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Summary
Letter from former Libby prisoner J. J. Thomas thanking the people of Washington County for their concern for him and his wife during the five months he was in Libby Prison, Richmond, VA. He thanks Ex-Gov. Hicks, and Messrs. John V. L. Findlay and William Price for their efforts on his behalf and also his wife who worked for his release. He notes the scorn and mocking shown him by former members of the Maryland legislature who went with the Confederacy. He briefly discusses the terrible conditions in prison, his transportation after his capture, etc. His letter is dated from Hancock, March 27, 1863.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: April 1st, 1863
Page/Column: 2C
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Local Soldiers
