Centre County Library and Historical Museum - Keller Letters

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  • Date = 1863-04-27

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The family of Henry Keller were residents of Boalsburg, Pa. in the 1800's. Sophie Keller, daughter of Henry and Margaretta (nee Schneck), is significant because of her participation in a graveside remembrance at the Boalsburg, PA cemetery in Oct. 1864 that blossomed into an annual memorial day event now held in May. Collection covers sixty-one letters and one poem from 1837 to 1893 associated with the life of family members, including Margaretta's kin, with many in the Civil War timeframe.

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Keller Family; Civil War
Daniel is with the 148th PA Infantry in Virginia. Thirteen members of his unit have applied for furlough. Daniel wants a specific flannel shirt made by his mother or sisters, 3 or 4 pairs of cotton stockings, and a silk handkerchief. Daniel attributes the success of the 148th PA Infantry regiment to Colonel James Beaver who maintained discipline and cleanliness. Daniel's unit received several bugles for signaling for use 'when the voice cannot be heard'. Other Union regiments are moving out but they have not gotten their orders yet, however the officers are having rations cooked which is a signal for movement.