5th Maryland Infantry (U.S.) H. Lindsley Pierce Writes Home as a Prisoner in Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. July 13th, 1863 – FOUR MONTHS LATER HE WOULD BE SHOT & KILLED BY PRISON GUARDS!
Writing his wife he states, “Nothing under heaven will ever separate us again Katie, but death”… and he was killed by prison guards on November 5th, 1863.
Written on a half sheet of gray Confederate paper (paper was very scarce) the letter reads as follows:
Confederate States Military Prison Hospl
Richmond July 13th, 1863
My Dear Katie,
I have anxiously expected some word from You, but have, as yet, received none. I hope all are well. You must keep up a good heart and tell Mother to do likewise. I get along tolerably well, if that will express it. Nothing under heaven will ever separate us again Katie, but death. I hope and pray that we may be soon together, you must write me a few lines. Give my love to Mother. Kiss our little darling for me. Goodbye.
Your ever Affectionate Husband,
H. Lindsey Pierce
A tragic letter showing the horrors of war.
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