Written from the Camp of the 182nd New York Regiment. Opens "Dear Cousin." Describes the corps review mentioned in his last as "a splendid affair ... The old 2nd Army Corps the flower of the Union Army turned out in all its splendour and glory and was a sight that has never but once been witnessed on this Continent. Just imagine 40000 men drawn up in line about 3 miles long with their banners fluttering gaily in the breeze and their bayonets glittering in the sun, the Field, staff and General officers prancing gaily on their mettlesome chargers." Describes a visit to Alexandria and eating ice cream, and meeting an old schoolmate, "Miss Fannie Price," with whom he had supper and attended a ball. He reports that one of Grace's letters fell from his pocket and Miss Price read it.

Envelope postmarked at Washington, D.C., June 21, 1865. Addressed to "Miss Grace D. Gillson, Box 302, Rockland, Maine."