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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

to Mary Hughes

Details of Judge Foster's release; shooting of a fellow prisoner after a fight broke out.

GLC02166.105

to Mary Hughes

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

GLC02166.106

to Mary Hughes

Death of a young man named Cooper; verses for a song written after the death of a man named Rutherford; apologies for such a sad and gloomy letter.

GLC02166.107

to Mary Hughes

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

GLC02166.108

to Mary Hughes

News of friends moving to the South.

GLC02166.109

to Mary Hughes

Study of the Bible. With autograph note signed of Tiffany on page 4 about advising Mrs. Hughes to come to Columbus, as her husband has been paroled.

GLC02166.110

to My Own Dear Mother

Death of their son Allie in a fire.

GLC02166.111

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

[Second codicil to Alfred Hughes's will]

Also signed by Thomas W. Luckett, John H. Moss, and Abraham Gordon as witnesses.

GLC02166.113

[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

Insignia.

Unit insignia with blue and silver shield and crosses. Inscribed on verso: "34th Inf."

GLC06196.191

Pin.

Pewter pin in the form of a rose bloom.

GLC06196.192

Gold bar.

Single gold bar signifying the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.

GLC06196.193

Silver bars.

Two silver bars signifying the rank of Captain.

GLC06196.194

Pewter screws.

Three pewter screws, probably used as attachments.

GLC06196.195

DAR pin.

Daughters of the American Revolution pin; inscribed "212696" on verso.

GLC06196.196

Insignia.

Insignia with red shield with a white cross in the middle; green cross in the upper left corner.

GLC06196.197

Pin.

Gold pin with dragon, wreath, and motto "9 Keep up the Fire."

GLC06196.198

Device.

Device. Eagle on blue shield with two white stars.

GLC06196.199

Oak leaf cluster.

Oak leaf cluster, presented with Distinguished Service Medal.

GLC06196.200