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Augusta County: Mary Anna Sibert to Mr. A. Nickolas, January 29, 1865

Summary:
Sibert asks a New Yorker to help determine the fate of her brother, John J. Sibert, missing since May, 1864. She wishes to know whether Sibert is a prisoner at Elmira in the North.

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Mr. A. Nickolas Wall Street, New York.

Jan. 29. 1865.

Mt Solon. Augusta. Co, Va

Dear Sir.

My brother John J. Sibert. Sergeant Major of the 5 Reg of Va. Infantry "Stone Wall Brigade," was missing the 12, of May, 1864. in the battle at Spottsylvania C.H. Va, & has not been heard of since. It is my earnest request that you inquire if he is a prisoner at Elmira. All trouble & expense, shall be amply repaid by his father. If you please, let us know if he is there, & if living. I enclose a Confederate stamp for the letter you'll enclose to Rob. [unclear: Guld]. Exchange Agent Richmond Va. The blessings of an anxious, a bereaved, & loving sister shall follow you Ever. For your trouble

Very truly yours

Mary A. Sibert.