Davis writes to Lucinda explaining that his health is the same. He notes that they will likely remain in Cartersville for some time. Davis details the occurrence of heavy fighting in Atlanta, and writes that many were killed on both sides including Union Major General McFerson. Davis writes that there has been no other news from the front and that he is anxious to hear from Brother William. In response to a comment made by Lucinda, Davis notes that Elias Rogers has no ability to guess how long the war may go on, Davis continues to insist that it could not last another four years because neither side would have the money or men to last. He also details an account of several men in Canada claiming to be Rebel commissioners asking to come to Washington to negotiate peace. Davis details that he believes the account to be a sham arrangement targeted at defeating the Union or National party in the November Election. Davis notes that while writing his letter a train arrived from the front containing Rebel prisoners who claim Atlanta has not yet been taken. Davis concludes by noting that he received a letter from Mother and Sister Elisabeth.
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