Augusta County: John H. Plunkett to John Miller,
July 7, 1864
Summary:
Plunkett writes to the husband of his brother's childhood friend, asking him to
send tobacco, as Plunkett has run out of money.
Rev Mr. Miller
Little York
Penn
July the 7 1864
Fort Delaware
Reverend Mr Miller Sir
I write you a line seeking a favor from I am a prisoner at this place entirely destitute of funds & have no means of procuring tobacco I have written to several acquaintances but none have responded yet you can imagine that a small amount of tobacco would be very thankfully received by myself & Comrad James Steel who is also a Prisoner I should not of known you whereabout but for my Brother was fortunate to meet with you last summer. I suppose you do not know my name your lady remembers my name I lived in Middlebrook with her Brothers if you can consistently send us a small package of tobacco we will be very thankful Direct to James Steel & John H. Plunkett Company E 5 Regiment of Virginia infantry
care Capt Ahl [unclear: George W.] the Authorities here admit all contributions [unclear: 9] division
