Augusta: John N. Hite to Unknown, May 30, 1864
Summary:
Hite writes to a cousin, reporting his health and news from home. He requests
monetary aid from his cousin.
May 30 th 1864
Prisoners' Camp Point Lookout Maryland
Dear Cousin
I take this opportunity to write to you a few lines You let you know that I am in tolerable health at this time and hope that those few lines may find you all enjoying good health all the folks at home were well the last I heard of your fathers family was all well the last time I heard from home It has been a long time since I have heard from you I would be very glad to hear from you and you may have a very good idea of my situation at this time and would be very much benefited by you if you be so kind as to send me some money as I am in want of some assistance at the present time and shall be more than obliged to you I will have to close this as I have not room to write you more. Please write to me soon and direct to me prisoner of war com-I. 10 th division Point Lookout Maryland. In care of Major Weymoth.
Yours most truly
John N. Hite
