June 8, 1862 – Intercepted Rebel Letters

A Philadelphia Lady Made Prisoner

Extract from Letter, dated Richmond (Room No. 212 Exchange Hotel,) April 13.

I have just arrived from Culpepper Court House. I had orders to take a lady to this place, who is a prisoners. She was caught while trying to cross our lines and go to Philadelphia, where her husband is. I assure you, Fanny, that it was a very unpleasant duty, although she was very intelligent, and by no means handsome.