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

January 30, 1864


20
Johnson’s Island Ohio
Jany 30th 1864
My dear wife,
            Your affectionate letter dated Christmass day was rec’d yesterday the only line I have had from you for two months – you can well conceive my pleasures on the receipt of it.  I am glad you all had a Merry Christmas, & wish I could have made our of the [ho].  I fear son is not well from what you write.  I did not want his hair cut simply that I might see what nature made him in form, shape, & appearance, without artificial interference but if his health required it, of course all is right.  I recd a nice box of good things to eat from Miss E for Christmass.  It was verry acceptable.  Jud Hargroves, & the other boys are at Point Lookout.  I have not heard from them lately.  I will write them in a few days.  They were well when I last heard from them.  We are told that, we will be sent from here; but when, or where we know not.  We are all getting along well, except Cumming.  He is quite sick & fear he will not live long.  My own health is verry fine.  Aunt Mary James of Baltimore has been verry kind & has sent me pants, vest, shoes etc.  You must, on occasion, remember her.  Her address is 312 North Caroline St. Balt. Md.  Give Sis Julie, Sis Mollie, & all my love.  I have a private room now & am doing verry well.  Ten of us are occupying it.  If I had books I could studdy here to great advantage.  Is Newton at home.  Let Ma know that I am well, etc.  Kiss my son for me.  Give my love to all.  Your devoted husband,
Stephen A Corker
Capt & Prisoner war



[with envelope]

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