11 April 1864

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written at Lookout Valley, Tennessee. He writes that spring is coming and the army is excited. Notes that the weather is much better and that some of the apple trees are beginning to blossom. Believes that the farming here at camp will be poor as most of the land is used for camping. Writes that many of the refugees have been ordered north. Describes the women of the Lookout Valley stating they are very slim in appearance. He thinks of settling down in Lookout Valley after the war is over. Writes that he wants to "hunt rabbits for a living" and he will keep "our niggers" for the garden.…

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18 April 1864

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written in Lookout Valley, Tennessee. He reports that the weather is nice but there has been some rain. States that he left his overcoat in Nashville, Tennessee with Ann the regiment's "negro woman." Notes that prices are high both at home in Illinois and in the camp. Suggests to his family what to plant this spring. Writes that he will not be coming home for harvest time as he expects the army to move south to engage the rebels. Reports that he is now in the 1st Brigade, 3rd Division of the 20th Army Corps. States that Major General Joseph Hooker commands the Army Corp, Major General Daniel…

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4 May 1864

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written in the woods near Ringgold, Georgia. The regiment marched through Chattanooga, Tennessee and camped just past the Chickamauga battle ground. At Gordons Mills near Chickamauga, Georgia the regiment got into its first fight. The regiment went on picket duty at 4 A.M. the following day. He states they marched again to where he is presently writing from and that more and more troops have been coming into camp asking what the army's intentions are. Reports that the regiment will try and give the rebels "fits" until they have a chance to engage in battle. Writes that he is in good health…

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12 May 1864

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written at Snake Creek Gap, Georgia. The regiment marched again and is currently working on roads for the army to march on. Writes that he thinks they are about five miles from the main body of the rebel army. The brigade took such a circuitous march that he had trouble keeping track of the distances and locations. Thinks there will be a raid tonight on the rebels near the railroad. Reports that a dispatch by General Joseph E. Johnston called on the city of Atlanta, Georgia for 30,000 volunteers was captured. The good news from the Army of the Potomac was read to them and they cheered. When…

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31 May 1864

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written on the battle field near Dallas, Georgia. He explains that he is unsure of what effect the army has had on the war being in Georgia but hopes that it is good. Writes that they have had all the rations they can eat and keep several days worth in their haversacks. Notes that General William T. Sherman is with the army in Georgia. Reports that General Sherman was not afraid to go to the front with the skirmishers. The rebels leveled the log house that was the headquarters of Ward who commands their brigade. He writes that he celebrated his birthday on the battlefield and that part of the…

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16 May 1864- 2 June 1864

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written at Camp of the Illinois 105th. States that he is in good health although he is worried about the casualties the Union army is sustaining. Writes that he is glad his mother worries less even though her feelings are natural. Part of the regiment was sent out on picket duty and to the skirmish line. Yesterday afternoon their corps were relieved from the center of the line. The rest of their corps has not reached them. He believes they are headed to Marietta, Georgia. Reports that there has been skirmishing all day and occasional artillery fire from the Union guns. He has heard reports…

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4 June 1864

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written behind the breastworks of the Illinois 105th regiment. Reports that his regiment had received marching orders but it rained so hard they only marched a short distance. He marched with the regiment toward the left wing and then to the front where the 23rd Corp was already skirmishing with the enemy. In the breastworks the 23rd was supported by the 20th Corp waiting in the reserve line. His regiment was sent to the very end of the left wing to prevent the Union forces from being outflanked. The rebels were surprised by this and his regiment turned them "pretty sharply." Writes that…

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August 1807

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Fragment]

Unsigned fragment. "It would be dishonourable, and might be ruinous if without a redress of our wrongs war did not promptly follow the expiration of the embargo. No other alternative is left to our choice. Every other expedient has been tried and failed...We cannot retrace our steps and abandon, perhaps forever, our most important rights...It would be folly in the extreme to attempt to disguise from ourselves the true character of the present embargo. It is not an engine to be wielded in negotiation. From the privations to which it may expose the belligerents nothing ought to be expected. If…

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25 July 1865

McGuiness, John, fl. 1865

Document signed

Title: to Heber Painter

A form letter stating that the return for ordnance and ordnance stores pertaining to I Company 58th Pennsylvania, has been reviewed and referred to the Secon Auditor. Includes a copy of Circular No. 42, from the Ordnance Office which provides advise on the use of ordnance returns.

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13 September 1865

Printed document

Title: to Heber Painter

A partially printed form letter from the Quartemaster General's office stating that the return of quartermaster's stores for the month of July, 1865 will be examined and forwarded onto the Third Auditor of the Treasury for settlement. The stamped signature is illegible.

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14 September 1865

Printed document

Title: to Heber Painter

A partially printed form letter from the Quartemaster General's office stating that the return of quartermaster's stores for the month of August, 1865 will be examined and forwarded onto the Third Auditor of the Treasury for settlement. The stamped signature is illegible.

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28 May 1863

Buyers, John, fl. 1862-1863

Manuscript signed

Title: Invoice of tents

Includes a list of tent equipment delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant [Angello] Jackson of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Jackson as received.

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30 May 1863

Buyers, John, fl. 1862-1863

Manuscript signed

Title: Invoice of arms and accoutrements

Refers to seventy-two Austrian rifles delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant Thomas Birmingham of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Birmingham as received.

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30 May 1863

Buyers, John, fl. 1862-1863

Manuscript signed

Title: Invoice of camp and garrison equipage

Includes a list of camp and garrison equipment delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant Thomas Birmingham of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Birmingham as received.

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30 May 1863

Buyers, John, fl. 1862-1863

Manuscript signed

Title: Invoice of arms and accoutrements

Refers to the delivery of seventy-two Austrian rifles by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant Thomas Birmingham of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Birmingham as received.

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February 2, 1864

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Captain John Buyers

Writes that Buyers is able to make out certified invoices and use them as vouchers to his returns. Signed by order of George T. [Balckl], Captain of Ordinance.

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21 June 1865

Rogers, Alva Z., fl. 1865

Manuscript signed

Title: Invoice of camp and garrison equipage

Invoice of equipment transferred from Lieutenant Alva Z. Rogers to Lieutenant Heber Painter. Written in Manchester neighborhood of Richmond

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31 March 1865

Birmingham, Thomas, fl. 1865

Manuscript signed

Title: Invoice of clothing camp and garrison equipage

Invoice of equipment ransferred from Lieutenant Alva Z. Rogers to Lieutenant Heber Painter.

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5 April 1865

Birmingham, Thomas, fl. 1865

Printed document signed

Title: Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores

A partially prnted document including ordnance and ordnance stores turned over to Heber Painter.

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31 May 1865

Hested, Joseph, fl. 1865

Printed document signed

Title: Invoice of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage

Includes a list of articles transferred by Lieutenant Joseph Hested to Heber Painter. Written in Manchester neighborhood of Richmond

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27 July 1865

Hested, Joseph, fl. 1865

Printed document signed

Title: Invoice of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage

Includes a list of articles transferred by Lieutenant Joseph Hested to Heber Painter.

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28 November 1865

Smith, John, fl. 1865

Printed document signed

Title: Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores

Includes a list of contents transferred by Captain John Smith to First Lieutenant Heber Painter.

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1 January 1866

Clay, Cecil, fl. 1842-1866

Printed document signed

Title: Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores

Invoice for 625 rounds of EB cartridges turned over to Heber Painter by Colonel Cecil Clay.

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29 November 1865

Stevens, Charles L., fl. 1836-1865

Printed document signed

Title: Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores

Invoice for contents turned over to Heber Painter by Captain Charles Stevens. The invoice includes saddles, blankets, curb bridles, halters and straps, combs and horse brushes. Written at the Hanover Court House

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January 13, 1866

Clay, Cecil, fl. 1842-1866

Printed document signed

Title: Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores

Invoice for contents turned over to Heber Painter by Colonel Cecil Clay.

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