From Samuel Smedley, 1862, 1862

Addressed from: Camp Pierpont, Camp near Alexandria, Camp Prince Williams, Camp near Falmouth, Camp near Fredericksburg, Camp along James River, Camp near Harrisons Landing, Camp near Alexandria, Camp near Sharpsburg, and Camp 4th Regt. PRVC . Most are addressed to his brothers, Thomas and Otto, and one to his Mother. Discusses or often mentions: troop movements, rebel prisoners, members of the Meredith family, money/pay day, obtaining a tent in very bad weather, his father’s death, the reliability of the mails, desire for victory and visions of a reunited America, the possibility of family visiting, battle, rebel prisoners, packages, his company, a hospitalization, wine, and the possibility of getting a discharge or furlough.