Description of a reconnaissance mission made upriver of Morganza and the scene at Fort Adams - all quiet. News of the interior workings of the Regiment-changes in command, etc.  3 s. (6 p.)

Detailed news of his travels by steamer toward a new camp site on the Potomac. 2 s. (8 p.)  With transcription.

Hasty acknowledgement of Wellington's letter dated the 29th. Brief news of business travel to Chicago and news that Austin Clark Wellington's parents would be visiting him at camp again soon. Continued hope that the Union will sack Richmond. 1 s. (4 p.)  With transcription.

Brief news of summer vacations. Continued discussion of the possibility that a promotion for  Wellington could be secured by the Governor. News of the Chicago convention, and the fact that George B. McClellan and W.H. Pendelton had been nominated as the Democratic Party's "opposition ticket" to Lincoln in the upcoming Presidential election. News of a fall in the price of gold and its impact on the economy. 2 s. (8 p.)  With transcription.

News of an upswing in the morale of the city as General Sheridan takes Breckenridge. News of flags, etc., hung on local houses and businesses in order to show support for the Presidential candidates. 2 s. (6 p.)  With transcription.

More congratulations on Sheridan's victory at Breckenridge, including mention that the victory had helped quell electoral support for McClellan. Report of two Union steamers seized on Lake Erie. More tracking of the price of gold and its impact on everyday goods. 2 s. (8 p.) With transcription.

News of local rallies and local demonstrations of support for each of the Presidential candidates. 2 s. (6 p.) With transcription.

Congratulations are extended upon  Wellington's promotion to Lieutenant. News of a friend of Wellington's at camp in Readville, and brief report of various steam ships sitting in the wharf, awaiting departure. 1 s. (4 p.)  With transcription.

More celebration of the "genius" of General Sheridan and his rally at Early and Breckenridge. News of various public meetings and ceremonies held in town, with respect to the upcoming election and other local events. Brief discussion of the ratification of Maryland's new Constitution. 5 s. (12 p.)  With transcription.

News of excitement surrounding the upcoming Election. Discussion of the discovery of forged soldiers' votes in Washington and Baltimore -votes that had been meant to aid the Democrats. News of another captured blockade runner sitting in Lewis Wharf. 2 s. (8 p.)  With transcription.

Brief letter praising the landslide re-election of Lincoln - includes some listing of actual voting numbers- and discussion of how the President's victory was celebrated in Boston. 1 s. (4 p.)  With transcription.

He expresses that he has managed to stay safe and well, even in the course of some close calls on the battlefield. Discussion of current encampment and current positioning. 3 s. (12 p.) With transcription.

He expresses wishes that the conflict might draw to a close in the Union's favor, and gives thanks for the Union successes thus far attained.  He corrects the rumor that Confederate troops are hopeless and despondent, and indicates that victory will not be easily achieved.  Discussion of positioning, and setting up winter quarters; discussion of command, and the possibility of troop consolidation.  3 s. (12 p.)  With transcription.

Congratulates him on his promotion. Informs him of rumors he has heard of about [Philip Henry Sheridan?] and rumors about Sherman’s entering Savannah. Wishes him a “Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.” 1 s. (4 p.)  With transcription.

Thanks him for gift and wishes him a Happy New Year as well. Hopes that he will find the memoirs of [Mr.?] Hood to be “very enlightening,” and also notes the memoirs of David [Laffne?]. 1 s. (4 p.)  With transcription.

Details of his Regiment's move from Winchester, Virginia, back to Baltimore; he indicates that future movements are not yet clear. 3 s. (12 p.)  With transcription.

News of the death and funeral of Edward Everett. Continued tracking of the flour business - e.g., how high prices are continuing to affect the dealers- and enumerations of the health and well-being of certain acquaintances and friends recently returned from war, including Wellington's friends, Spencer, and George Wright. 2 s. (4 p.)  With transcription.

News of local deaths and funerals. Bostonian response to the beginnings of peace negotiations, and the passing of the14th Amendment, which abolished slavery. Discussion of General Sherman and his treatment of African-American soldiers. More brief news as to the slowness of the flour business due to the uncertainty of the war. 2 s. (8 p.)  With transcription.

News of his travel southward by steamer and new encampment to date at the battle front in North Carolina. Details about laying the track for Sherman's men as he continues his march toward the Atlantic. 2 s. (7 p.)  With transcription.