6th United States Cavalry - Gettysburg POW sent to Libby Prison

Item LTR-5294

Description

1 page, original Civil War Union letter written in period pencil and war dated. This letter was smuggled out of Libby Prison by a Union Surgeon being exchanged.
Paulding was captured at Fairfield during the Gettysburg Campaign.


Libby Prison

November 24th 1863

My Dear Anna,

At last the boat bearing the confederate surgeons has arrived and our poor fellows who have so often been disappointed are in a fair way to be off. As I write, the clerk says “surgeons get their things ready.” So I must be brief. I wonder when that order will be given us. Our hope is good. I think I am very well and in good spirits.

Love to all.

Your affectionate brother,

T. Paulding

Miss Annie Paulding
Navy Yard
New York