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The information in this index is quite reliable. However, keep in mind that even though this index is very accurate it still may contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings or misinterpretations. | The information in this index is quite reliable. However, keep in mind that even though this index is very accurate it still may contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings or misinterpretations. | ||
== What Can This Collection Tell Me? == | == What Can This Collection Tell Me? == | ||
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*Type of records in file | *Type of records in file | ||
*NARA publication number, title, and roll number | *NARA publication number, title, and roll number | ||
== Collection Content == | |||
The records are in individual files which usually include the following: | |||
*A jacket-envelope for each soldier, labeled with his name, rank, and the unit in which he served | |||
*A card (or cards) with abstracts of entries from original muster rolls, returns, rosters, payrolls, appointment books, hospital registers, Union prison registers and rolls, parole rolls, and inspection reports | |||
*The originals of any papers relating only to the particular soldier | |||
== How Do I Search This Collection? == | == How Do I Search This Collection? == | ||