Dear Mother and Father,

I retire to my seat to inform you that I am in fine health with the exception of a cold. You have no doubt heard of the surrender of the force at Island 10. Our company was among that number -- a good many of them made their escape. Lieut. O'Neill is supposed to have made his escape. The privates were sent to Chicago, Illinois. I am getting along better than I expected I would. We are treated very well. I am without money and clothes both, though I will get some clothes in a few days now. The people here have been very kind in furnishing the prisoners clothes. Mother and Father, I don't want you to give yourselves any uneasiness about my welfare. It is true that I am placed in rather an unhappy condition, but I am in hopes that I will not be here long.

Your affectionate son,
Furney Clark

Henry was at Fort Pillow when we surrendered - he got away I expect.
Direct your letter - Lieut. Furney Clark
Prisoner of War
Camp Chase, Ohio