George W. Ross acknowledges the previous letter from Rebecca F. Ross, his sister. He mentions that his health is good and the boys are well except for John Bickell. By informing her of the weather, he lets her know that the gloves she will be sending will help on his nightly courier's duty. George boasts of his cooking skills and jokingly invites her to dinner. He tells of two officers of the 85th Illinois Regiment that surrendered to his unit.

George W. Ross acknowledges the previous letter from Rebecca F. Ross, his sister. He mentions that his health is good and the boys are well except for John Bickell. By informing her of the weather, he lets her know that the gloves she will be sending will help on his nightly courier's duty. George boasts of his cooking skills and jokingly invites her to dinner. He tells of two officers of the 85th Illinois Regiment that surrendered to his unit.