to volunteer at Newark; probably
signed the roll April 15, 1861. He also re-enlisted for another three
years as soon as he had an opportunity to do so, which was December 16,
1863. Is well charged with grit. Was shot in shoulder at Britton's Lane.
Was captured July 22, 1864, near Atlanta, and sent to Andersonville; made
three escapes from prison; first and second were unsuccessful; was
recaptured both times in the woods, after traveling many nights and
undergoing great hardships. Third escape proved successful. Reached Union
lines near Wilmington, N. C, Feb. 22, 1865. Is pensioned at rate of four
dollars a month for wound received at Britton's Lane. Is a farmer.
Non-sectarian in religion; republican in politics.

Comrade Jennings has been greatly bereaved by the loss of his wife who
died at South San Diego, Cal., April 14, 1894. He and daughter Edith
accompanied her to the Pacific coast during the preceding autumn, vainly
attempting to save her from the fatal malady to which she finally
succumbed. Our comrade's home is now desolate.

ELIAS KILMER, Prophetstown, Whiteside County, Ill.

April 24. 1861-July 14, 1864. Born in Oswego county, New York. Twenty-one
years old when enlisted. September 5, 1864, enlisted in 146th Regiment,
Illinois Volunteers, and was discharged therefrom July 5, 1865, by reason
of the termination of the war. Is pensioned at rate of six dollars a
month. Since the war has been a farmer. This is the way Elias writes:
"Politics, black republican. In regard to religion, my wife belongs to the
Methodist church. I suppose you preached prohibition and voted
democratic." There are very many republicans of my acquaintance whom I
would be glad to see preaching prohibition although they continue to vote
the republican ticket. No class of American citizens would be more greatly
blessed and benefitted by prohibition than republicans.

JOHN LEACH, Morris, Ill.

April, 1861-July 16, 1865. Born in West Virginia. Twenty-two years old
when enlisted. A carpenter. A very active republican--never preaches
prohibition. Is a christian, but has not worked at the trade for many
years. Did not answer my letter, and am unable to give further facts from
memory.

JAMES B. LITTLEWOOD, Washington, D. C., No. 415, B Street, N. E.

April, 1861-July, 1865. Born in England. Was struck, I think, by a spent
ball at Britton's Lane. Was a good soldier. Since war, has held clerical
positions in Washington; is now in the Pat