Augusta County: Samuel F. Carson to Virginia Miller,
April 10, 1865
Summary:
Carson writes to Ms. Miller asking that she send food or clothing, though they
are not close, now that he has been told that authorities will allow it
through.
Mrs. Virignia L. Miller
York
York County Pennsylvania
Mrs V.L. Miller
Officers Barracks Fort
Delaware
April 10th 65
Dear Madam
We have received instructions this morning from the Federal authorities that we would be permitted to receive anything in the way of clothing or eatables that may be sent us by our friends- whilst it is true I have but little acquaintance with you I at the same time look upon you as a friend, and will be very thankful for anything you may send. I arrived at this place on the 13th of March from Hilton Head S.C. where six hundred of us had been confined since last August. I have heard nothing from home since my arrival here, consequently can give you no news from that quarter. The two McCutchins & Henry Wright are still here. My respects to Mr. Miller.
Yours in haste
Samuel F. Carson 1st Lieutenant
Company "D" 5th Virginia
Infantry
Division 34
