Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Karl L. Rommel Collection
c.00532
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator - Donor
- Rommel, Karl L.
- Title
- Karl L. Rommel collection
- ID
- c.00532
- Date [inclusive]
- 1861-1865
- Extent
- 0.25 Cubic feet , 6 folders
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."
Scope and Contents note
The Karl L. Rommel collection consists of photocopies of Civil War letters and documents. Correspondents include Harrison Traphagan, David R. Frego, Robert A. Moon, "Augustus", L. A. Hall, and "Robert".
Harrison Traphagan enlisted in Company I, 3rd Michigan Cavalry on September 9, 1861 at age 21. Mustered in October 1861, his letters (1861-1862) mention daily army life and combat activity. Traphagan died of disease at New Madrid, Missouri on April 9, 1862. He was buried in the National Cemetery at Memphis, Tennessee.
Private David R. Frego's documents (1863-1865) include a poem, "How Lee was Whipped at Gettysburg", and letters he wrote while serving in the 6th Michigan Cavalry, Company H under John F. Andrews in the Washington, D.C. area. Letters addressed to his sister and brother contain general information about army life.
Lt. Robert A. Moon's papers consist of one letter written to his uncle who was concerned about conditions in the army. Moon discusses the morale of the soldiers and the war effort in February of 1863.
"Augustus" served in the 3rd Michigan Cavalry and was stationed at Camp Benton, St. Louis, Missouri. His letter comments on general Army life and the crowded conditions which caused arguments and fighting among the troops.
L.A. Hall was located at Camp Stoneman in Washington D.C. In his letters to his family, Hall discusses camp conditions and the spread of diseases.
Letters of "Robert" to his sister, Helen Rogers, describe campfire and battles. "Robert" enlisted in the 8th Michigan Cavalry, Company A, at Mount Clemens, Michigan. He also served at Camp Stockton, in Lexington, Kentucky and Camp Nelson in Corrington, Kentucky.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
August 2000
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Custodial History
Gift of Karl L. Rommel.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- United States. Army -- Military life -- History -- 19th century.
- United States. Army. Michigan Cavalry Regiment, 3rd (1861-1866). Company I.
- United States. Army. Michigan Cavalry Regiment, 3rd (1861-1866).
- United States. Army. Michigan Cavalry Regiment, 6th (1862-1865).
- United States. Army. Michigan Cavalry Regiment, 8th (1862-1865).
Genre(s)
- Letters (correspondence)
Geographic Name(s)
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Poetry
Personal Name(s)
- Frego, David R.
- Hall, L. A.
- Moon, Robert A.
- Traphagen, Harrison
Collection Inventory
| Folder | ||||
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Harrison Traphagan Letters October 31, 1861-March 1862 |
1 | |||
| Folder | ||||
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Camp Anderson to Parents October 13, 1861 |
1 | |||
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Camp Anderson to Parents October 20, 1861 |
1 | |||
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Camp Anderson to Parents November 21, 1861 |
1 | |||
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Camp Anderson to Parents December 8, 1861 |
1 | |||
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Benton Barrack, St. Louis, Mo., to Parents December 15, 1861 |
1 | |||
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Benton Barracks to Parents December 26, 1861 |
1 | |||
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Benton Barracks to Parents January 19, 1862 |
1 | |||
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Benton Barracks to Parents February 2, 1862 |
1 | |||
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Benton Barracks to Parents February 9, 1862 |
1 | |||
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Camp Benton to Parents February 11, 1862 |
1 | |||
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Camp Benton to Brother February 14, 1862 |
1 | |||
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"Before Fort Madrid" to Parents March 5, 1862 |
1 | |||
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David R. Frego Papers October 3, 1863-October 11, 1865 |
2 | |||
| Folder | ||||
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Camp Stoneman to Sister, Lavina E. Frego Undated |
2 | |||
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Wayland, Michigan to Brother October 3, 1863 |
2 | |||
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Unknown to Brother July 4, 1864 |
2 | |||
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Discharge Papers October 11, 1865 |
2 | |||
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Robert A. Moon Letters February 8, 1963 |
3 | |||
| Folder | ||||
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Washington D.C. to Uncle February 8, 1963 |
3 | |||
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Robert "Augustus" Letters- U.S. Civil War |
4 | |||
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Camp Benton (partial letter) to brother Undated |
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L.A. Hall Letters 1865 |
5 | |||
| Folder | ||||
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Camp Stoneman to Niece November 4 (no year) |
5 | |||
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Camp Russel to Sister February 23, 1865 |
5 | |||
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City Point to Sister and Brother May 5, 1865 |
5 | |||
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Letters of "Robert" April 30, 1863-July 26, 1863 |
6 | |||
| Folder | ||||
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Camp Stockton to Sister, Helen Rogers (Lexington, Kentucky), to Sister January 20, 1863 |
5 | |||
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Helen Rogers (Camp Nelson) to Sister June 24, 1863 |
5 | |||