Davis writes to Lucinda noting that he is sorry to hear that Silvie is unwell. He details that while he has been writing to her regularly, he has neglected to write to his Mother, Sisters, and Lucinda's Mother. Davis notes that the Rebels have broken up and that peace is in the process of being made. He details that he believes he will be home in July, and that while he must be patient, he looks forward to being with his little family again soon. Davis writes that while the war has cost the nation so much, it has created the opportunity for a bright future. Davis concludes by detailing that while camped around Raleigh he has continued to sell newspapers to stay busy, and that they will soon march from here to Washington to be Mustered out of the army.
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