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Commemorative medal, Battle of Lynchburg
Ribbon and medal commemorating the Battle of Lynchburg, June 1864 and the Lynchburg Prisoner of War camp for captured Union soldiers.
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, 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, 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, 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, 19 May 1901, Albert N Seip to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)
Letter from Albert N. Seip, former Union officer in the 2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry to James Risque Hutter. Seip recounts his meeting Hutter as he helped escort him and 2,500 other Confederate prisoners captured at the Battle of Gettysburg. He mentions…
Letter, 23 July 1865, Edward Sixtus Hutter (1839-1904) to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)
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, 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…
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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…