January 29, 1865
Van Valkenburgh, Gerrit S., 1835-1885
to Kate Van Naven
Writes as a prisoner of war in Ohio to his sister Kate in Wisconsin. Seeks some sort of reconciliation with his family. Begins by asking "Can you take me by the hand, and greet me as a Brother? or will that world Rebel - Traitor, come to your lips...
GLC00686.15