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Inventory and inspection report

Includes nineteen shelter tents which are to be turned into the depot quatermaster and sold at public auction.

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Invoice of camp and garrison equipage

An invoice of camp and garrison equipage delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant Thomas Birmingham of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania. Also signed by Thomas Birmingham as received by Captain Buyers.

GLC02016.117

Returns of ordnance and ordnance stores

Includes returns for the quarter ending December 31, 1862. Adds remarks on the loss of some Austrian rifles. There are three copies of this document numbered 118a, 118b, and 118c. Written at Batchelder's Creek.

GLC02016.118

Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores

Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores turned over to Heber Painter.

GLC02016.119

Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores

Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores turned over to Heber Painter. Written at the Hanover Court House

GLC02016.120

Invoice of clothing, camp and garrison equipage

A list of clothing delivered by Lieutenant Samuel Freedley to Captain John Buyers. The docket indicates that this is the first invoice of the quarter for "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers.

GLC02016.121

Invoice of clothing, camp and garrison equipage

A list of clothing and camp equipment delivered by Lieutenant Samuel Freedley to Captain John Buyers. The docket indicates that this is the second invoice of the quarter for "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers.

GLC02016.122

Invoice of clothing, camp and garrison equipage

Includes a list of camp and garrison equipment delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant Thomas Birmingham. The invoice is also signed by Thomas Birmingham as received.

GLC02016.123

Invoice of clothing, camp and garrison equipage

Includes a list of clothes, camp and garrison equipment delivered by Lieutenant Samuel Freedley to Captain John Buyers. The docket indicates that this is the third invoice of the quarter for "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers.

GLC02016.124

Orders for leave of absence

Captain John Buyers is granted a leave of absence to attend to urgent private business. A second note states that due to lack of transportation on the date of 27 February, 1863, the leave of absence will take into affect on March 4, 1863. The...

GLC02016.125

Invoice of tents

Includes a list of tent equipment delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant [Angello] Jackson of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Jackson as received.

GLC02016.126

Invoice of tents

Includes a list of tent equipment delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant [Angello] Jackson of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Jackson as received.

GLC02016.127

Invoice of tents

Includes a list of tent equipment delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant [Angello] Jackson of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Jackson as received.

GLC02016.128

Invoice of arms and accoutrements

Refers to seventy-two Austrian rifles delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant Thomas Birmingham of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Birmingham as received.

GLC02016.129

Invoice of camp and garrison equipage

Includes a list of camp and garrison equipment delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant Thomas Birmingham of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Birmingham as received.

GLC02016.130

Invoice of arms and accoutrements

Refers to the delivery of seventy-two Austrian rifles by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant Thomas Birmingham of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Birmingham as received.

GLC02016.131

to Captain John Buyers

Writes that Buyers is able to make out certified invoices and use them as vouchers to his returns. Signed by order of George T. [Balckl], Captain of Ordinance.

GLC02016.132

Invoice of camp and garrison equipage

Invoice of equipment transferred from Lieutenant Alva Z. Rogers to Lieutenant Heber Painter.
Written in Manchester neighborhood of Richmond

GLC02016.133

Invoice of clothing camp and garrison equipage

Invoice of equipment ransferred from Lieutenant Alva Z. Rogers to Lieutenant Heber Painter.

GLC02016.134

Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores

A partially prnted document including ordnance and ordnance stores turned over to Heber Painter.

GLC02016.135

to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written at Lookout Valley, Tennessee. He writes that spring is coming and the army is excited. Notes that the weather is much better and that some of the apple trees are beginning to blossom. Believes that the farming here at camp will be poor as...

GLC07460.073

to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written in Lookout Valley, Tennessee. He reports that the weather is nice but there has been some rain. States that he left his overcoat in Nashville, Tennessee with Ann the regiment's "negro woman." Notes that prices are high both at home in...

GLC07460.074

to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written in the woods near Ringgold, Georgia. The regiment marched through Chattanooga, Tennessee and camped just past the Chickamauga battle ground. At Gordons Mills near Chickamauga, Georgia the regiment got into its first fight. The regiment went...

GLC07460.075

to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written at Snake Creek Gap, Georgia. The regiment marched again and is currently working on roads for the army to march on. Writes that he thinks they are about five miles from the main body of the rebel army. The brigade took such a circuitous march...

GLC07460.076

to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written on the battle field near Dallas, Georgia. He explains that he is unsure of what effect the army has had on the war being in Georgia but hopes that it is good. Writes that they have had all the rations they can eat and keep several days worth...

GLC07460.077

to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written at Camp of the Illinois 105th. States that he is in good health although he is worried about the casualties the Union army is sustaining. Writes that he is glad his mother worries less even though her feelings are natural. Part of the...

GLC07460.078

to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written behind the breastworks of the Illinois 105th regiment. Reports that his regiment had received marching orders but it rained so hard they only marched a short distance. He marched with the regiment toward the left wing and then to the front...

GLC07460.079

to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written at Camp of the 105th Illinois regiment. Explains that the mail has not gone out for a while because of the Battle of Resaca. He is glad to hear everyone at home is doing well. Writes that he hopes that when the fighting is done the war is...

GLC07460.080

to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written at the Camp of the 105th Illinois regiment. He explains that they are still in the same camp as the last time he wrote. Writes that the Union artillery ha been shelling the rebels for two or three days but the effect of the shelling is not...

GLC07460.081

to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written at Camp of the 105th Illinois regiment. He is glad that everyone is doing well and states that he is as well. Writes that he is unsure of exactly where the army is as they have marched on such a "crooked course" through Georgia. Reports that...

GLC07460.082

to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written at the Camp of the 105th Illinois regiment. He is unharmed and doing well. His corps, the 20th, has been joined by the 23rd Corps. Others have told him the corps are only a few miles from Marietta, Georgia. Reports that both armies are...

GLC07460.083

to Mother

He bought a camp chair which he is hoping he can take with him. He sees Henry snd Gilbert every day. Everyone is well and going to prayer meetings.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

They started drilling on the big guns again. The colonel has the authority to bring the regiment up to 1200 and if he does, they will stay where they are for some time.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

He is concerned because it looks Edgar will be drafted. Though he, himself, enlisted he has never for one moment regretted his decision. Later he describes getting attacked by mosquitos.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

There are no longer any colored men or dutchmen in his department. The colonel wants to change them to an artillery regiment. He is taking a trip to Beaufort with Lt. Hebbard.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

There is a recruiting agent whose job it is buy colored troops to fill up their qouta. He talks about the difficulties of the draft and the reservations of the one-year men.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

He is glad for the news about Sherman's grip on Petersburgh Farragut. Though he thinks it is unwise to enlist men for one year. Lt. Lohiske has been sick but is getting better.

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to Miss Johnston

He thinks Elliot has improved since joining the army and is now a man. Seymour Graves is going to have a comission in a negro regiment. He had dinner with some exchanged prisoners

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to Miss Johnston

When he heard the glorious news that Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania went into the Union, he shouted outloud. He refers to some of the officers' wives. They are finally getting paid tomorrow.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

The weather is unpleasant and he has not gotten much mail lately. In the future he says she should see an improvement in his letters.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

He mentions Aunt Jule and Cousin Henry. He thinks the election will come out all right. He heard Mr. Marvin preach.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

He is worried about Edgar. He mentions Cousin Emily. He has to guard the Rebel prisoners though he has had no interesting experiences with the prisoners.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

They heard Lincoln carried every state but three. Elliot's uncle is sick. One of his fellow soldiers died. They will have monthly inspection on Monday.

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to Mother

Instead of spending the Sabbath in church he is building a road. He compares his day to his mother's and guesses what she is doing.

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to Mother

He was a little sick with diarrehea but is feeling better now. He wishes his mother could visit and describes the interior of his tent. He goes over the amenities it offers. Water damage.

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to the Folks at home

Laurens came to visit and they had a great time. He is feeling well.

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to the Folks at home

School is going great and he loves boarding. All the food they sent has kept very well.

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to unknown

There was a funeral for one of the men. There has been a lot of sickness in the company. There has been nearly a funeral every day.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

They may go to Beaufort. But some say they will join the army of the Potomac. He is glad to leave Jacksonville. He has nothing else to write.

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to unknown

He is sending ten dollars and shall get a bonnet if she wants one. He was relieved from picket duty at 4pm.

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