Albert’s letters describe his marches or river travel to camps in Mexico, St. Louis, Jefferson City, Camp Thomas near Georgetown, Otterville, Springfield, Syracuse and Sedalia – all in Missouri. He mentions the penitentiary where there are men of all colors – Native American, Black and white – who are helping to build breastworks. He describes the clothing and condition of the Confederate prisoners. He tells about news of battles, particularly Lexington. In Syracuse, he sees the “Kansas Dayhawkers,” a regiment of General Lane which includes many Black families.