5th Connecticut Infantry Letter Group

Item LTR-136

Description

Grouping includes 20 original War dated letters from Henry and Isaac Prindle of the 5th Connecticut Infantry. All letters have been transcribed and are included with the group. 11 letters are written by Henry Prindle and 9 letters are written by Isaac Prindle.

Henry Prindle
Enlisted on 7/5/1861 as a Private.
On 7/22/1861 he mustered into "B" Co. CT 5th Infantry
He was transferred out on 1/11/1864
On 1/11/1864 he transferred into "G" Co. CT 20th Infantry
He was transferred out on 3/26/1864
On 3/26/1864 he transferred into "B" Co. CT 5th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 7/22/1864

Isaac Prindle
Enlisted on 6/21/1861 as a Private.
On 7/22/1861 he mustered into "B" Co. CT 5th Infantry
He was discharged for disability on 9/2/1862

Note: Wounded by Friendly Fire.