Camp in the Field Georgia
Sir:
The undersigned Captain of Company F. 26th Wis. Vols. certify on
honor that H. Dieterich of my company was taken prisoner on July
1st, 1863 near Gettysburg, that he was reported missing since
the 1st day of November, 1863, the time of his return to the
Rgt., he being duly exchanged.
Wm. Steinmeyer, Cpt.
Wisconsin Historical Society, 1200 Series, Box 128, Correspondence 1864
June 26, 1864
To the Adjutant Gen.
in Madison, Wis.
It furthermore states that his wife, Julia Dieterich now living
in town Gibson, Manitowoc City has been deprived of the
authorized state aid and therefore this certificate.
Comdg. Comp. F, 26th Reg.
Wis. Vol.