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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 3. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 4.29 (search)
to the dead-house, stripped of his clothing, placed by strangers and enemies in a rough, unpainted pine coffin; hoisted in an old cart, and hurried to the burial ground, like the carcass of some dumb brute, without the presence or ministrations of a single friend. They are carried across the bay, when not sunk within it, and buried on the Jersey shore. The graves are seldomed marked, or it is done in a very careless manner, easily erased in a short time by the action of the elements. March 27th All the paroled prisoners have had their checks redeemed or cashed, and it is said a boat will carry them to Dixie soon. Oh! that I could be of the lucky number. March 28th I received a very kind letter from that true friend and noble woman, Miss McSherry, to-day, enclosing $12, which was paid me in checks. Her generous, disinterested kindness, commands my sincere admiration and warmest gratitude. Miss Mary Alburtis, of Martinsburg, also wrote me very kindly. March 29th L