Belle Isle                                

Richmond V^a       

Nov 20^th /63

 

Dear Mother

              I feel much to blame for not writing long ago, but as I dayly expected to be sent within our lines I deferred till I would be there. Now however I know not when that will come to pass so I will write on such material as my scanty means will permit. I was taken prisoner on the 2^d day of July in the heat of action about sundown. I am not wounded. Thank kind Goodness my health is good for such a place as Belle Island

 

Our Government has sent us prisoners clothing I got a change in [faded]. You can write to me here & let me know what is going on at home & among the neighbors and I wish you would let me know how Har Hurry & the other boys (especially Tait Black) are progressing

                                                           

Direct thus:

J. D. Baker

Co F 57^th PV

prisoner of war Belle Island

Richmond Va

 

I hope you are all well                                    

Remember me in prayer                                             

Do not forget to answer                      

this if it be so lucky as                                                            

to reach you No more                                                             

now from your Son

                        J. D. Baker

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