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General order no. 58

Order regarding quotas by town for volunteers.

GLC02175.13

[Receipt for payment of a bill]

Receipt for Ebenezer Whittmore for payment of four dollars and fify cents made to Thatcher. Payment was made in regards to a bill, GLC02175.22.

GLC02175.23

Volunteers from Yarmouth for 9 months who have been mustered into the service of the United States in Co E. 5th Reg

A list of volunteers mustered into service for nine months.

GLC02175.24

[Military exemption]

Certifies that George W. Baker is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from "pulmonary disease & irritation of bladder," which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Leonard as the examining surgeon.

GLC02175.30

[Military exemption]

Certifies that Daniel R. Weeks is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from varicocele, which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Leonard as the examining surgeon.

GLC02175.34

[envelope to C.G Morse]

GLC02180.49

to "Friend"

Signed "Horace C. Rodgers"

GLC02181.35

to Brother Henry

There was a report about a small fight in Western Virginia in the morning paper. He has been catching colds lately and has an awful one right now. But he can take it for he is as 'tough as a bull." Written in Camp Lyon

GLC02172.28

to Brother Henry

He is now heading cattle. He talks about the land and how much each cow costs.

GLC02172.43

to Amos J. Harding

Asks to be excused for not writing sooner, but he was waiting for the machine to run according to the notion of things. Thinks that Lieutenant Gannett is a gentleman; all his books and papers are in very good shape, but Sayne had to clean the office...

GLC02178.08

to Amos J. Harding

Mustered out of service on 13 July and finally feels like a free citizen. Has not gone into business yet and is not sure where and what business he will get into, but it will happen soon. In St. Louis, he saw a mutual friend, who looked fine as...

GLC02178.10

to father

Plans to enlist in 91st Regiment with his friend Chris Skelton, and receipt of bounty payment.

GLC02180.01

to George F. Morse

news of friends stationed in other military units, and an account of attendance and activities at religious organizations in Brooklyn.

GLC02180.06

to George F. Morse

expressions of friendship, speculations about the arrival of prisoners to Hart's Island, Morse's transfer to Fort McHenry, and anticipation of his 21st birthday

GLC02180.10

to George F. Morse

the possibility pf paying a visit to Hart's Island, expressions of friendship and exhortation to remain faithful to God.

GLC02180.12

to father

the receipt of package, inquiry about a coat for Chris Skelton, the observance of Christmas in the barracks, and the harshness of the weather. Written on Hart Island

GLC02180.15

to brother

viewing the monuments and public buildings of Baltimore, Fort Federal Hill replacing Fort McHenry as the Regimental Headquarters, promises to send his picture, and acknowledgement of the receipt of his mother's fruit cake.

GLC02180.19

to mother

hardships of camp life, the surrender of Johnston, family matters, and Chris Skelton's letter from Hart's Island.

GLC02180.27

to father

the mustering out of troops, Morse's intention to purchase his Springfield Rifle musket, and the insufficiency of the food rations.

GLC02180.29

to father

delay in receipt of a box sent from home, back pay and bounty, warning his father against paying him a visit.

GLC02180.30

to George F. Morse

Morse's struggles with temptation while in service

GLC02180.34

to George F. Morse

a possible expedition to the "frontier," women and marriage, thoughts of war-time companions

GLC02180.44

U.S Armory Pass

GLC02180.48

to "Friend Hale"

Signed "G Henry Taylor"

GLC02181.06

to "Dear Old Chum"

Signed "Jim"

GLC02181.26

to "General Washburn"

Signed "J Hale Powers"

GLC02181.32

to "Healus"

Signed "J. N. Perkins"

GLC02181.33

to "Cousin"

Signed "George Sowers"

GLC02181.38

to "Powers"

Signed "George Gale"

GLC02181.40

to "Powers"

Signed "P. W. Ladd"

GLC02181.45

to "Dear Brother and Sister"

Signed "[Dayls?] Benton"

GLC02181.60

to "Powers"

Signed "S W C Farnsworth"

GLC02181.62

to "Rev. J Hale Powers"

Signed "E [Goudrws?]"

GLC02181.66

to "Powers"

Signed "W A Agard"

GLC02181.69

to Col. Maggis and Col. Morse

3 notes. One addressed to Col. Maggis requesting that Stone and others return on the 2 o' clock train. The other addressed to Col. Morse instructing him to have Corporal Stone return at 2pm. The last appears to be the top part of a letter. Only the...

GLC02182.02

to "Dearly Beloved"

He describes his recent activities. He and Mrs. Wheeler went to a lecture the other night. He and Mr. Bryant worked in the village one day and then had dinner with Mrs. Cook. He mentions other mutual friends and acquaintances.

GLC02182.03

to Berdille

He has gained experience in setting guard. He describes the process. He tells the story of a soldier that was found drunk in the guard house and was promptly taken to jail. He decribes the colorful Methodist preacher.Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.07

to Berdille

He saw some planters load tobacco the other other night and he describes the scene at great length.

GLC02182.17

to Berdille

He describes his new quarters which sound rather luxurious. There is even a bath house which he plans to to take advantage of.

GLC02182.18

to dearest wife

He is glad she has little Abby and she is taking her to meeting. He goes over all the various people he has heard that are sick and wishes them well.He writes that there is much sickness among the soldiers as well. Sadly many are wounded not in...

GLC02182.20

to dealy beloved

His foot does not hurt him that bad anymore. They did not find the bullet and he doesn't think they will. The doctor comes around and looks at his foot but he has nothing encouraging to say.

GLC02182.28

to "My dear friend"

Signed "J Hale Powers"

GLC02181.36

to Isaac Cover

Written at Campbell Hospital.

GLC02197.005

to Amos J. Harding

Yesterday, Lyon received Harding's letter containing vouchers; very glad to hear from Harding. Was pleasantly located at Rolla, Missouri for two weeks when they "received orders emanating from the War Department to report to Major General Grant at...

GLC02178.01

to Amos J. Harding

Just wrote a letter to Major General Schofield earnestly demanding the release of Mr. Bradley Bunch. Asks Harding to visit Bunch and tell him to not lose hope. Spoke to General Davidson, who said that the case was beyond his jurisdiction. Hopes...

GLC02178.03

to Amos J. Harding

States that he is under lasting obligations to Harding and to Mr. Padgett for the interest they are taking in his behalf. Writes that anything they may do toward accomplishing his release will be greatly remembered. Does not need anything at this...

GLC02178.04

to Amos J. Harding

Writes that they have "met the enemy and are out on parole, which occurred at Glasgow on the 15th after eight hours of constant and determined fighting." The Union had 600 untried soldiers against 8000 veteran Rebels. They had marched for three...

GLC02178.07

to Amos J. Harding

Does not feel much like writing this afternoon but remembered his obligation and will say a few words. Arrived at St. Louis one week ago this morning (Thursday) at 3 o'clock. His company had been mustered out the day before. Panicked about getting...

GLC02178.11

to father

successfully enlisting and medical examination.

GLC02180.02

to George F. Morse

assisting Morse to obtain a transfer to Fort Federal Hill, Morse's reticence to work on the Sabbath, the death of a soldier from typhoid, and the necessity of retaining his religious life in camp.

GLC02180.13