Letters, 1861-1863.

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Letters, 1861-1863.

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Letters of brothers, John and David Baker, to family members describe their experiences in two regiments (the 37th and 96th) of the Illinois Infantry. The earlier letters by David note the formation of the Illinois Infantry, 37th Regiment at Chicago. John's letters describe the 96th Infantry's movement through Ky.; pillaging a house near Lexington; Confederates wounded at Perryville; conditions of the hospital at Harrodsburg; and skirmishes near Franklin, Tenn.

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United States. Army. Illinois Infantry Regiment, 37th (1861-1866)

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Baker family.

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John and David Baker served with the Illinois Infantry in the Civil War. David died of disease on 13 Jan. 1862 in Otterville, Mo., and John died of disease on 6 Sept. 1863 at Estell Springs, Tenn. From the description of Letters, 1861-1863. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 46719439 ...

Baker, David, 1842-1862.

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United States. Army. Illinois Infantry Regiment, 96th (1862-1865)

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Baker, John, 1837-1863.

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