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Augusta County: Thomas M. Smiley to William Smiley, November 3, 1864

Summary:
In this letter to his father, Thomas M. Smiley describes his situation at Fort Delaware and asks that his family write him often.


November 3rd/64

Fort Delaware

Dear Father

I will attempt to write you a few lines to let you know that I am well: & hope on the receipt of this that you may all be well. All of the company that are here are well. Thomas M c Cray and W. Dice are both well. I am getting along pretty well at present; as I have been getting a little assistance from different persons in the north. which helps me materially. I have written five letters home and received but two: one of them by flag of truce Please write soon as I am anxious to hear from you.

Give my love to all who may think me worth inquiring for and receive a due share yourself from your affectionate son

Thomas M. Smiley

Prisoner of War 1st Division
Fort Delaware



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