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The Daily Dispatch: October 28, 1863., [Electronic resource], Horriels Cruelty of "the traitor Letcher." (search)
Horriels Cruelty of "the traitor Letcher." --It appears that there is now confined in Castle Thunder a loyal citizen, who, according to the spy Harvey Birch, is "a fac simile of President Lincoln." His name is Wm. Fitzgerald, who, according to the Baltimore American, is "a high-toned, educated gentleman, and once a class-mate of Gov. Letcher's." It appears that this unfortunate loyal citizen, after getting into the Castle, addressed a letter to his former class-mate and received the following answer, which is furnished to the American by Birch, and which it considers one of the most "shocking cruelties of the war;" Executive Department, Richmond, June 25, 1863. Mr. Wm. Fitzgerald: Sir --I was aware before the receipt of your letter yesterday that you were still in prison, and I can assure you that it shall be no fault of mine if you do not remain so during your natural life.--When I promised to intercede with the military authorities in your behalf I believed your ass