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to Heber Painter

A partially printed form letter from the Quartemaster General's office stating that the return of quartermaster's stores for the month of July, 1865 will be examined and forwarded onto the Third Auditor of the Treasury for settlement. The stamped...

GLC02016.156

Monthly return of clothing, camp and garrison equipage

Monthly return for May 1865. Written in Manchester neighborhood of Richmond

GLC02016.110

to sister Anna

Written two days after Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomatox Court House. Describes the scene in Richmond a week after its fall. Criticizes Jefferson Davis' for fleeing after he called for the burning of Richmond. Writes that there were half...

GLC02016.080

Monthly return of clothing, camp and garrison equipage

Monthly return for November 1865.

GLC02016.113

Quarterly return of ordnance and ordnance stores

Includes returns for the second quarter, ending June 30, 1865, for Company I, 58th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, commanded by 1st Lieutenant Heber Painter. Written in Manchester neighborhood of Richmond

GLC02016.143

to sister Kate

He is happy to hear that his aunt and uncle may be visiting Richmond, but warns her that the city is in shambles. Writes that his name was forwarded for recognition for meritorious conduct. Asks that his sister not mention the news to anyone, as he...

GLC02016.083

Quarterly return of ordnance and ordnance stores

Includes returns for the fourth quarter ending in December 1865 for Company I, 58th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, commanded by 1st Lieutenant Heber Painter.

GLC02016.146

to sister Kate

Discusses his visit to Weirs cave and wishes that his family could have accompanied him. Writes that Col. Clay is in command of the sub-district of Staunton. Reports that not much is happening at camp and feels that the men will become demoralized...

GLC02016.086

to sister Kate

Writes that he has not attended church since arriving in Staunton. He has been very busy working on monthly returns. There are still no signs of mustering out or getting leave of absence. Writes that the men indulge too much when they get paid.

GLC02016.089

to his aunt

Written to his aunt Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Reports that he is no longer Acting Adjutant but remains First Lieutenant. Writes that he has been in the service four years (he enlisted October 8th 1861). Currently making arrangements...

GLC02016.092