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Mr. Biggs,
You may have already checked these, but the memoirs of Sgt. Josiah Conzett of the 5th Iowa Cav are available on the internet and also at the State Historical Society of Iowa in Iowa City. Additionally, transcripts of Corp. George Healey's war-time letters (Co. E, 5th Iowa Cav) are available at the latter place as well. I would also recommed, if you have the opportunity, that you make the drive out to the State Historical Society Library of Iowa at Des Moines. They have a great deal of information from the 5th Iowa Cav in their holdings. I found them to be very helpful and friendly. Hope this helps. God Bless.
Sincerely,
CAM