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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

Unidentified man in army uniform

A note on the back reads "Possibly Leander Williston?"

GLC02198.59

to his sister

Writes that their father has been sick and their mother has the chills. He would like to visit his sister in Somerville but claims to be too bashful of coming within fifty yards of a female academy. Updates his sister on family and friends. Writes...

GLC02232.01

to his sister

Writes that he is unwell. Reports on some of the news at camp and home. His brother Sam, also known as "Marshall," is still detained in the hospital. Reports that it is likely that the men will be moving soon and has been assured by the officers...

GLC02232.08

to his sister

Writes that spending Christmas away from home will be difficult for him and he will miss his family. Discusses his celebration plans for the holidays. Explains that despite being away from home, he is able to visit his lady friends. Reports on...

GLC02232.11

to his sister

Ward writes that he's heard from a member of his company, Dave Poston, who was wounded in Perryville. Also writes that he has gotten fatter and has never enjoyed better health. He reports that federal troops are constantly getting secesh families...

GLC02232.14

to his sister

Writes that he is very disappointed that a "fat letter" from home has been lost. Also writes that his brigade has been on outpost for over a month and he is anxious to leave. He asks his sister to deliver the enclosed notes to Miss Ettie (his ex...

GLC02232.15

to his sister

Writes that he is fat and healthy. He's been attending picnics and fishing parties with his lady friends. Reports that they have received orders to prepare for immediate service and advises his sister to keep posted for news of battles in the...

GLC02232.16

to his sister

He was upset with his sister but has decided to write to her despite of it. Referring to why he was upset, he writes that he had not intended to be engaged and that "in love making you may either naturally run into an engagement or are led into it."...

GLC02232.19

to his sister

Writes from the line of battle before Chattanooga. Reports that he has survived the Battle of Chickahominy with just a slight wound to the chest. He spent two days in the hospital and rejoined his command on 22 September. Ward writes that the...

GLC02232.23

to his sister

Written from the line of battle before Chattanooga. Writes that he has heard from his brother Marshall who is slowly recovering from dysentery. Discusses communicating with Miss Mollie and Miss Tillie and other mutual friends. Writes that he has...

GLC02232.25

to his sister

Refers to "P" from the previous letter and writes that he is likely to go to Marietta to see Marshall (their brother, Samuel Marshall Ward). He writes that he has fallen "powerfully in love" with Miss Mollie. Discusses leaving the battle line...

GLC02232.26

to his sister

Tells his sister that George (possibly a friend) has taken Ward's daguerrotype of her and has asked to keep it. He requests a picture of his sister. Writes that he is afraid he won't get his furlough.

GLC02232.28

General Orders No. 206

The commanding officers are ordered to follow General Orders No. 72.

GLC02198.03

General Orders No. 399

The county of St. Mary in Maryland and the counties of Northampton and Accomac in Virginia are annexed to the department of Virginia and North Carolina.

GLC02198.05

General Orders No. 399

Duplicate of GLC02198.05.

GLC02198.06

to Amos J. Harding

Writes that Harding's kind and appreciated note on 17 September came today and he wants to reply quickly to Harding's kind sentiments. Writes that if he has been of service to Harding, which it was certainly in his power to be on the occasion that...

GLC02178.12

to father

a visit from his mother, the request of writing paper and envelopes, report of conversation with Confederate soldier who, after being taken prisoner at Vicksburg, joined the Union Army; also includes a brief reply to his sister's letter. Written on...

GLC02180.09

to George F. Morse

advice on Morse's anticipated transfer, poor quality of camp chaplains, report of his work as a hospital nurse tending soldiers with typhoid fever.

GLC02180.11

to George F. Morse

news of friends, and the finances of the Church.

GLC02180.21

to father

marching in review before President Lincoln, account of marching, artillery shelling and prisoners, and request for steel pens.

GLC02180.24

to "Cousin John"

Signed "George W. Howard"

GLC02181.03

to "Friend Hale"

Signed "G.H. Taylor"

GLC02181.04

to "Father"

Signed "J Hale Power"

GLC02181.27

to "Powers"

Signed "George Gale"

GLC02181.37

to "Powers"

Signed [Fred?] Written at Camp Russell.

GLC02181.39

to "J Hale Powers"

Signed "J. W. Bennett"

GLC02181.46

to "Powers"

Signed "Ladd"

GLC02181.47

to "Powers"

Signed "George Gale"

GLC02181.52

to "Powers"

Signed "George Gale"

GLC02181.53

to "Hale"

Signed "Dwight Bartle"

GLC02181.64

[Army and Navy Union of Wesleyan Signup Circular]

GLC02181.76

to dear wife

In their current quarters there is no water except from the well so they passed by Cambridge where the the 16th regiments was stationed. They had plenty of water. He describes an examination they had to undergo in which they they stripped naked and...

GLC02182.09

to Dearly Beloved

He informs her that Mr. Holt is liable to come to settle for the masts and no one has the account but him. Her instructs her as to where to find it in the bookshelf.

GLC02182.37

to Isaac Cover

Written at Camp Couch

GLC02197.001

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.011

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.014

to Elizabeth Cover

26 November 186_, last digit of year illegible.

GLC02197.024

to Cover

GLC02197.030

to Cover

GLC02197.032

to Cover

GLC02197.033

to Jacob Cover

8/28/186_, last number of year unreadable. Post-war.

GLC02197.041

to sir

GLC02197.042

to Brother

GLC02197.047

Invoice of Quartermaster's stores

Features envelopes, pens, wax, ink, paper...

GLC02198.14

Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage

Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.23

Abstract of Expenditures

Abstract of materials expended or consumed at Fort Ricketts, commanded by Leander A. Williston. Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.27

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

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

Business card for R.Y. Patterson

Supt. of National Cemetery

GLC02198.47