11th Virginia Infantry - POW Letter from Point Lookout

Item CON-8026

Description

Original Civil War Prisoner of War Confederate letter, 1 page written in period ink.


Prison Camp (Point Lookout)
June 13, 1865

Miss Jennie,

I have been waiting very patiently and looking every moment when I would be released from confinement. But my hopes have been blasted and I am doomed to disappointment. I cannot see why it is. I have not received my release when it was ordered by General Grant. Will you please see to this. My health is quite bad and does not seem to improve. Hoping to hear from you soon.

I am truly,

E. P. Rucker
Company M
4th Division