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Letter, 5 June 1866, Charles Robert Norvell (1835 - 1900) to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)
A friend of James Risque Hutter writes to him to inform him that he has made it to Mississippi. Hutter’s friend also tells him that the country is good, there is opportunity to make a small fortune planting, and encourages Hutter to come out and join…
Letter, 18 April 1865, James Risque Hutter (1841-1923) to an unidentified woman
James Risque Hutter writes to a woman he met while a prisoner at the U.S. Military Prison in Washington D.C. (likely the Old Capital Prison) likely a woman visiting the prison to bring food and sundries to captive soldiers there. This is shortly…
Letter, 3 January 1865, Fredericka Amalia Hutter Reeder (1810-1878) to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)
Amalia Reeder writes to her nephew James Risque Hutter who is a prisoner of war at Johnson's Island POW camp telling him that she sent him supplies that he asked for as well as extra items. Reeder informs Hutter that she sent him money as a Christmas…
Letter, 9 July 1865, Adaline Lawrence Hutter Long (1846-1926) to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)
Ada writes to her brother at Johnson's Island POW camp telling him that she and their family had heard that Hutter had been released from prison earlier, but was disappointed to learn that it was a mistake. Ada also informs Hutter about the family’s…
Letter, 23 May 1865, Harriet James Risque Hutter (1806-1898) to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)
Harriet Hutter writes to her son Risque who is a prisoner of war for the second time. She tells him news of family at home who are anxious to see him and she hopes he'll take the Oath of Allegiance soon so he can return home. She expresses that she…
Letter, 12 April 1865, Fredericka Amalia Hutter Reeder (1810-1878) to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)
Amalia Reeder writes to her nephew James Risque Hutter that she wants to visit him, but a family member was sick and still recovering. Reeder tells Hutter about the whereabouts of other family members and friends. She informed Hutter that she also…
Letter, 12 April 1865, James Risque Hutter (1841-1923) to Ferdinand Charles Hutter (1831-1885)
James Risque Hutter writes to his older brother "Charlie" about General Lee’s surrender and wishes to hear his views on the subject. He shares that a pardon was extended to General Lee and the army, but only to those who had been captured prior to…
Letter, 7 April 1865, M. M. Ferguson to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)
M. M. Ferguson writes to James Risque Hutter and discusses the good news of his release as a prisoner of war. She talks about having her photograph taken and promises she will look her prettiest. She advises Hutter to marry as soon as possible,…
"Piece of rope that hung John Brown"
8" length of rope with accompanying tag written by James Risque Hutter which states:
Piece of the rope that hung John Brown at Charlestown, Va. 1859. Cut by J. Risque Hutter in command of a detachment of Cadets from the Virginia Mil. Institute…
Photograph and piece of muffler, General Thomas J. Jackson (1824-1863)
Piece of a silk muffler (scarf) worn by Stonewall Jackson during the winter of 1862-63 attached to a cabinet card photograph of Jackson.
Several of these are extant. They were donated by Anna Jackson (Jackson's wife) as a means to raise funds for…
Several of these are extant. They were donated by Anna Jackson (Jackson's wife) as a means to raise funds for…
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Union Artillery Shell, Battle of Lynchburg
This three-inch artillery shell exploded in downtown Lynchburg near Seventh & Clay Streets during the June 1864 Battle of Lynchburg. Written in…