Van Valkenburgh, Gerrit S., 1835-1885 to his brother

GLC00686.12

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GLC#
GLC00686.12-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
January 11, 1865
Author/Creator
Van Valkenburgh, Gerrit S., 1835-1885
Title
to his brother
Place Written
Johnson's Island, Ohio
Pagination
1 p. : address Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 19.9 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Written by Gerrit as a Confederate prisoner of war. References his brother's letter from December 23, 1864. He is glad because the letter was "the first word of tiding I have had from you in answer to my letter & I began to fear that your displeasure at my course had led you to think that I was not worthy of a word from your pen." He reports that a Miss [Hill] gave him $211 and brought photographs of his family. Says she was the only lady he has spoken to since being captured. Says he arrived at Johnson's Island on December 28, 1864. Declares that his Christmas and New Years were not happy, but thanks him for the good wishes. He writes that the weather is cold and disagreeable, but that he does not have to be out in it. He wants word of their mother and father as well as other family and friends. Signed "Gerrit" and provides his cell number: "Block 5 Miss 1 Co 9 Johnsons."

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