Jesse Rolston addresses issues of family business and discusses his inability to gain a furlough in order to visit at home.
Jesse Rolston advises his wife on agricultural matters at home.
Jesse Rolston comments on the punishments for soldiers who "flank" fights and mentions the loss of a member of their company. He also gives advice to his wife who is managing their farm in his absence.
Jesse Rolston describes the bloody battle of Fredericksburg.
Jesse Rolston sums up his view of the war.
Jesse Rolston writes of finding out his son is of drafting age, and of his desire to get out of the army.
Jesse Rolston discusses options for enlistment and the price paid by his family for having another son go to war.
Jesse Rolston describes being a prisoner in a Union camp.
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