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Letter, 11 June 1865 Edward Sixtus Hutter (1839-1904) to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)
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)
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, 15 June 1865, William Henry Lyons (1831-1867) to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)
Lyons writes to James Risque Hutter to inform him that he received the letter Hutter wrote to Governor Pierpont requesting his release. Lyons tells Hutter his application for the release was shown to the governor and would be sent to the proper…
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,…
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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…