1874

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Book

Title: By-Laws of the Aslar Lodge, No. 76 Free and Accepted Masons

By-Laws of the Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New Jersey. Discusses meeting times, officers, admission application, fee and dues. Past Masters, Officers, members are listed. Elections are discussed, districts, grievance policy and general regulations. There is a chapter on the code of trial by charges.

GLC03131.16.13

8 February 1863

Chase, Captain S.S., fl. 1863

Autograph document signed

Title: Furlough Permission

Furlough granted to Sergeant James Kiger for 30 days.

GLC03131.16.14

2 March 1863

Kiger, James L., fl. 1862

Autograph document signed

Title: Request for Furlough Extension

Kiger requests an extension because he has Typhoid Fever. Includes testimony of two physicians.

GLC03131.16.15

2 March 1863

Simickson, Henry, fl. 1863

Autograph document signed

Title: Evidence of Typhoid Fever

Mayor affirms that physicians have appeared before him stating that Kiger is unfit to return to his regiment.

GLC03131.16.16

1863

Simickson, Henry, fl. 1863

Envelope

Title: Envelope that contained furlough and passes

For James Kiger. Missing from envelope.

GLC03131.16.17

1815

Simickson, Henry, fl. 1863

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Article honoring those who lost their lives in the Civil War]

Title torn from article. "These men fought to maintain and perpetuate the rights of human nature. These men fought, not for themselves alone--they struck the chains from the limbs of four millions of bondsmen..."

GLC03131.16.18

13 March 1863

Crowell, Frank G., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father and Mother

They were transported in train cars to another camp ground. They began their pursuit of the rebels. They planted theri artillery but the Rebels wouldn't answer so they couldn't tell where their force was.

GLC03049.01

2 December 1863

Crowell, Frank G., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

A small squad of 3400 Rebels came in the other day and he describes them as the godforsaken people he ever saw. They wore dirty and ragged uniforms. He and his friends are doing extremely well and have grown fat.

GLC03049.02

23 April 1864

Crowell, Frank G., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

The Rebs captured their post last night and they killed and wounded about 15 people. He lists the people that died, were wounded and even those that escaped.

GLC03049.03

October 27, 1917

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Hoover

Addressed to "My Dear Mr. Hoover." Discusses the starvation relief in Europe and Hoover's part in its management. Expresses his support and advises Hoover as to the next steps in food distribution abroad. Discusses rationing. Stamped on page one by the U.S. Food Administration, received 30 October. Pages two and four have been written vertically by Theodore Roosevelt.

GLC00162.13.01

1860s-1870s

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Interior of Ft. Wagner, Morris Island, S.C.

Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 3489. Published by E & H.T. Anthony, & Co. American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium, 501 Broadway, New York. Negative by Brady & Co., Washington.

GLC00561.05

16 July 1908

Davenport, J.L., fl. 1908-1910

Typed letter

Title: to Thomas R. Booth

Daveneport says the data supplied was not sufficient and Booth needs to answer additional questions to get his pension.

GLC03347.53

12 August 1908

Typed letter signed

Title: to J. Davis Brodhead

The commisoner informs Brodhead that Booth's pension claim is under review and the result will be communicated shortly.

GLC03347.56

1 April 1863

Watson, P.H., fl. 1863

Autograph document signed

Title: Official Appointment

Thomas R. Booth is appointed a clerk of class 2.

GLC03347.65

8 August 1864

Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas R. Booth

Booth's resignation has been accepted.

GLC03347.66

12 December 1864

Woods, George H., fl. 1864

Autograph document signed

Title: Board of Examination of Commissaries Certfication

Certifies that Booth was examined as to his qualifications.

GLC03347.67

28 March 1865

Chaefin, S.F., fl. 1865

Autograph document signed

Title: Commission

Booth's commission of Commissary of Subsistence is enclosed.

GLC03347.68

10 November 1865

Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869

Autograph document signed

Title: Appointment

Official appointment for services in the subsistence department. Booth must say whther he accepts or not.

GLC03347.69

18 November 1865

Perry, Alex L., fl. 1865

Autograph document signed

Title: Clothing and Equipage Division

Informing Booth that his affidavit pertaining to clothing, camp and equipage has been received.

GLC03347.70

22 November 1865

Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893

Printed document

Title: General Order No. 610

Captain Thomas R. Booth is hereby honorbly mustered out.

GLC03347.71

21 October 1866

Kelton, J.C., fl. 1865

Printed document signed

Title: Commission of Provost Major

Comission for Thomas Booth is enclosed.

GLC03347.72

October 21, 1866

Autograph manuscript

Title: to Unknown

Possibly partial letter. Anna want the recipient to visit her. The author gives the news about Susan's children.

GLC03347.73

2 April 1904

Whistler, Simon M., fl. 1904

Printed document

Title: Application for Copyright Registration

Copyright is claimed for The One Hundred and Thirtieth Regiment, Pennsylvania Vounteer Infantry periodical. Library of Congress official registration.

GLC08284.122

6 May 1903

Sulberg, Thorwald, fl. 1903

Autograph document

Title: Office of the Register of Copyrights

Whistler deposited a book in the office titled; Reminiscences of the United States-Hospital Service in the Civil War.

GLC08284.123

1860s-1870s

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Maj-Gen. A. E. Burnside and members of his staff at his Headquarters, near Richmond, Va.

Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. Portrait of Major General Ambrose Everett Burnside and two members of his staff. No. 2434. Published by E & H.T. Anthony, & Co. American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium, 501 Broadway, New York. These are the original views taken by "Brady," the government artist, during 1861-1865.

GLC00561.06