This is a letter from O.G. Dunckel, a Union soldier, to his wife Elizabeth and their children. Dunckel has heard that peace has been declared and that everyone will be discharged soon. He recalls how sad the news was of Abraham Lincoln's death; many of the soldiers were seen crying throughout camp. Dunckel makes sure his wife knows he's not angry with her for letting a man named Vanderson stay at their house, but that he cannot allow it. He also promises to send a photograph of himself home. When he is discharged, he plans to go to the nearest city and buy many horses to bring home with him.
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