5 July 1862

Laughton, Joseph B., fl. 1838-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John H. Laughton

Laughton, a Union soldier from New York taken prisoner at Libby Prison, writes about being captured on 3 July 1862. Reports that conditions are fairly good at the prison and he can finally rest from the fatigues of the campaign. "I was surprised to see how kindly they welcomed me & I must say that without any exception I have been used with respect by all - We get as good bread & meat as I could wish & are used as if we were their own people." States that the way he is treated is very different than what he was led to believe in the North, and that " ... if I ever get home…

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