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September 25, 1862
Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864
to Mary Hughes
Receiving socks from his wife; dubious loyalty Judge Thompson; new bunkmate.
GLC02166.075
September 28, 1862
to Tom Bira
With postscript to Frank M. Myers. Inquiring whether Myers was seen before or after Bull Run.
GLC02166.077
September 30, 1862
Words of encouragement to his wife; asking departing POW's to advocate the political prisoners' cause to Confederate authorities; talking with Rev. Dr. Baldwin about their wives; antidote for Delia.
GLC02166.079
October 5, 1862
The weather; discussion with Rev. Dr. Baldwin about the origin of the races; photographs of his children; low opinion of Judge [Thompson] for not writing or assisting them.
GLC02166.082
October 7, 1862
Reading her letters aloud to Rev. Dr. Baldwin ; Judge Thompson's deception.
GLC02166.084
October 12, 1862
Religious interpretation of premonitions; evening prayer service; false reports in the Wheeling Intelligencer.
GLC02166.087
October 15, 1862
His wife again taking ill and news of her recovery; confidence in securing parole; plans to write to Judge Hitchcock about his case.
GLC02166.089
October 19, 1862
Receipt of the Wheeling Intelligencer; Rev. Dr. Baldwin.
GLC02166.092
October 22,1862
Optimism for the future; advising her not to visit him in prison; distrusting the efforts of those outside to secure his release.
GLC02166.095
October 25, 1862
Satisfaction in his wife's handling of matters at home; his daily routine; prisoners' proficiency at cooking, sewing, washing, and ironing.
GLC02166.097
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