25 May 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He talks of money matters. Still he owes his uncle money. He goes over his monthly expenses.

GLC02415.081

13 July 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

They bought some potatoes and onions at what he thinks are unfair prices.He warns her to have someone get the wheat as soon as possible or else they will ahve to see what rights the man who worked their farm has.

GLC02415.092

2 August 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He went down to Georgia to sign the pay rolls recently and draw 2 months pay. He is very positive of the Union's success. Soon the army will have 500,000 men. Written at camp on Lookout Mountain

GLC02415.097

6 August 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He is getting tired of having to write as it is a poor substitute for communication. He prides himself on how well he budgets. If the other boys thought of their families as much as he does they'd have more money. Written at camp on Lookout Mountain

GLC02415.098

8 August 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He talks of money matters. His uncle has been paid off for the most part. He mentions getting clothes for the children and for her. Written at camp on Lookout Mountain

GLC02415.099

20 September 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

They should leave camp tomorrow morning and join the picket lines but they don't know how long they will remain there. He has two months pay and will send her money soon. Written at camp on Lookout Mountain

GLC02415.106

7 May 1862

Jackson, Y.M., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Enoch Q. Fellows

He really wants the Adjutant's Commission. If Fellows gets it for him he will give him 50 dollars as soon as they are paid off.

GLC02745.015

28 March 1862

Cammings, G.D., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Ryan

He mentions Gen. Thurman and Gen. Sheridan. He would not be surprised if his friend gets sent to Richmond. He himself hopes to go to Richmond this Spring. He mentions money they owe one another.

GLC02745.020

February 1, 1864

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

Printed document

Title: General Orders No. 38

Volunteers that serve two years will get their bounty. Furloughed soldiers that that cannot pay their travel expenses will have it deducted from their pay, Draftees will be paid travel expenses.

GLC02198.07

30 July 1903

Printed document signed

Title: Special Notice from the Bureau of Pensions

Warns people not to be fooled by imposters who demand money for their duties with the pension bureau.

GLC02198.41

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

February 27, 1894

Orenlorff, Alfred, fl. 1894

Typed document signed

Title: Special Orders No. 38

Horatio L. Wait is appointed Paymaster.

GLC08284.042

16 March 1896

Frelond, C.C., fl. 1896

Typed document signed

Title: Special Orders No. 16

Horatio L. Wait is appointed Paymaster.

GLC08284.043

February 26, 1894

Typed letter signed

Title: to Horatio L. Wait

He has forwarded his appointment as Paymaster to the adjutant general.

GLC08284.044

19 May 1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He thinks he will be at home in June sometime. Unfortunately they will not get paid until they are discharged. He plans to get a piece of land and build his own house when he returns.

GLC02740.42

13 June 1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He has been paid well lately and he can eat what he wants. He thought he loved her as much as possible when he went away, but now he realizes that being apart has caused him to love her more.

GLC02740.44

11 June 1894

J.B., Crall, & Co., 1861-1877

Envelope

Title: to Wilmot Thompson

From J.B. Crall and Co.

GLC02740.58

1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He lets his wife know he has been examined and passed and will receive his bounty next Friday at which time he will send it to her.

GLC02740.01

25 November 1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He had his picture taken but it didn't come out very well. He will try to get a furlough after he gets to Augusta and he will send more money home.

GLC02740.02

30 November 1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He is now in Augusta, but does not think he can get a furlough now. He discusses the money he will send.

GLC02740.03

5 December 1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He hopes he was not late in sending her money. He thinks of her when he goes to bed and when he wakes up. He wants her to get a photo taken.

GLC02740.04

9 December 1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He sent her 100 dollars. He describes Gallops Island as a very "pretty place."

GLC02740.05

22 December 1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He worries that she may not receive the last money he sent. He expects to leave the island soon. Their transport arrived with Rebel prisoners.

GLC02740.12

23 December 1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He warns her there may be some hard times. He mentioned previously that they would leave today but they are low on money.

GLC02740.13

29 December 1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He is going to have his picture taken, though it may be expensive. Everything on the island costs three times as much. He sent her more money express. He may sell his watch.

GLC02740.16