9 August 1861

Printed document signed

Title: [Discharge form for Eleazer Sarsons as a volunteer private in the Civil War]

Sarsons joined Company F in the 1st Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteers on 3 May 1861, under the command of Augustus S. Edgerly, and this partially printed form officially released him after a three month term of service. Describes Sarsons as a twenty five year old mechanic, 5'6" tall, with a florid complexion and hazel eyes.

GLC03953.04

25 September 1861

Whipple, Thomas J., 1816-1889

Printed document signed

Title: [Appointment of Eleazer Sarsons as a volunteer sergeant in the Civil War]

Signed by Colonel Whipple and countersigned by Adjutant Henry W. Fuller. Partially printed document appointing Sarsons the third sergeant in Company C of the 4th Regiment of the New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry.

GLC03953.05

16 September 1863

Drew, Jeremiah Dearborn, ?-1905

Printed document signed

Title: [Proof of an authorized furlough for Eleazer Sarsons]

Partially printed document documenting that Sarsons, the first sergeant in Company C of the 4th Regiment of the New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, was granted a month-long furlough from his duties at Morris Island, South Carolina. A note signed by Major Drew on the verso certifies that Sarsons leave followed the pertinent regulations. There are other notations on the verso, along with printed material noting the furlough was "Approved" by Brigadier General Q.A. Gilmore in the Department of the South "for good conduct in the field." Stamped twice by the quartermaster's office.

GLC03953.06

28 February 1864

Richardson, M.V.B., fl. 1864

Printed document signed

Title: [Discharge form for Eleazer Sarsons as a volunteer sergeant in the Civil War]

A partially printed document attesting to Sarson's discharge from Company C in the 4th Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteers, in which he served a three-year term. Describes Sarsons as a twenty seven year old farmer, 5'7" tall, with a light complexion and hazel eyes. A blank "Oath of Identity" form appears on the verso. Signed, but not filled in, by Lieutenant Richardson in blue ink.

GLC03953.07

14 July 1865

Cilley, Clinton A., 1837-1900

Printed document signed

Title: [Discharge by special order for Eleazer Sarsons as a volunteer sergeant in the Civil War]

Called "Special Orders No. 121." Honorably discharges Sarsons so he could "accept a commission then tendered to him by the Governor of New Hampshire." Issued "By Command of Brevet Major General Ruger." Partially printed document from the Headquarters of the Department of North Carolina, with two stamps from the auditors office, one from the treasury department, and some later notes and underlining in pink ink. Cilley was the assistant adjutant general.

GLC03953.08

18 July 1865

Roberts, John H., fl. 1861-1865

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Special Orders No. 36, sent to Captain Eleazer L. Sarsons]

Cosigned by Timothy W. Challis. The orders relieve 1st Lieutenant L.D. Huntress from duty in Company F of the 4th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry and instruct him to turn over all relevant property to Sarsons. Marked "Extract."

GLC03953.10

31 August 1903

Sanborn, Abner S., 1833-1911

Printed document signed

Title: [Stock certificate for the Louis Bell Building Association]

Partially printed document signed by Abner as president, and cosigned by Piper as treasurer and Morgan as secretary. Certifies that Eleazer L. Sarsons owns one share in the Louis Bell Building Association, which was created "for the use and convenience of the veteran soldiers of Manchester and vicinity, who hold stock therein." Labeled "No. 473."

GLC03953.11

1861-1865

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Twenty two newspaper clippings collected by Eleazer L. Sarsons]

Mostly printed photos and obituaries of New Hampshire Civil War Veterans. Some material related to ex-prisoners of war; Sarsons had been a POW and spent time at Andersonville. There is also an article on Thomas Carter, who had been awarded the medal of honor. The newspaper names and dates do not appear.

GLC03953.12

21 September 1861

Whipple, Thomas J., 1816-1889

Printed document

Title: Camp Sullivan. Headquarters of the fourth New Hampsire Regiment, general order No. 1.

Organizes the regiment, listing the officers, their positions and companies, and the arrangement of the regiment. Authorized by the command of Colonel Whipple and witnessed by Adjutant Henry W. Fuller. Eleazer L. Sarsons, the owner of the document, was listed as 3rd Sergeant in Company C. Made at Camp Sullivan.

GLC03953.13

circa 1864

Photograph

Title: [Tintype photograph of Abraham Lincoln]

Campaign tintype of Lincoln for the election of 1864. In bronze colored metal frame. Printed on reverse is, "Abraham Lincoln. President of the United States. Firm to maintain and defend the Union." Photography studio's name is obscured but address is New York.

GLC04102.01

1860

Object

Title: [Republican campaign token for 1860 election]

With photographs of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin, on opposing sides. Gold border. Punched with hole at top.

GLC04102.02

1860

Object

Title: [Republican campaign token for 1860 election]

With photographs of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin, on opposing sides. Stamped with their names and the year. Gold border. Punched with hole at top.

GLC04102.03

1860

Object

Title: [Republican campaign token for 1860 election]

With photographs of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin, on opposing sides. Stamped with their names and the year. Gold border. Punched with hole at top.

GLC04102.04

1860

Object

Title: [Bell/Everett campaign token for 1860 election]

With photographs of Edward Everett and John Bell, on opposing sides. Stamped with their names and the year. Gold border. Punched with hole at top. Bell and Everett ran on the Constitutional Union ticket.

GLC04102.05

1860

Object

Title: [Democratic campaign token for 1860 election]

With photographs of Stephen A. Douglas and Herschel V. Johnson, on opposing sides. Stamped with their names and the year. Gold border. Punched with hole at top. Douglas and Johnson ran on the Northern Democratic ticket.

GLC04102.06

1864

Object

Title: [Republican campaign token for 1864 election]

With photographs of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson, one of each side. Stamped with their names and "for President," "for Vice-President." Gold border. Punched with hole at top.

GLC04102.07

circa 1870-1920

Bell, Charles Milton, 1848-1893

Photograph

Title: [John B. Moore]

Twentieth century paper print of GLC 4196.01 in a decorative frame hanging on a post in front of bushes. Same as GLC 4196.05.

GLC04196.04

1870-1920

Bell, Charles Milton, 1848-1893

Photograph

Title: [John B. Moore]

Twentieth century paper print of GLC 4196.01 in a decorative frame hanging on a post in front of bushes. Same as GLC 4196.04.

GLC04196.05

1920 ca.

Photograph

Title: Grandpa and his precious granddaughter "Zip"

"Grandpa & his precious Granddaughter 'Zip,'" identified on back as Mary M. Moore and William H. Ford. Twentieth century paper print of seated old man and a little girl holding a kitten.

GLC04196.06

1920 ca.

Photograph

Title: [John Moore and granddaughter Mary Md. Moore]

Twentieth century paper print of Mary M. Moore and William H. Ford [sic?] seated on porch steps, the little girl barefoot. Purple stamp on verso "[illegible] B. Moore" (illegible due to abrasion).

GLC04196.07

circa 1860

Object

Title: [Lincoln and Hamlin 1860 election token]

Republican election token from the 1860 presidential election with photographic portraits of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin on opposite sides. With hole punched at top. Same as .02.

GLC08499.01

circa 1860

Object

Title: [Lincoln and Hamlin 1860 election token]

Republican election token from the 1860 presidential election with photographic portraits of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin on opposite sides. With hole punched at top. Same as .01.

GLC08499.02

December 1852

Header Record

Title: Collection of two documents related to Harriet Beecher Stowe [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two letters regading the controversy that developed after Harret Beecher Stowe cited Joel Parker as a pro-slavery preacher in her book "Uncle Tom's Cabin."

GLC08965

7 December 1852

Parker, Joel, 1795-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Anson Rood

Discusses the controversy that developed after Harret Beecher Stowe cited Parker as a pro-slavery preacher in her book "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Parker, claiming his statements were misrepresented, threatened to sue for libel, and a scandal began. Two newspapers, the Independant, run by Henry Ward Beecher, Stowe's brother, and the Independant, which was pro-slavery, escalated the quarell. Beecher, who was Parker's friend, eventually managed to bring about an amicable end, agreeing that the footnote would be removed from later editions. Parker discusses the misrepresentations of himself that…

GLC08965.01

14 December 1852

Stowe, Calvin E., 1802-1886

Autograph letter

Title: to Anson Rood

Discusses the controversy surrounding his wife, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Joel Parker that developed after she cited Parker as a pro-slavery preacher in her book "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Parker, claiming his statements were misrepresented, threatened to sue for libel, and a scandal began. Two newspapers, the Independant, run by Henry Ward Beecher, her brother, and the Independant, which was pro-slavery newpaper run by Samuel Iraneus Prime, escalated the quarell. Beecher, who was Parker's friend, eventually managed to bring about an amicable end, agreeing that the footnote would be removed…

GLC08965.02