• John H. Cochran to His Mother, April 14, 1861

  John H. Cochran describes the debate and discord in Richmond over the subject of secession.

• John H. Cochran to His Mother, May 24, 1861

  John H. Cochran talks about being stationed along the Potomac River and says that he is expecting an attack at any time.

• Benjamin Franklin Cochran to His Mother, May 30, 1861

  Benjamin F. Cochran provides a general update on camp life and apologizes to his mother for buying a pistol.

• Benjamin Franklin Cochran to His Mother, June 12, [186?]

  Benjamin F. Cochran writes his mother about encountering enemy fire when working on a dam.

• Benjamin Franklin Cochran to His Mother, June 23, 1861

  Benjamin F. Cochran recounts the capture of two Union officers and the destruction of Confederate property to keep it out of Union hands.

• John H. Cochran to His Mother, June 17, [1861?]

  John H. Cochran discusses the formation of a regiment which will soon be mustered into service.

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