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The Book of Common Prayer, 1863, James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)
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…
Letter, 9 July 1864, James Risque Hutter (1841-1923) to Fredericka Amalia Hutter Reeder (1810-1878)
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…
Amailia Hutter Reeder was the…
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,…
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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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…
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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…