(1) Camp Hebert, Dr. Bone to Minerva: his camp is excited at the news that they will be discharged and sent home to stand the draft, he's not pleased to enlist for war nor does he want to be subject to a draft, he will keep his same position if he continues in the regiment which is what he wants, he's busy and well.

(2) Nacogdoches County, State of Texas, Minerva to Dr. Bone: she thinks it unfair for him to have to enlist or be drafted, she's worried about rumors that the Negroes will rise against the whites if any more men leave for war.