Military: Letter, 13 Nov 1863, Lyon Co., Kentucky. ------------------------------------------------------------- Contributed for use in USGENWEB Archives by: Jeff and Debbie Atchley Thursday, November 25, 1999. -------------------------------------------------------------- **************************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free genelaogical information on the Internet, data may be freely used for personal research and by non-commercial entities as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format or presentation by other organizations or persons.Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for profit or any form of presentation, must obtain the written consent of the file submitter, or his legal representative and then contact the listed USGENWEB archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net. ***************************************************************************** Copy of letter from Finus E. Cummins to his father Noah H. Cummins as he was held prisoner of war during the Civil War. He was released 31 Oct 1864.: Prison No. 3 M??? 64 Camp Cl?iaso Ohio Nov 13 My Dear Father, Your welcome favor of 3 ?? is before me. I am glad to hear from home once more, and to hear that you are all well. My health is very good better than when I wrote you last. All of your acquaintances at this place are well. Erastus Nichols is in prison. No I have not heard from him in some time. I received the money that you sent. It was very acceptable. I needed it badly. Henry is well by this time I hope. I have no news to give you. I know nothing that is going on outside. Why is it that none of my brothers or sisters do not write to me. I would like to hear from them all. You have no idea how much good it does me to receive a letter from home. Give my love to mother and tell her not to grieve after me. I hope to be at home before a great while. Love to all write soon, Yours affections?? F E Cummins To: Noah Cummins, Eddyville, KY