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Index of letters which appeared in La Crosse newspapers between 1861 and 1864, sent by members of the Company B, 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment to La Crosse area residents. The index was compiled by Charles Wood, a Civil War reenactor.

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Draft notice to Paul Ditrick of La Crosse, Wisconsin, to serve 3 years in the service of the United States, beginning on or before November 26, 1863. Ordered by the B. F. Cooper, Provost Marshal, 6th District, Wisconsin

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Photocopies of transcribed letters (1863-1865) written by Edward Elkins. Elkins was a Civil War soldier from Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, serving as 1st Lieutenant in the Wisconsin Infantry from 1861-1865.

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Information gathered by Margaret ("Peggy") MacDonald primarily about members of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Wilson Colwell Post No. 38, La Crosse, Wisconsin, and a few members belonging to the John Flynn Post No. 77 of the North Side of La Crosse.

Also some history of Civil War regiments having connections to La Crosse veterans.

The Colwell Post was formed in July 1882 and the last member died in Sept. 1939.

Abstract The Simeon L. Downer Civil War Era Materials collection features a Civil War diary written over the course of several years in the 1860s. This diary was transcribed by intern Cole Nelson upon donation in 2014. The collection also includes Downer's official discharge papers, a copy of Washington & Lincoln Apotheosis artwork, and Downer family genealogy research working papers. Downer resided in the Town of Washington, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, and during the Civil War served in the...