Identifier	MCW_MDCH_11-08-30_DON0008_0013
Creator	Huey, Pennock, 1828-1903
Title	Pennock Huey letter dated September 17, 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 17, 1864 from Colonel Pennock Huey, prisoner of war, Roper (Hospital) Military Prison, Charleston, South Carolina, to his father, Jacob Huey, Hamorton, Chester County, Pennsylvania. In this one-page letter Colonel Huey's desperation comes through as he complains that thus far he has not received any mail. He asks his father to send him by express a bill of exchange with England for about ten pounds Sterling care of Major Anderson, aide-de-camp to General Foster. At the end of the letter he gives his full address as Charleston, South Carolina (Hilton Head), and in a postscript he once again requests a suit of clothing and changes of underwear. (Editor's note: At present, it is thought that Pennock Huey is referring to Union General John G. Foster and his aide-de-camp Major John F. Anderson.)
Transcript	Roper Military Prison Charleston Sep 17th 1864 Dear Father The presumption with me is but few of my letters reach you, particularly as I have not recieved [sic] a single communication from home . Confinement does not suit my constitution[.] My health has been bad ever sinse [sic] my capture[,] though I think rather improving and in all probability will continue to[,] as the weather will soon commence to get cooler . In one or two of my letters I have written for money. Please send me a Bill of Exchange with England for about ten pounds Sterling and send by express to the care of Major Anderson, Aid D. C. to Gen Foster. In your letters say but little[,] as they must be examined[,] which will ensure their safe delivery, they should also be unsealed[.] With love to all I remain your affectionate son Col Pennock Huey Prisoner of war Charleston Vie Hilton Head South Carolina P.S. Please send me a suit of cloth[e]s with change of under cloth[e]s boxed up and directed as the money and[?] letters[.] P Huey For Jacob Huey Esq Hamorton Penn
Date Original	1864-09-17
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, 27 x 22 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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