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Augusta County: Jesse Rolston, Jr., to Mary Rolston, November 20, 1864

Summary:
Jesse describes being a prisoner in a Union camp.

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November the 20th 1864

Point Lookout Maryland

Dear wife

I take my pen this Sabbath morning to drop a few lines to inform you that I am in good health and Praying that this may find you and all the family enjoying the same blessing. my health has been good since a prisoner but am deprived of many comforts that we once enjoyed but i trust this cruel war will soon come to a close so we could enjoy ourselves as the past. The health of the camp is good at present. the Officers in charge here spares no pains in promoting [promoting] the health and comfort of the prisoners. Our rations are of a good quality. Some complain that they they don't get enough but i think it is enough. Anderson Stombaugh, Knott, Jacob Michael Wright, E Samuels and A Hansberger are all well. Send brother David Rolston post office address if you can. I wrote in my letter for some greenback money. if you had it send it if you can as i need some little here.

as we are limited to a half sheet note paper I must close remaining

Jesse Rolston

Direction: Jesse Rolston
Point Lookout Md.
Co. I 9th Division

George Harmon is well and wishing his father send some clothing to him. Send me pair socks with his. to Mrs. Mary C. Rolston