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to Mary Hughes

Religious interpretation of premonitions; evening prayer service; false reports in the Wheeling Intelligencer.

GLC02166.087

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

His wife again taking ill and news of her recovery; confidence in securing parole; plans to write to Judge Hitchcock about his case.

GLC02166.089

to Mary Hughes

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.

GLC02166.090

to:G.W. Manyp[illegible]

Seeking assistance in securing release from prison. Also signed by W.W. Boggs, A.G. Davis, and J.W. Mitchell.

GLC02166.091

to Mary Hughes

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

GLC02166.092

to Mary Hughes

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.

GLC02166.093

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

Optimism for the future; advising her not to visit him in prison; distrusting the efforts of those outside to secure his release.

GLC02166.095

to Mary Hughes

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.

GLC02166.096

to Mary Hughes

Satisfaction in his wife's handling of matters at home; his daily routine; prisoners' proficiency at cooking, sewing, washing, and ironing.

GLC02166.097

to Mary Hughes

Departure of Rev. Drs. Baldwin, Wharton, Saurie, and Ford.

GLC02166.098

to Mary Hughes

Change in weather and snowstorm during the night; complimenting her on her treatment of Judge Thompson.

GLC02166.099

to Mary Hughes

Good health despite the cold weather; improved opinion of his children's pictures; confidence that authorities in Richmond will release him.

GLC02166.100

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

Requesting copies of the World; conversation with a fellow inmate regarding the Bible and their respective wives; speculation about how to secure a pass to Richmond.

GLC02166.102

to Mary Hughes

Taking his wife's advice in responding to Judge Thompson; efforts by Thomas to secure his release despite that "terrible woman."

GLC02166.103

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

Pin.

Enameled pin inscribed "Emergency First Aid," with red cross.

GLC06196.183

to Lucy Knox

Indicates that military activities in New York are disrupting the mail. Thanks her for the kindness of her last letter. Reports little activities since the retreat in the Battle of Long Island. Criticizes the promotions that have been made because...

GLC02437.00442

to Henry Knox

Celebrates Knox's "very surprizing deliverance from the hands of the Enemy." Criticizes the "Scandalous Flight of the Connecticut Militia," at the Battle of Long Island. Says that "General Washington himself has wrote to our [Council] & cast most...

GLC02437.00455

to Henry Knox

Applauds Knox's action against a British ship on the East River. Notes that they are receiving stock and inhabitants from Long Island. Expresses pleasure at General Nathanael Greene's recovery from an illness. Lists Bostonians recommended for...

GLC02437.00444

to Lucy Knox

Reaffirms his love for his wife. Discusses smallpox and the possibility of Lucy going to Boston to be inoculated. Comments on various daily and domestic activities, like how he typically spends his time, with whom he dines, and what time he goes to...

GLC02437.00408

to Owen Horsfall

His investment in the "dredger machine" is not going as planned. The heating plant was denied by "the powers that be in Washington" for financial reasons. He received drawing supplies and will use them to continue his correspondence studies. He is...

GLC05245.50

to Henry Knox

In response to her husbands recent illness, pleads with him to attend to his health. Worries about Henry's exposure to enemies. Thanks him for his expressions of love and comments on their baby's health. Requests updates on British activities....

GLC02437.00409