1946

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Printed document signed

Title: to Robert L. Stone

A thank you note to Robert L. Stone on behalf of the President and the United States for serving in the war. Signed by Harry Truman.

GLC09620.200

1 December 2015

Dole, Robert J., 1923-?

Typed document signed

Title: to Sheila Stone

A thank you note from Bob Dole for a copy of "Letters in a Box." He enclosed a copy of his own war memoir, GLC09620.347. It is signed by Bob Dole. A note with the collection states "Dick Button introduced me to his friend John Zentay, a Washington D.C. lawyer who was a good friend of Bob Dole's. John asked up to send Senator Dole a copy of our book and in return he sent me his back (inscribed) and this letter."

GLC09620.213

12 October 1863

Document signed

Title: [$100,000 receipt to Thomas W. Brent]

Notice of receipt for Confederate Naval Officer Thomas W. Brent for "the sum of one hundred thousand dollars on account of Navy department." Signed by the assistant pay master of Navy.

GLC03079.02

7 May 1864

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Document signed

Title: [Order for Commander Thomas W. Brent to report to Savannah, GA]

Confederate naval commander Thomas W. Brent was ordered to leave his post in Mobile, Alabama and proceed to Savannah, Georgia for service. Signature by captain in charge Robert E. Lee.

GLC03079.03

7 January 1865

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Document signed

Title: [Order for Commander Thomas W. Brent to await orders for placement]

Confederate naval commander Thomas W. Brent was ordered to leave his post at Savannah, Georgia, and await further instruction from the department for his next placement. Stamp on bottom lefthand corner reads: "Quarter Masters Dept, Augusta. G.A." Signed by captain in charge Robert E. Lee. Docket on verso.

GLC03079.04

8 September 1866

Brent, Thomas W., 1808-1875

Document signed

Title: [Thomas W. Brent's declaration of loyalty to the United States]

Confederate Naval Commander Thomas W. Brent's declaration of loyalty to the United States after the end of the Civil War. "Copy" is noted on top left corner.

GLC03079.05

November 4, 1769

Wentworth, H., fl. 1769

Printed document signed

Title: [Legal writ to Sheriff of New Hampshire]

This document is a printed mandate made in the name of King George III. It was written and signed in Portsmouth, N.H on 4 November 1769. It is a legal writ to the sheriff of New Hampshire ordering the seizure of Richard Perkins for appearance in court.

GLC03657.01

January 12, 1781

New Hampshire. General Assembly

Document

Title: An Act for the Raising and Compleating the State's Quota for the Continental Army.

This document is an Act passed in the State of New Hampshire. It is an Act for the raising and completing this state's quota of the Continental Army. This document includes a list of the districts within the scope of the Act's requests and numbers the militiamen that are to be raised from each town and county. These men, numbering 1354, were to be enlisted for a period of three years.

GLC03657.02

14 April 1781

New Hampshire. General Assembly

Document

Title: An Act in addition to, and alteration of an Act passed the twelth day of January one thousand seven hundred and eighty-one, entitled An Act for Raising and Compleating the State's Quota for the Continental Army.

This document accompanying an Act passed in the State of New Hampshire. It is an alteration to an Act for the raising and completing this state's quota of the Continental Army. It allows towns and counties to muster men for their quotas in whatever manner they feel is most expedient. It creates a committee to oversee this process.

GLC03657.03

27 June 1781

New Hampshire. General Assembly

Document

Title: An Act in addition to Two several Acts of this State passed since the commencement of the present year for raising and filling up the State's Quota of the Continental Army.

This document is an Act in addition to two several Acts of this state passed since the commencement of the present year for raising and filling up this state's quota of the Continental Army. It mentions the Act passed on 12 January 1781 and further assigns officers to oversee recruitment for each company mustered.

GLC03657.04

28 November 1781

New Hampshire. General Assembly

Document

Title: An Act for preventing the subjects of His Britannic Majesty and all other persons inimical to the United States of North America, from prosecuting Actions, serving as Jurors, or acting as town officers within this State.

This document consists of various Acts that are passed to prevent the inhabitants of Great Britain from committing acts inimical to the United States of America. In summary, they attempt to prevent British officials from holding office or influencing the new government.

GLC03657.05

21 March 1782

New Hampshire. General Assembly

Document

Title: An Act for raising and compleating this State's Quota of the Continental Army

This document is an Act for raising and completing this state's quota of the Continental Army. It includes an updated list of towns and counties with numbers of men to be mustered from each, including those which are considered "delinquent" and have not mustered their men.

GLC03657.06

circa 1783

Document

Title: A Schedule containing an account of the services of the militia, from 1775 to 1783.

A schedule containing an account of the services of the militia, from 1775 to 1783. Records movements and stations throughout the months between the aforementioned years. Begins with the battle of Lexington in 1775.

GLC03657.07

8 September 1791

Document

Title: Recieved Account of Bounties Paid by Said town to Soldiers in the corps of the Late War

This document is the received amount of bounties paid by said town to soldiers in the course of the late war.

GLC03657.08

12 November 1861

Putnam, Haldimand 1835-1863

Document

Title: [Certificate of enlistment in the New Hampshire 7th regiment of volunteers]

Certificate of enlistment in the New Hampshire 7th regiment of volunteers

GLC03974.01

December 14, 1861-December 31, 1861

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Document signed

Title: [Military accounts for pay and subsistence]

Payment for Lieutenant John H. Worchester. Pay dates range from December 14, 1861, and December 31, 1861. Total amount paid was $63.06. Includes payment per month as well as number of days served, number of rations per day, total number of rations, post, and price of rations. Also includes claims for Frank Worchester, John H. Worchester's servant.

GLC03974.02

January 16, 1861

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester

Describes life straight after signing up, including the journey to New York, being given initial supplies, such as a blanket and rations, and disappointment in camp that they would not be striking out for the Potomac at once.

GLC03974.03

January 23, 1862

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester

Gives details of life in camp, including information about disease and food. Mentions that he met some enemy prisoners.

GLC03974.04

February 3, 1862

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Augustas

Discusses life in camp, pay and promotions, and his growing dislike of a fellow soldier.

GLC03974.05

22 April 1862

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Martha Worcester

Mentions his recovery from dysentery. Written at Fort Jefferson.

GLC03974.06

20 June 1862

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Martha Worcester

Encloses some money for his sister.

GLC03974.07

10 August 1862

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester

Mentions the fine weather and proposed future movements.

GLC03974.08

20 November 1862

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Document

Title: [Note on rations and expenses on board a ship]

GLC03974.09

February 21, 1863

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: [John H. Worcester describing the situation in Florida]

The letter talks about patriotism, how much the Confederates know about why they are fighting, and tense discussions over the potential execution of a general.

GLC03974.10

26 April 1863

Worcester, Charles H., fl. 1863-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: Charles H. Worcester to his father

Discusses life in a new camp and a recent expedition to Charleston. Also talks about their family.

GLC03974.11