Identifier	MCW_MDCH_11-08-30_DON0008_0011
Creator	Huey, Pennock, 1828-1903
Title	Pennock Huey letter dated September 13, 1864
Subject	Huey, Pennock, 1828-1903--Correspondence Prisoners of war--Confederate States of America Prisoners of war--United States Soldiers--United States--Correspondence United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Prisoners and prisons United States. Army. Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 8th (1861-1865)
Description	Letter dated September 13, 1864 from Colonel Pennock Huey, prisoner of war, Roper (Hospital) Military Prison, Charleston, South Carolina, to his younger sister, Josephine Huey (1840-1904), Hamorton, Chester County, Pennsylvania. In this one-page letter Colonel Huey complains about the lack of mail from home and suggests avoiding any news or opinions that would keep the mail from being delivered, since all letters are closely examined. When he mentions the box he had requested in earlier letters, he suggests it be sent by express mail. At the end of the letter he gives his full address as Charleston, South Carolina (Hilton Head), care of Wm. J. Gayer, Provost Marshal.
Transcript	Roper Mil[itary] Prison Charleston Sep 13th/64 Dear Sister I've not had the good fortune of hearing from any of you sinse [sic] my capture. I have written several times, every opportunity[,] and in my letters have requested that you send me a suit of clothes and some money. My health has been quite delicate though much better now. Any communications to me mus[t] undergo a strict examination[;] you will be careful therefore not to say anything that will prevent its passing[.] Any moneys or packages should come by express. I hope soon to recieve [sic] a box from you[,] as my cloth[e]s are in bad shape[.] Your letters had better come unsealed. Give my love to all . From your affectionate Brother Direct [to] Col Pennock Huey U.S.A . Prisoner of war Charleston Vie Hilton Head Care of Wm J Gayer Provost Marshall [sic] For Miss Josephin[e] Huey Hamorton Pa
Date Original	1864-09-13
Biographical/Historical Note	Pennock Huey (1828-1903) was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, the son of Jacob Huey, a farmer, and his wife Sarah. According to official records, he enlisted in and received his commission as full captain in the 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry on September 17, 1861. He was promoted to full major on January 1, 1892 and to full colonel on June 25, 1863. On May 3, 1863, during the Battle of Chancellorsville, he led the 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry in a desperate charge that resulted in the death of 3 officers and 30 men. A year later (June 24, 1864) he was captured at the Battle of St. Mary's Church and imprisoned at various locations near Columbia, South Carolina, including Roper Hospital. On December 9, 1864, he was paroled during a prisoner exchange and returned to the 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry. On January 23, 1865, he was mustered out, and on March 13, 1865, he received promotion to Brevet Brigadier-General. After the war he married Elizabeth Waln Wistar and became a businessman.
Extent	1 scan
Format	Digital reproduction of 1-page document, 21 x 13 cm.
Publisher	Maryland Digital Cultural Heritage Program Enoch Pratt Free Library
Date Digital	2011-08-31
Language	English;
Type	Text
Coverage	1861-1870
Relation	Is Part Of The Civil War in Your Attic Is Part Of the Maryland Digital Cultural Heritage Program
Related items	Item provided to The Civil War in Your Attic Project by J. Wistar ("Pete") Huey III, digital donor number MCW_MDCH_11-08-30_DON0008
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