5 July 1890

Autograph letter

Title: to John A. Fox

The author doesn't know how many people will attend the encampment in Boston this year. There may not be many people there. They had their first meeting since the end of the war last year in Milwaukee. Pages missing.

GLC02198.37

17 September 1912

Autograph document

Title: Meeting Summary of the Second Massachusetts Infantry Association

They voted not to repair or preserve the battle flags. They feel the hand of the restorer is a trick. After all the preservation was fully provided for by the Commonwealth.

GLC02198.43

1861-1877

Goodhue, W.F., fl. 1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

At the meeting of the association, a resolution was passed making all ex-members of the 3rd Brigade honorary members of their association. Page missing.

GLC02198.46

1867

Printed letter

Title: to John A. Fox

The secretary of the Second Mass Infantry Association asks for money to build a Memorial Monument.

GLC02198.51

10 December 1888

Williams, J.C., fl. 1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John A. Fox

Includes 2 business cards. Requests a historical pamphlet that G. W. Thomas recommended.

GLC02198.52

9 June 1889

Stevenson, W., fl. 1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John A. Fox

Gushes over the upcoming reunion of the Mass. Infantry Association and hopes to see him there.

GLC02198.53

21 July 1890

Williams, J.C., fl. 1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John A. Fox

He plans to attend the regimental dinner. He lists the surviving officers. He also thanks him for four pamphlets and tells him that the South has really rebuilt itself nicely. Chattanooga is thriving.

GLC02198.54

12 September 1889

Vansickle, A.R., fl. 1889

Printed document

Title: Programme of the Fifth Annual Reunion of the Twenty-Seventh Indiana Regimental Reunion Association

Includes music, prayer and a dinner.

GLC02198.55

November 1890

Goodhue, W.F., fl. 1890

Pamphlet

Title: Report of the Proceedings of the Annual Reunion of the Associations of the Third Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers

The pamphlet reminises with great ardor their time in the war. Certain battles are remembered. Also includes guidelines of the association.

GLC02198.56

18 September 1895 - 19 September 1895

Goodhue, W.F., fl. 1890

Pamphlet

Title: Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Reunion of the Association of the Third Regiment Wisconsin Infantry Veteran Volunteers

The officers that have died are remembered. Membership dues are listed. Then there is a historical record that looks back at their experiences in the war.

GLC02198.57

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

March 14, 1904

Murphy, M.M., fl. 1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Comrades of Encampment

Letter to veterans informing them of the death of William H. Scarborough on January 28, 1904.

GLC02173.50

August 17, 1886

Humphreys, C.W., fl. 1886

Printed letter

Title: to Comrades

Invitation to attend the annual reunion of the 96th regiment

GLC02173.51

1861-1877

Printed document

Title: Application for Membership in Grand Army Republic

GLC02740.59

2 March 1884

Fellows, W.B., fl. 1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He compliments his father on his address and makes a few suggestions on how he can improve it further.

GLC02745.091

7 December 1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel

The author thinks of him as a brother soldier. He hopes to see him at the reunion.

GLC02745.081

20 September 1869

Goodruff, Charles H., fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel (Fellows)

He gave the Colonel's regards to Major. Boynton and relayed the message that he would like to see his book.

GLC02745.084

1884

Morrison, S., fl. 1884

Autograph document

Title: Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to Comrade Fellows.

GLC02745.089

14 June 1884

Morrison, S., fl. 1884

Autograph manuscript

Title: Formal Adoption of Resolution

Grateful thanks are extended to Fellows for his address delivered in Ashland on Memorial Day.

GLC02745.090

2 September 1893

Bliss, Zenas Randall, 1835-1900

Typed letter signed

Title: to Ethan A. Jenks

Colonel Bliss declines an invitation for the annual meeting of the Seventh Rhode Island Veterans Association from Jenks, the Association's President.

GLC02750.042

12 October 1862

Weeks, Thomas, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lt. Holden

Weeks' father, Thomas, inquires about the condition of John after the battle of Perryville. He writes: "so please answer and oblige a fraternal brother." Also included is a response from C.L. Hozl on behalf of Lt. Holden. He writes that John was fine when leaving Perryville, but Lt. Holden has suffered a bad wound in his right arm and is currently in the hospital

GLC06728.027

8 December1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Reports the death of Capt. Holden from a wound through the muscle of the arm below the elbow. Also reports that one corporal was killed and two wounded, leaving four corporals on duty. He has finally been paid and hopes to be paid again soon. Writes that there seems to be no opportunity to join a lodge in the area. Written in a camp near Nashville, Tennessee

GLC06728.033

22 June 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that the paroled men were ordered to report to General Rosecrans on the 15th of June, but they reported on the 17th instead and were sent off. Is enjoying Camp Chase, as it is very pleasant and near the woods. Writes that the farther north he travels the more he is excited about rebel raids in the north. Also writes that the people north of the river do more fighting with their tongues than with their muskets. Has heard that Morgan was coming up to Indiana. Went to visit the 101st but most of the soldiers were on picket. His friends Mordoff and Cook were there but Mordoff was not…

GLC06728.049

3 July 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that he is able to get vegetables of all kinds at reasonable rates. Reports that some of the boys took down a Secesh flag and put up the stars and stripes in its place. Writes that he has seen the "enticements" for reenlistments and believes the government will get better soldiers this way. Has not heard from the regiment since they began to march; has heard last accounts of them being near Tullahoma. Writes that none of his friends at camp belong to his father's order. He would like to be home helping his father hay, but it would be risky for him to run away.

GLC06728.050

22 December 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Has been too busy marching and hasn't had a chance to write. Reports that General Granger's corps and Wood's and Sheridan's divisions are there. Is expecting Longstreet to get to Virginia as fast as possible. Hopes to take Richmond before leaving the service. Encloses a Masonic badge found in Decatur during a march.

GLC06728.061