Augusta: John N. Hite to Unknown, July 7, 1864
Summary:
Hite informs his correspondent that they have moved to a new prisoner of war camp
and requests money.
July 7th 1864
Prisoners' Camp, Elmira New York
I wrote you a letter Some time ago and as I have not received an answer I will write again I am very well at this time and I hope that those few lines may reach you and find you and family all enjoying good health we camp here yesterday we are all highly pleased with our exchange of prisons and I think we will get along very well [deleted: we] [added: now] I [deleted: are] [added: am] in need of Some things that we do not expect to get without money you would confer a great favor by sending me Some money I hope to hear from you soon Direct your letter to John N. Hite. Prisoner of War. Elmira New York number 30. Barracks number 3.
John N. Hite
