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Suspects her letters aren't reaching their recipients and distrusts the Post Master, who is a drunk and beats a contraband slave ("Contraband" was a term used during the Civil War to refer to formerly enslaved people who had escaped to Union lines). While she respects Dr. Wagner, she is disappointed by his endorsement of the Post Master. Might be able to visit her family soon if she is summoned to testify in the case of their Steward, Mr. Geoffrey. Complains about the Prussian Dr. Drumacher [sp], saying "it is very unusual to find a man so cordially detested by any thing in human shape." Discusses her experiences as a war nurse. 312 patients arrived who were prisoners at Richmond, and there is a shortage of clothing for them. Cared for a black boy who was severely whipped, and she was outraged when he was returned to his master despite her argument to the commander against it.

Written on Hammond General Hospital stationery. Dr. Anthony Heger was the successor of Dr. Wagner as Medical Director of Point Lookout. Is happy that Gibbons' family and valuables were recovered safely from the New York City draft riot that destroyed her home. Hopes she will be able to return to the hospital soon, saying "you have become almost identified with its rise and progress." Discusses recent events that have transpired while she's been away; there have been multiple "visitors of high official character" who have approved of the hospital conditions, including Dorothea Dix. A prison camp for Confederate soldiers is going to be established at Point Lookout.

Jane Stuart Woolsey was an influential figure in relief work and nursing as well as a teacher of freedmen. Discusses herself and her sister Georgeanna Muirson Woolsey Bacon taking over the positions of Gibbons and her daughter Sally at the hospital in Point Lookout, Maryland. Georgeanna will fill Gibbons's position as Lady Superintendent. Discusses Georgeanna's current work at Gettysburg. Requests information about the Ladies Department at Point Lookout and the duties that would be expected of them.

Jane Stuart Woolsey was an influential figure in relief work and nursing as well as a teacher of freedmen. Her sister Georgeanna Muirson Woolsey Bacon, who is currently busy working at Gettysburg, agrees to fill Gibbons's position as Lady Superintendent at the hospital in Point Lookout, Maryland. Asks multiple questions concerning her and Georgeanna's arrival and stay in Point Lookout, including whether it is acceptable to come in September. Asks about the Catholic aid contingent. Encloses a list of questions on Georgeanna's behalf requesting information about the position.

Everyone at Point Lookout is excited to receive letters. Mentions keeping a diary of her experiences. Discusses Dorothea Dix and her opinions of the Surgeon General. Complains about the Catholic contingent of relief workers occupying too much space, stating "if there was ever an imposition practised upon our poor men, this is one of the greatest magnitude." Discusses the busy day resulting from the arrival of 280 wounded soldiers. Asks her husband to send supplies and not to publish any of the confidential information from her letters.

Written on stationery from the Point Lookout military hospital. Discusses recent events concerning family/friends. Discusses her experiences as a war nurse, including interactions with Confederate prisoners. Her current area may soon be given over to Confederates, to her dismay. Mentions the "Home Legacy."

Describes her experiences as a war nurse. Conditions are improving for the nurses and the convalescing patients. Currently caring for many soldiers from New York and Massachusetts. Inspections by the surgeon in charge conclude that their conditions are much better than those maintained by the Catholic contingent. Thankful for the supplies delivered. Is homesick and misses her family. Mentions Bedloe Island and articles written by her husband James.

Discusses recent events concerning family/friends. Discusses her experiences as a war nurse. Was accused of coming to spread her religion. Mentions her feelings about music. Discusses finding clothes and spelling books for the "contraband" ("Contraband" was a term used during the Civil War to refer to formerly enslaved people who had escaped to Union lines). Briefly discusses Lincoln and Secretary of State William Seward.

Thanks him for offering to shelter her family after the destruction of her house in the draft riots in New York. Details the destruction and looting of her house. Mentions that her father Isaac T. Hopper's personal papers were burned. Her daughters with the help of John Choate were able to save some valuable items by carrying them over the rooftops to safety. They have since been staying in her brother's home, but hope to move into a new house by the autumn. Says "because this calamity has overtaken us is no reason why we should sit with folded hands." Will be returning with her daughter Sally and five new women to work as nurses at the army hospital in Point Lookout, Maryland. Says "I still hold the control of that Hospital and shall continue my interest supplying it with stores and with nurses. Being identified with its rise and progress, and having been steadily in it for six months past I cannot easily give it up without loss."

Dr. Anthony Heger served as Medical Director of the hospital at Point Lookout, Maryland. Gibbons writes that she has seen the order discharging her from Hammond General Hospital but will not be leaving until she decides to.