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7 May 1867

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Harriet W. Dewey

He asks her to pay the enclosed. He will send the balance later.

GLC02161.159

21 May 1867

David, W., fl. 1867

Autograph document signed

Title: Special Orders No. 18

Dewey is ordered to go to New Orleans.

GLC02161.160

26 May 1867

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He describes Camp Vinde. It has been run down since 1861 but could be revived. The third page is a sketch of Camp Vinde.

GLC02161.161

11 October 1868

Strong, Mary E., fl. 1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

He appreciates his friends but they could never take the place of his family. He thanks his father for the allowance. His doctor tells him not to do so much climbing. He refers to his sister's deferred marriage.

GLC02161.162

1861-1877

Wellstood, William, 1819-1900

Engraving

Title: [Portraits of Notable People]

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Portraits of Stephen Arnold Douglas, Benjamin Franklin Wade, William Pitt Fessenden, Charles Sumner, Thaddeus Stevens, John Cabell Breckenridge, and Henry Winter Davis. Engraved by William Wellstood.

GLC08878.0114

1861-1877

Welstood, William, 1819-1900

Engraving

Title: [Portraits of Notable People]

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Portraits of Benjamin Franklin Butler, Timothy Otis Howe, Roscoe Conkling, Allen Granberry Thurman, William Alfred Buckingham, Matthew Hale Carpenter, and George F. Edmunds. Engraved by William Wellstood.

GLC08878.0115

1861-1877

Wellstood, William, 1819-1900

Engraving

Title: [Portraits of Notable People]

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Portraits of Zachariah Chandler, John Parker Hale, Henry Bowen Anthony, Oliver Perry Morton, James Wilson Grimes, Thomas A. Hendricks, Simon Cameron. Engraved by William Wellstood.

GLC08878.0116

16 December 1886

Lemon, George, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks

Asks Weeks to gather testimony from neighbors regarding his illness in October 1864 and knowledge of Weeks being treated by Dr. Parker. Also asks that he obtain transcripts from Dr. Parker's books demonstrating his illness.

GLC06728.107

8 June 1891

Lemon, George, fl. 1860

Autograph document signed

Title: Pension claim

Form letter regarding John Weeks' pension entitlement. Weeks will receive $2 a month back pay from September 23, 1864 to February 18, 1891.

GLC06728.112

8 December 1872

Shoaf, David, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Weeks

Writes to inform Weeks that he is still alive and would like to hear from him.

GLC06728.095

22 December 1879

Elliot, John F., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks

Informs Weeks that Surgeons D.W. Young and Hawley are dead. Suggests that Weeks write to George Biddulph for information regarding an assistant surgeon. Lists the names of four soldiers of Company K living in the area, including himself.

GLC06728.096

January 12, 1880

Elliot, John F., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks

Writes that he has been trying to get Captain Adams' address but hasn't been successful. Expresses his surprise that he and other soldiers have lived to tell stories of what they experienced during the war. Advises Weeks to contact Captain Adams in order to obtain a certificate needed to apply for his pension. Reports on news of other soldiers in the company.

GLC06728.097

15 May 1880

Hammond, M.J., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks

Written on Chicago and Northwestern Railway Co. stationery. Writes that he does remember Weeks contracting measles in Rolla and again after the battle of Pea Ridge. Informs Weeks of Captain Adams' address.

GLC06728.098

31 May 1880

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks

Confirms that Weeks contracted the measles while in service. Asks that Weeks send him any papers requiring his signature.

GLC06728.099

February 21, 1882

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks

Writes that he has forgotten exactly what Weeks' disability was but thinks it was loss of speech due to measles. Asks that Weeks fill out the affidavit with the details of his illness

GLC06728.101

16 March 1882

Lenhart, John, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks

Is happy to hear from "one of our boys that is still alive". Writes that George Biddulph, John Gardon, and Capt. James Hogue are still living in the area. Assures Weeks that any of the men would be willing to help him out with his case.

GLC06728.102

26 May 1882

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Theodore Rea

Writes to Rea regarding affidavits for his disability. States that he has received affidavits from Al Taft and George Mordoff. Includes a response from Rea stating that he can attest to Weeks disabilities.

GLC06728.103

circa 1861-1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Theodore Rea

A partial letter most likely included with letter #103. Written in Weeks' hand writing; this letter appears to be a standard statement of the content Weeks wanted included in the affidavits in support of his application for pension.

GLC06728.104

19 June 1882

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elon

Asks that his friend attest to his disability. Writes that he has sent a copy of Theodore Rea's certificate as an example.

GLC06728.105

January 17, 1887

Barney, A.J., fl. 1860

Autograph document signed

Title: Notary Public Document

Signed by H. J. Baldwin, notary public. A.J. Barney certifies that John Weeks was discharged from the army due to an illness of the lungs in October of 1864. He also certifies that Dr. Parker of Erie County, Ohio treated Weeks.

GLC06728.108

January 17,1887

Taft, E.N., fl. 1860

Autograph document signed

Title: Notary Public Document

Signed by E.H. Andress, notary public. Certifies that [E.N. Taft] knew Weeks in 1864 and was afflicted by lung disease which lasted for several years.

GLC06728.109