Author: Possibly John Way
In the 1860 census, George Way is listed as having a 21 year old apprentice named John Way, likely a relative 18 years younger than George. There were a number of soldiers named John Way listed from New York Regiments in that age range.
The 1855 New York Census shows George Way living with an unusual group of people that included Timothy Gorman, who became a member of Company D and Battery K of the 3rd New York Light Artillery. Timothy Gorman died in Andersonville prison on June 17, 1864. This was possibly a letter notifying George Way of Timothy Gorman's death.