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Charles Hoyt reports that he has settled into his room in the South Barracks and describes the daily life, curriculum, and expenses at Norwich University. He mentions that many cadets have been enlisting to fight in the Civil War. The letter includes a detailed accounting of his expenses and a woodcut of the Norwich University campus. ; Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Charles Hoyt thanks his parents for sending a package of books and pants; describes the activities of various cadets at Norwich University, many of whom are enlisting to fight in the Civil War; and gives an update on his studies, with his impressions of Norwich President Edward Bourns. ; Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Charles Hoyt discusses the Civil War and his parents' wish that he not serve in the military, as well as his overall impressions of Norwich University, writing that it is not equal to West Point. ; Transcriptions may be subject to error.