Brief letter written from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He thanks her for the Christmas gift she sent and writes about his Christmas dinner at the hospital. He reports that is almost able to walk again. Envelope dated December 29, 1864.

Brief letter written from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He writes that he is making progress with his attempts at walking. William also mentions the weather and receiving a letter from his father.

Brief letter written from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. William reports that he went before the Board of Doctors and will be discharged soon. He writes that he will return to his home in Niagara County. Envelope dated January 17, 1865.

Writes from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He tells Annie that his wound has broken out again and his discharge from the hospital is unknown. William writes about Sherman's marches through Georgia and the Carolinas as well as about Generals Thomas and Hood and of the fall of Fort Fisher. Envelope dated January 24, 1865.

Describes Fort McHenry and his duties. Wilcox writes of weekly trips to Forts Monroe, Washington, and Harpers Ferry. He also describes guarding Rebel prisoners and transporting them on the Steamer Georganna and visiting the US Arsenal, Hampton Roads, Virginia. and Newport News, Virginia.

Writes from Baltimore of receiving letters from William Pike, George and Elwood, all of whom report being well. He also write of the regiment being divided and sent to Forts McHenry and Marshall. Envelope dated May 4, 1863.

Writes from Patterson Park Hospital in Baltimore. He writes that he is guarding convalescents. Emory also writes of receiving letters from Armenia and Russell. He also describes a recent detail where the regiment took stragglers to Stragglers Camp, went to Washington, and patronized Union Relief.

Writes from Baltimore; reports good health and mentions Russel, Ona, and Uncle Ben in Smyrna. Emory writes that he doesn't think the Rebels will make an attempt on the city.

Writes from Fort Federal Hill, Baltimore. He reports that the regiment has returned from Harpers Ferry. Emory describes Maryland Heights and the view of the Shenandoah Valley and seeing friends at camp. He tells of missing General Meade's army as they crossed the Potomac, which generated excitement among the soldiers at camp.

Writes from Fort McHenry about his enlistment and subsequent train journey from New York to his post in Baltimore. Envelope dated February 24, 1864.