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Letter, 23 July 1865, Edward Sixtus Hutter (1839-1904) to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)

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Edward Sixtus “Ned” Hutter writes to his brother James Risque Hutter about how he reached Baltimore and had hoped to find his brother among the released prisoners. Ned Hutter also tells his brother that he and some friends have filled out…

Letter, 11 June 1865 Edward Sixtus Hutter (1839-1904) to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)

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Edward "Ned" Hutter writes to his brother James Risque Hutter to inform him that has arrived in Baltimore for business purposes and with the intent of getting Risque released from prison. Ned informs Risque he has found a house in Lynchburg for his…

Letter, 5 June 1866, Charles Robert Norvell (1835 - 1900) to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)

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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, 3 January 1865, Fredericka Amalia Hutter Reeder (1810-1878) to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)

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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)

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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, 7 April 1865, M. M. Ferguson to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)

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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,…

Letter, 9 July 1864, James Risque Hutter (1841-1923) to Fredericka Amalia Hutter Reeder (1810-1878)

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Letter from Risque Hutter to his aunt Amailia expressing sympathy upon hearing of the death of her husband (Andrew Horatio Reeder. Letter was written while Risque was a prisoner of war at Johnson's Island POW Camp.

Amailia Hutter Reeder was the…

The Book of Common Prayer, 1863, James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)

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Prayer book belonging to James Risque Hutter while a POW at Johnson's Island POW camp. Hutter was captured at the Battle of Gettysburg (1863) and sent to Johnson's Island POW Camp. He was exchanged in early 1865 and recaptured at the Battle of Five…