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to his mother

His journey to Washington. He describes a "society" in Philadelphia which met them at the train station and furnished them with a home made meal complete with crockery and white table cloths. Indicates that the regiment was well received at every...

GLC04662.003

to John Charles Frémont

President Lincoln informs Major General Frémont that Dr. Godfrey Aigner was appointed by the United States Sanitary Commission to visit soldiers stationed at a camp under Frémont's command "to report upon circumstances affecting their health, and to...

GLC04874

[Speech delivered to the Great Central Fair of Buffalo]

Former President Fillmore notes historic inventions and developments, such as the rail road, steam engine, and telegraph, that have shaped Buffalo since the city's 1832 Centennial Celebration. Refers to the farewell addresses of Presidents George...

GLC04884.02

Lodge of the Sanitary Commision

Title from inscription on verso. Image of three hospital buildings, two on the left side of the image and one on the right side. Recuperating soldiers occupy the center of the image. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation: "1201 XXIX...

GLC05111.01.0443

Union refreshment saloon [in paper case]

Image shows busy street corner with large crowd gathered at Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon in Philadelphia. Imprint on flap of case "With the Compliments of the Union Volunteer Refreshment Committee. See back of Photograph." Ink inscription on...

GLC05111.02.0982