POW writes home to inform parents of his capture and the death of his brother
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Date Written
May 18, 1864
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Robert Collins was 26 years old when this was written.
It was written 159 years, 4 months, 15 days ago.
It was a Wednesday.
Point Lookout, Maryland
May 18, 1864
J. W. Collins
Dear Father,
I will write you a few lines. I was captured on the 16th near Richmond. George was killed early in the engagement. Frank was killed last winter at Beans Station, East Tennessee. Dick was safe when I saw him last. I am well but needing clothes very bad, have no money please send me some. Tell mother to write to me. Give my respects to all. I will close be sure to write. Direct your letter thus,
RB Collins
Point lookout
Co. A 10th Division
Prisoner of War.
Care of Maj. Heymouth, Provost Marshall,
Goodbye your son, Robert
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