The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-17
THE PRISONERS At RICHMOND.
Letters from Members OF the Thirty
Eighth New York Regiment.


We arc indebted to lieutenant Colonel Farnsworth OF
the Thrtyeghh regiment for the following letters from
members OF that organization now imprisoned at Rich
mond, giving details Of affairs there -
RICHMOND PRISON, August O. 1851.
| COLONEL WARD -
SiRThe following is complete list Of the prisoners
now here belonging to the Thirty eighth regiment
Captain McQuade, c. j. Murphy, T. H. Hamblin, s. C.
Griswold, William Phaen f, Sweeny, +. Sweeny s. T.
Hart John Ksey, A. Keller, A. Abr, John Jackson, "
Smith, W II. Breese ]. McCormac, William Todd, G. p.
Boutwell,, George Robinson, NJ, McGrain, F. H. Kellogg
Louis Lesnard, A. G. Bowers, W Wer Louis Welsrobe
Martin Donohoe, T. C. Gould, II Hege, Thomas Carr
Thomas Cassery Charles Raddger, Henry billiard, NJ
Downing, p MCGUIRE John Gumberton Fred. Hotter, W
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list Of the wounded forwarded previously am
sorry to inform you that Captain McQuade has had his leg
amputated and fear his life is in danger as am in
formed by Of the surgeons persisted refusing ia
have II taken of at hrst hoping to save it. Now fear il
% too late TO save his life have been endeavoring to
get permission to visit the general hospital where he and
| men. have charge OF the hospitals containing our
wounded at the tobacco facores-that is the superin
tendence OF the nurses stewards, &c have permission
TO visit all the buildings, prison. hospital &c and the
| city, on business without guard The wounded have
every attention PAID them By our and are get
are well fed and kindly treated, and are hopeful of
speedy release.
have heard thing OF Major Potter except that
he was taken on the retreat presume if he is here he
must be wounded and in the general hospital with the
rest Of the officers. am exceedingly glad to hear
through the papers, that Lieut. Col Farnsworh is safe
II was rumored here that he killed the battle field
sergeant Of Company +, believe, has been seen by
several of walking outside of the prison
IN citizens dress, and free don't know how he got
to is Mallory who
j. NJ.
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Col. Farnsworth well knows. He had just visited Major
Potter, who he said good spirits and only slightly
wounded with spent ball McQuade getting along we'll
also Hambln is all right Our old friend Major Wheat is
recovering rapidly Capt Lewis him horseback
Major Wheat DIETER known in this city as Gen whoa
has since died.
RICHMOND, August II, 1861.
Colonel J. Fl. H. WARD, Thirty eighth regiment New York
Volunteers
DEAR SIR-As General winders has just informed me
that would be permitted to communicate you the in
formation which follows, and Or. Norvall Seventy
ninth regiment New York Mltia, together with several
surgeons and others, to leave here tomorrow
ing for home, embrace the opportunity thus Afforded
have about forty (there probably more) Of
your regiment, first and last, many Of whom were
wounded; yet, strange to say fatally has come
under my observation, and manned permanently
excepting Captain McQuade, who suffers the loss Of leg
Potter am informed, is slightly wounded in the thigh
by shell, and Hambn flesh wound by musket shot
through the thigh Captain McQuade came to Richmond
with last Sunday, up to which time had been attend
ing him for three days at Manassas he having remained
previously to that in quarters at Bull run (near the
church, in charge Of other surgeons Being stationed at
Manassas after Monday night succeeding the battle my
duties consisted in attending TO wounded there as
they brought in for removal to this other places
tai where all Of wounded officers taken where
am stationed at the prison hospital, therefore have
seen none Of them since have been here Col Wilcox
and Capt Ricketts, seriously wounded-both flesh
wounds.
Captain Britain informed me, he passed on his re-
treat that Lieut. Colonel Farnsworth was killed others
tell different story have been unable to obtain any
reliable information regarding him, and it troubles
very much You can write me by Adams Co.'s express
which trust you will do as am very DESTROYS Of hearing
from you. Should you be able to do anything to hasten
my release why, you viii confer favor by doing it.
ptal stores, which trust shall yet wear. BY the by,
Sergeant Mallory, Of our regiment will leave here with
have written at 240 speed, this has to be taken i'm
medatey to the Adjutant Generals Remember me to
all. Yours, truly, s. GRlSWOLD
LETTER FROM LIEUT.. EDMUND CONNOLLY,
OF THE SIXTY-NINTH, TO HIS BROTHERS.
RICHMOND PRISON. August I, 1861
DEAR BRorBERs-I have written two letters home since
my arrest giving brief account of how and when was
taken prisoner, which think must have reached YOU as
the officers of the Confederate army who have charge
here assured that they should be forwarded with
out delay per Adams Express. have much news of
Importance to communicate to you, have no oppor
tuny OF going out Of this establishment and can learn
but little inside is true that the authorities here are
kind enough to allow buy and read the papers and
also the privilege Of having of party go out to
market every morning By this means we can have
plenty Of vegetables &c. every morning We take turns
at this business which quite agreeable although
always accompanied by guard. When go home will
be quite posted in domestic affairs in general There
dozen Of us in mess and about four such messes in
this room which is about as large half the first floor of
our new barrel shop, and just such building in appear
ance and well adapted to the purpose for which is
now used There are several such buildings here. They
were originally built and used tobacco factories; but
since the war got in they have been closed until
that they are used As temporary prisons. There in
all about forty two officers Of this floor this the
number that has been arrested far from the last bat
tie, and amongst them are some doctors. We are now
quite comfortable here Yesterday purchased "cot"
for each Of US in our mess, and for the first time
but once since ] left home ! had a comfort
able sleep from Off the bate floor, having been
accustomed for ssme time before came 10 Richmond,
to sleep the soft grass Tho Georgia pine of which
the floor of prison made almost too hard Tor
iron Sides but now thank God, delivered from it,
a, least for the present. but if we happen to be removed
suppose would have to leave cots behind take
up bed and walk Either would suit us if allowed to
select our the journey The kitchen work
done by all in turn and TO colonies and members
of Congress washing dishes really amusing Why then
should complain Wnen l Witness all tnSl why sir, l
had member of Congress take his turn with in drying
those things. His name is Mr.. Ely, from Roches.
ter, New York. There are two other officers
from our regiment here who captured on
Monday, at Centreville and in all four namely,
Captain McIver Lieutenant Bagey, Lieutenant Cannon
and myself. There thirty four who taken
prisoners, and about fifteen wounded whose will
send you with this If you will call to Captain Krker,
of Broadway you can get great deal of information
from him. Colonel Corcoran has written several letters
to him giving pretty fully the particulars of the battle of
the DIST The Colonel is noble and chvarous soldier,
and that the day to test every mans bravery end
competency to ill his position, and manfuy did he ill
his did also his Lieut. Colonel Haggerty, who fell
gloously the heat Of the bloody contest was in the
hospital yesterday and Sunday to see the wounded the
Colonel is very kind to them ALL Tell Major Maher
that all his boys will recover; shot
through the arm, which broken; the same
ball entered his side and out again near
his stomach brought him chicken yesterday which