Cutler, Lysander – October 8, 1863

Michigan Civil War Collection


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Regiment: 6th Wisconsin Infantry Battles Mentioned: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Historical Figures: James C. Rice, John Newton, Lorenzo Thomas, Lysander Cutler Hd Qrs 14th Regt N.Y.S.M. 2d Brigade 1st Division 1st A.C. October 8th 1863 Brig Genl L. Thomas Adtj Genl U.S.A. General On the 7th inst. thirty six enlisted men belonging to this Regiment arrived here from Annapolis Md. who were captured by the enemy at Gettysburg July 1st 1863 sent to Richmond, paroled, and forwarded via City Point to Annapolis and at the latter city were said to be exchanged – they seem to be in doubt as to their exchange – I would respectfully ask if said prisoners have been duly exchanged, as we have no official notice of the fact. Respy your Obdt Serv EB Fowler Col Comdg 14th Regt N.Y.S.M Head Quarters 14th Regt N.Y.S.M October 8th 1863 F63 Div 1863 Colonel Edward B Fowler. Asks for information in reference to certain enlisted men of his command, who were taken prisoners at Gettysburg, July 1st 1863. Recd Div Oct 10/63 Head Qrs 2d Brig. Oct 9th 1863 Respectfully approved and forwarded for the information required. J. C. Rice Brig Genl Comdg 2d Brig. Hd Quarters 1 Div 1st Army Corps Oct 22/63 Respectfully forward L Cutler Brig Genl Com Div Head Quarters 1st A.C. October 23. 1863. Respectfully returned. The War Dept. decides all paroled prisoners captured prior to Sept 1st ex- -changed. By Command of Major Genl Newton C. Kangslen[ ? ] E. B. 205           Lieut Col & A.A.G. Hd Qrs 1st Division October 23, 1863 Respectfully returned to Co 2d Brigade with en- dorsement 1st Corps By Comd of Brig Gen Cutler Robert Montritt E. B. 376     Lieut & A.A.A.G. Head Quarters 2d Brigade October 25 1863 Respectfully referred to Col. E. B. Fowler Comdg 14th N.Y.S.M. By Comd of Brig Genl J. C. Rice Loren Burritt Lieut & A.A.A.G.