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Flora's Dictionary cover
Cover of Flora's Dictionary, a book in which E.W. Fuller wrote his letters to his wife, Mary B. Fuller of St. Martinsville, Louisiana.
Captain E.W. Fuller's Signature
Captain E.W. Fuller's signature, on the front free endpaper.
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to the reader, introduction
Fuller's introduction to the book and how he acquired it while a patient and prisoner of war in St. James Hospital in New Orleans on the 19th of April 1863.
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to Mary Fuller, letter 1, page 1
Fuller opens letter 1 describing to his wife, Mary, how he got captured by the Union upon the explosion of his ship, the Queen of the West, on April 15th, 1863. Fuller also describes what it was like being a patient at a hospital that was formerly…
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to Mary Fuller, letter 1, page 2
Fuller continues letter 1 writing about being sick for a week with a fever and describes what he was given at the Custom House by Mrs. Brooks, Presidentess of the Ladies Society for the relief of needy Confederate prisoners of war: a bed, bed…
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to Mary Fuller, letter 1, page 3
Fuller completes letter 1 by telling his wife that he believes that Mr. Brooks is actually her Uncle Abijah. Fuller goes on to tell her that if she ever receives the dictionary and never sees him again, she should communicate his thanks to Mr.…
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to Mary Fuller, letter 2, page 1
Fuller writes his wife about leaving New Orleans on June 3rd with 49 other Confederate officers and having the Sixth New York Infantry Regiment's Colonel Wilson as their escort. He writes of being treated as a gentleman on board the Steamer Catawba.…
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to Mary Fuller, letter 2, page 2
Fuller continues letter 2 talking about being transferred to the Steamer Utica for a day and a night before transferring to the Steamer Maple Leaf. They traveled to Norfolk, VA where they gained 49 more Confederate officers as prisoners and returned…
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to Mary Fuller, letter 2, page 3
Fuller continues letter 2 telling his wife, Mary, that the Confederate prisoners indeed had control over the vessel. A group of the Confederates insisted Fuller take charge of the boat, which he did. The prisoners met with the Captain and agreed that…
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to Mary Fuller, letter 2, page 4
Fuller concludes letter 2, relating the rest of the incident aboard the Steamer Maple Leaf. The other part of the agreement with Captain Youngblood was that he was to continue on to Fort Delaware, and was not to inform the Federal forces of the…
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to Mary Fuller, letter 3, page 1
Fuller begins letter 3 with the results of the incident on board the Maple Leaf between the Confederate prisoners and Captain Youngblood; the Yankee Captain didn't act as agreed, but instead returned to Fortress Monroe. The incident was reported upon…
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to Mary Fuller, letter 3, page 2
Fuller continues letter 3 stating that Colonel Ludlow was making inquiries into the cause of the incident, conducting interviews, including one with Fuller. The colonel informed him that he should be one of the first prisoners to be exchanged and if…
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to Mary Fuller, letter 3, page 3
Fuller continues letter 3 describing their arrival at Fort Delaware within 24 hours of departure. He discusses his amazement at the number of vessels in Delaware Bay. Upon arrival, Fuller was informed by General [Shoupe?] that he was to be kept in…
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to Mary Fuller, letter 3, page 4
Fuller continues letter 3 describing his poor living conditions and contrasts his treatment with his care of a prisoner, Union Captain Cox of the 21st Indiana Regiment. He also refers to his faith in God.
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to Mary Fuller, letter 3, page 5
Fuller continues letter 3 by reflecting on his capture, as he was wounded during the loss of the Queen of the West, believing that he survived through prayer and God's intervention.
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to Mary Fuller, letter 3, page 6
Fuller concludes letter 3 informing his wife that he was transferred to another room where two Union soldiers were being kept and were sentenced to be shot in 4 or 5 days for attempting to desert the army. A preacher came in to pray with the two…
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to Mary Fuller, letter 4, page 1
Fuller opens letter 4 by commenting on his health and trying to rid his clothes of lice. He doesn't know why he is kept in close confinement while other officers have more freedom. At 11 am, he was ordered to the General's office. He was ordered to…
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to Mary Fuller, letter 4, page 2
Fuller continues letter 4 describing the small rations in detail, as well as the generally poor conditions. He says conditions were better where he was held at the Fort, but he prefers having company. Another party of Confederate prisoners arrived;…
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to Mary Fuller, letter 4, page 3
Fuller continues letter 4 by describing the poor cooking conditions. Fuller talks about officers possibly getting shot or hanged; he then refers to a childhood premonition of being hanged. At 4:00, a corporal summoned Colonel Banter Smith of 4th…
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to Mary Fuller, letter 4, page 4
Fuller concludes letter 4 stating that the General ordered them to close confinement. They aren't given food, and he thinks such conditions will encourage other officers to attempt escape. They're finally fed and the Union officer explains the delay…
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to Mary Fuller, letter 5, page 1
Fuller opens letter 5 describing the fear of the North about threats to Pennsylvania. He doesn't think the South will invade at present. They were released from close confinement, and he reports that the health of other Confederate soldiers seemed…
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to Mary Fuller, letter 5, page 2
Fuller concludes letter 5 stating discipline has gotten worse. He also mentions that he's saving parts of his rations for the more hungry prisoners. He reports of a sentinel firing his musket at a prisoner for a trivial offense, missing his target…
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to Mary Fuller, letter 6, page 1
Fuller opens letter 6 with describing his living conditions upon returning to the fort, comparing them with the camp conditions. He gives details about their rations, and describes the unsanitary conditions for cooking because their water is…
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to Mary Fuller, letter 6, page 2
Fuller concludes letter 6 by assuming the reason for confinement of the officers is due to the escape of another prisoner, Lieutenant Colonel Brewery. He states that he is sick with fever and dysentery, and mentions the continued challenges to…
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to Mary Fuller, letter 7, page 1
Fuller opens letter 7 by telling his wife that he's been extremely sick and can't obtain medicine. He finds some relief in provisions from kind persons in Pennsylvania, preserves and wine. More prisoners are brought from battles at Pennsylvania.…
E. W. (Emelius Woods) Fuller
This portrait of E. W. Fuller depicts Captain Emelius Woods Fuller of the Confederate Army seated and wearing a sash containing Freemason symbols. "Hon: E. W. Fuller / St. Marinsville, LA" is written in the margin along the bottom edge of the print.
Flora's Dictionary cover detail
Close up of a hole in the cover of Flora's Dictionary, a book in which E.W. Fuller wrote his letters to his wife, Mary B. Fuller of St. Martinsville, Louisiana.
Flora's Dictionary page detail
Detail from page of Flora's Dictionary, a book in which E.W. Fuller wrote his letters to his wife, Mary B. Fuller of St. Martinsville, Louisiana. This detail is from the corner of the page and features a floral pattern used to frame the page's text.
Flora's Dictionary spine
Spine of Flora's Dictionary, a book in which E.W. Fuller wrote his letters to his wife, Mary B. Fuller of St. Martinsville, Louisiana.
Captain E.W. Fuller letter to Mary Fuller, letter 2, page 1 detail
This is the salutation of a letter from Captain Emelius Woods Fuller to his wife Mary Haskell Fuller. The letter is dated June 3 and is contained in a volume of Flora's Dictionary Fuller received while a prisoner of war in New Orleans. Fuller, a…