Albert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, detailing that he is glad all are well. Barber notes that he is now in Lexington where he is guarding prisoners in jail number 4. He writes that these prisoners include some Rebels and some deserters from the Union Army. Barber details that he visited camp yesterday and that all were well except Ralph. He continues by writing that while in Lexington he is staying in an upper room in one of the large houses in town. Barber details that he suspects there to be lots of Rebels here, as well as comments on the large number of drunks. Barber continues by writing of an old drunk man who is rooming with him and Kin Shepardson. He concludes by asking William and Malvina what they think of the picture he sent.
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