Augusta County: William H. Hanger to John
Miller, December 9, 1864
Summary:
Hanger writes to his cousin, the Reverend John Miller, asking to borrow
several dollars.
Rev John Miller
York Pennsylvania
Fort Delaware
December 9th 1864
Dear Cousin
for the first time since I have been a Prisoner I take the present
opportunity of writing you a few lines to let you know where I am &
how I am I am well at the present and have been a prisoner since the 12th
of May last and I stand in need of many little articles which I cannot get
without the money and would like very much if you would send me a few
dollars if you can spare it conveniently and I will pay you back if it is
ever in my power. the folks were all well at home when I last heard from
them when you write direct to
William H. Hanger
Company E 5th Virginia
infantry
Prisoner of War at Fort Delaware
Division Number 4
in care of Captain G.W. Ahl on attached envelope
William H. Hanger
[on reverse of letter] Reverend John Miller York Pennsylvania
