FREDERIC JARVIS and ISRAEL PUTNAM -- 118th INFANTRYPHILIP BRAU -- 96th INFANTRYNO FURTHER RECORD - Often, when reading Muster Roll Abstracts, thephrase, "No Further Record," is found. There are many reasons for theirdisappearance from the rolls, such as desertion, illness, disability,but these are usually noted on the record.These three men enlisted in Peru in 1862, one in the 96 and two in the118th. All disappeared with, "No Further Record."According to John Cunningham, who wrote the book, "Three Years With theAdirondack Regiment," a history of the 118th Infantry, "Every day wewere visited by the relatives and friends of the "boys" from all parts,so we had many pleasures mixed with our daily routine of garrison life."Maybe their families were worried about the pair and took them home.Frederick Jarvis and Israel Putnam, both farmers, enlisted in the 118thInfantry in August 1862, and were mustered into Company K inPlattsburgh. Frederick was born in Quebec and soon after he was musteredin in Plattsburgh, he returned home to Peru where he died in 1863.Israel Putnam, the 26-year-old son of Archelaus Putnam and DeborahKimball, also left the regiment and also died in 1863. He was buried inthe Peasleeville Cemetery. John Putnam, his brother, with whom heenlisted, was killed in action at Drewry's Bluff on May 14, 1864.As for Philip Brau, who enlisted in the 96th Infantry and was musteredinto Company K, the term, "No Further Record," truly applies. Doesanyone know what happened to Philip?
