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to Tom Bira
September 28, 1862
Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864
With postscript to Frank M. Myers. Inquiring whether Myers was seen before or after Bull Run.
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to Mary Hughes
September 29, 1862
Looking on his imprisonment as the start of a new era in his life; lack of rain; proficiency in mending and darning clothing.
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September 30, 1862
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.
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October 2, 1862
Birthdays of his wife and daughter; making her a present; inquiring after the children.
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October 3, 1862
Retaining newspapers and their wrappers; arrival of Judge Hitchcock in Columbus to hear cases of political prisoners; hopes for parole.
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October 5, 1862
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.
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October 6, 1862
More discussion of Judge [Thompson]'s departure from Camp Chase; requesting better photographs of his children.
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October 7, 1862
Reading her letters aloud to Rev. Dr. Baldwin ; Judge Thompson's deception.
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October 9, 1862
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.
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October 10, 1862
Rev. Dr. Ford's discourse on 5th chapter of Matthew, dramatic increase in paroled prisoners.
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October 12, 1862
Religious interpretation of premonitions; evening prayer service; false reports in the Wheeling Intelligencer.
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October 13, 1862
Planned escape by several prisoners through a tunnel (unsuccessful because plans were divulged by fellow prisoners); inquiring after Judge Thompson.
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October 15, 1862
His wife again taking ill and news of her recovery; confidence in securing parole; plans to write to Judge Hitchcock about his case.
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October 17, 1862
Concerns over his and his wife's health; wishing not to give his wife false hopes of his release; fluctuation in the price of gold.
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to:G.W. Manyp[illegible]
October 18, 1862
Seeking assistance in securing release from prison. Also signed by W.W. Boggs, A.G. Davis, and J.W. Mitchell.
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October 19, 1862
Receipt of the Wheeling Intelligencer; Rev. Dr. Baldwin.
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October 20, 1862
Rev. Dr. Baldwin's sermon; 12th chapter of Romans; his weight and measurements; advising his wife not to have contact with those who have taken the oath.
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October 21, 1862
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.
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October 22,1862
Optimism for the future; advising her not to visit him in prison; distrusting the efforts of those outside to secure his release.
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October 24, 1862
Replacing Judge Hitchcock with Samuel F. Galloway; new progress in examining cases and increase in released prisoners; future reunion with fellow prisoners; translations of the Lord's Prayer.
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October 25, 1862
Satisfaction in his wife's handling of matters at home; his daily routine; prisoners' proficiency at cooking, sewing, washing, and ironing.
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Departure of Rev. Drs. Baldwin, Wharton, Saurie, and Ford.
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October 26, 1862
Change in weather and snowstorm during the night; complimenting her on her treatment of Judge Thompson.
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Pin.
1940-1945
Enameled pin inscribed "Emergency First Aid," with red cross.
GLC06196.183
June 7, 1862
Conditions at Camp Chase.
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