10 November 1862

Lewis, Thomas, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eben Whittemore

States that while Charles F Childs has been enrolled, he is at sea "on a merchant foreign voyage." Signed by Thomas Lewis as the "Ch. Selectmen of Falmouth." Also signed "James &C."

GLC02175.11

22 November 1862

Schouler, William, 1814-1872

Printed document

Title: General order no. 58

Order regarding quotas by town for volunteers.

GLC02175.12

22 November 1862

Schouler, William, 1814-1872

Printed document

Title: General order no. 58

Order regarding quotas by town for volunteers.

GLC02175.13

4 December 1862

Schouler, William, 1814-1872

Printed document

Title: General order no. 60

Order temporarily suspending the draft, so that more recruits can be enlisted to three year terms.

GLC02175.14

8 December 1862

Printed document

Title: Schedule A to accompany the order for a draft, to be executed on December 8, 1862

For each town lists number of men serving and draft quota.

GLC02175.15

December 11, 1862

Schouler, William, 1814-1872

Printed document

Title: General order no. 61

Banning further credits allowing towns to transfer already enlisted men.

GLC02175.17

19 December 1862

Howes, Joshua C., fl. 1860-1869

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Eben Whittemore

Regarding meeting the quota for the draft. Signed by Howes as "Chair of Selectmen of Dennis."

GLC02175.18

19 December 1862

Davis, Solomon, fl. 1862

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Eben Whittemore

States that Truro has filled it's quota of soldiers.

GLC02175.19

20 December 1862

Hardy, Josiah, 1822-1900

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Eben Whittemore

Chatham has been asked to fill their town quota for the army, but Hardy claims they have already done so.

GLC02175.20

20 December 1862

Kenrick, John, fl. 1862

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Eben Whittemore

States that his town has now more than filled it's quota. Signed by Kenrick as "Chr Selectmen of Orleans."

GLC02175.21

9 May 1864

Thatcher, Edward, fl. 1864

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bill for posting handbills]

Bill to Eben Whittemore for two dollars for posting handbills for a day. Also three dollars and fifty-six cents to hire a horse and carriage.

GLC02175.22

14 May 1864

Thatcher, Edward, fl. 1864

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt for payment of a bill]

Receipt for Ebenezer Whittmore for payment of four dollars and fify cents made to Thatcher. Payment was made in regards to a bill, GLC02175.22.

GLC02175.23

1861-1862 circa

Manuscript document

Title: Volunteers from Yarmouth for 9 months who have been mustered into the service of the United States in Co E. 5th Reg

A list of volunteers mustered into service for nine months.

GLC02175.24

circa 1861-1862

Davis, Solomon, fl. 1862

Manuscript document signed

Title: [List of enlisted men]

List of men enlisted for nine months from Truro. Signed by Davis as "Chairman of Selectmen of Truro."

GLC02175.25

1861-1862 circa

Manuscript document

Title: Names of men from Sandwich who have enlisted under the 9 months service

List of men who enlisted for nine months from Sandwich.

GLC02175.26

1861-1862 circa

Document

Title: Neighbors Affidavit

Affidavit regarding the pension claim of Mary A. Hackett, widow of Thomas Hackett. Partially printed document. Says the claim was filed by Mary Hackett.

GLC02175.27

1861-1862 circa

Leonard, J., fl. 1861-1862

Document signed

Title: [Military exemption]

Certifies that William W. Chaswick is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from Rheumatism and difficulty with his teeth, which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Leonard as the examining surgeon.

GLC02175.28

1861-1862 circa

Smith, John M., fl. 1861-1863

Document signed

Title: [Military exemption]

Certifies that Ezra H. Crowell is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from "cutaneous disease and varicose veins," which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Smith as the examining surgeon.

GLC02175.29

1861-1862 circa

Leonard, J., fl. 1861-1862

Document signed

Title: [Military exemption]

Certifies that George W. Baker is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from "pulmonary disease & irritation of bladder," which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Leonard as the examining surgeon.

GLC02175.30

1861-1862 circa

Smith, John M., fl. 1861-1863

Document signed

Title: [Military exemption]

Certifies that Reuben E. Bowman is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from typhoid fever, which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Smith as the examining surgeon.

GLC02175.31

1861-1862 circa

Smith, John M., fl. 1861-1863

Document signed

Title: [Military exemption]

Certifies that Moses F. Delano is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from nephritis, which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Smith as the examining surgeon.

GLC02175.32

1861-1862 circa

Smith, John M., fl. 1861-1863

Document signed

Title: [Military exemption]

Certifies that Zacheus Braley is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from "deformity of toes of both feet," which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Smith as the examining surgeon.

GLC02175.33

1861-1862 circa

Leonard, J., fl. 1861-1862

Document signed

Title: [Military exemption]

Certifies that Daniel R. Weeks is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from varicocele, which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Leonard as the examining surgeon.

GLC02175.34

6 April 1773

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dundas

Offers his brother encouragement in spite of an unspecified "disagreeable situation."

GLC02549.01

12 May 1773

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dundas

Describes a discussion he had about his brother (the recipient) settling down, the need for assistance from "friends," and the good chances of his success.

GLC02549.02