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Regiment: 1st Michigan Sharpshooters
Battles Mentioned:
Historical Figures: John G. Foster
Richland jail Columbia S.C. Nov 14
th 1864
Rev. Chaplain Huntley
Dear Sir
You will probably
be surprised to recieve a letter from a prisoner of war
who is comparatively a stranger to you; but you will
pardon me for this intrusion when you concider my
unhappy situation and the motives which induced me
to write. My health is as good as could be expected
under circumstances, although I am far from being
well, for I am suffering vary much with a bad cold.
In view of my presant condition and the approaching
winter (which must bring misery to many a poor captive)
I have resolved to ask the Sanitary Commission through you
to send me some clothing. Any clothing would be vary
thankfully recieved although I am most in need of pants, shirts,
and underclothes, my pants and shirt being nearly wourn
out if you conclude to comply with my request you
will please direct to Lieut J D Scofield prisoner of war
Richard jail Columbia S.C. Care of St. Col. Stwart S
Woodford. Maj. Gen. Foster’s staff. The lid of your box
must be put on with screws to facilitate an enterance
for all boxes are examined before coming through the lines.
There are now confined in this prison the following named
Michigan Soldiers Capt Dicy 1
st Mich S.S. come St
Randall St Barnard 20
th Mich Inft St Baird 23
rd U. St
Col.
[ ? ] and myself. The most of these officers are as destitute
as myself I have not heard from the Regt sinced was captured
although I have writen to the QuarterMaster and several others let
me know what has become of my Brother (Capt R. H. Scofield) I
think he must be dead or mortally wounded or he would write me
If our friends at home fully realized our condition here, they
would offer up daily supplications for our deliver once.
Write as soon as you receive. Give my love to the Officers and
remember the poor prisoners in your prayers to Almighty God.
Vary Respectfully you Obdt. Servt.
T. D. Scofield
1st Lieut 1st Co. S. S. 27th M.I.V.
