Writes that the day is cold. There was a funeral service at the old church for Lieutenant Border. Lieutenant Border's family was there as well and they were all very distraught. Writes that she has received his letter from Huntsville, Alabama but expected that he would have written her from Illinois. Asks if he thinks he will have a hand in taking Richmond, Virginia or going after Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston. Hopes that when General William T. Sherman catches Johnston that he will not "let him off easy." Compares the rebels with the children from the story "The Woman Who Lived in a Shoe." Their "hearts sank" when they heard about the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Writes that Sunday was a day of great sadness, while Monday was a day of great joy as they heard that Richmond had been captured. The stores and shops in town closed in celebration of the Union victory. All the bells in town were rung and people illuminated and decorated their homes to celebrate. Writes that she and her family are doing well.