Description of seized ships docked in Lewis' wharf: the Hughes, the Robert E. Lee, the Cernubia, the Ella.  Expressed excitement in the city about enlisting/recruiting.  List of wages earned by men working on the wharf, and prices of goods such as turkey and sugar. 3 s. (6 p.)  With transcription.

Brief mention of General Banks' successful movements in Texas.  Description of Wellington's Regiment at rest, with mention of "dread" at the prospect of yet another move to yet another camp.  Mention of the 31st Massachusetts on its way to Texas and description of recent Court Martial cases in town. 2 s. (8. p.)

Another package sent to Wellington with warm wishes for a happy Christmas and New Year.  News of the recovery of the ship Chesapeake, and the seizure of the Minna.  Description of the Great Fair for the Sanitary Commission. 1 s. (4 p.)  With transcription.

He tells of a vist to the State House, made on Wellington's behalf, in order to help see Wellington promoted. 2 s. (8 p.)  With transcription.

Hasty news of the Massachusetts 38th obtaining the position Provost General of Winchester. 1 s. (3 p.)  With transcription.

Describes a chance meeting he had with “Sargt. Wilson of our Co.” while on his return trip from New Orleans. Discusses the number of new sergeants that are needed in his regiment. Describes an experience “termed a ‘scare’.” 2 s. (8 p.)  With transcription.

Describes a lecture by Henry Ward Beecher at the Music Hall. Mentions the re-enlistment of the 32^nd Mass. Regiment of who were on furlough. Also describes the funeral of Henry H. Fuller “of Co. E 38^th Reg.” and the improvements to the new City Hall walls and Custom House, and the state of the U.S. Ship Alabama now called the New Hampshire. 2 s. (8 p.)  With transcription.

Extended thanks for the box of goods sent from Boston. Brief comment on the questions of: furlough, enlistment numbers, reenlistment. 3 s. (6 p.)  With transcription.

Report of a s false rumor that Mobile, Alabama had fallen, as well as report of the arrest of the murderer of a local bank cashier. Bullet point news of various funerals attended and visits to Boston by Generals Burnside, McDowell, and Meagher. 1 s. (4 p.)  With transcription.

More discussion of volunteers and enlistment/reenlistment numbers. Mention of the escape of prisoners from Libby Prison in Richmond, and the movements of General Sherman's forces in Mississippi and Alabama. News of Walter Chapman -the nephew of Mr. Green, of Bowdlear & Green Flour Merchants- and his engagements in the fighting. Assessment of a rumored plan to attack New Orleans. 2 s. (8 p.) With transcription.

News at length of the rejection of his promotion to Second Lieutenant. Discussion of a lack of recruits for his Regiment. 2 s. (8 p.)  With transcription.

Bullet point discussion of: the fact that there are many sea vessels ready for work in Boston, but they lie immobile for lack of staff; collections of money taken by civilians to fill gaps in the working Regiments; the recent New Hampshire gubernatorial election; whom the Democratic Party might nominate to challenge Lincoln. 4 s. (12 p.)  With transcription.

Details of building camp, including news of a group of civilians coming to camp looking to arm themselves against guerillas. Details of breaking camp yet again, and the Regiment's response to a sneak attack from Confederate forces while his Regiment traveled via steamer up the Red River. 3 s. (10 p.)  With transcription.

Lists prices of common goods. Mentions a huge rise in the price of gold and briefly describes fortunes being made by speculations in stock. News of local construction and a recent fire at Boylston and Tremont Streets. Bullet point news of departing Regiments, the movements of various Massachusetts Regiments, and personal news of shared acquaintances. 5 s. (10 p.)  With transcription.

Full quotation of the 146th Psalm. Description of the anxiety and excitement in the city after the commencement of General Grant's campaign in Virginia. News of a hoax report that said campaign had failed. News of some steamers and pirate ships. News of various soldiers' deaths and funerals attended. 3 s. (9 p.)  With transcription.

Bullet point news of Russian War Ships in Boston Harbor, and cursory, second-hand report of the war hospitals. Continued banter about the involvement of African-Americans in the war effort. Continued news of Grant's rumored successes near Richmond, and briefly expressed hope that Sherman will take Atlanta soon. 3 s. (8 p.)  With transcription.

Narrative of the Massachusetts 38th's travels up the Red River in order to join and aid the main army, including detailed descriptions of the conflicts incurred therein. 6 s. (21 p.) With transcription.

Expressions of encouragement. News of more price spikes with respect to common goods. News of the siege of Petersburg, Virginia, and more expressions of hope that Richmond fall soon. Cursory mention of two local hardware dealers charged with defrauding the Government. Includes a "specimen of 'rebel poetry,'" included for Austin Clark Wellington's "amusement." 3 s. (10 p.)  With transcription.