This collection contains the transcriptions of three letters written during the Civil War by Colin Dunlop. The first letter was written to his sister on April 13, 1864 at a Confederate Army camp near Dalton, Georgia. Within the letter, he mentions that he has no access to news due to the newspaper strike in Atlanta, and gives his sister updates on his health. He also asks her to give his regards to other family members and friends. The second letter to his sister was written on August 13, 1864 while he was near Atlanta. Dunlop describes how skirmishes have destroyed several homes within the city, making him concerned for other family members that live in Atlanta. He also explains that his company has decreased from forty three to nineteen men since they left Dalton and that the remaining men are concerned that their former leader, General Johnston, is being replaced by General Hood. The last letter by Dunlop was written to his mother on August 17, 1864. Dunlop gives details on the destruction of Atlanta by Union troops and notes that all the town stores and churches have been destroyed, including the church of their family friend, Mr. Freeman. There is one additional letter in the collection that was written to John M. Harrison on March 27, 1945 from the Virginia Historical Society. This letter informs Mr. Harrison that the original letters in this collection have been typed into an accurate copy for him due to their poor condition.