Manley Stacey Civil War Letters

I just wanted to tell you that I thoroughly enjoyed you providing these letter re: Manley online. They were fascinating and truly depicted what an ordeal the common soldier had to go through during the American Civil War. Thanks and kudos for enabling folks like myself to partake in such a fantastic endeavor. Jim L.

Well done, Marty. Well done. Not sure how you could top this, but I’ll bet you’ll think of something. I admire you for all the time and love you have put into this project.

Glad to see you completed the transcriptions. They would make a great book. I want to pass along word that my book on the 111th New York Infantry is now in print. You can see it here: http://www.mcfarlandpub.com/book-2.php?id=978-0-7864-4552-3

Thanks,
Martin

Martin, thanks! I’ll have to get a copy which I think will help add much depth to these transcriptions and the 111th, which I know so little about.

A book is in the works. A lot of proof reading still to be done, and then of course finding a willing publisher.

Marty

Marty,

That’s great news that you’re going to publish the letters as a book. Please feel free to let me know if I can help in any way.

Regards,
Martin

These letters are thrilling to read. They personalize the Civil War and make it come alive in warm, unique ways. Hats off to you, Marty, on your fine work. Very impressive. I kept thinking as I read how here’s a young man from 148 years ago and we’re all “getting to know him.” You rescued him from history. Like I said, it’s thrilling–a true labor of love.

Doug Deuchler

Hello, Marty.
Thank you for these letters. It seems that your soldier knew or at least worked with my hubby’s great-great grandfather.

@ Martin Husk – if you are still reading this thread … your book mentions Adrian Contant writing a letter about his tent mate dying at Andersonville. Where did you find that information? His is my hubby’s relation.

Thank you both for your work.

Just stumbled upon this fascinating site and would like to thank you for what I am sure must have been a monumental task. This really brings insight into the daily life of a Union civil war soldier. Having a son the same age, I can’t help but feel the loss of his parents albeit 150 years later.

What are “paroled prisoners”? Were they captured and then sent home?

Jan, It is a release, or exchange, of prisoners of war. Here is a link: http://www.civilwarhome.com/parole.htm (Google will find you a lot more.)

I stumbled upon this website while looking for letters written by members of the 111th NY. I am the author of a book titled: A Surgeons Tale: The Civil War Letters of James D Benton. Do you know if a James Benton is mentioned in any of the letters? Thank You