This letter consists of a single letter written by Timothy S. Walker, a veteran of the 25th Maine Infantry working aboard a cargo ship during the American Civil War. Dated Georgetown, D. C. [i.e., Virginia], April 20, 1864, the four-page letter is addressed to "Friend Orrin." Walker writes that his ship had been to Alexandria, unloading its cargo of hay and grain and was in Georgetown to load coal bound for Boston. Walker reports a long trip: "We was almost a month to Alexendria [sic] -- with good lot of heavy weather." He mentions their passage past the Long Bridge, recalling their time performing guard duty at the bridge. He expresses hope that the war will soon be over, as he can see the effects of it in Alexandria and Georgtown. Walker then writes that the ship will soon depart for the cape, and he conveys his opinion of the captain and his desire to have a farm. The letter is accompanied by a stamped envelope addressed to Orrin W. Brackett.