Stephen Alpheatus Corker was born May 7th, 1830 in Burke County Georgia which is near Augusta. He died in Waynesboro, Georgia on October 18, 1879. He was a lawyer, soldier and US Congressman. These letters were written mostly to his wife before the War between the States, during the War and after when he served in the 41st US Congress. These letters tell the span American history from 1859 to 1872. "Copyright, 2012, John C. Hall, Jr."

Friday, May 18, 2012

August 24, 1863


12


Post Prisoners War
Johnson’s Island
Near Sandusky City Ohio
Aug 24 / 63

My Dear Wife-
            Still no news from you –
I received, yesterday, a letter from Miss Emma J D- the family are well-
Tom Owens died from wounds soon after the Gettysburg battle.
            I have a nice picture book for son when I come- Tell him to be a good boy,  & mind Mother.  Don’t cut his hair until I come.  Learn him his letters – He is old enough now for that, & soon he can read the little book I will bring him.  I will bring him something else if I can – I write but little hoping it will be allowed to go through Give my love to all
            Your devoted husband
                                                Fes


[envelope]

___ S.  S. Corker

_ ____ ____
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[postmark] Sandusky  Aug 25


[post mark] RICHMOND SEP 11 1863
For
Flag Truce

Mrs. Stephen A. Corker
___________ __________
Burke County
Georgia

[with envelope]
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