Helen M. Anderson letter to Captain Hennessey, [1862, September].
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Title
Helen M. Anderson letter to Captain Hennessey, [1862, September].
Subject
Anderson, Helen Maxwell.
Hennessey, Timothy.
Eastern State Hospital (Va.).
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 5th (1861-1865).
Description
Helen Anderson writes to Captain Hennessey of the 5th Pennsylvania Cavalry concerning the wine taken from her home by Union soldiers in occupied Williamsburg, Va. She notes that it is in the Lunatic Asylum but that it is being taken from there to be consumed on a regular basis.
Creator
Anderson, Helen Maxwell.
Source
Helen M. Anderson Papers, 1818-1912. MS 1989.13.
Publisher
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
1862-09
Format
jpeg
Language
eng
Type
Text.
Identifier
MS 1989.13.17
Document Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Ink on paper.
Text
Capt Hennessey
Sir Several days ago my house was broken
open by a band of armed soldiers, and a large quantity of old
and very valuable wine taken way., a large portion of it was
consumed by soldiers and negros, the remainder being
placed in a room in the Lunatic Asylum. I was
assured that it would be taken care of & restored to me
Sir Several days ago my house was broken
open by a band of armed soldiers, and a large quantity of old
and very valuable wine taken way., a large portion of it was
consumed by soldiers and negros, the remainder being
placed in a room in the Lunatic Asylum. I was
assured that it would be taken care of & restored to me
[verso]
but the officer now acting here as Provost Marshal
has repeatedly taken away large quantities of it,
and unless I can obtain your assistance it will all
Soon be consumed. I appeal to you as a gentleman
to aid me. I am an old Lady, utterly unable to help
myslef, and request that you will use your influence to
redress the indignity & outrages that have been committed
but the officer now acting here as Provost Marshal
has repeatedly taken away large quantities of it,
and unless I can obtain your assistance it will all
Soon be consumed. I appeal to you as a gentleman
to aid me. I am an old Lady, utterly unable to help
myslef, and request that you will use your influence to
redress the indignity & outrages that have been committed
Collection
Citation
Anderson, Helen Maxwell., “Helen M. Anderson letter to Captain Hennessey, [1862, September].,” John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, accessed April 19, 2024, https://rocklib.omeka.net/items/show/17.