Handwritten letter from a woman in Washington D.C. to 'Harry, July 2nd 1864, describing desperate attempts to visit a prisoner named 'Charles' at the Old Capitol Prison, Washington D.C. Blind embossed crowned watermark on quality civilian stationery.

The Old Capitol Prison housed Confederate prisoners, political prisoners, and Union soldiers under court martial. Access was strictly controlled- only immediate family with Provost Marshal passes permitted. The writer's repeated failed attempts are historically authentic and emotionally powerful. Letter references Chancellorsville.
Provenance card identifies: Tillson Waterman Jr., age 21, Poland ME. Enlisted 8/18/1862, Co. C, 17th Maine Infantry. Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps 6/15/1863. Sources: Historical Data Systems Inc.; Report of Adjutant General of Maine.
Tillson Waterman Jr. (1840-1914), Poland, Maine. Confirmed in Ancestry records. Died Mechanic Falls, Maine, August 27, 1914. 17th Maine Infantry served at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg (lost 132 of 350 engaged in the Wheatfield, July 2, 1863 - same battle as the 64th NY above).

Dimensions: 8"h x 5"w

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Good: fold lines, age toning.