Written from Belfast, Maine. Opens "Cousin Grace." Reports that her letter of late July was received the previous day via "Uncle Kelly." Answers various questions asked in her letter, including that he would like to play a game of "Hop Leaves." He continues "Probably you have heard of the Rebel Congressman Foote's speech wishing for some secluded, sequestered spot free from taxation, and away from mankind, now if he will only come up here to Mr. Benj. Kelly's he can find the spot he wishes for without any trouble. O! how much I miss my Rockland Town Cousins and I think if they have any regard for a Reb, some of them will stroll around this way just for fun." He sympathizes with Grace for having lost a ring he sent her, saying he expected to receive a photo in return. He writes that he expects to go to Winterport shortly to visit his grandmother but does not know when he might be able to visit Rockland. He asks if she has seen Florence Rankin or Cousin Mary. He closes "Your Rebelious Cousin, Robert."

Envelope postmarked at Belfast, August [date illegible]. Addressed to "Miss Grace D. Nichols, Rockland, Maine."