Identifier	MCW_MDCH_11-08-30_DON0008_0012
Creator	Huey, Pennock, 1828-1903
Title	Pennock Huey letter dated September 6, 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 6, 1864 from Colonel Pennock Huey, prisoner of war, Roper (Hospital) Military Prison, Charleston, South Carolina, to his uncle, Fred Fairlamb. In this one-page letter Huey downplays his capture and time in hospital. He asks his uncle to send him by express $15 in gold and notify his father. 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 Military Prison Charleston Sept 6th/64 Dear Uncle I was taken prisoner on the 24th of June, and find that some of one[']s experience under such circumstances is not remarkable[;] pleasant though at present we have all that one could expect. Our quarters are very pleasant, and [we] are treated with a great deal of courtesy and kindness[.] My health has been rather delicate, though am now out of hospital and much improved . Please do me the favour [sic] to send me by express about ten or fifteen dollars in gold, and notify father of the fact. With love to all I remain affectionately your nephew Direct [to] Col Pennock Huey Prisoner of war Charleston Vie Hilton Head Care of Wm J Gayer Provost Marshal Fo[r] Fred Fairlamb Charleston SC
Date Original	1864-09-06
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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