1861-1931
Lay, Creed A., fl. 1861-1864
Header Record
Title: [Collection of Creed A. Lay, A company, 40th regiment, Illinois, infantry] [decimalized]
Lay was served in the 40th Regiment, Ill. volunteers. Collection includes 64 items including 32 letters, 25 envelopes, 2 metal lapel pins, and 5 miscellaneous items. Letters include many original envelopes, some with patriotic designs, a cut-out valentine to his wife Sarah Lay, and a steamboat pass for her to meet him at Memphis. Also includes correspondence from other family members, such as Sarah's sister Marget.
GLC01013
