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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.


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.



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