This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his family and friends in his hometown. Wheeler talks about the letters he's received and sent, including part of his pay that he sent home. He continues to talk about money, asking how much a colt was sold for and if his family had settled their debts with two men from his hometown. Wheeler describes the skirmish that took place right next to his company's camp. This letter also includes a short note from June 23, 1862, reporting a severe thunderstorm and being able to obtain stamps.