Archive Record
Metadata
Accession number |
1998.113 |
Catalog Number |
1998.113.02 |
Collection |
Pearce Civil War Collection |
Object Name |
Booklet |
Title |
Follett (William H.) Papers, 1862-1965, n.d. |
Creator |
Follett (William H.) |
Date |
1862-1865, n.d. |
Dates of Creation |
c. 1890 |
Other Creators |
The Libby Prison War Museum Association |
Scope & Content |
Three items associated with Lt. William H. Follett include a letter to his future wife that he wrote from Libby Prison, his Union Corps Badge, and an undated [c. 1890] publication on the history of Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia. While a prisoner at Libby, Follett wrote this letter dated March 8, 1864 to his future wife, Lydia. He describes his recent illness ("fever and the ague") and the deplorable conditions at the prison. ". . . but if this place is not a Hell on Earth, I don't know where to find one." William describes a prison break and laments that while he didn't find out about the plan in time, he "had no boots to march so far in." The letter contains some brief references to the living conditions at the prison. Follett describes the lack of rations and the constant surveillance the prisoners must endure. He states, "I dont know how I am going to get even with the Rebels for my losses and for what I am suffering in here. But if I ever get the chance I shall be terrible . . ." William's Union Corps Badge is jeweled and dated from 1862-1865. The inscriptions include the engagements in which he served. The reverse is inscribed with his name, rank and company. The final item in this collection, "The Story of Libby Prison - Also Some Perils and Sufferings of Certain Inmates," by Will Parmiter Kent, is a history published by The Libby Prison War Museum Association in Chicago, Illinois. It is undated, but is likely to date from c. 1890. |
People |
Follett, William Hayward |
Search Terms |
Prisoners of War Decorations/Awards |
Credit line |
Pearce Civil War Collection |