Davis describes his regiment's march from Corinth to Bolivar, and lists the trees and crops that he saw which are not found in Wisconsin. The farming equipment that he saw being used along the route is outdated compared to what Davis has seen in the Northern states, as well as the cotton gins and presses. Davis thinks that Bolivar is a pretty town with nice brick buildings, but he has been sleeping on the ground so much that he doesn't think he could sleep on a feather mattress even if he had one. A friend from home requested money that was owed to him by Davis, but Davis instructed his wife to not give the friend any money, since Davis' debts are covered. He is due three months pay, but Davis doesn't think they'll be paid until September. He included a leaf from a cotton plant in his letter.
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