election.  News of the steamships Florida, Vanderbilt, and Niagara, as well as more mention of, or debate about, the possibility of French and British involvement in the war. 3 s. (12 p.)  With transcription.

News of movement from Port Hudson to a new camp site, and description of Wellington's duties there.  News of Wellington's illness--fever, etc.  Thanks, expressed at length, for the box of goods sent by Bowdlear and company (See Bowdlear's letter of April 17). 3 s. (12 p.)  With transcription.

News of an upswing in the flour business, as well as a surge in the prices of coal and gold.  Continued updates on the steamer Niagara.  Continued updates on local construction.  Brief mention of shared acquaintances, and bullet-point news of speeches and other goings on at Tremont Temple in Boston.  Brief mention of the annual elections of Ohio and Pennsylvania. 3 s. (12 p.)  With transcription.

He expresses doubt that he will be promoted to Captain.  Brief description of a recent inspection of the Regiment.  News of the movements of other Regiments located nearby, and description of how the troops are organized around the city.  He mentions the rumor that troops are bound for Texas. 2 s. (8 p.)  With transcription.

Discussion of why he chose to send a particular religious text to Wellington, and some discussion of how it might help the growth of Wellington's spiritual life.  Election results from Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Iowa.  Hints that the British are being swayed to the Union cause and away from that of the Confederacy. 1 s. (4 p.)  With transcription.

Bullet point news of: a Russian delegation visiting New York City, and an Italian frigate on its way there; speeches by Henry Ward Beecher (speeches made in Liverpool and London) and Charles Sumner (speeches made in New York).  Lengthy set of quotations from  the Biblical Book of Jeremiah. 2 s. (8 p.)  With transcription.