31 May 1864

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written on the battle field near Dallas, Georgia. He explains that he is unsure of what effect the army has had on the war being in Georgia but hopes that it is good. Writes that they have had all the rations they can eat and keep several days worth in their haversacks. Notes that General William T. Sherman is with the army in Georgia. Reports that General Sherman was not afraid to go to the front with the skirmishers. The rebels leveled the log house that was the headquarters of Ward who commands their brigade. He writes that he celebrated his birthday on the battlefield and that part of the…

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16 May 1864- 2 June 1864

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written at Camp of the Illinois 105th. States that he is in good health although he is worried about the casualties the Union army is sustaining. Writes that he is glad his mother worries less even though her feelings are natural. Part of the regiment was sent out on picket duty and to the skirmish line. Yesterday afternoon their corps were relieved from the center of the line. The rest of their corps has not reached them. He believes they are headed to Marietta, Georgia. Reports that there has been skirmishing all day and occasional artillery fire from the Union guns. He has heard reports…

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4 June 1864

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written behind the breastworks of the Illinois 105th regiment. Reports that his regiment had received marching orders but it rained so hard they only marched a short distance. He marched with the regiment toward the left wing and then to the front where the 23rd Corp was already skirmishing with the enemy. In the breastworks the 23rd was supported by the 20th Corp waiting in the reserve line. His regiment was sent to the very end of the left wing to prevent the Union forces from being outflanked. The rebels were surprised by this and his regiment turned them "pretty sharply." Writes that…

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August 1807

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Fragment]

Unsigned fragment. "It would be dishonourable, and might be ruinous if without a redress of our wrongs war did not promptly follow the expiration of the embargo. No other alternative is left to our choice. Every other expedient has been tried and failed...We cannot retrace our steps and abandon, perhaps forever, our most important rights...It would be folly in the extreme to attempt to disguise from ourselves the true character of the present embargo. It is not an engine to be wielded in negotiation. From the privations to which it may expose the belligerents nothing ought to be expected. If…

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25 July 1865

McGuiness, John, fl. 1865

Document signed

Title: to Heber Painter

A form letter stating that the return for ordnance and ordnance stores pertaining to I Company 58th Pennsylvania, has been reviewed and referred to the Secon Auditor. Includes a copy of Circular No. 42, from the Ordnance Office which provides advise on the use of ordnance returns.

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13 September 1865

Printed document

Title: to Heber Painter

A partially printed form letter from the Quartemaster General's office stating that the return of quartermaster's stores for the month of July, 1865 will be examined and forwarded onto the Third Auditor of the Treasury for settlement. The stamped signature is illegible.

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14 September 1865

Printed document

Title: to Heber Painter

A partially printed form letter from the Quartemaster General's office stating that the return of quartermaster's stores for the month of August, 1865 will be examined and forwarded onto the Third Auditor of the Treasury for settlement. The stamped signature is illegible.

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28 May 1863

Buyers, John, fl. 1862-1863

Manuscript signed

Title: Invoice of tents

Includes a list of tent equipment delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant [Angello] Jackson of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Jackson as received.

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30 May 1863

Buyers, John, fl. 1862-1863

Manuscript signed

Title: Invoice of arms and accoutrements

Refers to seventy-two Austrian rifles delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant Thomas Birmingham of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Birmingham as received.

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30 May 1863

Buyers, John, fl. 1862-1863

Manuscript signed

Title: Invoice of camp and garrison equipage

Includes a list of camp and garrison equipment delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant Thomas Birmingham of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Birmingham as received.

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30 May 1863

Buyers, John, fl. 1862-1863

Manuscript signed

Title: Invoice of arms and accoutrements

Refers to the delivery of seventy-two Austrian rifles by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant Thomas Birmingham of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Birmingham as received.

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February 2, 1864

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Captain John Buyers

Writes that Buyers is able to make out certified invoices and use them as vouchers to his returns. Signed by order of George T. [Balckl], Captain of Ordinance.

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21 June 1865

Rogers, Alva Z., fl. 1865

Manuscript signed

Title: Invoice of camp and garrison equipage

Invoice of equipment transferred from Lieutenant Alva Z. Rogers to Lieutenant Heber Painter. Written in Manchester neighborhood of Richmond

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31 March 1865

Birmingham, Thomas, fl. 1865

Manuscript signed

Title: Invoice of clothing camp and garrison equipage

Invoice of equipment ransferred from Lieutenant Alva Z. Rogers to Lieutenant Heber Painter.

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5 April 1865

Birmingham, Thomas, fl. 1865

Printed document signed

Title: Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores

A partially prnted document including ordnance and ordnance stores turned over to Heber Painter.

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31 May 1865

Hested, Joseph, fl. 1865

Printed document signed

Title: Invoice of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage

Includes a list of articles transferred by Lieutenant Joseph Hested to Heber Painter. Written in Manchester neighborhood of Richmond

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27 July 1865

Hested, Joseph, fl. 1865

Printed document signed

Title: Invoice of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage

Includes a list of articles transferred by Lieutenant Joseph Hested to Heber Painter.

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28 November 1865

Smith, John, fl. 1865

Printed document signed

Title: Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores

Includes a list of contents transferred by Captain John Smith to First Lieutenant Heber Painter.

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1 January 1866

Clay, Cecil, fl. 1842-1866

Printed document signed

Title: Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores

Invoice for 625 rounds of EB cartridges turned over to Heber Painter by Colonel Cecil Clay.

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29 November 1865

Stevens, Charles L., fl. 1836-1865

Printed document signed

Title: Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores

Invoice for contents turned over to Heber Painter by Captain Charles Stevens. The invoice includes saddles, blankets, curb bridles, halters and straps, combs and horse brushes. Written at the Hanover Court House

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January 13, 1866

Clay, Cecil, fl. 1842-1866

Printed document signed

Title: Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores

Invoice for contents turned over to Heber Painter by Colonel Cecil Clay.

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30 September 1865

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Printed document signed

Title: Monthly return of clothing, camp and garrison equipage

Monthly return for the month ending September 30, 1865.

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January 23, 1866

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Printed document signed

Title: Monthly return of quartermaster's stores

Partially printed document monthly return of stores issued at City Point, Virginia.

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30 June 1865

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Document signed

Title: Quarterly return of ordnance and ordnance stores

Includes returns for the second quarter, ending June 30, 1865, for Company I, 58th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, commanded by 1st Lieutenant Heber Painter. Written in Manchester neighborhood of Richmond

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30 September 1865

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Document signed

Title: Quarterly return of ordnance and ordnance stores

Includes returns for the third quarter, ending September 10, 1865, for Company I, 58th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, commanded by 1st Lieutenant Heber Painter.

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