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Re: CW Holding Camp/Prison at Golconda, IL

Ruth,At the surrender would leed me to believe he was at Golconda,IL. in Apr.or possibly May of 1865.Regimental history is important it might of been Feb.of 1862 Ft. Donelson surrender as Frank stated or several other sinerios. Golconda had a ferry crossing and was a inland port.You might post on the TN. site as perhaps someone more knowledgable then me nows the history of the unit.Or the Army he was attached being in the engineering corps..He could of been captured anytime after July of 1863 when the cartel broke down held the duration?I would think latter and not for a long period at Golconda.Possibly a transportation point to or from a northern prison.My GGreat was in the State Provost transfering in spring of 1863 from the 36IL Inf.maintaining that rank and title.Frank is right I would check State Provost records.I believe they are in Springfield. I don't think viewing is possible on the web. but, I remember an id# in state records through Sec.of State that you can write for records.Do we know his capture date?County records or a local(contact Library)historian might be fruitfull.Records of the docks or ferry (private contractor)such as military vouchers paid might mention pow's or the name of the escort on Bill of landing.Do you have his full CMSR?You mentioned a pention application.Let us know.

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