Writes from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He reports receiving a letter from Leroy [Pike]. Envelope dated September 6, 1864.

Writes from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He writes generally of marriage and reassures Anna that he will not let her become an old maid. He reports that his furlough request was denied due to his leg injury. Envelope dated September 14, 1864.

Writes from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He reports that his furlough request was denied again due to his leg injury. He mentions a letter from Armenia [Wilcox]. Envelope dated September 23, 1864.

Writes from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He tells about his wound healing complications, and his medical treatment. A letter from mutual cousin John Pike is mentioned. Envelope dated October 6, 1864.

Writes from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He compliments Anna's photograph and discusses birthday whippings. The letter closes with expressions of love. Envelope dated October 14, 1864.

Writes from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He reports that his furlough request was denied again due to continuing complications from his leg injury. William also writes about voting for Lincoln in the Presidential election. Envelope dated November 7, 1864.

Brief letter written from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He writes that he is unwell and mentions the recent election. Envelope dated November 16, 1864.

Writes from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He writes about a misunderstanding regarding Nette, who was recently married and assures Annie that he is keeping her confidences. Envelope dated December 7, 1864.

Writes from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He comments on her letter about Aunt Hat, for whom they have mutual dislike. William reports that his wounded leg is still troubling him. Envelope dated December 22, 1864.

Brief letter written from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He recounts his previous seven months in the hospitals and writes that he hopes to leave soon. Envelope dated December 26, 1864.