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Faulkner, Charles J., Fort Warren, Massachusetts, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1861 November 16

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Identifier: CMMA I-1-m

Scope and Contents

Faulkner has just received McMaster's letter of the 13th of November, and has read it also to his fellow prisoners. He did not receive the letter of the 5th inst. nor the Herald. He thought it strange that he should not have heard from him. Adjoining this large room is a small chamber, too, which is occupied by Faulkner. His roommates are Mayor Brown, Geo. Morehead, Wm. Warfield, Frank Howard, Wm. Pitts, Wm. Harrison and Dr. Thomas. All prisoners there are pleased with his transfer from Fort Lafayette because of privileges attached to new surroundings which he mentions in detail. They have taken from the Hatteras prisoners, youths enough to answer all the purposes of attendance at the table and in their chambers. Every day brings from Baltimore, Maryland, the free gift of that generous people, every luxury that need be. The Boston, Massachusetts market affords an awful supply of the mere delicate articles. A man must be very fastidious in his tastes when he is not satisfied with their fare. The citizens of Boston have manifested a very kind feeling to them. Wm. L. C. Hawley is there at present holding a court of Oyen and Termines. He has instructions from Mr. Seward to examine into all cases, so he claims. He thinks his mission extends only to obscure men of which there are many who have been brought there by some mistake. He certainly expects neither aid nor relief from him. He hopes he will not fail to send the card alluded to in the Herald. He thanks Geo. Raymond by anticipating for his good intentions. He knows Mr. Breja and feels thankful to him for his friendly purposes. The celebrated postscript is unknown there. They call whenever they please for their money to the amount of $20. There are now in the garrison about 1300 prisoners and yet it is so large that it that it scarce seems credible to them. There are 700 prisoners of war, 100 political prisoners, 400 Massachusetts soldiers, and 100 operators. All his old comrades unite in the kindest sympathy to him. His frankness, intellect and human sympathy have made their mark upon their memories. He shall always be pleased to hear from McMaster as such letters are a real consolation in prison life. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1861 November 16

Language of Materials

English.

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