Scope and Contents Shares in the joy of the birth of their new baby; wishes he could be with her to share the burden of keeping the family since she has no servants to assist her; intended to send her some Virginia money, but was told that "there was no passing below, and no goods to be purchased in Williamsburg"; asks her what currency she can use and he will convert all he can to send to her; has yet to secure a position of employment but expects one daily in the Department for the settlement of deceased soldiers' claims with a salary of $125 per month; board is $100 a month in Richmond, but will endeavor to live as cheaply as possible to send her the most money he can; describes the war as lasting "until children yet unborn shall grow to be men, and their children and children's children shall raise up in turn to demand the rights for which their fathers fought, unless our enemy in the meantime be overpowered, or, ashamed of his wickedness, shall award that justice he has so long withheld"; shares his faith in the people, army, and President of the Confederacy; describes the area surrounding Richmond as being quite beautiful; intends to visit the fort of James Semple; sends love to all, especially the children. 8 pages.