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to John A. Fox

Gushes over the upcoming reunion of the Mass. Infantry Association and hopes to see him there.

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to John A. Fox

He plans to attend the regimental dinner. He lists the surviving officers. He also thanks him for four pamphlets and tells him that the South has really rebuilt itself nicely. Chattanooga is thriving.

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Programme of the Fifth Annual Reunion of the Twenty-Seventh Indiana Regimental Reunion Association

Includes music, prayer and a dinner.

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Report of the Proceedings of the Annual Reunion of the Associations of the Third Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers

The pamphlet reminises with great ardor their time in the war. Certain battles are remembered. Also includes guidelines of the association.

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Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Reunion of the Association of the Third Regiment Wisconsin Infantry Veteran Volunteers

The officers that have died are remembered. Membership dues are listed. Then there is a historical record that looks back at their experiences in the war.

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Proceedings of the Fourth Annual Reunion of the Association of the Third Regiment Wisconsin Infantry Veteran Volunteers

Reports on the latest reunion. This one contains biographies of some of the officers.

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Unidentified man in army uniform

A note on the back reads "Possibly Leander Williston?"

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General Orders No. 18

No officer or soldier can leave camp to visit Washington. All commanders with make weekly reports on the amount of ammunition. Payment for rations will be made only by the officers.

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General Orders No. 2

The 1st regiment will report to Rockville where they will set up camp. Guides from the President's mounted guard will report to their respective Colonels.

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Legal Document

3 privates are officially sentenced for disobedience and drunkeness. Their punishments range from carrying 20 lb bags of sand and no food to witholding pay.

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General Order No. 4

The sentences of the previous document (GLC02745.068) are hereby approved.

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to Father

He compliments his father on his address and makes a few suggestions on how he can improve it further.

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to Respected Miss (Kitty)

He was unable to come home on Friday because his captain was not there. He wishes she could see him, especially to watch him cook. He is very healthy.

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to Respected Miss ( Kitty)

He has been marching and going back and forth in a boat. They were supposed to help take Fort Donaldon, but the other men took it before they got there. Theya re near Columbus but they won't go there because the Rebels have already evacuated there.

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to Respected Miss (Kitty)

They are close to the Rebels now and there should be a fight soon. The only reason there wasn't one before is because they didn't have guns.

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Circular

All commanders will make a written report to headquarters stating the amount of ammunition.

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Captain's list of the amount of ammunition

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Captain's list of unidentified values

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Countersign and Parole list

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General Orders No. 9

On Monday morning, the troops of this command will form for review and inspection.

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Monthly Report of Forage

Lists number of mules, horses, oxen and oats, corn and hay.

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Monthly Return of Public Animals, Wagons, Harness and other means of Transporting

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Monthly Return of Quartermaster's Stores

Lists numbers for food, forage,straw and stationary.

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List of Quartermaster's Stores

Lists 3 field desk tables.

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Abstract of Articles

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Empty-Reads Reports of June

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General Orders No. 3

The discharge of firearms is strictly prohibited except against the enemy and in a few other approved situations.

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Circular

At present the head quarters will be at the camp of the 3rd battalion.

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to Col. Tophen

They wish him to be prepared to reinforce the guard.

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Special Orders

The four companies of the 1st regiment infantry must go to Williamsport. Tonight they will go as far as Sharpsburg and and tomorrow morning onward to Williamsport.

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Special Orders No. 93

The 1st New Hampshire, 9th New York, 17th and 5 companies of the 25th regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers will make up the 7th brigade.

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Special Orders No. 93

Any wagon that can be spared must be given to the commanding general so he can move a large force to the front.

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Circular

The sick of the regiments will all be sent to the commanding officer who will attach them to companies and have them treated by medical personnel. Written at Camp Brown

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Circular

Commander of regiments will bring supply of ammunition up to 70 rounds per man.

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General Orders No. 1

The commanding general has learned that [illegible] have not been prepared for the men. They are ordered to attend to this omission at once

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General Orders No. 1

Col. Stine and Col. Swchwartzwald will direct morning reports to be made to them of their commanding officers.

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General Orders No. 3

The troops have marching orders to leave at 4 am. They will carry rations and forty rounds of ammunition. The wagon train will move in the rear of the division under the direction of the quartermaster.

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Circular

Countersign and parole. Also ordering troops to have one day's ration cooked. They must be in bed by 8 o' clock.

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Circular

No one is permitted to go beyond the picket lines and will hold as prisoners all who attempt to do so.

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General Orders No. 6

The troops will march at 3am. The cooks will fix breakfast at 1:30am and five men from each company will pack the wagons.

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General Orders No. 35

The regimental baggage wagons will be sent on the Potomac today.

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Special Order No. 1

States the number of commanding officers that will report for guard duty at half past 6. Written in Camp Union

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Special Order No. 2

The commanding officer will detail a certain number of soldiers of each rank for guard duty. Written in Camp Union

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General Order No. 2

Orders on how the men will spend their leisure time and how they should bathe so that they are ready to march to the city for divine services at city hall. Written in Camp Union

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General Order No. 2

Duplicate of GLC02745.053. Written in Camp Union

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General Order No. 3

Every day there will be an "officer in charge," and an officer of the day." The "officer in charge" will oversee dress parade and encampment. The "officer of the day" will have control of the guard and police. Written in Camp Union

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Special Order No. 10

Gen. Fellows is ordered to act as officer in charge today. Written in Camp Union

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General Order No. 4

The same number of men will be detailed from each company for guard duty. Gen. Fellows will be officer in charge and Capt. Drew will be officer of the day. Written in Camp Union

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General Order unumbered

Gen. Fellows will be officer in charge and will have full command of the camp. Capt. Gremlief will be officer of the day. Written in Camp Union

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General Order unumbered

Gen. Fellows will continue as officer in charge while Capt. Kennedy will be officer of the day. Written in Camp Union

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General Order No. 9

All the companies are lettered A-J depending on their captain. Includes list. Written in Camp Union

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General Order No. 10

The field officers are listed, followed by comissioned and non-commissioned officers. The companies are lettered A-K. Then the commissioned officers of each company are listed and their ranking is listed as well, followed by the position of each...

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General Order unumbered

Gen. Fellows will continue as officer in charge and Capt. Sargent will be officer of the day. All the men are ordered to bathe themselves thoroughly. Written in Camp Union

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General Order No. 8

Gen. Fellows will continue as officer in charge and Capt. Bell will be officer of the day. All letters sent from the camp will be forwarded to the quartermaster and then put in the mail. Written in Camp Union

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General Order No. 11

Every article except arms and accoutrements will be marked with the name and number of the regiment. Written in Camp Union

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General Order No. 11

Lieutenant Fellows has been appointed adjudant of the first regiment. Warren Clark is now drill master. Written in Camp Union

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General Order No. 11

Capt. Greenleaf will [illegible] the colors on the line after the formation of the same.

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Special Order No. 12

Capt. Bell is required to detail fifteen privates from Company A to [illegible].

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General Order No. 7

The calls for company and squad drills will be strictly attended to. The men are not allowed to lie on the ground without a blanket because of health reasons.

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to the Paymaster General

Several soldiers signed a petition requesting their pay up to the 30th of September.

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Summary of Council of Administration meeting at Head Quarters

The budget for camp necessities and luxuries was discussed. Includes a complete list of prices for all camp items.

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Petition to have Denus K. Scuton appointed lieutenant of company K.

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Furlough Approval

George W. Weber is given permission to take furlough from April 24th to May 24th.

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Petition

Several soldiers want the 1st Sargeant appointed 2nd Lieutenant of the 3rd regiment.

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Monthly Summary Statement

Lists total purchases, expenditures and advances to officers.

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Special Requisition for Clothing

List of clothing and costs for public service.

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Petition for Col. Fellows

They feel that the 2nd lieutenant , Samuel M. Smith has violated some code of conduct while on drill. They feel he should be disciplined but they also hope to witness an improvement since they note his many good qualities.

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List of names

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to Sir

He believes the new infantry regulations (Cooper's Tactics) are more appropriate for today's army because many things have changed including the command for loading.

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to Colonel

The author thinks of him as a brother soldier. He hopes to see him at the reunion.

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to E.A. Preshay

Letter of introduction for Fellows, now the director of a bank.

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to Colonel (Fellows)

He asks him to give a speech on Memorial Day in Ashland, NH.

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to Colonel (Fellows)

He gave the Colonel's regards to Major. Boynton and relayed the message that he would like to see his book.

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to Colonel Fellows

The author says he remembers his family very well, Fellows most of all. He may be able to come up with some stories for Fellow's editor,

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to Colonel Fellows

The author writes that he was pleased with his discourse and it was everything the boys wanted to hear.

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Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to Comrade Fellows.

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Formal Adoption of Resolution

Grateful thanks are extended to Fellows for his address delivered in Ashland on Memorial Day.

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to Mrs. James Pillinghart

Sophie and baggage, keys paper and propeller Saturday afternoon addressed.

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to James Pillinghart

Funeral was Sunday...

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Reminisces of the Snowball Brigade

The author tells a story about how they were given permission to talk to the ladies and hold their umbrellas for them. They got into some kind of battle and couple men were wounded and killed. A soldier called "Carrot Top" passed away and they had a...

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General Orders unnumbered

Gen. Fellows will continue as officer in charge while Capt. Kenny will be officer of the day.

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to Mother

In the letter, Laurens W. Wolcott describes how they got across Bear River to meet the enemy where they immediately began fighting. The enemy rescued some of their prisoners. The next day they marched back and camped near a mountain.

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to Mother

Letter is completely faded.

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to Mother

In the letter, Laurens W. Wolcott talks about the new clothes he has purchased and received from the army. He bought new shirts and received a new blanket.

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to Sister

In the letter, Laurens W. Wolcott talks about mutual friends and acquaintances. He is glad Robert did not enlist because he would not have liked a soldier's life all. He also notes that the chaplain returned. Letter written in Camp Montgomery.

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to Father

Laurens W Wolcott writes that the 42nd regiment passed by and he got to see people he hadn't seen in a while. One of four gunboats was captured in battle. Afterwards more than half the company was sick but they are feeling better now. The weather has...

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to Sister

Yesterday there was skirmishing among the pickets. They also received strict orders not to cross the lines of their division except on business. The weather has been pleasant.

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to Sister

Laurens W. Wolcott is writing from the hospital where he has been ill with fever. Now, however, he is doing much better but will stay a little longer before resuming hard duty.

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to Mother

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that they got on a steamer bound for St. Louis where he met a friend who entrusted a package with him. Letter written at Benton Barracks (also know as Camp Benton).

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to Sister

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that on Thursday night they were taken out of their tents to go to Stewartsville. They were expected to have a major skirmish there, but nothing happened. Letter written at Benton Barracks (also know as Camp Benton).

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to Brother

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that there are some people who say they have defective arms, but he thinks their weapons are very well-made. He says they have been living on 2 meals per days and he has enjoyed good health. He writes that they marched at...

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to Mother

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that he wants his father to send him newspapers like the Independent. He mentions that the weather has been pleasant, and that more troops keep arriving.

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to Sister

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that the weather has been warm and apples are growing. Lately, he has been learning how to cook. He writes that they are camped in a pleasant place. Letter written in Camp Montgomery.

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to Father

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that there is less sickness than at any other time among the company. General "Oglesbee" visited the hospital, and Doctor Humphrey was appointed assistant surgeon. Wolcott's mother urged him to get a discharge, but he is not...

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Shiloh National Park

Photograph of Shiloh National Park. Inscription on the back reads: "View showing superintendant's lodge and park of Shiloh cemetary. Also 200 cannon hereafter to be placed on Shiloh National Park, May 13th, 1897." Lt. Laurens Wolcott is standing at...

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Calling Card for Laurens Wolcott

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Photograph of Lt. Laurens Wolcott

Inscription on back reads: "Lt. Laurens W. Wolcott. 52nd Ills. Vol. Inf." Published by Tompkins' N.Y. Gallery, 34 Canal St., Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Wolcott Coat of Arms

In Latin it reads: "Nullius Addictus Jurare In Verba Magistri," ["(being) not obliged to swear allegiance to a master."]

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[Laurens Wolcott]

Photo bust of Lt. Laurens W. Wolcott.

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to Maryann and Rebecca June McFadden

There was a skirmish, during which they took six prisoners. He chatted with one of the prisoners who was confident they would win depsite the odds.

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