A handwritten copy of a letter copied by Charlotte Maxwell, originally written by Francis Maxwell to her.  Francis Maxwell starts the letter by letting Charlotte know that she may not receive the letter that he sent that morning. He describes the new army, both officers and men as being like children and completely 'helpless.' Francis Maxwell also describes how he was forced to withdraw and discusses how he had to wait days to receive new orders.He also mentions how the pairing of barbed wire and machine guns creates a deadly combination.