Howe is on detached duty in Nashville, seeking horses.

Howe writes from Nashville about the breaking of the siege at Chattanooga.

Howe mentions that he is doing provost guard duty in Huntsville, and writes about military life and people at home.

Howe writes about camp life, people back home, the draft and things that his wife sent him.

Howe attempts to justify to Jeanette his decision to re-enlist. He also writes about the military situation in the area.

In this partial letter, possibly written in February or March 1863, Howe discusses the horrors of war, destruction to Tennessee caused by the Union army and people at home.

Howe mentions that his unit has returned to Harrisburg for refitting and recruitment and writes about people at home.

Howe notes that his regiment has moved south to Nashville and writes about his brother, soldiers in the unit and people at home.

Howe describes life in the camp, fellow soldiers and expresses optimism that the war will soon end.

Howe writes about life in camp after returning to Tennessee. He also mentions that his unit is waiting to be reequipped for combat.

More about camp life.

Howe writes about waiting for his pay and provides an assessment of the war.

Much on Jeanette's family.

Howe writes about the situation in his company and discusses changes to his bounty and enlistment period due to a shift in government policy.

Howe writes about his unit being ready to move out, people at home and the possibility of leaving the army in the fall due to changes in bounty policy.