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[Certification concerning Robert Walker]

Certifies that Walker served in the artillery since the beginning of 1777. Praises Walker's service. Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw.

GLC02437.09548

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Tiffany]

Lieutenant Colonel Johnson recommends Tiffany, of the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 16 February 1782. A note under Johnson's signature indicates that an unspecified captain agrees to Tiffany's leave. Directed to Major...

GLC02437.09577

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Walmsbey]

Lieutenant Colonel Huntington recommends Walmsbey for a leave of absence until January 14, 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09578

to Louisa B. Terry

Reports to his sister "Lou," about his thoughts that "the 'Army of the Potomac' will be reorganized soon," noting that he believes only Veterans will be in it. Remarks on newspaper article about how the Reserves will be concentrated, commenting that...

GLC03523.08.95

to James M. Maitland

Informs his brother that he has purchased a farm 300 acres from Blair County. States, "Now in regards to Politics: I am an administration Democrat Squatter...Sovernty I care nothing about...any political doctrine that will not suit East west north &...

GLC03523.10.023

to Joseph M. Maitland

Communicates to his cousin that he presumes he is happy that his school has closed. Mentions that he could potentially come and teach at the Board of Education, and requests that he come for a visit.

GLC03523.10.031

to Joseph M. Maitland

Begins letter, "To write a letter tonight or not that is the question I have been thinking of for some time & I have come to the conclusion that it will be nobler for me to write." Tells him, "if you come home I hope you see your girls especially...

GLC03523.10.055

to Maria Damuth

Reports on the health of his regiment. A number of soldiers are in the hospital and three have died, but none from Damuth's company. Describes two men who have been labeled not fit for duty, "one shot his fingers off while drawing the charge from...

GLC03523.14.05

to John Damuth

Writes to his brother with little war news. Asks John if he is a member of the Democratic Club and warns him that "I would shoot my own brother as soon as I would a snake if I should see him in the ranks of such a Good forsaken set of trators."...

GLC03523.14.16

to Maria Damuth

Reports that more of their friends from home have died. Complains that men are enlisted with "no respect to persons they will kill the strong as well as the weak." Describes some officers in the camp.

GLC03523.14.17

to Maria Damuth

Describes springtime in Arkansas. The Wisconsin soldiers are nervous about the summer weather. Writes that Helena has been attacked "but it is all news to us we dident know any thing about it." Prisoners have been brought into the camp. Tells his...

GLC03523.14.18

to Maria Damuth

Writes to his sister about the men enlisting in the Veteran Corp. They are mostly older soldiers who will go home to recruit. Discusses the strangeness of seeing some men, who have already served three years, re-enlisting while others pay to get...

GLC03523.14.46

to his family

Ticknor writes to his family from camp in Columbus, Kentucky. Reports they just received marching orders to board a transport and go down the Mississippi River with seven gun boats and twenty-five mortars. Anticipates a fight with two rebel gunboats...

GLC03523.30.02

to John I. Hutchinson

Marked as a copy. Mason, a Commissioner, confirms receipt of documents sent by Hutchinson, a district tax collector. Written on IRS stationery.

GLC02750.290

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.250

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.257

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Requests extension of his leave in Charleston. reply by Scammon on verso: "Yes-but come in time for report of 20th. Feel easy however while you are there & remember the men."

GLC02414.261

[Report that George Arnold received pay from Thompson, United States Paymaster]

GLC02750.269

to Ethan A. Jenks

Hutchinson, district tax collector, instructs deputy collector Jenks to collect an outstanding penalty from [William?] Powel's firm. Written on IRS stationery.

GLC02750.291

to Ethan A. Jenks

Hutchinson, district tax collector, requests forms from Jenks, deputy collector. Written on IRS stationery.

GLC02750.292

[Ledger listing the amounts individuals owe Paine & Colwell]

Signed and sealed by 28 individuals who owe Paine & Colwell money. Paine & Colwell refer to Ethan A. Jenks as the assignee of their co-partnership.

GLC02750.314

[to unknown]

re: letter fragment in which Hartsuff claims that nothing has changed, although a "burial party" has been sent out to bury dead Indians and his own hospital is full of wounded. Claims that General Miles has sent a Peace Party out to the Indians to...

GLC05201.017

to "my darling Florence"

re: Hartsuff reports on the capture of the last of the "hostiles" and the prospect for their delivery to Pine Ridge the next day. Then he turns to the more important business of warning his daughter against the dangers of flattery and vanity - both...

GLC05201.018

to Estelle Spero

Writes that he has enclosed ten very hard-earned dollars with the letter. Describes the ways in which he intends to save money. Outlines the day's schedule - a session on how to administer First Aid to gas attack victims, a lecture and film on map...

GLC09120.036

to Estelle Spero

Letter written while Diamond is on guard duty. Discusses differences between the treatment of black and white soldiers. Diamond mentions that he is being trained as a communications and staff man, and what this role will entail. He also outlines...

GLC09120.040