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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

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GLC02197.026

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.027

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GLC02197.028

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GLC02197.031

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GLC02197.036

to Anna Zug

GLC02197.037

to Anna Zug

GLC02197.038

to Anna Zug

GLC02197.039

to Emma Cover

GLC02197.043

to Emma Cover

GLC02197.044

to Sister

GLC02197.048

Invoice of Quartermaster's stores

Features white-washed brushes and blank book. Reported by Lt. Leander A Williston.

GLC02198.12

Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores

A catalog of articles from a carriage to a screwdriver.

GLC02198.16

Monthly Return of Quartermaster's Stores

Everything from fuel to bricklaying tools.

GLC02198.19

Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage

Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.21

Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage

Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.22

Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage

Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.24

Abstract of Expenditures

Abstract of materials expended or consumed at Fort Ricketts, commanded by Leander A. Williston. Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.26

List of Volunteer Officers

GLC02198.29

to John A. Fox

The bodies of David Greenough, Patrick Cronin and John Morresey have been moved from Beacon, GA to the National Cemetery at Chattanooga, TN.

GLC02198.33

Map of Antietam

Goes with item GLC02198.38. Includes line of advance.

GLC02198.39

List of Surviving Officers in Second Mass. Infantry

GLC02198.40

to Major Fox

He discusses what to do with the battle flags from the war. He says they should be kept at the state house and regarded as sacred.

GLC02198.42

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

Williston Genealogy

Names and birthdates for the Allens.

GLC02198.49

Genealogical Almanac

Begins with an article on voyages. Belonged to Capt. William.

GLC02198.50

to John A. Fox

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

GLC02198.51

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

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

Unidentified man in army uniform

A note on the back reads "Possibly Leander Williston?"

GLC02198.59

to his sister

Writes that their father has been sick and their mother has the chills. He would like to visit his sister in Somerville but claims to be too bashful of coming within fifty yards of a female academy. Updates his sister on family and friends. Writes...

GLC02232.01

to his sister

Writes that he is unwell. Reports on some of the news at camp and home. His brother Sam, also known as "Marshall," is still detained in the hospital. Reports that it is likely that the men will be moving soon and has been assured by the officers...

GLC02232.08

to his sister

Writes that spending Christmas away from home will be difficult for him and he will miss his family. Discusses his celebration plans for the holidays. Explains that despite being away from home, he is able to visit his lady friends. Reports on...

GLC02232.11

to his sister

Ward writes that he's heard from a member of his company, Dave Poston, who was wounded in Perryville. Also writes that he has gotten fatter and has never enjoyed better health. He reports that federal troops are constantly getting secesh families...

GLC02232.14

to his sister

Writes that he is very disappointed that a "fat letter" from home has been lost. Also writes that his brigade has been on outpost for over a month and he is anxious to leave. He asks his sister to deliver the enclosed notes to Miss Ettie (his ex...

GLC02232.15

to his sister

Writes that he is fat and healthy. He's been attending picnics and fishing parties with his lady friends. Reports that they have received orders to prepare for immediate service and advises his sister to keep posted for news of battles in the...

GLC02232.16

to his sister

He was upset with his sister but has decided to write to her despite of it. Referring to why he was upset, he writes that he had not intended to be engaged and that "in love making you may either naturally run into an engagement or are led into it."...

GLC02232.19

to his sister

Writes from the line of battle before Chattanooga. Reports that he has survived the Battle of Chickahominy with just a slight wound to the chest. He spent two days in the hospital and rejoined his command on 22 September. Ward writes that the...

GLC02232.23

to his sister

Written from the line of battle before Chattanooga. Writes that he has heard from his brother Marshall who is slowly recovering from dysentery. Discusses communicating with Miss Mollie and Miss Tillie and other mutual friends. Writes that he has...

GLC02232.25

to his sister

Refers to "P" from the previous letter and writes that he is likely to go to Marietta to see Marshall (their brother, Samuel Marshall Ward). He writes that he has fallen "powerfully in love" with Miss Mollie. Discusses leaving the battle line...

GLC02232.26

to his sister

Tells his sister that George (possibly a friend) has taken Ward's daguerrotype of her and has asked to keep it. He requests a picture of his sister. Writes that he is afraid he won't get his furlough.

GLC02232.28

General Orders No. 206

The commanding officers are ordered to follow General Orders No. 72.

GLC02198.03

General Orders No. 399

The county of St. Mary in Maryland and the counties of Northampton and Accomac in Virginia are annexed to the department of Virginia and North Carolina.

GLC02198.05

General Orders No. 399

Duplicate of GLC02198.05.

GLC02198.06

to Amos J. Harding

Writes that Harding's kind and appreciated note on 17 September came today and he wants to reply quickly to Harding's kind sentiments. Writes that if he has been of service to Harding, which it was certainly in his power to be on the occasion that...

GLC02178.12

to father

a visit from his mother, the request of writing paper and envelopes, report of conversation with Confederate soldier who, after being taken prisoner at Vicksburg, joined the Union Army; also includes a brief reply to his sister's letter. Written on...

GLC02180.09

to George F. Morse

advice on Morse's anticipated transfer, poor quality of camp chaplains, report of his work as a hospital nurse tending soldiers with typhoid fever.

GLC02180.11

to George F. Morse

news of friends, and the finances of the Church.

GLC02180.21

to father

marching in review before President Lincoln, account of marching, artillery shelling and prisoners, and request for steel pens.

GLC02180.24

to "Cousin John"

Signed "George W. Howard"

GLC02181.03

to "Friend Hale"

Signed "G.H. Taylor"

GLC02181.04

to "Father"

Signed "J Hale Power"

GLC02181.27

to "Powers"

Signed "George Gale"

GLC02181.37

to "Powers"

Signed [Fred?] Written at Camp Russell.

GLC02181.39

to "J Hale Powers"

Signed "J. W. Bennett"

GLC02181.46

to "Powers"

Signed "Ladd"

GLC02181.47

to "Powers"

Signed "George Gale"

GLC02181.52

to "Powers"

Signed "George Gale"

GLC02181.53

to "Hale"

Signed "Dwight Bartle"

GLC02181.64

[Army and Navy Union of Wesleyan Signup Circular]

GLC02181.76

to dear wife

In their current quarters there is no water except from the well so they passed by Cambridge where the the 16th regiments was stationed. They had plenty of water. He describes an examination they had to undergo in which they they stripped naked and...

GLC02182.09

to Dearly Beloved

He informs her that Mr. Holt is liable to come to settle for the masts and no one has the account but him. Her instructs her as to where to find it in the bookshelf.

GLC02182.37

to Isaac Cover

Written at Camp Couch

GLC02197.001

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.011

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.014

to Elizabeth Cover

26 November 186_, last digit of year illegible.

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GLC02197.030

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GLC02197.033

to Jacob Cover

8/28/186_, last number of year unreadable. Post-war.

GLC02197.041

to sir

GLC02197.042

to Brother

GLC02197.047

Invoice of Quartermaster's stores

Features envelopes, pens, wax, ink, paper...

GLC02198.14

Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage

Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.23

Abstract of Expenditures

Abstract of materials expended or consumed at Fort Ricketts, commanded by Leander A. Williston. Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.27

to John A. Fox

He has questions about the battle of Antietam. He wants to know which flag they captured and where it was.

GLC02198.38

Record of Battle Flags

No 1 is a National Flag, No. 2 is a Staff and Eagle and No. 3 is a Staff of made of Rosewood.

GLC02198.44

Business card for R.Y. Patterson

Supt. of National Cemetery

GLC02198.47

To the Inhabitants of North Bridgewater

The railroad company disputes the laying out of a new road and has gone to the supreme court to challenge the validity of the action.

GLC02198.48

to John A. Fox

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

GLC02198.52

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

to his sister

Written on Shelby Greys stationery. Writes that due to his health, he will not be able to visit Memphis until September. Will be leaving Randolph due to the lack of Yankees. Mentions that putting on a white shirt is a serious offense, as it...

GLC02232.03

to his sister

Complains that his sister doesn't write often enough. Writes that they are expecting to engage in fighting everyday, as there are a lot of yanks in the area. Inquires about Miss Belle Crawford, a sweetheart he wishes to see again.

GLC02232.04

to his sister

Ward writes that there has been heavy skirmishing and fighting is expected every hour (possibly referring to the First Battle of Corinth or the Siege of Corinth). He is getting tired of the war and hopes to get a furlough. Asks his sister and...

GLC02232.05

to his sister

Ward writes that they will be moving from Corinth soon, as the enemy is too close to the Tennessee River and Beauregard doesn't have room for strategic operations in Corinth. He complains of skirmishing with enemy pickets and being in the cold rain...

GLC02232.06

to his sister

Writes that some letters he sent to his father were confiscated and later returned to him by General Grant. He laments that General Clarke has been reassigned and writes that "there was never a general so beloved by his troops." Explains that his...

GLC02232.09

to his sister

Describes the events leading up to and including his involvement in the Battle of Stones River (Murfreesboro). He reports that he and Marshall (his brother, also known as Sam) are alright but Captain [Thomas H.] Francis of company A suffered a foot...

GLC02232.12

to his sister

He describes the interior of his tent in detail including some of the books and newspapers sitting on his table. Ward tells his sister that he and his tent mate, Webber, have hired an old hotel cook at $40 per month to cook for them. Writes that he...

GLC02232.13

to his sister

Advises his sister that in order to keep a sweetheart she should give him a daguerreotype and not a photograph of herself. Writes that his "sweetheart," Miss Melinda, has replaced him for another fellow. He discusses how many of the soldiers get...

GLC02232.17

to his sister

Informs his sister that he will be sending her a letter by way of a friend who has been discharged. Advises her to make acquaintances with him, as he can get letters out for her. Asks his sister to send him her daguerreotype and to correct the...

GLC02232.18

to his sister

Writes that he hasn't heard from his family in a long time. He updates his sister on Marshall's (Ward's brother, also referred to as Sam) whereabouts and condition. Ward writes that he spends most of his time in camp reading Waverly novels and the...

GLC02232.20

to his sister

Apologizes for his last letter and the impact it had on his sister (referring to a letter regarding Miss Ettie). He writes that he wrote it on an impulse and wants to forget about the whole situation. He is on the eve of battle and he is willing to...

GLC02232.22

to his sister

Written from the line of battle before Chattanooga. He writes that he's been in the same position for the last fifteen days. They opened on the enemy last night but he doesn't know if they are still shelling this morning, as he is too far away to...

GLC02232.24

to his sister

Written from camp near Dalton, Georgia. He writes that he's tempted to give up writing frequently to his sister because she seldom receives all the letters he sends. He expresses to his sister how even the most mundane details of her life are of...

GLC02232.29

to Miss Wesley Carter

Includes a sketch of the Ironclad Virginia

GLC03135.05.023

to Hiram A. Blodgett

The company has enclosed a few fabric samples withe prices marked on them. They will be used to make a uniform.

GLC02248.02.01

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

to Thomas

2 letters from two different authors. Their father is sick with pneumonia. She also says the father conversed with a Bishop Lee recently on the subject of religion.

GLC03347.37

to the High Council of the Weber Stake

Asking for a rehearing of his case against Richard Ballantyne because of false testimony and to give new evidence.

GLC05756.084