Mr. Lincoln's War
The Civil War in the words of western New York soldiers and Citizens

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Libey Prison Richmond May 22 1863

Dear Wife
I am here and in the hospital department I was wounded in the right arme near the Shoulder no bones broken I am doing well and things are as comfortable as I could expect in this place .I expected to start for home tomorrow But am disapointed I shall have to wait till next time wee are not alowed to write only ten lines So I shall have to Bid you good by for this time I am as ever yours etc.
John C. Griswold