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to Aaron Hobart

Seeks Hobart's aid in discovering the status of a pension application for a widow, Nabby Gardner, of a soldier killed in the War of 1812. The docket contain information on Zachary Gardner's service.

GLC06313.04.170

to Aaron Hobart

Dr. Gordon writes on behalf of Ebed Stockton, a Revolutionary War soldier who lost his pension due to a new law and was petitioning to have it restored. Describes some of Stockton's ailments.

GLC06313.04.185

to Aaron Hobart

Hoping to win Hobart's support for a pension for Leonard Briggs, since Hobart was on the Committee of Revolutionary Pensions. Briggs can no longer works, served in the army, and was taken prisoner, and Peirce believes he is deserving of a pension.

GLC06313.04.205

Collateral of Henry Pitcher. [Decimalized .01- .03]

Includes one discharge certificate from the service for Henry Pitcher, dated 9 August 1862; one general affidavit signed by James Henry, dated 18 April 1890; one envelope addressed to Henry Pitcher from the Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions...

GLC06889.04

Discarge of Henry Pitcher.

A discharge certificate from the service for Henry Pitcher, dated 9 August 1862

GLC06889.04.01

General Affidavit.

This is a general affidavit signed by James Henry, dated 18 April 1890. This Affadavit concerns health issues suffered by Henry Pitcher, mainly varicose veins which caused him to be unable to work.

GLC06889.04.02

Envelope

Envelope addressed to Henry Pitcher from the Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions, dated 9 February 1891. This envelope also has notes in pencil about the death of Henry Pitcher January 6 1891 as a result of "Rheumatism of the heart very much...

GLC06889.04.03

[Collection of John F. Weeks, K company, 36th regiment, Illinois, infantry] [decimalized .001-.143]

The John F. Weeks collection consists of approximately seventy-five letters written by Weeks to his family during his service. These letters include accounts of the battles of Pea Ridge, Perryville, Stone River, and Mission Ridge. Along with...

GLC06728

to John Weeks

Writes that he has been trying to get Captain Adams' address but hasn't been successful. Expresses his surprise that he and other soldiers have lived to tell stories of what they experienced during the war. Advises Weeks to contact Captain Adams in...

GLC06728.097

to John Weeks

Written on Chicago and Northwestern Railway Co. stationery. Writes that he does remember Weeks contracting measles in Rolla and again after the battle of Pea Ridge. Informs Weeks of Captain Adams' address.

GLC06728.098