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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

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

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 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

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 Miss Wesley Carter

Includes a sketch of the Ironclad Virginia

GLC03135.05.023

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 Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Fort Pleasant, Arkansas, March 28, 1863.

GLC03135.10.054

Who Can Vote?: A Brief History of Voting Rights in the United States (Copy 1)

This exhibition examines voting rights with an emphasis on the role of the US Constitution and the interplay between the states and federal government in determining who is allowed to vote. Beginning with the founding era and going up to the election...

TE00007.01

General Orders No. 380

A catalog of various soldiers' crimes and the details of their sentencing.

GLC02198.04

General Orders No. 38

Volunteers that serve two years will get their bounty. Furloughed soldiers that that cannot pay their travel expenses will have it deducted from their pay, Draftees will be paid travel expenses.

GLC02198.07

General Orders No. 42

Regulations for the care of artillery and instructions for firing.

GLC02198.08

Muster Roll

Capt. Perkins' company. Extremely fragile.

GLC02198.28

Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores

Part One: Artillery, Small Arms, Ammunition and other Ordnance Stores. Arranged to cover all the stores at Fort Picketts.

GLC02198.30

United States Sanitation Committee

A listing of the committee appointments decided in Boston.

GLC02198.01

Invoice of Quartermaster's stores

Features blank book. Reported by Lt. Leander A Williston.

GLC02198.13

Acknowledgement of property receipt

Return of clothing and camp equipment will be received and examined..

GLC02198.15

Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores

Reported by Leander A Williston. A catalog of articles.

GLC02198.17

Monthly Return of Quartermaster's Stores

Everything from fuel to bricklaying tools. Written at Clark's Point.

GLC02198.18

Monthly Return of Quartermaster's Stores

Everything from fuel to bricklaying tools.

GLC02198.20

Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage

Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.25

to John A. Fox

He informs Fox that he has recovered the body of Private Benson.

GLC02198.32

Farewell Dinner Speech

Intended to be read at the officers' farewell dinner. "We'll pledge with brimming hearts our pride, our colors--old and new..." Written as a long poem.

GLC02198.34

to Murch

His application for membership in the Grand Army of the Republic has been accepted.

GLC02198.36

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

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

Veterans' Patriotic League

Petition essentially saying they believe in pensions for soldiers but they do not think the system should be abused.

GLC02198.45

to John A. Fox

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

GLC02198.53

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

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

Includes music, prayer and a dinner.

GLC02198.55

to my dear wife

The Rebels lost 3,000 soldiers recently.He describes their efforts to take care of the dying and wounded.

GLC02740.38

to my dear wife

He is lonely and has not heard from his wife in a while and hopes she is well. He hopes the time apart will soon pass.

GLC02740.06

to Mother

At one point they went off on an alligator hunt and had a great time. He mentions another story concerning a horse but the details are illegible.

GLC02743.06

to Libbie Elmore

He thanks her for all the tasty food that has come in the mail and offers a kiss as payment. He and Willard are very well and he weighs more than he ever has before.

GLC06588.264

to Bruce Elmore

She tells him to worry about not having enough money for taxes and that she will send some money in the mail. Hettie has been staying with her the past few days.

GLC06588.269

to Libbie Elmore

Everyone was disappointed by Burnside's loss at Fredricksburg but are now cheering up. They are are staying in very comfortable quarters currently. One of their duties besdies picket is cutting wood for the regiment.

GLC06588.274

John Selden

One engraving of John Selden dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by W. Hall. Original portrait dates to 1654.

GLC08878.1616

James Stuart, Duke of Richmond

One engraving of James Stuart dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by John Cochran.

GLC08878.1617

Dorothy Sidney, Countess of Leicester

One engraving of Dorothy Sidney, Countess of Leicester dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall.

GLC08878.1618

Robert Rich, Earl of Warwick

One engraving of Robert Rich, Earl of Warwick dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Robinson.

GLC08878.1619

William Seymour, Marquis of Hertford

One engraving of William Seymour, Marquis of Hertford dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Robinson.

GLC08878.1620

Lucy Percy, Countess of Carlisle

One engraving of Lucy Percy, Countess of Carlisle dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall.

GLC08878.1621

Archibald Campbell, Marguis of Argyll

One engraving of Archibald Campbell, Marquis of Argyll dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Willian Henry Mote.

GLC08878.1622

Charlotte de la Tremouille, Countess of Derby

One engraving of Charlotte de la Tremouille, Countess of Derby dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall.

GLC08878.1623

William Kerr, Earl of Lothian

One engraving of William Kerr, Earl of Lothian dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by William Henry Mote.

GLC08878.1657

Anne Clifford, Countess of Dorset, Pembroke, and Montgomery

One engraving of Anne Clifford, Countess of Dorset, Pembroke, and Montgomery dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall.

GLC08878.1658

John Powelett, Marquis of Winchester

One engraving of John Powelett, Marquis of Winchester dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Robinson.

GLC08878.1659

Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon

One engraving of Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by John Cochran.

GLC08878.1660

Sir Philip Sydney

One engraving of Sir Philip Sydney dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Robinson.

GLC08878.1661

Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester

One engraving of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall.

GLC08878.1662

Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick

One engraving of Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall.

GLC08878.1663

Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick

One engraving of Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by William Henry Mote.

GLC08878.1664

Cardinal Allen

One engraving of William Allen dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by John Cochran.

GLC08878.1665

Philip Howard, Earl of Arunde

One engraving of Philip Howard, Earl of Arundel dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall.

GLC08878.1666

to Robert L. Stone

A thank you note from Howard C. Petersen who just became Assistant Secretary of War.

Post-Script- He asks that Bob let him know if he can do anything to get Bob a regular army commission.

GLC09620.192

to Sheila Stone

A thank you note from Bob Dole for a copy of "Letters in a Box." He enclosed a copy of his own war memoir, GLC09620.347. It is signed by Bob Dole.

A note with the collection states "Dick Button introduced me to his friend John Zentay, a Washington...

GLC09620.213

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Thanks them both for the "swell birthday letters and for the over-generous check." He had his first pass and went to Hollywood. They "did a little drinking and saw some entertainment," but his birthday didn't feel like his...

GLC09620.068

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." A brief note telling his parents that he's off post for dinner with some friends. He writes it's good to have a break.

The image on the card is of actress Tyra Vaughn who is performing at the "Earl Carroll Theatre...

GLC09620.074

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He prays that the New Year will bring his family together again and end this "damn war." As holidays don't mean much, they had a couple of warm beers and "dynamite" coconut whiskey to celebrate New Years Eve. He hopes his...

GLC09620.153

to Angelica Church

Phillip writes to his daughter Angelica Church updating her on his health and asking after her. In a postscript he tells her to tell, "your dear Brother Hamilton" to get runners put on his coaches in case of snow so that he would still be able to get...

GLC09632.06

They Won't Leave

One wirephoto taken by Associated Press dated December 1, 1969. Image depicts activist, Richard Oakes with Cecil Poole, U.S. atttorney at Alcatraz Island, surrounded by guard and activists. Wire transfer information states that Poole met with Oakes...

GLC09794.04

Womens lib.

One wirephoto taken by Kevin Cole dated July 31, 1970. Image depicts women and children picketing infront of Sheritan Plaza where a convention for men only was taking place. Signs demands enforcing gender equaity in the workplace.

GLC09794.05

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 21, 1943. Leonard writes that he received a card from them with a five dollar bill. It arrived late as it was sent to the wrong barrack, the address...

GLC09611.187.01

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 31, 1943. Leonard writes that half the men in his barracks are on leave so it is really quiet. He took advantage of it to do laundry but needs to...

GLC09611.194

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One document from the League of Women Voters of the United States to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 11, 1973. The League of Women Voters supports the impeachment of President Nixon. This document is a "Fact Sheet" giving a strong legal...

GLC09613.02.0561.03

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One document from Joan Machiz sent to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 11, 1973. Machiz supports the impeachment of President Nixon. Document is a news release not addressed to anyone specific. Written at the top left hand corner are the...

GLC09613.02.0562.02

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Rollin Septon to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 31, 1973. Septon supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "I am so thankful that Mr. Nixon became President. Otherwise, it might have been years and years...

GLC09613.02.0568.01

to Congressman Charles Wiggins

One letter from Richard M. Keller to Congressman Charles Wiggins and copied to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 31, 1973. Keller supports the impeachment of President Nixon. He mentions "Operation Candour." and writes, "So now Mr. Nixon...

GLC09613.02.0573

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Virginia Russell to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 31, 1973. Russell, a landscape architect, supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "A decent life for all and not just a few, The interests of all and...

GLC09613.02.0579

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Ellis A. Stebbins to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 31, 1973. Stebbins supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "Among the people of Oregon the credibility gap is so deep and so wide as to make...

GLC09613.02.0580