Gordon, George Washington (1836-1911) to James Akin
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04510 Author/Creator: Gordon, George Washington (1836-1911) Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 February 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.6 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy
Informs Akin, "I am a prisoner of war & so is your son Walter- were surrendered at Fort Donelson- He has been seperated from me & sent to Chicago- was well & looking well when he left- " Includes various instructions related to financial and family matters. Asks Akin to look after his family while he is absent.
Gordon became a brigadier general in August 1864.
I am a prisoner of war 6 so is your son Walter - were surrounded at Fort Donaldson - He has been seperated from me 6 sent to Chicago (Camp Douglas) - was well 6 looking well when he left - all my command went there - I wish you to ask Mr Tittcomber to write to Ellen B. Gordon Columbus, Ga 6 say to her that there is about $2,000 for her at Columbia 6 if she sends fcr it to have-it ai,4 to her - I must ask of you this favor not to let my little famil `for any necessary while I am away - Tell my Daughter Lou to write to Mrse'Le Comte 6 ask her to go out there and stay with my children til I return. I will send a blank by Black Thompson to renew my Bank note. Please favor me in my matters there- Give my love to all and Ill remain yours and may God bless you.
Your friend
Geo W. Gordon
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