28 November 1781

New Hampshire. General Assembly

Document

Title: An Act for preventing the subjects of His Britannic Majesty and all other persons inimical to the United States of North America, from prosecuting Actions, serving as Jurors, or acting as town officers within this State.

This document consists of various Acts that are passed to prevent the inhabitants of Great Britain from committing acts inimical to the United States of America. In summary, they attempt to prevent British officials from holding office or influencing the new government.

GLC03657.05

21 March 1782

New Hampshire. General Assembly

Document

Title: An Act for raising and compleating this State's Quota of the Continental Army

This document is an Act for raising and completing this state's quota of the Continental Army. It includes an updated list of towns and counties with numbers of men to be mustered from each, including those which are considered "delinquent" and have not mustered their men.

GLC03657.06

circa 1783

Document

Title: A Schedule containing an account of the services of the militia, from 1775 to 1783.

A schedule containing an account of the services of the militia, from 1775 to 1783. Records movements and stations throughout the months between the aforementioned years. Begins with the battle of Lexington in 1775.

GLC03657.07

8 September 1791

Document

Title: Recieved Account of Bounties Paid by Said town to Soldiers in the corps of the Late War

This document is the received amount of bounties paid by said town to soldiers in the course of the late war.

GLC03657.08

12 November 1861

Putnam, Haldimand 1835-1863

Document

Title: [Certificate of enlistment in the New Hampshire 7th regiment of volunteers]

Certificate of enlistment in the New Hampshire 7th regiment of volunteers

GLC03974.01

14 December 1861-31 December 1861

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Document signed

Title: [Military accounts for pay and subsistence]

Payment for Lieutenant John H. Worchester. Pay dates range from December 14, 1861, and December 31, 1861. Total amount paid was $63.06. Includes payment per month as well as number of days served, number of rations per day, total number of rations, post, and price of rations. Also includes claims for Frank Worchester, John H. Worchester's servant.

GLC03974.02

16 January 1861

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester

Describes life straight after signing up, including the journey to New York, being given initial supplies, such as a blanket and rations, and disappointment in camp that they would not be striking out for the Potomac at once.

GLC03974.03

23 January 1862

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester

Gives details of life in camp, including information about disease and food. Mentions that he met some enemy prisoners.

GLC03974.04

3 February 1862

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Augustas

Discusses life in camp, pay and promotions, and his growing dislike of a fellow soldier.

GLC03974.05

22 April 1862

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Martha Worcester

Mentions his recovery from dysentery. Written at Fort Jefferson.

GLC03974.06

20 June 1862

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Martha Worcester

Encloses some money for his sister.

GLC03974.07

10 August 1862

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester

Mentions the fine weather and proposed future movements.

GLC03974.08

20 November 1862

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Document

Title: [Note on rations and expenses on board a ship]

GLC03974.09

21 February 1863

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: [John H. Worcester describing the situation in Florida]

The letter talks about patriotism, how much the Confederates know about why they are fighting, and tense discussions over the potential execution of a general.

GLC03974.10

26 April 1863

Worcester, Charles H., fl. 1863-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: Charles H. Worcester to his father

Discusses life in a new camp and a recent expedition to Charleston. Also talks about their family.

GLC03974.11

1 May 1863

Document

Title: [Lieutenant Worcester's account]

Lists items such as butter, money, matches and clothing.

GLC03974.12

12 May 1863

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Martha Worcester

Gives details of their latest move, complains about mosquitos and mentions that Charles, their brother, is ill. Written at Fort Clinch.

GLC03974.13

27 May 1863

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to his father

Mentions money and the fact that he and his brother Charles might get to come home soon. Written at Fort Clinch.

GLC03974.14

4 June 1863

Ames, Nathan M., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: Nathan M. Ames to John H. Worcester

Discusses prisoners of war.

GLC03974.15

13 June 1863

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Carolina Worcester

Talks about newly enlisted men and leaves of absence.

GLC03974.16

1 July 1863

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester

GLC03974.17

4 July 1863

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester

Sends his love home and gives an update on the health of their brother Charles.

GLC03974.18

7 July 1863

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester

Mentions rations, military duties and his brother's health.

GLC03974.19

7 July 1863

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester

Appears to be a continuation of his previous letter, GLC03974.19. Writes about his hopes for the future.

GLC03974.20

26 July 1863

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Letter from E. Riddell to Mr Worcester informing him of the death of his son]

Describes how John. H. Worcester was injured in battle, captured, but then died of his wounds.

GLC03974.21