Subj: Re: Andersonville Date: 99-03-06 18:48:50 EST From: GKapper To: frye@gnat.net Hi Kevin, Thank you for sending the picture file and the offer to send the brochure. I have been in contact with the Andersonville Memorial before and I think they sent me a copy of it. Apparently my great grandfather does not show up on the list of prisoners that they have/had. I sent copies of his military files but I do not know if that is sufficient evidence for them. I would think that alot of those prisoners would want to keep their mouths shut and a really low profile. His military file is listed as Samuel Broomer although his name was really Broomall. My information on him and his imprisonment for nine months following the Battle at the Wilderness came from his Civil War Pension files and Military files. These definately state that he was captured at the Wilderness, sent to prison and then released 9 months later at NE Ferry. He signed up at the very beginning of the war in Pennsylvania and stayed till the end. I would love to learn more about him and what his "job" was. I find it hard to imagine that he would have lasted through the whole war if he was on the front lines, so I have always envisoned some sort of support role for him. He was captured right before the horror of that terrible battle in the Wilderness. Would you think him lucky to have escaped the burning of the woods when he then wound up in prison camp? I have never been able to decide whether that would be good fortune or not. At least he lived to return to Pennsylvania, marry and raise a family. I hope the list continues and some discussion ensues about the Civil War times. I would like to learn more about the townspeople, the dress and diet. Thank you for writing. I'll stay tuned for some good list discussion! Nancy at GKapper@aol.com