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Block 11 Mess 2 Johnson’s Island
Near Sandusky Ohio September 25, 1864
Dear Brother, I haven’t received a
letter from you since one dated August 5th
containing five dollars, which I immediately answered
returning my thanks for it. In that letter you said you had
sent the same amt. to Cos. Geo[rge].I heard from him the
other day & he says it never came to hand. I expect I can
do without, or with the little I have for sometime: but, if
you send me any more send it by [Don_ Man] to the states &
have him to express it to me.
We had a hurricane here night before
last which unroofed three of the blocks or barracks.
Although there are about 2600 men here & scantling planks
etc. were flying thick, but 4 or 5 were hurt anything like
serious.
I got a letter from home dated Aug.26th
All well at home Little John Bird has lost his arm in
battle & is at home now. I will tell you what sister Annie
says about you. She says we are real glad to hear from Bro.
Geo. Again & that he was enjoying good health. Do tell him
that we all was so very glad to hear from him. Tell him
[him] we still live in hopes of seeing him again. She
further says she thinks of writing to you soon. This is all
she said about you. Cousin J.L Shumate was well sometime
since he sends his love to you. I wrote to you Aug. 28th
in answer to yours of the 6th of that month. I
ought to have written to you sooner, but still expected a
letter from you before this time, but none came. A friend
of mine request me to inquire if Judge H.P A. Smith & Col.
Saml. McLane Atty’s at Law are still in Denver City. John
Bird & Benj. Hines Esqs. Were prisoners at Camp chase
sometime ago. Let us know whether you are married or not
for I have been asked this question several times And could
give no correct answer. I am well & the general health of
the prison is good. I have never gotten you to consent to
write to me once every two weeks. Hope you will. For I am
always very anxious to hear from you.
Write as soon as you receive this &
give me all the news you can. I remain
(address as Prison of War & as above)
Your Affectionate Brother
A. F. Swadley
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