9th Battalion North Carolina Sharpshooters - POW Letter

Item CON-9872

Description

Original Civil War Confederate letter. 1 page, written in period ink.
Private Edward G. Mock served in the 1st North Carolina Infantry and the 9th Battalion North Carolina Sharpshooters. He was captured at New Bern, NC on February 6, 1864.

Letter is written to Constantine A. Here who served in the 48th North Carolina Infantry and was captured at Bristoe Station, VA and sent to Elmira Prison.


Elmira, New York

Mr. C. A. Hage

December 9, 1864

Sir,

I received a letter from you today which gave me great satisfaction to hear from you and to know you are well. You speak of my coming out there. I would be glad to come at any time if I could. But I fear I can’t come soon. Although there is some talk of all being released that has made application for the oath. But fear that we will not be released this winter. But if I am, I shall come immediately to where you are.

I am some better than I was when I wrote to you last.

Write soon. Direct as before.

Respectfully yours,

E. G. Mock

Excuse my bad writing.