# 36
Johnson
Island, Ohio
December
15th, 1864
My Dear Wife –
I
have written you lately and directed my letter via City pt. but as I see by the
newspapers that Flags of Truce are passing only at Charleston, S.C. I have
concluded to send this that way – I have nothing of news to write you that will
interest you, but am happy to say I am still well, in good spirits – You must
write me lenghty about son what he talks about & how he passes the
time. I recd. yr. letter of the 9th
Nov. I need Scarcely Say it made me
verry happy – tell Son I will bring him a dog to hunt hares with when I come
home. Also, some other little things to
amuse him. Last night some of the
prisoners made a bold attempt to escape – One was killed & one or two
wounded, I do not know whether any
succeeded or not – They attempted to cross the bay on the ice – We are getting
along very well, but feel great interest in the Military Movements now in
progress in Geo. Hope the enemy avoided
Your home – If it becomes necessary you must go to Yanceyville, NC. Lieut. S P
Hill has tendered me the use of a house there for you. Apply to Mrs. Marion Williamson of that
place. She will put you in possession.
The weather is very cold which will last now til Spring. I have plenty of good clothing – give my love
to Sister & all the family – Remember me to my dear mother & tell her I
am doing as well as I could wish – Capt. Snead is in fine health – So also are
all the Brig here – Let me know how Bud John, Norton, & Sandy comes out. I hope safe, & well. Write me often. I weigh now 140 lbs – Write me how much you
and Son weigh. Send me the pictures—Yr
devoted husband Stephen A. Corker Capt. & Prisoner War
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