Writes from Fort No. 7, Baltimore, Maryland. Leroy writes about marching and describes his day and mentions visiting Fort Nos. 5 and 6. He writes that their cousin William S. Pike is well and is commanding the drum corps. Envelope dated April 5, 1864.

Writes Fort No. 5, Baltimore, Maryland. Leroy writes about life in camp. He describes the military meals and reports on some current prices of food. Envelope dated May 6, 1864.

Writes from the front lines at Petersburg, Virginia. He writes of the shooting and shelling and watching men getting injured and killed. Leroy mentions William S. Pike, who is recovering at the hospital in Alexandria after being wounded at the battle of Cold Harbor.

Writes from Petersburg, Virginia. Leroy writes that he is in good spirits and is engaging in building log cabins for camps about five miles from Petersburg. He also writes that he had recently returned from furlough and his family and friends at home were well. Leroy also mentions the Union victory at the Battle of Nashville. Envelope dated December 20, 1864.

Writes from Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia. Leroy writes that he has been transferred to the 10th New York Volunteers. He expresses frustration about the treatment of the volunteer soldiers and the delays in discharging. Envelope dated June 23, 1865.

Writes from Pekin, New York that he been mustered out of the Army. He describes marching to Hart Island where he received his discharge. Afterward, he visited Colonel Baker at the hospital on Davids' Island. Leroy writes about retuning the Colonel's horses to Jersey City and then set out for home, arriving in Pekin on July 15, 1865. Envelope dated August 11, 1865.

Writes from his barracks at Ward 12 Elmira, New York while awaiting deployment to the front. He describes the day's menu and sends the regards of a fellow soldier, Charles Woolent. Stationery contains illustration titled 'Battle of Fair Oaks-June 1 1862'. Envelope dated April 11, 1865.

Writes from Barrack No. 1 at Ward 12 Elmira, New York. John writes about the weather and having a cold. He mentions Lincoln's assassination and that deserters have been turning themselves in hoping for a pardon. Envelope dated April 22, 1865.

Writes that he and William have moved to Sharlotte [sic] (also called Newfane or Charlotteville, NY) and are to board with a widow named Wilson. He writes of recent visits and mentions Uncle Ben, Susan Stebbins, Art, and Ab.

Writes to her brother from Charlotteville, New York; reports that Jarvis has taken John's place at the store and that John and Leroy are at the farm.