Carson writes to a friend, Virginia Miller, who seems to have lived in Augusta and now lives in York, Pennsylvania. He describes prison life and mentions that her old town has changed more than she could imagine.
Plunkett writes to the husband of his brother's childhood friend, asking him to send tobacco, as Plunkett has run out of money.
McCutchan thanks Mrs. Miller for sending a package of items and asks for shoes, money, and news.
Carroll asks for clothing to be sent to him in camp and also reports on the whereabouts of various individuals.
Carroll wishes to know if his correspondent received his previous letter and asks if anyone has interfered with his last mailing.
Carroll writes to request clothes and suspects that his prior mailing has been interfered with.
Carroll thanks his correspondent for sending him clothing, asks her to send some under garments and discusses the whereabouts of people she might know.
McCutchan thanks Miller for sending him the shoes he requested and asks her to send money for paper and tobacco. He remarks that his clothes are very thin for the upcoming winter.
Hanger writes to his cousin, the Reverend John Miller, asking to borrow several dollars.
McCutchan tells Miller that he has not written because he hoped for news from home, and he asks for more money.
Carson writes to Ms. Miller asking that she send food or clothing, though they are not close, now that he has been told that authorities will allow it through.
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