Is continuing his religious committment in camp; frequently comments on his hopes for a furlough or Nannie visiting; camp life is often discussed; advises Nannie on what to do with his crops and other farm matters; refers to the fail of Atlanta, Georgia, Savannah, Georgia, and possibly Petersburg, Virginia; spirits are still high and the number of desertations have lessened; is upset over the greed and corruptness spreading throughout the southern people and officers; negroe sales are becoming difficult; believes negroes should be fighting along with Confederate soldiers; flood damage is affecting travel; refers to talks and fears of Reconstruction and emancipation; a delay in payment is hurting the Confederate army; sharp-shooters are mentioned frequently; Richmond may have to be evacuated; feels the war will end soon; discusses weaknesses of the South; provisions are needed; rumors of an armistice are surfacing; feels President Lincoln is reloading his army; refers to General Wise and his hopeful speeches; the local railroads may be taken; gives advice on how to properly raise their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; fighting has increased in area; mentions an exchange of prisoners; refers to the strengths of the armies; news has spread of General Sherman and his march through the South; gives a description of General Robert E. Lee and his command.