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19 February 1865

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his aunt

Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Writes that President Lincoln's peace mission has failed. Reports that he has been promoted to 1st Lieut. of Company I while Lieut. Birmingham has been promoted to captain of Company G. He will need to purchase attire for his new position, which may prove to be expensive. He is waiting to be paid off this month for the amount of $193. Also writes that Grant is planning to clean out the hospitals and other places where injured and ill soldiers are housed. Painter explains that he's not ungrateful for the bravery of these men, but…

GLC02016.074

8 March 1863

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Provost-Marshall of Baltimore City

Written at camp of the 2nd Michigan Infantry near Newport News, Virginia to the Provost Marshall in Baltimore, Maryland. Formal request for his wife Amanda to visit him at the regiment's camp near Newport News, Virginia.

GLC03523.13.084

9 March 1863

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Writes to his wife that he is discouraged to hear of all the troubles at home. He comments that his grandfather has worked hard and that it is up to the younger generation to make sure he has all of his wants supplied. States that he is saddened by the fact that their baby is sick. Tells his wife that he has arranged for her to visit him at the camp. He believes that the journey and change of climate will help her with her health. Instructs her to leave the baby with his mother. Writes about the "grand sights" she will see at the camp. He lists some of the people they know from Michigan who…

GLC03523.13.085

15 March 1863

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

He writes to his wife that he has just returned from picket to read her letter. Is happy that both her and their baby are feeling better. Writes that he is sad his grandfather's health is failing so fast. Expresses his sympathies for his grandfather and grandmother. States that he hopes she has received the money he has sent and she should use it to pay for the trip to visit him. Comments that he places his faith in God concerning his return home and any battles to come. He is preparing a tent for her and will try to make her visit as comfortable as possible. Captain Smith's family has…

GLC03523.13.086

18 March 1863

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Writes to his wife that he has submitted a recommendation for her visit and she is to pick it up in Baltimore, Maryland. Gives her specific instructions where to go in Detroit, Michigan and Baltimore, Maryland. Instructs her to bring her trunk with anything that will make her comfortable. Asks her to bring a few articles of clothing for him. Location inferred.

GLC03523.13.087

19 March 1863

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Writes to his wife that he received orders to march last night. He hopes that she will not be disappointed that he will not be at Newport News, Virginia when she arrives. Finishes the letter by stating he will write again once he reaches his new destination.

GLC03523.13.088

5 March 1802-31 March 1804

Green, Richard, 1783-1873

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Note]

Note regarding the examination of the claims of settlers for land. Noted as written at "Salem Towne." Includes a note of receipt signed Boston, 31 March 1804 by Richard Green.

GLC02437.08822

27 March 1804

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Payment]

Note to pay $30.

GLC02437.08823

28 March 1804

Crouch, Ellim, fl. 1804

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Payment]

Note to pay Edward Kelleran $15.

GLC02437.08825

15 June 1804

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Notes]

Discusses payments and various other financial business.

GLC02437.08826

28 March 1804

Stevens, William, fl. 1804

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Payment]

Note to pay Captain Kelleran for $25.

GLC02437.08827

1804

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Account book]

Account booklet with lists of transactions by date regarding cash flow, receipts, expenses and other finances.

GLC02437.08828

21 September 1804

Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

States that Lincoln received $993.73 from Henry Knox for the interest of a bond.

GLC02437.08830

22 June 1804

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Note]

States that John Butler has delivered some items. Includes a note of receipt for payment on the verso, signed by Butler. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08831