41st & 54th New York Infantry - POW Letter - Captured at Gettysburg

Item LTR-5330

Description

1 page, original Civil War Union letter written in period ink and war dated.

C.S.M. Prison Camp
Columbia, SC

November 1st 1864

Mr. Charles Diecks
287 Delaney Street
New York

My Dear Friend,

Your favor of 23rd September last came to hand yesterday. It was the first letter I received since I left Libby Prison May last. I wrote several times from Macon, GA, etc., which letters must have been miscarried. I wrote to my regiment on Folly Island for clothing, etc. I am expecting the arrival of a box from that quarters with great anxiety. In case of its non-arrival soon, I shall have to take your kindness once more as in all probability we shall have to pass the coming winter in the Confederacy. Lieutenant Wasehow [VonWintushausen] is with me and in good health. He wrote some time ago to his wife from Charleston. I continue in good health and sincerely hope your family is enjoying the same. Give my regards to your entire family and friends.

Yours truly,

G. Veltfort
Lieutenant
54th New York Volunteers