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to Mary Hughes

Criticism of the war; sentimental thoughts about his children.

GLC02166.059

to Mary Hughes

Plans to observe a day of prayer and thanksgiving set aside by President Davis; Rev. Dr. Ford; wealthy gentlemen among the prisoners brought from Martinsburg; taking of thirty prisoners by one man.

GLC02166.069

to Mary Hughes

Receiving socks from his wife; dubious loyalty Judge Thompson; new bunkmate.

GLC02166.075

to Mary Hughes

Looking on his imprisonment as the start of a new era in his life; lack of rain; proficiency in mending and darning clothing.

GLC02166.078

to Mary Hughes

Words of encouragement to his wife; asking departing POW's to advocate the political prisoners' cause to Confederate authorities; talking with Rev. Dr. Baldwin about their wives; antidote for Delia.

GLC02166.079