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Collection
Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Title
Letter from Levi S. Reist to Thaddeus Stevens and Stevens' request of Gov. Curtin
Object ID
MG0115_P01_F003_In06
Date Range
1862/12
  1 document  
Collection
Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Title
Letter from Levi S. Reist to Thaddeus Stevens and Stevens' request of Gov. Curtin
Description
Photocopy of letter from Levi S. Reist to Thaddeus Stevens regarding a friend who was drafted into the military and pleading for his discharge by asking Stevens to speak to the governor. Lancaster. 15 December 1862.
Photocopy of Thaddeus Stevens' request to Gov. Curtin to "Do something for this man if possible," regarding Levi S. Reist. Washington. 19 December 1862.
Date Range
1862/12
Creation Date
15 December 1862; 19 December 1862
Creator
Reist, Levi S., 1817-1892
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
People
Curtin, Andrew Gregg
Reist, Levi S.
Stevens, Thaddeus
Other Creators
Stevens, Thaddeus, 1792-1868
Subjects
Draft
Letters
Military discharge
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Search Terms
Civil War
Correspondence
Draft
Letters
Military discharge
Stevens and Smith Center
Extent
2 items, 6 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0115_P01_F003_In06
Related Item Notes
Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115_P01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fc4d62c6-ef85-4f0f-bfb8-361140325885
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115), Part 1, Folder # or Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. This item is a facsimile--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1, Folder 3, Insert 6
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 18 April 2022.
Old # MG-115, Part 1, Folder 3, Insert 4
Documents

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Collection
Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Title
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to [Edwin M. Stanton]
Object ID
MG0115_P01_F004_In03
Date Range
1865/03
  1 document  
Collection
Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Title
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to [Edwin M. Stanton]
Description
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to [Edwin M. Stanton] requesting the appointment of Capt. Mercer to the Veteran Reserve Corps. Washington, D.C.
Date Range
1865/03
Creation Date
March 1865
Creator
Stevens, Thaddeus, 1792-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
People
Mercer, Captain
Stanton, Edwin McMasters
Stevens, Thaddeus
Subjects
Letters
Military casualties
United States. Army. Veteran Reserve Corps
Wounds and injuries
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Military appointments
Stevens and Smith Center
United States Army, Veteran Reserve Corps
Wounds and injuries
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0115_P01_F004_In03
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115_P01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fc4d62c6-ef85-4f0f-bfb8-361140325885
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115), Part 1, Folder # or Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1, Folder 4, Insert 3
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 21 April 2022.
Old # MG-115, Part 1, Folder 4, Insert 3, Item 1
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents

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Collection
Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers
Title
Letter from Samuel T. Lebkicher to David McGran Lebkicher
Object ID
MG0258_F002_In02
Date Range
1861/05/02
Collection
Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers
Title
Letter from Samuel T. Lebkicher to David McGran Lebkicher
Description
Samuel T. Lebkicher to David M. Lebkicher from Camp Yates, Springfield, Illinois, describing camp life and announcing his marriage before the war to Miss Hannah Bauman.
Date Range
1861/05/02
Creation Date
2 May 1861
Creator
Lebkicher, Samuel Trumbauer, 1834-1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Lebkicher, Samuel Trumbauer
Lebkicher, David McGran
Lebkicher, Johanna Bauman
Atkins, Smith Dykins
Subjects
Letters
Personal correspondence
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Army--Military life
Search Terms
Camp Yates
Civil War
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Military life
Springfield, Illinois
United States Army
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0258_F002_In02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers (MG0258) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4b929d84-1c6a-4e1f-8bc2-523672636170
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
1998.MG0258
Other Numbers
MG-258
Other Number
MG-258, Folder 2, Insert 2
Classification
MG0258
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JM. Added to database 23 June 2022.
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Collection
Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers
Title
Letter from John Lebkicher to brother
Object ID
MG0258_F002_In05
Date Range
1861
  2 images  
Collection
Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers
Title
Letter from John Lebkicher to brother
Description
John B. Lebkicher to brother, Camp Lincoln, Arlington Heights, Illinois, describing camp life. 1861.
Date Range
1861
Creation Date
1861
Creator
Lebkicher, John B., 1837-1892
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Lebkicher, John B.
Subjects
Letters
Personal correspondence
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Army--Military life
Search Terms
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Camp Lincoln
Civil War
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Military life
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0258_F002_In05
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers (MG0258) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4b929d84-1c6a-4e1f-8bc2-523672636170
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
1998.MG0258
Other Numbers
MG-258
Other Number
MG-258, Folder 2, Insert 5
Classification
MG0258
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JM. Added to database 23 June 2022.
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Collection
Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers
Title
Letter from John Lebkicher to brother
Object ID
MG0258_F002_In07
Date Range
1861/08/07
  2 images  
Collection
Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers
Title
Letter from John Lebkicher to brother
Description
Letter from John Lebkicher to brother from Dayton, Ohio stating that he may be discharged that week.
Date Range
1861/08/07
Creation Date
7 August 1861
Creator
Lebkicher, John B., 1837-1892
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Lebkicher, John B.
Subjects
Letters
Military discharge
Personal correspondence
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Search Terms
Civil War
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Military discharge
United States Army
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0258_F002_In07
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers (MG0258) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4b929d84-1c6a-4e1f-8bc2-523672636170
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
1998.MG0258
Other Numbers
MG-258
Other Number
MG-258, Folder 2, Insert 7
Classification
MG0258
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JM. Added to database 23 June 2022.
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Collection
Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers
Title
Letter from William Henry Lebkicher to parents, David McGran Lebkicher and Mary Ann Lebkicher
Object ID
MG0258_F004_In08
Date Range
1862/10/08
  4 images  
Collection
Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers
Title
Letter from William Henry Lebkicher to parents, David McGran Lebkicher and Mary Ann Lebkicher
Description
Letter from William Henry Lebkicher to father from camp at Minor's Hill, Virginia, thanking them for the postage stamps and money sent in a previous letter. He mentions the death of John Wenger, the first of their regiment, at Washington Hospital.
Date Range
1862/10/08
Creation Date
9 October 1862
Creator
Lebkicher, William Henry, 1846-1929
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Lebkicher, William Henry "Lebbie"
Lebkicher, David McGran
Lebkicher, Mary Ann Meixel
Wenger, John
Subjects
Death
Letters
Military casualties
Personal correspondence
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Casualties
Search Terms
Civil War
Correspondence, Personal
Death
Letters
Military casualties
Minor Hill, Virginia
Washington Hospital
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0258_F004_In08
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers (MG0258) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4b929d84-1c6a-4e1f-8bc2-523672636170
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
1998.MG0258
Other Numbers
MG-258
Other Number
MG-258, Folder 4, Insert 8
Classification
MG0258
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JM. Added to database 7 July 2022.
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Collection
Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers
Title
Letter from John B. Lebkicher to unknown
Object ID
MG0258_F004_In14
Date Range
1862/11/05
  2 images  
Collection
Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers
Title
Letter from John B. Lebkicher to unknown
Description
Letter from John B. Lebkicher in which he describes the burial of casualties in a hole five feet deep and forty feet long. Andy Meixel is also mentioned in the letter.
Date Range
1862/11/05
Creation Date
5 November 1862
Creator
Lebkicher, John B., 1837-1892
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Lebkicher, John B.
Meixal, Andrew
Subjects
Letters
Personal correspondence
Military casualties
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Casualties
Search Terms
Civil War
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Military casualties
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0258_F004_In14
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers (MG0258) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4b929d84-1c6a-4e1f-8bc2-523672636170
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
1998.MG0258
Other Numbers
MG-258
Other Number
MG-258, Folder 4, Insert 14
Classification
MG0258
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JM. Added to database 21 July 2022.
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Collection
Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers
Title
Letter from William Henry Lebkicher to Edwin
Object ID
MG0258_F005_In06
Date Range
1862/12/03
  4 images  
Collection
Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers
Title
Letter from William Henry Lebkicher to Edwin
Description
Letter from William Henry Lebkicher to Edwin from camp near Fredericksburg, Virginia, describing camp life. As requested in a previous letter, he informs Edwin that he has not received boots or gloves and asks for a pair of gloves. He shares that he and his fellow soldiers believe the war will soon be over.
Date Range
1862/12/03
Creation Date
3 December 1862
Creator
Lebkicher, William Henry, 1846-1929
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Lebkicher, William Henry "Lebbie"
Subjects
Letters
Personal correspondence
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Army
United States. Army--Military life
Search Terms
Civil War
Correspondence, Personal
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Letters
Military life
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0258_F005_In06
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers (MG0258) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4b929d84-1c6a-4e1f-8bc2-523672636170
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
1998.MG0258
Other Numbers
MG-258
Other Number
MG-258, Folder 5, Insert 6
Classification
MG0258
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JM. Added to database 21 July 2022.
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Collection
Civil War Collection
Title
Letter from Ben McComsey to his father
Object ID
MG0018_SerA_F077_It02
Date Range
1862/08/23
  4 images  
Collection
Civil War Collection
Title
Letter from Ben McComsey to his father
Description
Letter from Ben McComsey to his father regarding their arrival near Cloud's Mill, Virginia and being a new recruit, marching, pitching tents, and living on half rations. He goes on to list the prices that sutlers are asking for pies, ginger cakes, apples, watermelons, and cigars. He mentions that their last encampment was near the Alexandria Railroad and that about 5,000 acres of woods has been destroyed. The map that Ben sent home is no longer with the letter.
Admin/Biographical History
Benjamin was the son of William and Mary Ann (Dorwart) McComsey. In 1860 he was a farmer living with his family in Providence Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Ben's service during the Civil War was brief. He enlisted in Lancaster on 7 August 1862 and was mustered into the U.S. Army on August 11 as a private with Company D, 122nd Pennsylvania Infantry. He died from typhoid fever in a military hospital at Berlin, Worcester County, Maryland on 7 November 1862.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40007870/benjamin-asbury-mccomsey
Date Range
1862/08/23
Creation Date
23 August 1862
Creator
McComsey, Benjamin Asbury, 1845-1862
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 01
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
McComsey, Benjamin Asbury
McComsey, William
Pope, John
Subjects
Letters
Soldiers
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Army
Search Terms
122nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment (1862-1863)
Civil War
Cloud's Mill, Virginia
Letters
Military life
Soldiers
United States Army
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0018_SerA_F077_It02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Letter from Benjamin McComsey (MG0018_SerA_F077_It01)
Letter from Benjamin McComsey (MG0018_SerA_F077_It03)
Letter from Benjamin McComsey (MG0018_SerA_F077_It04)
Biographical information (MG0018_SerA_F077_It05)
Letter from Benjamin McComsey (MG0018_SerA_F077_It06)
Letter from Henry Benner (MG0018_SerA_F077_It07)
Letter from Henry Benner (MG0018_SerA_F077_It08)
Letter from Benjamin McComsey (MG0018_SerA_F077_It09)
Tintype of Benjamin McComsey (2009.014)
McComsey Family Album (A-15-01-01 to A-15-01-40)
Carte de visite of Chester Hubley (1-02-01-79)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Civil War Collection (MG0018), Series #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
1972.026
Other Numbers
MG-18
Other Number
MG-18, Series A, Folder 77, Item 2
Classification
MG0018
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 27 December 2023.
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Collection
Civil War Collection
Title
Letter from Ben McComsey to his parents
Object ID
MG0018_SerA_F077_It04
Date Range
1862/10/12
  4 images  
Collection
Civil War Collection
Title
Letter from Ben McComsey to his parents
Description
Letter from Ben McComsey to his parents regarding from Minor Hill, Virginia describing his current detail, drills, the weather, and being ready to march at a moment's notice. He mentions his cousins, Philip Dorwart and Henry Dorwart, the health of Henry Finifrock and William Markley, and the death of John Wenger from Typhoid fever. Ben apparently enclosed the tooth that he had pulled and is no longer with the letter.
Admin/Biographical History
Benjamin was the son of William and Mary Ann (Dorwart) McComsey. In 1860 he was a farmer living with his family in Providence Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Ben's service during the Civil War was brief. He enlisted in Lancaster on 7 August 1862 and was mustered into the U.S. Army on August 11 as a private with Company D, 122nd Pennsylvania Infantry. He died from typhoid fever in a military hospital at Berlin, Worcester County, Maryland on 7 November 1862.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40007870/benjamin-asbury-mccomsey
Date Range
1862/10/12
Creation Date
12 October 1862
Creator
McComsey, Benjamin Asbury, 1845-1862
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 01
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Dorwart, Henry
Dorwart, Philip
Finifrock, Henry
McComsey, Benjamin Asbury
McComsey, Mary Ann Dorwart
McComsey, William
Raub, Dr.
Wenger, John
Whipple, Amiel Weeks
Subjects
Letters
Soldiers
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Army
Search Terms
122nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment (1862-1863)
Civil War
Death
Health
Illnesses
Letters
Military life
Minor Hill, Virginia
Soldiers
Typhoid fever
United States Army
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0018_SerA_F077_It04
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Letter from Benjamin McComsey (MG0018_SerA_F077_It01)
Letter from Benjamin McComsey (MG0018_SerA_F077_It02)
Letter from Benjamin McComsey (MG0018_SerA_F077_It03)
Biographical information (MG0018_SerA_F077_It05)
Letter from Benjamin McComsey (MG0018_SerA_F077_It06)
Letter from Henry Benner (MG0018_SerA_F077_It07)
Letter from Henry Benner (MG0018_SerA_F077_It08)
Letter from Benjamin McComsey (MG0018_SerA_F077_It09)
Tintype of Benjamin McComsey (2009.014)
McComsey Family Album (A-15-01-01 to A-15-01-40)
Carte de visite of Chester Hubley (1-02-01-79)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Civil War Collection (MG0018), Series #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
1972.026
Other Numbers
MG-18
Other Number
MG-18, Series A, Folder 77, Item 4
Classification
MG0018
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 27 December 2023.
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