June 1862

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Writes from camp near Portsmouth, Virginia that he received his sister's letter and was happy to hear from her. Also writes that he sent home a sum of thirty dollars in a package sent along with the Captain. Refers to General McClellan as the "Napoleon of America." Describes a recent visit to a local church in Portsmouth where he was impressed by the furnishings but not by the orator of the service. He explains that the orator skipped over the prayer for the president and that he and his congregation were decidedly secessionists. He suspects that the men and boys of the congregation…

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12 June 1862

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Writes from camp near Portsmouth, Virginia. Reports that everyone is enjoying good health. Writes that the company has not officially heard from the new chief. States that there are many New York militia regiments who will probably be taking the place of the volunteers. Also reports that a number of regiments from his division have left for Richmond to reinforce McClellan. Writes that the soldiers were anticipating "a little fun" with the rebels but the rebels never showed up. Speaks of the continuous good news of the successes of the Union arms, which gives the soldiers hope that they…

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21 June 1862

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca Frick

Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Reports that things have been quiet for the most part except for the capture of rebel mail some days ago. His present quarters are acceptable and he does not know how long he will be in the present location. States that there is rumor of marching to Whitehouse (Virginia) or Suffolk, but he thinks they will stay put until "affairs at Richmond are settled." Writes that the weather has been warm and can be trying when marching long hours under the sun. Complains of a weak stomach due to the hot weather, but is otherwise fine. He…

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3 July 1862

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister Kate

Reports that he was not well for a few days, but is feeling okay now. Writes that recruiting is dull and believes it will continue to be until the fall. He hopes that a draft will start soon. States that there is no news in town.

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11 July 1862

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca Frick

Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Reports that he has arrived safely and is in good health. Complains of the dullness of recruiting and wishes that he were stationed in a place where he could be more useful. States that he is disappointed in the size of the village and that he has not visited any place of public interest. Writes that the women of the village are not attractive: " Eve must either have been a very homely woman or else the ladies of this place have partaken greatly of her fall, and have a woeful deficiency to account for." Asks his aunt to send him…

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30 September 1862

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca Frick

Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Wishes that his aunt would send him a five dollar bill in tomorrow's mail. Reports that he received a letter from John, whom with another company, is occupying a very dangerous position at Deep Creek. Excuses himself for writing the letter in haste and for the quality of his pen. A postscript note informs his aunt that he will pass through Danville tomorrow on his way to Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania.

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22 October 1862

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca Frick

Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Has nothing exciting to report from the town. States that if not for the recent election and draft, the soldiers would be in need of something exciting. Reports that the regiment had a parade and made a good appearance. He was surprised that Captain A. Frick (possibly his uncle) had resigned and hopes that being home will be good for his health. States that he received the "Danville Democrat" which contained a list of drafted men. Informs his aunt that substitutes are in high demand in Montour county (Painter's home county in…

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2 November 1862

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca Frick

Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Reports that a letter was received by the captain stating that the men would soon be called in. Attended church and was delighted to find that the Right Reverend Bishop was in town. The reverend preached two beautiful sermons on the last Sabbath. Has received a letter from his sister Anna reporting that all were well. Reports that he is in good health and hopes that it continues. Sends his love to his family.

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26 November 1862

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca Frick

Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Reports that he is still stationed at Wilkesbarre and doesn't know when they'll be called in. Recruiting is still very poor. He is sorry to hear that Lightner is still in the hospital. Writes of news that a friend has been married out west. Reports that his health is better since having returned from the army.

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30 November 1862

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister Kate

Complains that he is being kept in town for recruiting despite the poor recruitment rate. Writes that recruiting costs $219 a month and feels that the government should act more economically instead of wasting money on recruiting parties. He was paid the first of November and forwarded $10 to "Em" (his sister Emma). He used the remainder of the money to buy some wardrobe items. Describes his Thanksgiving Day as very dull. Reports that there is an interesting murder case going on, so he has been attending court to pass the time. Writes that he is in good health and weighs 140 lbs.

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15 January 1863

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister Ella

He has traveled from Norfolk to Fortress Monroe by the steamer "Expounder". Complains that the steamer was unsafe for transportation and that the men suffered from seasickness. The soldiers continued on to Beauford (also known as old Troxel Inlet), boarded another dangerous vessel, and disembarked at Morehead, where they took the railroad to New Bern, North Carolina. States that General Burnside "whiped the rebs so handsomely" that there were hundreds of graves everywhere. Gives a lengthy explanation of a long march through the woods. Reports on a skirmish along the railroad. States…

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27 January 1863

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to his sister]

Discusses the unreliability of the news at camp. He has received word that the mail is in New Bern and hopes it will put an end to rumors of the war ending. States that the rebels want to retake New Bern and Wilmington and capture General Foster. Painter assures his sister that he is not the least bit worried about the rebels. Writes that the rebels fear Burnside and are ignorantly unaware that other generals are "whiping them as soundly on other portions of their confederacy." He mentions that the men do a fair amount of foraging when not on picket duty. Writes that his regiment is…

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5 February 1863

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to his sister]

Reports that three horses, ten Confederate soldiers, and their arms were captured by his company. Expects to spend the winter in North Carolina. Has not heard from Foster's expedition, but expects to soon. Reports that he is now in Colonel Howell's Brigade. Has withdrawn from his duty as regimental dispatcher to take up a post as the Quartermaster's clerk under Lieutenant Jackson. Recipient inferred from content. Written at Batchelder's Creek.

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22 March 1863

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister Kate

Complains about the 2nd lieutenant who has no formal education (civil and military) except for some knowledge in company drilling. Reports of a petition created by line officers to be removed from "Bachelor's" (Batchelder's) Creek on the basis of hard duty. The petition was presented to the Colonel who in turn called the officers cowards and threatened to resign. The Colonel gave the men an ultimatum to withdraw the petition. Reports that there is only one man of the company currently in the hospital and that everyone is in good health. Written at Batchelder's Creek.

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3 May 1863

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister Ella

Reports a skirmish with the rebels where one Union soldier was lost. Two companies from his regiment were ordered out after two soldiers had been discovered dead two miles from camp. Seven men, thought to have been responsible for the murders were detained but later released when their innocence was proven. The letter is continued on the evening of May 5th. Writes that refugees from Kinston, North Carolina reported that rebels have left, possibly to Suffolk. Reports that his health is fine. Written at Batchelder's Creek.

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29 May 1863

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca Frick

Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Reports on a long skirmish involving Union forces, 175 prisoners, and some equipment including a "splendid set of surgical instruments." Gives a detailed description of a surprise attack on rebel forces and news that Col. [John Richter] Jones had been killed. Writes that a general gloom came over the regiment upon seeing Jones' body coming up the road in a stretcher. High military honors were paid to Jones by General Foster and the town's flags were set at half mast for three days. He has written an account of the recent fight…

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27 June 1797

Spalding, James, fl. 1797

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bill]

Portage bill for a brig traveling to Virginia. Lists men by name, rank, entry, destination, wages and when and where they were discharged.

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September - October 1797

Manuscript document

Title: [Account]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and John Jones for the months of September and October, listed by date.

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November 1797

Manuscript document

Title: [Account]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and John Jones for the month of November, listed by date.

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December 1797

Manuscript document

Title: [Account]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and John Jones for the month of December, listed by date.

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3 January 1798

Lowe, Samuel, fl. 1797-1798

Manuscript document

Title: [Account]

Lists orders by date, name and amount.

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20 August 1798

Flucker, George Francis Waldo, fl. 1796-1801

Manuscript document

Title: [Bill]

Lists transactions between George Francis Waldo Flucker and Ebenezer Pemberton by date. Includes items such as tuition and pocket money.

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23 May 1798

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Two notes of receipt from Thomas Vose to Henry Knox's account. The first is for $104.76 and the second for $250.78.

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15 April - 1 June 1798

Manuscript document

Title: [Accounts]

Lists the accounts of disposed goods at various locations. Lists items by type, amount and amount of consumption. Also includes two inventory lists of the amount of goods available, notes regarding goods and cattle and a list of the work done at Brigadier's Island for the month of May. Lists workmen by name, wage and employment.

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26 May 1798

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Note]

Request to pay Thomas Vose $36.73 on behalf of Henry Knox. Noted as written at Montpelier, which is Knox's estate in Thomaston, Maine.

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