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Letter from Thomas White to Catherine White, November 30, 1863
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| Title | Letter from Thomas White to Catherine White, November 30, 1863 |
| Subject | White, Harry L., 1834-1920. Prisoners of War--Union--Virginia--Libby--1860-1870. Libby Prison. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Prisoners and prisons. Fort Warren (Mass.) United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Sources. White, Thomas, 1799-1866--Correspondence. Durtin, Andrew Gregg, 1817-1894. Pennsylvania. Governor (1860-1864 : Curtin). |
| Description | Letter sent by Judge Thomas White to his wife Catherine. White writes that his son Harry continues to be held as a prisoner by the Confederate Army. He was going to be exchanged, but the Confederates cancelled the deal. Judge White believes that the Confederates wish to trade Harry for a higher ranking prisoner. He reports that he has recently been in contact with Governor Curtin and a few others regarding an important prisoner being held at Fort Warren. He believes that the Confederates may be willing to exchange Harry for this man. |
| Creator | White, Thomas |
| Date | November 30, 1863 |
| Format | PDF |
| Identifier | WC98.82.01 |
| Source | The Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County, PA; White Collection |
| Rights | The digitized images of letters, photographs, and other items from the White Collection in the "Indiana, Pennsylvania in the Civil War" exhibit are the property of the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County, Pa. These images may only be used for non-commercial, educational purposes under "Fair Use" guidelines. For additional information contact: HGSIC, 621 Wayne Avenue, Indiana, Pa. 15701; (724) 463-9600. Email ichistoricalsociety@gmail.com. |
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