1847-1912

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Manuscript

Title: [Collection of Hiram C. Wells]

The collection includes his 1863 diary, military papers and personal and legal papers (mostly pre and post-war). Gives good view of life in cavalry with skirmishes, scouts, etc. Regiment took part in siege of Knoxville. Wells was later captured, imprisoned at Andersonville, and on the Sultana when it exploded, subjects covered in manuscript written in 1880s (includes typed transcript). The diary is approximately 106 pages and spans over the year 1863.

GLC03131.15

1863

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Diary

Title: Pocket Diary for 1863

One diary for the year 1863 by Hiram C. Wells. The diary gives a good view of life in the cavalry with skirmishes, scouts, etc. Well's regiment took part in the siege of Knoxville. Wells was later captured, imprisoned at Andersonville, and on the Sultana when it exploded.

GLC03131.15.001

1863

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Autograph manuscript

Title: Civil war recollections

GLC03131.15.002

22 November 1856

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Autograph document signed

Title: Regarding the estate of his late brother Sidney

GLC03131.15.003

18 January 1862

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: Correspondence regarding arrival at camp

GLC03131.15.004

2 February 1888

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Document

Title: Contract

One contract for payment from Hiram C. Wells to "Lamb, Merrer ect." The initial amount was $27 but a note on the rear of the document indicates it was changed to $36 and paid. The document is dated February 2, 1888.

GLC03131.15.100

3 May 1894

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Document

Title: Check

One check made out to an unknown person by Hiram C. Wells dated May 3, 1894, for $10. A second check is attached and is for an unknown person for $180.20.

GLC03131.15.080

11 March 1892

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Document

Title: Contract

One contract made out to Hiram C. Wells by the city, signed by Duncan Burk and Samuel J. Burk. The contract is dated March 11, 1892, and is for a payment of $29.12.

GLC03131.15.081

2 June 1898

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Document

Title: Check

One check made out to H.A. Wells by Hiram C. Wells dated June 2, 1898, for $111.08.

GLC03131.15.082

12 May 1898

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Document

Title: Check

One check made out to Nancy Wells by Hiram C. Wells dated May 12, 1898. There is no amount filled out on the check but has been stamped paid by Lapeer County Bank

GLC03131.15.083

29 April 1898

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Document

Title: Check

One check made out to an unknown person by Hiram C. Wells dated April 29, 1898, for $5.

GLC03131.15.084

14 June 1898

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Document

Title: Check

One check made out to an unknown person by Hiram C. Wells dated June 14 1898, for $10.

GLC03131.15.086

11 April 1899

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Document

Title: Receipt

One receipt made out to Hiram C. Wells from the Lapeer County Bank dated April 11, 1899 for $15.

GLC03131.15.095

4 February 1899

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Document

Title: Check

One check made out to Jolie Robinson by Hiram C. Wells dated February 4, 1899 for $33.25. Another check is included dated January 12 1899 Ed Lamb by Hiram C. Wells for $36.80.

GLC03131.15.096

1885

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Document

Title: Contract

One contract for payment from Hiram C. Wells to Jerome Beael dated 1889 for $17. The ink used is purple and very faded in parts of the document.

GLC03131.15.097

14 November 1896

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Receipt

Title: Receipt

One receipt made out to J.T. Messer by Hiram C. Wells dated November 14, 1896 for $12.16

GLC03131.15.098

1 October 1896

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Receipt

Title: Receipt

One receipt made out to William Meek by Hiram C. Wells dated October 2, 1896 for $3.60.

GLC03131.15.099

2 March 1861

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Manuscript document signed

Title: Warranty Deed

GLC03131.15.030

23 March 1871

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Manuscript document signed

Title: Warranty Deed

GLC03131.15.031

18 November 1885

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Document signed

Title: Discharge of Mortgage

GLC03131.15.034

1871

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Document

Title: Pension data slip

GLC03131.15.035

1898

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Document

Title: Royal Arcanum membership

GLC03131.15.040

1898

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Document

Title: Royal Arcanum membership Dues Form

GLC03131.15.041

1884-1889

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Logbook

Title: Financial log book

GLC03131.15.046

27 December 1893

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Document

Title: Tax document

GLC03131.15.047