This collection contains two letters (one a fragment) from Nixon Stewart, of the 97th Ohio Infantry, written while Stewart was confined to military hospitals in Nashville, Tennessee; and Louisville, Kentucky. Writing to his sister Maggie, Nixon focuses largely on personal matters, mentioning mutual acquaintances. He notes that he recent attended a Black church service and briefly recounts the recent activities of his regiment during his convalescence, naming the soldiers of his company wounded. He reflects on the prospects for an end to the war and at one point expresses a desire to return to his regiment, writing, "I would much rather be stought [sic] enough to stand the hardship with the Reg. than to be here."