Barrier expresses his concern about news of pro-Union sentiment in North Carolina: "I understand from letters written home that there is a great union feeling exisiting in our noble county. That feeling is becoming so great that men even dare to advocate reconstruction boldly." He writes angrily and at length about William Woods Holden, owner and editor of the "damnable traitorous" North Carolina Standard, and reviews Holden's changing opinions about the war. "In 1860 and '61," writes Barrier, "[Holden] was in favor of secession and supported the administration. In 1862 and '63 he is opposed to secession and is cursing the President and cabinet, Congress, and all good men that raise their voices in favor of liberty. Where do you find him in 1864? Advocating secession and using all his hellish artillery to drag North Carolina out of the confederacy." He concludes, "Woe to the man or set of men that attempt to carry North Carolina out of the confederacy." Barrier hopes that his father can visit soon. He says he's glad to hear about the good conditions at the farm.