Hi Rhonda, The 2nd Board of trade was just a nick name given to the 88th Illinois infantry. the Board of trade was a light Artillery regiment. As far as why they gave them the name I believe I know the answer to that but do to the fact that Im not 100% sure I will let Dave or someone that is sure tell you. :0) (Dont want to give you misinformation) :0) Best regards Don http://black_eagle_129.tripod.com http://members.tripod.com/Black_eagle_129/index.html ----- Original Message ----- From: Rhonda Houston Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 9:10 PM To: IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] 88th Illinois Please share with the rest of the list who may not be as knowledgeable as the rest of you who are posting...what is/was the " 2nd Board of Trade Brigade"? Rhonda Houston -----Original Message----- From: Donald aikman [mailto:myvette84@msn.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 8:48 PM To: IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] 88th Illinois Hi Dave, I cant help you with your question but I thought I would pass along a ebay auction happening right now. There is 23 letters from the 2nd Board of trade regiment for sell right now going for a little less then 40 dollars a peace. Go to item number 591572846 Just thought you might be interested Best Regards Don 48th Illinois regiment http://black_eagle_129.tripod.com http://members.tripod.com/Black_eagle_129/index.html ----- Original Message ----- From: winship Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 8:28 PM To: IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] 88th Illinois I am a direct descendant of Lt. James Winship, Co "K", 88th Illinois out of Chicago, 2nd Board of Trade Brigade. I reenact as the 88th but am seeking the Illinois-based group which does the 88th. Any help will be appreciated. Dave Winship Ft Wayne In<br clear=all><hr>Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at <a href="http://explorer.msn.com">http://explorer.msn.com</a><br></p><br clear=all><hr>Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at <a href="http://explorer.msn.com">http://explorer.msn.com</a><br></p>