Albert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he is not privileged enough to have a woman to write to, so he will write to them instead. Barber details that it is very cold in Tennessee, although there has not been much snow. He further notes that a number of people have frozen to death on the railroad and on picket duty. Barber writes that when on patrol several days prior, an old man welcomed the boys into his home to warm up and eat some pie. Barber writes that again on patrol the previous day he was offered nice cakes and a cigar. The letter is continued on January 11, in which Barber notes that the weather is slightly more moderate. He details that he has been away from home for a little over 16 months, and that he is thankful to God for keeping him away from the battlefield and disease. Barber concludes by writing that he will soon be sending brother William and sister Malvina a picture, along with one to his and Malvina's sister Olivia.
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