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GLC02745.033

Empty-Reads Reports of June

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General Orders No. 3

The discharge of firearms is strictly prohibited except against the enemy and in a few other approved situations.

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Circular

At present the head quarters will be at the camp of the 3rd battalion.

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to Col. Tophen

They wish him to be prepared to reinforce the guard.

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Special Orders

The four companies of the 1st regiment infantry must go to Williamsport. Tonight they will go as far as Sharpsburg and and tomorrow morning onward to Williamsport.

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Special Orders No. 93

The 1st New Hampshire, 9th New York, 17th and 5 companies of the 25th regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers will make up the 7th brigade.

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Special Orders No. 93

Any wagon that can be spared must be given to the commanding general so he can move a large force to the front.

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Circular

The sick of the regiments will all be sent to the commanding officer who will attach them to companies and have them treated by medical personnel. Written at Camp Brown

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Circular

Commander of regiments will bring supply of ammunition up to 70 rounds per man.

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General Orders No. 1

The commanding general has learned that [illegible] have not been prepared for the men. They are ordered to attend to this omission at once

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General Orders No. 1

Col. Stine and Col. Swchwartzwald will direct morning reports to be made to them of their commanding officers.

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General Orders No. 3

The troops have marching orders to leave at 4 am. They will carry rations and forty rounds of ammunition. The wagon train will move in the rear of the division under the direction of the quartermaster.

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Circular

Countersign and parole. Also ordering troops to have one day's ration cooked. They must be in bed by 8 o' clock.

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Circular

No one is permitted to go beyond the picket lines and will hold as prisoners all who attempt to do so.

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General Orders No. 6

The troops will march at 3am. The cooks will fix breakfast at 1:30am and five men from each company will pack the wagons.

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General Orders No. 35

The regimental baggage wagons will be sent on the Potomac today.

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Special Order No. 1

States the number of commanding officers that will report for guard duty at half past 6. Written in Camp Union

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Special Order No. 2

The commanding officer will detail a certain number of soldiers of each rank for guard duty. Written in Camp Union

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General Order No. 2

Orders on how the men will spend their leisure time and how they should bathe so that they are ready to march to the city for divine services at city hall. Written in Camp Union

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General Order No. 2

Duplicate of GLC02745.053. Written in Camp Union

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General Order No. 3

Every day there will be an "officer in charge," and an officer of the day." The "officer in charge" will oversee dress parade and encampment. The "officer of the day" will have control of the guard and police. Written in Camp Union

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Special Order No. 10

Gen. Fellows is ordered to act as officer in charge today. Written in Camp Union

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General Order No. 4

The same number of men will be detailed from each company for guard duty. Gen. Fellows will be officer in charge and Capt. Drew will be officer of the day. Written in Camp Union

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General Order unumbered

Gen. Fellows will be officer in charge and will have full command of the camp. Capt. Gremlief will be officer of the day. Written in Camp Union

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General Order unumbered

Gen. Fellows will continue as officer in charge while Capt. Kennedy will be officer of the day. Written in Camp Union

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General Order No. 9

All the companies are lettered A-J depending on their captain. Includes list. Written in Camp Union

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General Order No. 10

The field officers are listed, followed by comissioned and non-commissioned officers. The companies are lettered A-K. Then the commissioned officers of each company are listed and their ranking is listed as well, followed by the position of each...

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General Order unumbered

Gen. Fellows will continue as officer in charge and Capt. Sargent will be officer of the day. All the men are ordered to bathe themselves thoroughly. Written in Camp Union

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General Order No. 8

Gen. Fellows will continue as officer in charge and Capt. Bell will be officer of the day. All letters sent from the camp will be forwarded to the quartermaster and then put in the mail. Written in Camp Union

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General Order No. 11

Every article except arms and accoutrements will be marked with the name and number of the regiment. Written in Camp Union

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General Order No. 11

Lieutenant Fellows has been appointed adjudant of the first regiment. Warren Clark is now drill master. Written in Camp Union

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General Order No. 11

Capt. Greenleaf will [illegible] the colors on the line after the formation of the same.

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Special Order No. 12

Capt. Bell is required to detail fifteen privates from Company A to [illegible].

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General Order No. 7

The calls for company and squad drills will be strictly attended to. The men are not allowed to lie on the ground without a blanket because of health reasons.

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to the Paymaster General

Several soldiers signed a petition requesting their pay up to the 30th of September.

GLC02745.071

Summary of Council of Administration meeting at Head Quarters

The budget for camp necessities and luxuries was discussed. Includes a complete list of prices for all camp items.

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Petition to have Denus K. Scuton appointed lieutenant of company K.

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Furlough Approval

George W. Weber is given permission to take furlough from April 24th to May 24th.

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Petition

Several soldiers want the 1st Sargeant appointed 2nd Lieutenant of the 3rd regiment.

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Monthly Summary Statement

Lists total purchases, expenditures and advances to officers.

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Special Requisition for Clothing

List of clothing and costs for public service.

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Petition for Col. Fellows

They feel that the 2nd lieutenant , Samuel M. Smith has violated some code of conduct while on drill. They feel he should be disciplined but they also hope to witness an improvement since they note his many good qualities.

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List of names

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to Sir

He believes the new infantry regulations (Cooper's Tactics) are more appropriate for today's army because many things have changed including the command for loading.

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to Colonel

The author thinks of him as a brother soldier. He hopes to see him at the reunion.

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to E.A. Preshay

Letter of introduction for Fellows, now the director of a bank.

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to Colonel (Fellows)

He asks him to give a speech on Memorial Day in Ashland, NH.

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to Colonel (Fellows)

He gave the Colonel's regards to Major. Boynton and relayed the message that he would like to see his book.

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Advertisement for Major Boynton's book

Guide to West Point and the US Military Academy

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Advertisement for Major Boynton's book

Includes full description and a list of maps and illustrations. Press notices in the back.

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to Colonel Fellows

The author says he remembers his family very well, Fellows most of all. He may be able to come up with some stories for Fellow's editor,

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to Colonel Fellows

The author writes that he was pleased with his discourse and it was everything the boys wanted to hear.

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Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to Comrade Fellows.

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Formal Adoption of Resolution

Grateful thanks are extended to Fellows for his address delivered in Ashland on Memorial Day.

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to Mrs. James Pillinghart

Sophie and baggage, keys paper and propeller Saturday afternoon addressed.

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to James Pillinghart

Funeral was Sunday...

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to J.G. Blaum

Handwriting is illegible.

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Justice of the Peace Appointment Certificate

Fellows is appointed Justice of the Peace for the county of Carroll.

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Justice of the Peace Appointment Certificate

Fellows is again appointed Justice of the Peace for the county of Carroll.

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Justice of the Peace Appointment Certificate

Fellows is again appointed Justice of the Peace for the county of Carroll.

GLC02745.097

Justice of the Peace Appointment Certificate

Fellows is again appointed Justice of the Peace for the county of Carroll.

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Regulations Relative to the Admission of Cadets into the Military Academy

A summary of qualifications and restrictions imposed.

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Land Agreement

Isaac Sanborn gives up his land to John C. Corlis.

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John Fellows officially declared guardian

Appointed legal guardian of Susan, Mary, Joseph, Frances and Benjamin Quinby.

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Charles Blanchard Obituary

He liked his home town. He was genial and humorous. He loved reading Dickens.

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Unidentified woman

Her hair is pulled back and she wears a button down dress.

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Johnny, what are you doing my son?

Only 2 lines: Oh! Nothing, only trying to hit Frank on the fingers with the hatchet...

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V.A.S. Journal No. 7

This paper is considered one of the best literary and news papers of the day...

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Reminisces of the Snowball Brigade

The author tells a story about how they were given permission to talk to the ladies and hold their umbrellas for them. They got into some kind of battle and couple men were wounded and killed. A soldier called "Carrot Top" passed away and they had a...

GLC02745.106

Editorial

The first part talks about how great water is. Then a variety of topics are covered from medicine to the types of work we choose to apples.

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The Boy on La Bosse Street/How a Little Boy Took Lessons in Politeness

Two stories about boys. One will not chop wood for his mother but when he hears his father coming home, he chops the wood very fast and gets it to his mother before his father gets in. In the other story a boy is taught to say "Good morning...

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The Improvement of the Age

Appears to be an essays about how people are becoming more enlightened and prejudices and ignorance are fading away. Much of it is unclear, however.

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General Orders unnumbered

Gen. Fellows will continue as officer in charge while Capt. Kenny will be officer of the day.

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Ribbon

Most likely used to tie some of the documents together.

GLC02745.111

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that it is most likely that Bishop Payne will be in Washington.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants engravings of public buildings of Washington and elsewhere.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

recommends M. Harrington for an appointment.

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to H.B. Ware

informs him that there will be a reduction in salary.

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Four Signatures

four signatures, one of which appears to be that of Blanche K. Bruce.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

has sent $130 to pay for the pledge cards, the reminder blanks and the tracts.

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to unknown

missing first page.believes there should be additional deputies allowed. right now only 2 are allowed as opposed to 4 in Washington.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

is anxious about her position and asks the senator to stop in and see her.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests his help in obtaining temporary employment at least with the Justice department

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bill for Blanche Kelso Bruce

comes to $450.

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to unknown

wedding invitation for Jennie L., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Osborn Taylor

GLC09400.576

typewriter repair bill for R.C Bruce

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bill for Roscoe C. Bruce

from the Neumeyer Company, dealers in Agricultural Implements, Fertilizers, Wagons, harness, etc.

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to Roscoe C. Bruce

inquires as to when he will pay his overdue bill

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bill for R.C. Bruce

for Fire and Marine Insurance

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bill for R.C. Bruce

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Taxes for Roscoe C. Bruce

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Bank note for Roscoe C. Bruce

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Laundry bill for R.C. Bruce

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bill for R.C Bruce

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bill for B.C. Bruce

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loan agreement for R.C. Bruce

will pay $50 dollars/ month

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to R.C. Bruce

Includes electric bill. Letter requests payment.

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electric bill for R.C. Bruce

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to Roscoe C. Bruce

2 envelopes from Edward J. Ervin Fine Stationary and Cigars

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