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to Mrs. Judge Thompson.

Canceling request for aid in securing parole from prison.

GLC02166.026

to Mary Hughes

Urging his wife to write regularly; fellow inmate's decision to take the oath [of allegiance?], and Hughes' opinion in the matter.

GLC02166.035

to Mary Hughes

Questioning the arrest of a released inmate's daughter.

GLC02166.039

to Mary Hughes

Receiving no newspapers; mending his own clothes.

GLC02166.046

to Mary Hughes

Joy at receiving two of her letters; urging her to have patience.

GLC02166.050

to Mary Hughes

Cautioning her against developing a "nervous" condition; self-preservation; arrival of political prisoners from Louisville.

GLC02166.058

to Mary Hughes

Spiritual lessons learned at Camp Chase; his son Tommy; advising her to see the dentist.

GLC02166.063

to Mary Hughes

Requesting newspapers; teaching the catechism to his children; arrival of prisoners taken at Martinsburg, Virginia.

GLC02166.067

to Mary Hughes

Subtle change in prisoner conduct; politics in sermons.

GLC02166.073

to Mary Hughes

Release of Judge Thompson; comments about his children.

GLC02166.074

to Mary Hughes

More discussion of Judge [Thompson]'s departure from Camp Chase; requesting better photographs of his children.

GLC02166.083

to Mary Hughes

Planned escape by several prisoners through a tunnel (unsuccessful because plans were divulged by fellow prisoners); inquiring after Judge Thompson.

GLC02166.088

to Mary Hughes

Receipt of the Wheeling Intelligencer; Rev. Dr. Baldwin.

GLC02166.092

to Mary Hughes

Concerns over irregular mail delivery; no desire to spend the winter in prison; discussion of a letter by Judge Thompson. With autograph note signed by D.B. Tiffany on page 4 assuring Mrs. Hughes of the comfort of her husband's quarters.

GLC02166.094

to Mary Hughes

Continued efforts to secure parole or exchange; release of 15-20 prisoners daily on oath and bond; urging her to protect her health and the children's health.

GLC02166.104

to My Own Dear Mother

Death of their son Allie in a fire.

GLC02166.111

to Miss Johnston

He thinks Elliot has improved since joining the army and is now a man. Seymour Graves is going to have a comission in a negro regiment. He had dinner with some exchanged prisoners

GLC02167.32

to Lizzie Hughes

Fatherly sentiments to his daughter.

GLC02166.003

to Mary Hughes

Repainting a buggy at home.

GLC02166.008

to Mary Hughes

GLC02166.012

to Mary Hughes

Sending four rings for those at home.

GLC02166.017

to Mary Hughes

News in the Cincinnati Gazette pertaining to exchange of prisoners.

GLC02166.025

to Mary Hughes

Delay in receiving mail.

GLC02166.030

to Mary Hughes

Thanking her for the shirt she sent; advising her on various matters at home (ie. school for the children, the horse and buggy, accounts, etc.)

GLC02166.040

to Mary Hughes

Receipt of his wife's latest letter; with autograph note signed by D.B. Tiffany, Prison Postmaster, attesting the frequency of Dr. Hughes's letters.

GLC02166.048

to Mary Hughes

Departure of the POW's for Vicksburg; criticizing the political prisoners who chose to take the oath; deciding the fate of those who choose not to take the oath.

GLC02166.049

to Mary Hughes

Darning and mending; prescriptions for headache and sore throat trouble; dental work.

GLC02166.064

to Mary Hughes

Piety among prisoners of war and lack thereof among political prisoners; conversation with Judge Foster (a fellow inmate).

GLC02166.065

to Mary Hughes

Soldiers who neglected to visit his wife while in Wheeling; various issues with their children; his wife's health.

GLC02166.072

to My dear son Tommy

Encouraging him to improve himself and his writing.

GLC02166.076

to Mary Hughes

The weather; discussion with Rev. Dr. Baldwin about the origin of the races; photographs of his children; low opinion of Judge [Thompson] for not writing or assisting them.

GLC02166.082

to Mary Hughes

More details of Judge Thompson's deception; requesting ten dollars in greenbacks or Ohio bills; news from Mr. Staub that he is quartered near 20,000 contrabands, 20 of whom are infected with smallpox.

GLC02166.085

to Mary Hughes

Resolve to return to his family; collection of a bill; more criticism of Judge Thompson; asking her not to send the Herald.

GLC02166.101

to Mary Hughes

Joy at the prospect of his speedy release; passing anniversaries and birthdays in prison.

GLC02166.106

to Mary Hughes

Altered opinion of Rev. Dr. Baldwin's book Armageddon.

GLC02166.108

to Alfred Hughes

Two women who arrived to be treated for consumption after his departure for Camp Chase. Fragment - remainder of page possibly removed by censor.

GLC02166.112

[Three newspaper clippings]

Three undated newspaper clippings from unknown publications: "A Willing Captive," "Be Careful with Fly Poison Papers," and "A Wrathful Order from the Rebel War Department: Gen. Pope and His Officers Not to be Treated as Prisoners of War."

GLC02166.114

to Miss Sue Johnston

He is worried about Edgar. He mentions Cousin Emily. He has to guard the Rebel prisoners though he has had no interesting experiences with the prisoners.

GLC02167.36

to Maryann and Rebecca June McFadden

There was a skirmish, during which they took six prisoners. He chatted with one of the prisoners who was confident they would win depsite the odds.

GLC02169.01

to Mary Hughes

Desire to see his family.

GLC02166.006

to Mary Hughes

Detailed description of the prison.

GLC02166.007

to Mary Hughes

Sending provisions and personal effects to Camp Chase.

GLC02166.015

to Mary Hughes

Explaining his appeal to Mrs. Thompson for parole; enclosing a clipping from the Cincinnati Gazette; numbering of letters.

GLC02166.027

to Mary Hughes

Keeping track of sent/received letters.

GLC02166.034

to Mary Hughes

Lack of vegetation in prison; Fifty-first Psalm and other devotional texts; concerns about his family's health in his absence.

GLC02166.038

to Mary Hughes

News of his wife's diphtheria; vows to take the oath if necessary to return and nurse her back to health; receiving dispatch with news of her improved condition.

GLC02166.041

to Mary Hughes

Moving to Prison No. 2, and possible discharge; restrictions placed on outgoing mail.

GLC02166.047

to Mary Hughes

Hopes for release or parole; appointment of Judge Hitchcock to investigate cases of political prisoners at Camp Chase; Gen. Halleck's orders indicating release is inevitable; offers medical advice for her various ailments.

GLC02166.055

to Mary Hughes

Account of their day of prayer and thanksgiving; escapes and attempted escapes from Camp Chase.

GLC02166.071

to Mary Hughes

Birthdays of his wife and daughter; making her a present; inquiring after the children.

GLC02166.080