A letter from Martin L. Williston, a Union soldier serving in the 52nd Infantry, sent to his sister, Annie. While camped in a small, abandoned rebel town, Williston describes their accomodations, preaches of the importance of remaining pious during such trying times, reflects on the death of a friend from Typhoid, discusses the unlikely chance of a rebel guerilla attack, and expresses his deep devotion and longing to see his dear sister, Annie.