Describes hardships of marching, poor leadership, and poor supplies. Detailed description of the Battle of Perrysville, KY, including the cowardice and poor strategy of commanders and the horrors of death. Commentary on southerners. Letters mention John Morgan and describe countryside, hospital, travel, and disgust with the futility of war. Diary relates more honest account of illness and steamboat travel than letters.
Receipt is for money sent home.
Letters written aboard steamboat describing travel conditions, countryside, and worsening illness. Transcribed letter from John concerning the morals of soldiers. Telegraph message inquiring after John Erwin's health. Receipt for transport of one corpse and attendant from Nashville to Louisville by rail. End of letter to brother Thomas relating news about other boys from home.