18 August 1865

Clark, J.H., fl. 1865

Autograph manuscript

Title: Farewell Dinner Speech

Intended to be read at the officers' farewell dinner. "We'll pledge with brimming hearts our pride, our colors--old and new..." Written as a long poem.

GLC02198.34

18 August 1865

Clark, J.H., fl. 1865

Typed manuscript

Title: Farewell Dinner Speech

Typed version of GLC02198.34.

GLC02198.35.01

18 August 1865

Clark, J.H., fl. 1865

Typed manuscript

Title: Farewell Dinner Speech

Duplicate of GLC02198.35.01.

GLC02198.35.02

7 February 1890

Thomas, Hon. H., fl. 1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Murch

His application for membership in the Grand Army of the Republic has been accepted.

GLC02198.36

5 July 1890

Autograph letter

Title: to John A. Fox

The author doesn't know how many people will attend the encampment in Boston this year. There may not be many people there. They had their first meeting since the end of the war last year in Milwaukee. Pages missing.

GLC02198.37

12 March 1891

Gould, John, fl. 1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John A. Fox

He has questions about the battle of Antietam. He wants to know which flag they captured and where it was.

GLC02198.38

1891

Map

Title: Map of Antietam

Goes with item GLC02198.38. Includes line of advance.

GLC02198.39

1902

Autograph document

Title: List of Surviving Officers in Second Mass. Infantry

GLC02198.40

3 February 1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Major Fox

He discusses what to do with the battle flags from the war. He says they should be kept at the state house and regarded as sacred.

GLC02198.42

17 September 1912

Autograph document

Title: Meeting Summary of the Second Massachusetts Infantry Association

They voted not to repair or preserve the battle flags. They feel the hand of the restorer is a trick. After all the preservation was fully provided for by the Commonwealth.

GLC02198.43

1861-1877

Autograph document

Title: Record of Battle Flags

No 1 is a National Flag, No. 2 is a Staff and Eagle and No. 3 is a Staff of made of Rosewood.

GLC02198.44

1861-1877

Printed document

Title: Veterans' Patriotic League

Petition essentially saying they believe in pensions for soldiers but they do not think the system should be abused.

GLC02198.45

1861-1877

Goodhue, W.F., fl. 1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

At the meeting of the association, a resolution was passed making all ex-members of the 3rd Brigade honorary members of their association. Page missing.

GLC02198.46

1861-1877

Ephemera

Title: Business card for R.Y. Patterson

Supt. of National Cemetery

GLC02198.47

6 August 1858

Autograph document signed

Title: To the Inhabitants of North Bridgewater

The railroad company disputes the laying out of a new road and has gone to the supreme court to challenge the validity of the action.

GLC02198.48

1861-1877

Autograph document

Title: Williston Genealogy

Names and birthdates for the Allens.

GLC02198.49

1775

Pamphlet

Title: Genealogical Almanac

Begins with an article on voyages. Belonged to Capt. William.

GLC02198.50

1867

Printed letter

Title: to John A. Fox

The secretary of the Second Mass Infantry Association asks for money to build a Memorial Monument.

GLC02198.51

10 December 1888

Williams, J.C., fl. 1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John A. Fox

Includes 2 business cards. Requests a historical pamphlet that G. W. Thomas recommended.

GLC02198.52

9 June 1889

Stevenson, W., fl. 1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John A. Fox

Gushes over the upcoming reunion of the Mass. Infantry Association and hopes to see him there.

GLC02198.53

21 July 1890

Williams, J.C., fl. 1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John A. Fox

He plans to attend the regimental dinner. He lists the surviving officers. He also thanks him for four pamphlets and tells him that the South has really rebuilt itself nicely. Chattanooga is thriving.

GLC02198.54

12 September 1889

Vansickle, A.R., fl. 1889

Printed document

Title: Programme of the Fifth Annual Reunion of the Twenty-Seventh Indiana Regimental Reunion Association

Includes music, prayer and a dinner.

GLC02198.55

November 1890

Goodhue, W.F., fl. 1890

Pamphlet

Title: Report of the Proceedings of the Annual Reunion of the Associations of the Third Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers

The pamphlet reminises with great ardor their time in the war. Certain battles are remembered. Also includes guidelines of the association.

GLC02198.56

18 September 1895 - 19 September 1895

Goodhue, W.F., fl. 1890

Pamphlet

Title: Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Reunion of the Association of the Third Regiment Wisconsin Infantry Veteran Volunteers

The officers that have died are remembered. Membership dues are listed. Then there is a historical record that looks back at their experiences in the war.

GLC02198.57

14 September 1893

Goodhue, W.F., fl. 1890

Pamphlet

Title: Proceedings of the Fourth Annual Reunion of the Association of the Third Regiment Wisconsin Infantry Veteran Volunteers

Reports on the latest reunion. This one contains biographies of some of the officers.

GLC02198.58