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October 29, 1862
Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864
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
October 30, 1862
Taking his wife's advice in responding to Judge Thompson; efforts by Thomas to secure his release despite that "terrible woman."
GLC02166.103
October 31, 1862
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
November 2, 1862
Details of Judge Foster's release; shooting of a fellow prisoner after a fight broke out.
GLC02166.105
November 3, 1862
Joy at the prospect of his speedy release; passing anniversaries and birthdays in prison.
GLC02166.106
November 5, 1862
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
November 6, 1862
Altered opinion of Rev. Dr. Baldwin's book Armageddon.
GLC02166.108
November 7, 1862
News of friends moving to the South.
GLC02166.109
November 12 1862
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
November 30, 1862
Hughes, Mary, fl. 1862
to My Own Dear Mother
Death of their son Allie in a fire.
GLC02166.111
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