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August 6, 1862
Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864
to Mary Hughes
Encouraging his wife to write more often.
GLC02166.029
August 13, 1862
Keeping track of sent/received letters.
GLC02166.034
August 15, 1862
Postscript to previous letter urging his wife to say nothing of his remarks regarding Mr. G___'s cause.
GLC02166.036
August 16, 1862
Concerns over correspondence; release of fellow inmate.
GLC02166.037
August 23, 1862
Medical advice; hopes for release next week; news of liberation at other prisons; heavily censored letter from Eliza.
GLC02166.045
August 26, 1862
Receipt of his wife's latest letter; with autograph note signed by D.B. Tiffany, Prison Postmaster, attesting the frequency of Dr. Hughes's letters.
GLC02166.048
August 27, 1862
Joy at receiving two of her letters; urging her to have patience.
GLC02166.050
September 2, 1862
Daily devotions; sensing his wife is unwell before she has told him; more medical advice.
GLC02166.057
September 3, 1862
Cautioning her against developing a "nervous" condition; self-preservation; arrival of political prisoners from Louisville.
GLC02166.058
18 July 1863
Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865
to Nancy E. Jones
He received the children's likenesses. She should not write to the captain asking for a furlough. He believes he has fought his last battle; "this armey may have a hard battle yet with brag but I don't expect to be in the engagement."
GLC02739.061
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