Luther and Charles Henry write of leaving New Orleans for Baton Rouge, Algiers, and New Iberia. They describe what it is like to leave a city they have been in for so long and about their interactions with the new regiment that is taking their place. Luther writes that many of the soldiers had a hard time leaving the wives, lovers, and friends that they had in New Orleans. They both report that Osgood Davis has died. Charles Henry describes the Battle of Sabine Pass in September, 1863. Luther writes from Brashear City about tearing down buildings and stables for the Union encampment. He also mentions that he has a special friend in New Orleans named Emily Hall. Luther and Charles Henry's regiment is marched to Camp Bisland and then to Carrion Crow in Louisiana. Charles Henry copies an excerpt from his diary that describes their marches and skirmishes. Eunice writes of changing living situations and about her troubles dealing with a difficult neighbor or landlord. Lois's niece writes from Vermont about losing two children to dyptheria. Charles Henry writes that he got typhoid and was hospitalized. Several of the letters mention "copperheads" (anti-war democrats). On December 26th, Charles Henry writes about the copperheads and Lincoln's announcement to call for 300,000 more troops.
