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to Mary

There is sickness and death lately, mostly among the new recruits. He asks her to tell him the price of produce, so that he can allocate funds appropriately. He warns her that he has become a hard drinker and that is why he has gained weight.

GLC02415.074

to Eliakim P. Scammon

re recruitment problems - the men desire to move from infantry to cavalry or artillery. "…they say at the end of this service they have carried their last knapsack." Says his health will not allow him to re-enter the service. Asks, "Do you know...

GLC02414.259

to Mary

He describes a funeral he attended of a new recruit who died of a heart disease. He will send her more money soon.

GLC02415.075

to Thomas Turner

Written in a secretarial hand and signed twice by Stewart as Commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard to Lieutenant Turner of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Tells him to take command of recruits given to him by Commander Engle and to proceed to Amboy by...

GLC03479.23

to Eugene L. Morton

Written by Commander Craven to Morton as a Navy Agent in Boston. Encloses a bill (not included) of E.B. Knapp for a steamboat fare of recruits for $21. Asks him to send the amount.

GLC03479.30