Box 132

Finances. Roommates. Reassures mother that he won't be drafted. 1 sheet ([2] p.)

Notes "our city is all aglow with military matters" Will be drafted. Wants to sign up as hospital nurse. Is working in a jewelry store. 1 sheet ([3] p.)

WEG changes mind about signing up. 1 sheet ([2] p.) additional letter by MCG

n.l. 1 sheet ([4] p.)

n.l. 1 sheet ([4] p.) Part torn out. Newspaper clipping of the failure of the Iron Clad Roanoke.

Visit to Aunt and Uncle Taylor. "all Union men, and not a copperhead amon[g] the tribe." 1 sheet ([4] p.) Also note by MCG.

Family news. Will Taylor is "a red hot abolitionist," but WEG can still talk politics with him. 1 sheet ([2] p.)

Trip to Baltimore. Misses going to church, host is too secular. 1 sheet ([4] p.)

Alone in the house. Newberry family news. Baltimore blacks making earthworks around the city. Approves of MCG staying to teach "Addie." Uncle and aunt are moving. John and Ann engaged. Doesn't want to enlist because will be "living amid profanity, Sabbath-breaking, and every species of wickedness." 1 sheet ([4] p.)

Camp Curtin. Arrived at camp. Dug trench for tent. YMCA has tent with services three/day. 1 sheet ([4] p.)