John C. Tracy, Lt. Colonel, 3rd Regiment Infantry, 8th Division, Missouri State Guard, elected June 19, 1861, slightly wounded at Springfield, Mo. August 10, 1861, on Oct. 17, 1862 recommended for appointment to Lt. Col. of Cavalry of Missouri forces,* no further records, description, n.d., age 35, born in Kentucky, resident of Columbus, Johnson County

A Reference Card in his file states See: Confed. Archives, Chap. I, Vol. 107-3/4, p. 136

*
Richmond, Oct. 17th 1862

His Excellency

Jeffn Davis
President of the C. S.

Sir:

The undersigned Members of the Missiouri delegation of Congress would respectfully recommend Colonel John C. Tracy for an appointment as Colonel of Cavalry in the C. S. A. under the recent law providing for raising troops in Kentucky and Missouri.

Col. Tracy has already rendered important service in the State and has a command already in the field. He will doubtless report his command without delay upon his return to Missouri. His past services are the best recommendation for his future expectations. We therefore unhesitatenly recommend him to your favorable consideration.

Respectfully,

Yre Obt Servants

Thos. A. Harris
C. W. Bell
Wm M Cooke
Geo G. Vest
R. L. Y. Peyton
A. H. Cousow [sp?]

M322: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Missouri