The collection contains a letter written by Joseph Eames to the Confederate Secretary of War, April 20, 1863 in regards to petitioning the secretary to reassign his son, Pope Eames, to the Danville Gun Factory on account of Pope's being to sick to serve in the field.The letter includes information about Pope's service being in the 57th Virginia Infantry when he was discharged on account of disease. He was later conscripted and joined the 6th Virginia Cavalry. It also mentions that Pope was an expert mechanic and gunsmith. Joseph mentions his personal and public dedication to the Confederacy.