Letter, 9 July 1865, Adaline Lawrence Hutter Long (1846-1926) to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)
Title
Letter, 9 July 1865, Adaline Lawrence Hutter Long (1846-1926) to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)
Description
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 well-being and the whereabouts of certain members. She writes that she's glad he has been spared from the dangers of war and she is proud to have suffered for the South.
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Donated by Stannard Preston
Publisher
Historic Sandusky-University of Lynchburg
Date
9 July 1865
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Transcribed by Robert Bourne
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Home July – 9th [1865] Sunday eve.
My dearest Brother, for the past week I have been thinking every day I would write to you just have but have let days pass without writing hoping as everyone around that before its close we would hear you had been released from prison and would soon be with us. The past letters received from you was by Captain Smith we were so glad to hear you were well but distressed that you are kept in prison. There was a rumor here that you had been released and were visiting our relatives in Easton, for nearly a week we were looking confidently for you every day. You can imagine how much disappointed we were when we heard it was all a mistake. Richard Lacy called out to see us, he talks a great deal about you, among other things that you were very much in love with Miss Lizzie P. Charles Haines is looking very well. Ned reached home safely about two weeks ago. Perfectly delighted with his Northern trip particularly with our relatives I received by him a long sweet letter from Liz. R. giving me a very pressing invitation to visit her this fall, she spoke a great deal of you. Aunt Amalia and Cousin Ida sent Hannah and I some very handsome presents they were very acceptable. But Risque I would exchange these for homespun gladly. Silks seem out of place now. All are well at home and doing as well as could be expected under the circumstances. Matilda and her family have left and Aunt Hannah and hers leave in a few days. Lewis and Miranda have already left. Pa is hiring hands. Ma is as anxious to have you at home. Oh! Risque no human being knows how grateful I feel that your dear life has been spared the so many fearful dangers. I feel we have something still to be gratified for. But you have from your share of suffering for your Country my dashing Brother I have suffered so much anxiety about you. But Risque I am glad and proud that it has been our privilege to suffer for the South. Pa, Ma, Sister’s Brothers all join me in much love, Cousin William and his wife dined with us a few days ago. Also Ned and Nannie with Johnnie who is perfectly engrossed with a little “engine” Ned brought him from the North. He is with this brightest little fellow. Aurelia Halsey has just returned from a northern trip she is going to Europe in the Fall, John Marshall Steptoe has returned & sent me word he had a piece jewelry for me sent by you but I have not received it. Brother told me I must with & without saying don’t you think I have obeyed him. Goodbye my dearest brother, I hope before this letter reaches its destination you will be with us. May God bless you is the ever loving prayer of your ever loving sister, Ada
My dearest Brother, for the past week I have been thinking every day I would write to you just have but have let days pass without writing hoping as everyone around that before its close we would hear you had been released from prison and would soon be with us. The past letters received from you was by Captain Smith we were so glad to hear you were well but distressed that you are kept in prison. There was a rumor here that you had been released and were visiting our relatives in Easton, for nearly a week we were looking confidently for you every day. You can imagine how much disappointed we were when we heard it was all a mistake. Richard Lacy called out to see us, he talks a great deal about you, among other things that you were very much in love with Miss Lizzie P. Charles Haines is looking very well. Ned reached home safely about two weeks ago. Perfectly delighted with his Northern trip particularly with our relatives I received by him a long sweet letter from Liz. R. giving me a very pressing invitation to visit her this fall, she spoke a great deal of you. Aunt Amalia and Cousin Ida sent Hannah and I some very handsome presents they were very acceptable. But Risque I would exchange these for homespun gladly. Silks seem out of place now. All are well at home and doing as well as could be expected under the circumstances. Matilda and her family have left and Aunt Hannah and hers leave in a few days. Lewis and Miranda have already left. Pa is hiring hands. Ma is as anxious to have you at home. Oh! Risque no human being knows how grateful I feel that your dear life has been spared the so many fearful dangers. I feel we have something still to be gratified for. But you have from your share of suffering for your Country my dashing Brother I have suffered so much anxiety about you. But Risque I am glad and proud that it has been our privilege to suffer for the South. Pa, Ma, Sister’s Brothers all join me in much love, Cousin William and his wife dined with us a few days ago. Also Ned and Nannie with Johnnie who is perfectly engrossed with a little “engine” Ned brought him from the North. He is with this brightest little fellow. Aurelia Halsey has just returned from a northern trip she is going to Europe in the Fall, John Marshall Steptoe has returned & sent me word he had a piece jewelry for me sent by you but I have not received it. Brother told me I must with & without saying don’t you think I have obeyed him. Goodbye my dearest brother, I hope before this letter reaches its destination you will be with us. May God bless you is the ever loving prayer of your ever loving sister, Ada
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“Letter, 9 July 1865, Adaline Lawrence Hutter Long (1846-1926) to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923),” Historic Sandusky Archives and Collections, accessed May 2, 2024, https://historicsanduskyarchives.omeka.net/items/show/114.