U.S. Military Prison

Johnson’s Island Ohio

May 17^th 1864

My Dear Wife

I have not heard from you lately, but suppose the reason is, you all have been looking for me at home. It seemes now that the chances for me to get home soon is not favorable. I am verry anxious to come & have done all I can to get off. I have had Mr. Nott & Mr. Churchill, both at work for me; but without any result as yet. May be it is best as it is. The ways of Providence are inscrutable. I am still in good health, hopeful & cheerful. I have plenty of necessary clothing etc. I had a few days ago a letter from “Sis” Mollie. I was verry happy to get it. She made inquiry for Cunningham of whom I could give her no information. The C that I mention to you, is not the one, but is from Miss. We are in the greatest Suspense here, as to what is going on in Va. May God defend the right. Tell Mother I rec’d a letter from her lately. I have just rec’d J’s letter of 21^st Apl. I know you done all you could for poor Affee. Take good care of her little children. I don’t think Miss E Is married yet, but writes me that, she will be soon. Tell the boys it is all right. She has not sent me the picture yet. May be she has not had time. I will telegraph & write you. You may be sure, & when I get through. Capt Snead, O’Glesbie, Mcalpin & myself, of my Reg’t are still here. Wright & McRea, were sent off with the sick & wounded. I sent you some little things by Maj. Wilson. I hope dear, to see you soon; but don’t be sanguine, as it is verry doubtful when I will be sent off. Kiss my dear boy. Tell him I am coming home to ride on horseback with him & will bring him a present. I will be so glad to get his picture. Wish you had sent yrs too. Give my love to all. Your devoted husband- Stephen A. Corker. Capt & Prisoner war

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Oglesby, Garrett S: ---- private June 8, 1861. Elected Jr. 2d Lieutenant April 28, 1862; 2d Lieutenant June 1862. Wounded and captured at Gettysburg, Pa. July 2, 1863. Paroled at Johnson's Island, O. March 1865. Exchanged at James River, Va. March 22, 1865. (Born in Elbert County, Ga. Died at Pickens, Miss. April 1925.)

McAlpin, Reuben M.-3d Corporal April 25, 1861. Elected Jr. 2d Lieutenant April 28, 1862; 2d Lieutenant October 8, 1862. Wounded, Chancellorsville, Va. May 3, 1863. Captured, Gettysburg, Pa. July 2, 1863. Elected 1st Lieutenant August 1864. Paroled, Johnson's Island, O. March 14, 1865. Received at James River, Va. for exchange March 22, 1865.