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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

1861-1877

Scheetz, Chandler, fl. 1861-1877

Photograph

Title: Unidentified man in army uniform

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

GLC02198.59

1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Booth

The author thanks him for his letter, and he accepts Booth's apology "for the little adjective you have seen proper to affix to my name." He comments on Mr. Mass's despondency because a lady's flirtations with another man.

GLC03347.31

9 September 1857

Williams, Seth, 1822-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Booth

This is to inform Booth that his resignation as a cadet has been accepted.

GLC03347.32

21 June 1857

Williams, Seth, 1822-1866

Autograph document signed

Title: Official Acceptance of Resignation

Mentions that he was proficient in French, English, Drawing, Artillery and Infantry tactics.

GLC03347.33

17 July 1854

Bayley, William, fl. 1854

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Booth

He saw Mr. Ford and spoke to him about Booth. Should the opportunity arise he would be able to offer his assistance.

GLC03347.34

16 November 1888

Autograph note

Title: to Unknown

"Tell father that the accompanying method has often been used to prevent people from assuming [illegible] position when they once get vertical." Includes illustration of woman being hanged.

GLC08284.014

1861-1877

Autograph manuscript

Title: List of Christmas Gifts

Someone lists their Christmas gift. Other side features illustration of blacksmith.

GLC08284.015

1861-1877

Autograph manuscript

Title: "And like said Jimmy when he had his quiet play spell..."

Seems to be about a child playing who later has to clean up. Other side features illustration showing little boy asking his grandma if she needs help.

GLC08284.016