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Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864 to:G.W. Manyp[illegible]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02166.091 Author/Creator: Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Camp Chase, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 18, 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Order a Copy

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

Boggs, W.W., fl. 1862
Davis, A.G., fl. 1862
Mitchell, J.W., fl. 1862
Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864

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