Describes the military training drills and daily camp life at Fort Federal Hill, Baltimore, Maryland.

Writes from Fort McHenry about the recruitment of his brother into the Drum Corps. He sends his respects to Catherine, Thomas and Arthur [Wilcox]. Envelope dated January 19, 1864.

Writes from Fort McHenry about his military service and taking 'Reb' prisoners in February 1864. He mentions that their mutual cousins, Emory [Wilcox] and Leroy [Pike] are well. Envelope dated February 27, 1864.

Writes from Fort McHenry; he reports that the weather is rainy and their mutual cousins, Emory [Wilcox] and Leroy [Pike] are well. He mentions Armenia, whose folks are well except Russell who has a bad limb.

Writes from Fort No. 5, Defenses of Baltimore in April of 1864. He comments on the weather and wishes she could see the soldiers in Dress Parade. He writes of his memories of the mountains and valleys of his childhood home in Smyrna, NY. William writes of a letter from his father and comments on his mother's health. Envelope dated April 18, 1864.

Writes from Fort No. 5, Defenses of Baltimore; he reports on the pleasant weather and picnics and fairs hosted for the soldiers by the people of Baltimore. He mentions playing with the Drum Corps at a speech made by Abraham Lincoln at the April 18, 1864 Baltimore Sanitary Fair. Envelope dated May 2, 1864.

Writes Fort No. 5, Defenses of Baltimore; he reports that his regiment is preparing to join the Army of the Potomac and that he is eager to engage with the Rebs after two years of garrison duty. He writes that Emory [Wilcox] and Leroy [Pike] are both well. Envelope dated May 14, 1864.

Writes from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia telling his cousin that he was shot in the Battle of Cold Harbor on June 3, 1864. He reports on his injury and that he finds the hospital a pleasant place with good doctors and nurses. Envelope dated August 5, 1864.

Writes from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia; he reports that his leg injury is healing but he is yet unable to walk. He mentions Leroy [Pike] is well and with the Army of the Potomac at Petersburg. Envelope dated August 13, 1864.

Writes from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He mentions a letter from Armenia [Wilcox]. Envelope dated August 28, 1864.