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Title: Instructions for wearing insignia of Honorary Commander

Instructions for wearing insignia of Honorary Commander, Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

GLC06196.284

5 July 1820

Hobart, Elihu, 1785-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Informs his brother that he has written to Dr. Macombu to request a loan. Discusses some other financial matters.

GLC06313.04.078

29 June 1820

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that the federalists are trying to appoint Frank Le Barron for Collector of the District of Plymouth. Also mentions that it would be of great help if Hobart wrote a letter to the Secretary and permitted Sampson's friends, Albert Smith and Mebon Curtis, to sign it.

GLC06313.04.079

7 October 1820

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that he has heard that Hobart is concerned with manufactories, especially because the merchants will not vote for Hobart in an upcoming election. Requests Hobart's confirmation or denial of this rumor, because he fears he may be being deceived by federalist partisans.

GLC06313.04.080

20 October 1820

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart of the votes of Bridgewater, Halifax, Kingston, Duxbury and Rochester. Mentions that Aaron will be elected to congress if the votes of the other towns (not heard of yet) are similar to these votes.

GLC06313.04.081

23 October 1820

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart of the votes of Middleboro and Carver. Addresses him with pleasure as "Member of Congress elect," because based on the information received so far, Hobart has the majority votes over his opponent, William Baylies.

GLC06313.04.082

7 November 1820

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Sends Hobart the vote tally of several Massachusetts towns and mentions "by the votes below you will see your election as member of the 17th Cong. is certain."

GLC06313.04.083

August 19, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

The division is in the 17th army corps and they are going to guard the river along Natchez. If he gets a furlough, he could be home by Sept. 10th.

GLC01014.080

August 21, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He thinks he should probably give up trying for a furlough. He tells her she shouldn't put Lt. Tarnkam's name on his letters anymore since they sent him back to the regiment because they did not like him.

GLC01014.081

September 9, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He says she can get Geroge to look after things if he has not gone yet, if so get Philip. It is doubtful that he will get a furlow.

GLC01014.082

September 12, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He talks about the cost of butter. He has not received a letter from Waits' folks in a while. He would to hear from Mr. Pier.

GLC01014.083

September 16, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He thinks the rebels will get their death blow this fall and winter so that the war will end this winter. He has been selling apples.

GLC01014.084

September 27, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He has the ague real bad and it has prevented him from writing to her sooner. He asks her to send him a a neck handkerchief and some butter He is still selling apples.

GLC01014.085

September 31, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

They have shut down on sick furloughs. Selling the apples pays for his butter and milk.

GLC01014.086

October 6, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He had ague again but not very bad this time. He broke his darning needle. He is waiting on some oysters.

GLC01014.087

October 10, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He is well again and is looking forward to working. Bill is working nearby and he went to see him yesterday. He had his picture taken the other day and will send it to her.

GLC01014.088

October 15, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He wants Burt to live with her this winter. The 95th is currently in camp about a mile from where he is. He asks for more butter.

GLC01014.089

October 23, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He has been working a little every day. Bill came to see him yesterday.

GLC01014.090

October 26, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He is sorry she is having such a hard time. He thinks she should buy her butter instead of taking care of a cow. Recntly, they built themselves a fireplace.

GLC01014.091

November 1, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lelia Winegar

He assures his daughter he will not forget her. He can't come home now but he is thinking of her.

GLC01014.092

November 1, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He will send money as soon as he gets paid. He wants to go home badly. He thinks his health is improving every day.

GLC01014.093

November 4, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He has been having ague again but has been drinking quinine to break it up. They got 2 months pay and he sent 25 dollars to her. He expects to get paid again soon.

GLC01014.094