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to Mary Hughes

August 19, 1862

Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864

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

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Autograph letter signed

to Mary Hughes

August 20, 1862

Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864

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

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Autograph letter signed

to Mary Hughes

August 20, 1862

Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864

Rejoicing in news of her recovery; news of a POW exchange, with the dispersal of political prisoners to follow directly; advising his wife they will have to cross over into the Confederacy after his release.

GLC02166.042

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Autograph letter signed

to Mary Hughes

August 21, 1862

Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864

Cautioning his wife against a relapse; discussion of a passage from the Columbus Journal about the release of 140 citizen prisoners.

GLC02166.043