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to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.054

to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.055

to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.056

to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.058

to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.060

to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.061

to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.062

to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.063

to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.064

to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.065

to S. P. Oakes

Possibly sent in same envelope with GLC03136.069.

GLC03136.068

to Henry C. Oakes

Possibly sent in same envelope with GLC03136.068.

GLC03136.069

to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.070

to Henry C. Oakes

GLC03136.071

to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.072

to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.073

to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.074

to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.075

to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.076

to Parents [S. P. Oakes]

GLC03136.077

to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.078

to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.079

to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.080

to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.081

to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.082

to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.083

to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.084

[Postal card]

Blank postal card from Decatur Novelty works, Faries & Oakes, Boiler Makers and Machinists, Decautr, Ill.

GLC03136.086

[Promissory note to John Crawford]

Partially printed. Promise to pay $648.00 to John Crawford in one year after the date written.

GLC03136.087

[Summons of W. L. Oakes to preform Stree Labor due City of Decatur]

Partially printed.

GLC03136.088

[tax receipt]

"Recd May 3 1862 of S. P. Oakes Twenty dollars to pay taxes in Cherokee Co. Iowa on 400 acres of land."

GLC03136.089

[tax receipt]

"Recd May 27/64 of S. P. Oakes $13.25 amt Taxes & com on Iowa Land...."

GLC03136.090

No. 66 Keep on Drinking

GLC03136.092

to William W. Alwater

GLC03137.01

to my dear mother

GLC03137.03

to my dear mother

GLC03137.04

to my dear mother

GLC03137.05

to George

GLC03137.06

to mother

GLC03137.07

to mother

GLC03137.08

to mother

GLC03137.09

to mother

GLC03137.10

to Elizabeth Blair

Blair, a seaman aboard the United States Ship Peacock, apologizes to his sister Elizabeth for not writing sooner. Informs Elizabeth that Navy orders prevent him from telling her details about his location, but mentions the ship is close to Rio de...

GLC03209.27.01

to George Nichols

Forwards to Nichols money to be invested and gives instructions specifying what companies in which to invest. Directs that he wants his funds invested, " ... as if I was sure of the permanency and good credit of the government, for my confidence in...

GLC03212.02

to George Nichols

Discusses investments and his financial affairs. Informs that he will invest $5000 in the Sycamore local mines and will be involved in the organization of the company. States he is currently receiving troops for muster out and final pay. Comments...

GLC03212.04

to Dear Sister

He is glad Tyler won the election. The city was illuminated in celebration. He once stayed with William S. Masey and his wife. Their uncle is in debt and he would like to help him.

GLC03347.30

to Mr. Booth

The author thanks him for his letter, and he accepts Booth's apology "for the little adjective you have seen proper to affix to my name." He comments on Mr. Mass's despondency because a lady's flirtations with another man.

GLC03347.31

to Thomas Booth

This is to inform Booth that his resignation as a cadet has been accepted.

GLC03347.32

Official Acceptance of Resignation

Mentions that he was proficient in French, English, Drawing, Artillery and Infantry tactics.

GLC03347.33

to Thomas Booth

He saw Mr. Ford and spoke to him about Booth. Should the opportunity arise he would be able to offer his assistance.

GLC03347.34

to Brother

First page written over. He refers to a bell that's cracked and wonders how it might have gotten cracked. He believes it can be recast.

GLC03347.35

to Thomas

Their income has been severely cut. They cannot possibly live where they are now with the rent and board. They would prefer a smaller house. He tells him he wants him to have his father's watch.

GLC03347.36

to Beloved Brother (Thomas)

She writes that father has breathed his last breath. Their father had many anxieties for his family. She thinks is important for Thomas to get away from work and spend time with them for a few weeks,

GLC03347.38

to Colonel (Thomas Booth)

He is trying to sell Pensacola to him as a place to build capital. He advertises Pensacola as an up and coming city, a growing city, a place where businesses can be established.

GLC03347.39

to Colonel (Thomas Booth)

He wants him to come to Pensacola and join him in the lumber business. He thinks Lee was a better general than Grant.

GLC03347.40

to F. Wright

Booth's wife told him that Wright offered him a new position which would require him to be in Pittsburgh by February 1st.

GLC03347.41

to J.S. Morrison

2 telegrams. Morrison asks if he will accept position. Booth says he accepts the position and will be in Richmond Tuesday or Wednesday.

GLC03347.43

to Thomas R. Booth (My dear husband)

Missing pages. They have been having atrocious weather but expect Spring to come soon.. Mostly illegible.

GLC03347.44

to Thomas R. Booth

King asks if he would be interested in an engineering job.

GLC03347.45

to T.M. King

Booth says he would be happy to acept the job as soon as he is done with his current position

GLC03347.46

to S. Spencer

Booth provides him with a list of references who can reccomend him as an engineer.

GLC03347.47

to Thomas R. Booth

"Arrangements proposed will be satisfactory."

GLC03347.48

to Thomas R. Booth

Atkinson lets him know that Mr. F. has resigned his position.

GLC03347.49

to Comissioner of Pensions

Booth asks him to send the application for a pension.

GLC03347.50

to Comissioner of Pensions

Booth has enclosed his claim for pension.

GLC03347.51

to Acting Commisioner (J.L Davenport)

Booth refers to a mistake in the paperwork says he was a medical cadet in the army. This was not the case, however.

GLC03347.52

to J.L. Davenport

Booth does his best to answer to answer the questions regarding the position he held as clerk in the adjutant's office.

GLC03347.54

to J.L. Davenport

Handwritten version of GLC02247.56. Booth does his best to answer to answer the questions regarding the position he held as clerk in the adjutant's office.

GLC03347.55

to Mr. Clement

On the recent death of Chief Justice Booth. He provides a tribute.

GLC03347.58

Palmyra, Missouri

Nature scene. Copied from an engraving by E.V.L.B

GLC03347.59

Obituary for Margaret J. Rodney Booth

Booth's widow. A partial manuscript copy is included.

GLC03347.60

to Thomas R. Booth

The cold weather has made his hands terribly chapped and it is difficult for him to write. He gives the news of family and friends like Julia, Brandy, Maria and Liz.

GLC03347.61

to Thomas R. Booth

The author passed along his proposal to Dr. Spottswood. When he has something definite to tell him about the the sale of his house Booth will be informed. His sisters found out a nurse they know has scarlet fever.

GLC03347.62

to Thomas R. Booth

The house cannot be sold at this time. It would be better to rent it. The author gives news of family and friends including upcoming weddings.

GLC03347.63

to Thomas R. Booth

When they last talked he was stationed in Brazil . After three years he took passage with a vessel to Singapore and then went on to Bombay. He finally got a raise and a promotion. He briefly describes India.

GLC03347.64

to Thomas R. Booth

He is referring to taking the estimate for something. He mentions the different sections associated with the project.

GLC03347.74

to Father and Mother

They were transported in train cars to another camp ground. They began their pursuit of the rebels. They planted theri artillery but the Rebels wouldn't answer so they couldn't tell where their force was.

GLC03049.1

to Mother

A small squad of 3400 Rebels came in the other day and he describes them as the godforsaken people he ever saw. They wore dirty and ragged uniforms. He and his friends are doing extremely well and have grown fat.

GLC03049.2

to Mother

The Rebs captured their post last night and they killed and wounded about 15 people. He lists the people that died, were wounded and even those that escaped.

GLC03049.3

Blank Stationary entitled Head Q'ers 21st. Conn. July 1864

blank

GLC02744.296

Observing the Day-Honoring the Nation's Dead with Flowers, Eulogies and Public Demonstrations

A special day of speeches and poems prsented to honor the men that died in the war. Reports the words of the mayor and ex-mayor.

GLC02744.330

Diary for 1857

Includes brief accounts of his days as well as some accounting. writes "Nothing New" several times.

GLC02744.379

Diary for 1858

Mainly used as an accounting book but there are also brief descriptions of his days mixed in.

GLC02744.380

Diary for 1859

Mainly used as an account book with a few diary entries

GLC02744.381

Diary for 1862

Records troop movements in several entries, also used as an account book.

GLC02744.382

Diary for 1863

Records troop movements in several entries, also used as an account book. Many blank pages.

GLC02744.383

Diary for 1864

Final year. Records troop movements until June 11th when his mother takes over after his death. Provides details of funeral. Rest is blank.

GLC02744.384

Burpee's copy of the New Testament

Pocket size editon of the the New Testament

GLC02744.385

to the Lebanon S. School

GLC02915.53

to My Dear Friends

GLC02915.54

to My Dear Friend

GLC02915.55

to My Dear Friends

GLC02915.56

to Sarah Kendall

This is a partial letter and pages taken from the memoranda section of a diary. the letter is dater 3 May 1863, and the diary pages 17 April 1863, sent in the same envelope dated 15 May 1863

GLC02915.57

to Sister Henry

GLC02915.58

to My Dear Friend

GLC02915.59

to Sister Henry

GLC02915.60

to My Brother

GLC02915.61

to Sister Henry

GLC02915.62

to Sister Henry

GLC02915.63

to Brother L

This is a letter and a poem recieved together. The poems title is The Siege of Suffolk, Va. by H.W.Green, 130th Regement N.Y.V

GLC02915.64