Albert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina detailing that the troops left Camp Wallace Thursday and have been continuously on the move since. He notes that they have occupied several abandoned Rebel camps along the way. Barber writes that he was on picket duty the previous night, although he saw no Rebels or enslaved people. He continues to detail that their troops have driven the Rebels approximately 30 miles, however no serious fighting has occurred. Barber notes that the land does not appear to be suitable for farming, however there seems to be plentiful corn and potato crops. Barber concludes by noting that he has seen James, Philip, Ralph Luther, Jude, and Michael.
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