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Washington

One telephoto entitled, "Washington" dated April 11, 1968 taken by United Press International. Image is of a copy of the Civil Act of 1968 signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Wire transfer information describes it as "a bill to designed to allow...

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Attempts to Save Home

One telephoto entitled, "Attempts to Save Home" dated April 11, 1968 taken by United Press International. Image is of two people's silhouettes watching a home on fire. Wire transfer information states that neighbors attempted to extingush the fire.

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Kansas City, Mo.

One telephoto entitled, "Kansas City, Mo.," dated April 11, 1968 taken by United Press International. Image is of two police officers guarding a jewelry store.

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Louisville, KY.

One telephoto entitled, "Louisville, KY.," dated April 11, 1968 taken by United Press International. Image is of National Guardsmen standing by a dry cleaners. Also pictured are people looking at clothes through a broken window. Wire transfer...

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Stamp Album

One stamp album printed by the U.S. Printing Government Office for $0.25 bonds.

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Mileage Ration Coupons

One undated mileage ration coupon pack belonging to a registered vehicle owner by the name of Hitt.

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Allied Array in Normandy

One newspaper clipping of an article entitled, "Allied Array in Normandy," dated June 15, 1944. Contains a diagram of the six U.S. Army divisions' locations in Europe. Reverse side contains articles on American presence in Europe.

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Allied Array in Normandy

One image from an article dated August 8 depciting workers from the West Coast praying for servicemen abroad. Photographed are both men and women.

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Liberated Paris

One newspaper clipping dated August 26, 1944. The editorial image's caption is entitled, "Liberated Paris." Picture depicts people celebrating the liberation of Paris from the Nazi occupation.

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Hobbies Help Rebuild War Disabled at Campo

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Hobbies Help Rebuild War Disabled at Campo," dated 1944. Consists of rehabilitation efforts at Mitchell Convalescent Hospital for returning veterans from the war.

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The Modern War and Reference Map

One item identified as a Fold-O-Globe patented by Gerald A. Eddy dated 1943. Contains four pages of different sections of the world showing every continent. Specifically notes the Axis presence throughout the war.

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American Invaders Mass in England

One photo essay entitled, "American Invaders Mass in England," dated May 5, 1944. Photographs consist of Dwight D. Eisenhower observing forces training; 100 paratroopers landing; Winston Churchill observing paratroopers with Eisenhower; and other...

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America Prays

One photo essay entitled, "America Prays" dated August 8, 1944. Contains photographs of people praying on D-Day throughout the country. Page on reverse of essay contains photo essay featuring Hedy Lamarr.

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Bradley - a Man Who Wins Battles

One photo essay entitled, "Bradley - a Man Who Wins Battles" dated August 8, 1944. Essay is a feature on General Omar Nelson Bradley. Contains a portrait of Bradley and photographs soldiers from the 34th Division training and serving in Europe. Also...

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Troop Train

One photo essay entitled, "Troop Train" dated August 8, 1944. Pertains to troop trains which move servicemen, military vehicles and weapons around the country. Last page contains an account entitled, "Jungle Adventure" written by Sidney James. This...

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Landing Craft

One photo essay entitled, "Landing Craft" printed by LIFE magazine. Contains descriptions and photographs of different vessels used by the U.S. military for transportation, manouevering and holding servicemen. Last page is of an editorial piece for...

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Waste Can Lose the War

One essay entitled, "Waste Can Lose the War" written by William L. Batt, an American mechanical engineer. Pertains to recycling materials that can be used to produce war supplies such as weapons, gear, spare parts and other items.

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[Photo essay on variety of trees]

One undated photo essay featuring a variety of tree specimens.

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Tide of Battle in Southwest Pacific Turns to Side of Allies

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Tide of Battle in Southwest Pacific Turns to Side of Allies" dated November 22, 1942 printed by the Los Angeles Times. Contains an illustration of a map showing Australia, New Zealand and Papau New Guinea with a...

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War May Flame Anew in Burma-China Area of Asia Fighting Front

One newspaper clipping entitled, "War May Flame Anew in Burma-China Area of Asia Fighting Front" dated November 30, 1942, illustrated by Charles Owens. Contains an illustration of a map of parts of Southeast Asia and Russia. Various paragraphs are...

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Know Your Japanese War Planes

One photo essay entitled, "Know Your Japanese War Planes" dated May 17, 1942. Contains photographs of various Japanese aircraft bombers and fighter planes such as Mitsubishi Type 96 and Tatikawa Type 95-1. Reverse side is a continuation of the...

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Will India Be Next on the Japanese Calendar of Conquest

One photo essay entitled, "Will India Be Next on the Japanese Calendar of Conquest" dated May 28, 1942. Consists of a map of India with summaries recounting the British army fighting with the Japanese army. Reverse side contains articles related to...

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Alaska Transformed Into Fortress for Carrying War to Japan and Defending Pacific

One newsmap entitled, "Alaska Transformed Into Fortress for Carrying War to Japan and Defending Pacific" dated May 23, 1942. Consists of a map of the state of Alaska and a paragraph detailing funds allocating to arming Alaska as a site of defense...

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Nazis Are Far From Taking the Real Prize of Caucasus, Baku

One newsmap entitled, "Nazis Are Far From Taking the Real Prize of Caucus, Baku" dated May 23, 1942. Consists of a map of Russia with summaries detailing fighting over Stalingrad and oil fields of Baku. Reverse page contains articles on recent film...

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Crushing of German Industry Is Objective of Allied Bombing War

One newsmap entitled, "Crushing of German Industry Is Objective of Allied Bombing War" dated October 5, 1942. Consists of a map of Germany with legends over industrial cities. Reverse side is a page from the Oil -- Mining -- Finance page with a focus...

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What Allies Face in Any Attempt to Open Second Front in Europe

One newsmap entitled, "What Allies Face in Any Attempt to Open Second Front in Europe" dated October 12, 1942. Consists of a map of England and Nazi-occupied France with legends over parts of the countries of recent war events. Reverse side are of...

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Here's a History of War Since America Entered Conflict a Year Ago

One newsmap entitled, "Here's a History of War Since America Entered Conflict a Year Ago" dated December 7, 1942. Consists of a globe with a timeline drawn throughout detailing how the United States entered the war after the bombing at Pearl Harbor...

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Will Victory Cargoes Ride Polar Skyways to Global Fronts?

One newsmap entitled, "Here's a History of War Since America Entered Conflict a Year Ago" dated January 18, 1943. Consists of a globe illustrated over a scene of the arctic. A summary details that the map illustrates how the North Pole work as a hub...

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First Stages of an Important Campaign Are Under Way in Burma

One newsmap entitled, "First Stages of an Important Campaign Are Under Way in Burma" dated January 25, 1943. Consists of a map of Burma where the Japanese army are attempting to displace people to colonize it. Reverse side is of articles featuring...

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The War Week

One newspaper section entitled, "The War Week" dated February 21, 1943. Consists of articles detailing news of war fronts and the possibility of bombing Tokyo. Center of page is an illustration of Tokyo as a target. Reverse side contains articles...

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Nazis Being Forced From Offensive to Defensive Position

One newsmap entitled, "Nazis Being Forced From Offensive to Defensive Position" dated February 22, 1943. Consists of a map of Germany with legends detailing how the Nazi army has set up defenses around its borders and other territories. Reverse side...

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Red, Halted in the South, Push On at North, Central Fronts

One newsmap entitled, "Red, Halted in the South, Push On at North, Central Fronts" dated March 15, 1943. Consists of a map of Russia depicted pushing towards Finland, Lithuania, and Estonia. Reverse side contains articles related to destruction of...

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Nazis Battle to Hold Donets as Reds Smash in the North

One newsmap entitled, "Nazis Battle to Hold Donets as Reds Smash in the North" dated March 22, 1943. Consists of a map of Russia's timeline moving its front back and forth through Europe. Reverse side contains articles related to Charles de Gaulle...

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to his parents

One letter from William Wadham to his parents dated April 22, 1864.

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To Frances Davenport

One letter from H. Warren Goss to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864. Reports that he has sent for George's body hopes that he has done what she would have directed if she had been there. Suggests that she and her friends come over.

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to Frances Davenport

One telegram from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864.

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to Father

One letter from Frances Davenport to her father dated May 13, 1864. Writes to her Father regarding her husband's funeral.

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864.

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to Frances Davenport

One folio containting two letters. The first letter is from Mrs. Prenties to Frances Davenport dated May 14, 1864. The second letter is from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 19, 1864. The letter from Mrs. Prenties is regarding visiting...

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from Willie Davenport to Frances Davenport dated May 14, 1864. He expresses his grief at the loss of her husband George Davenport and describes his own injuries.

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To Frances Davenport

One letter from Mrs. L.A. Grant to Frances Davenport dated May 15, 1864. Offers sympathy to Frances for the loss of her husband in battle. Says that she can take consolation from the fact that he was a Christian and that he died for a glorious cause.

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 18, 1864. Regarding sending on letters from Mrs. Stevens, news of Willie in the hospital, and the body of George Davenport

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from Edgar P. Wadhouse to Frances Davenport dated May 19, 1864. Offers kind words to Frances upon learning of the death of her husband. Says never has it been more necessary to trust and submit to the will of God.

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from M.E. Fish to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. A response to Frances's request for more information regarding the death of her husband George Davenport.

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from Lucy Cady to Frances Davenport dates May 20, 1864. Lucy urges her to come home as soon as possible.

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from Chaplain J.M. Cranford to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. Informs her that her husband, Captain Davenport was wounded in the head on the 5th and was brought in to field hospital of the 2nd corps where he died on the 12th. Tells...

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from Charlotte M. Kingsbury to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. Expresses sympathy and says that their heart is with her following the death of her husband on the battle field. Urges her to visit them soon.

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To Frances Davenport

One letter from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 21, 1864. Reassures her that although he cannot sooth her terrible grief at the loss of her husband, he can offer her what she has always had, the ardent love of a brother.

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from George Stevens to Frances Davenport dated June 5, 1864. An emotional letter regarding the last time that he saw her husband George before his death.

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from Lilla Lewis to Frances Davenport dated June 6, 1864. Offers her prayers and sympathies to Frances upon hearing of the death of her husband. Apologizes for not writing sooner.

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from Edgar P. Wadhouse to Frances Davenport dated June 6, 1864.

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from James Grace to Frances Davenport dated June 7, 1864. Describes what happened when George Davenport was admitted to the field hospital after being shot in the back of the head during battle.

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from C.H. Folies to Frances Davenport dated June 7, 1864. Informs her that he has had trouble finding information on the death of her husband as all of the wounded had been taken away by the time he reached the field. Reports that he heard...

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from J.M. Cranford to Frances Davenport dated June 9, 1864. Apologizes for the delay in replying to her but informs her that he has just gotten out of hospital. Says that Dr. Stevens called to see him and he gave him all the information...

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated June 9, 1864. Regarding his visit to the Chaplain to find out information on the death of George Davenport.

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from an unknown Chaplain to Frances Davenport dated June 9, 1864.

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated July 17, 1864. Says it will be impossible for her to visit the grave of her husband at the present time. Informs her that is the army ever occupies Fredericksburg or the vicinity then she...

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from Mrs. D.W. Fan to Frances Davenport dated circa 1864.

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from Chas D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated July 18, 1864.

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from H.H. Thomas to Frances Davenport dated June 19, 1864. Tells Frances that now, with the Official Army and Navy Journal before him and the name of his oldest and best friend midway among the slain, he can no longer doubt that her...

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from S. Wadhams to Frances Davenport dated June 19, 1864. Offers his heart felt sympathy in her hour of grief. "Oh when will this cruel war end."

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to Mr. J.A. Mead

One letter from Frances Davenport to Mr. J.A. Mead dated June 20, 1864. Admits that it is very hard for her to feel reconciled to "this severe affliction that God has brought upon me". Says that her husband was her all in this world and she cannot...

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from Mr. J.A. Mead to Frances Davenport dated June 12, 1864. Offering his sympathy after learning of the death of her husband

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from John T. Meyers to Frances Davenport dates June 22, 1864. He is sorry to say that he cannot give her any new information on the death of her husband. He remembers dressing the wounds of several men of the 5th Regiment during the battle...

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated June 25, 1864. Gives Frances Davenport the facts surrounding the death of her husband to the best of his knowledge.

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To Frances Davenport

One letter from W. McAdam to Frances Davenport dated June 28, 1864. Describes seeing George Davenport in hospital and says that he was occasionally conscious but his speech was incoherent. Was given orders by the general to take care of his watch and...

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from Chas J. Hall to Frances Davenport dated June 28, 1864.

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from Mrs. L.A. Grant to frances Davenport dated July 10, 1864. Contains a long quotation from L.A. Grant letter regarding George Davenport.

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To Frances Davenport

One letter from Ebenezer J. Ormsbee to Frances Davenport dated August 1, 1864. Regarding the outstanding accounts of her late husband.

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To Frances Davenport

One unsigned letter to FranDavenport dated August 4, 1864.

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To Frances Davenport

One letter from Mrs. H.M. Dudley to Frances Davenport dated April 24, 1865. Went to the War Department to try and secure passes to the front so that Frances could visit Fredericksburg where her husband George was buried after being shot in the back...

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To Frances Davenport

One letter to Frances Davenport dated April 24, 1865. Offers any help that Frances may need regarding getting to the battlefield where her husband is buried. The signature is illegible.

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated April 25, 1865. Suggest that she write to Washington to get the information she desires regarding her late husband.

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated April 25, 1865. Suggest that she communicate with the Vermont State Agent.

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To Frances Davenport

One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated April 25, 1865. Suggesting that they wait until communication is restored between Richmond and Washington. Says that if she does and then visits Washington he is sure that she would be...

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To Frances Davenport

One letter from Ebenezer J. Ormsbee to Frances Davenport dated May 4, 1865. Suggests, after reading a letter she sent, that the best course of action for her to visit the burial site of her husband would be to apply for passes to the front line as...

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To Frances Davenport

One letter from Sawyer to Frances Davenport dated May 6, 1865. Regarding her efforts to secure her husband's remains.

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To Frances Davenport

One letter to Frances Davenport dated May 17, 1865. Says that no passes are now needed to visit Peterborough of Richmond but does not know about other places. States that the main caution will still have to be for their safety as troops will be...

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To Frances Davenport

One letter to Frances Davenport dated May 8, 1865. Witten on stationary from the office of the Vermont State Commissioner. It is now safe for her to travel to Fredericksburg to the site of her husbands grave. The signature is illegible.

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To Frances Davenport

One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1865. Informs her that a line of steamers is now running between Fredericksburg and Washington and repeats the offer to accompany her on her journey to the site of her husbands...

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To Frances Davenport

One letter to Frances Davenport dated May 22, 1865.Regarding permission for her to travel to the site of her husbands grave. Witten on stationary from the office of the Vermont State Commissioner. The signature is illegible.

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To Frances Davenport

One letter from Thomas H. Downs to Frances Davenport dated May 24, 1865. Downs is the surgeon who treated her husband's wounds in the hospital. Informs her that her husband George was taken to the hospital of 3rd Division 2nd Corps by mistake. All of...

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Frank T. Holbrook to Frances Davenport

One letter from Frank T. Holbrook to Frances Davenport dated May 25, 1865. Informs her that he met the paymaster of the 105th Penn today who informed him that the Regt. Belongs to the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 2nd Corps, stationed about 4 miles from...

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to Frances Davenport

One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated June 3, 1865. Regarding a letter that she sent him from Dr. Downs. Says that he showed it to McAdams who confirmed that the information was correct.

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To Frances Davenport

One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated May 15, 1866. Informs her that he recently passed through Fredericksburg and found no communication with either Richmond or Washington

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to Ebenezer J. Ormsbee

One letter from Saul E. Ruyner to E.J. Ormsbee dated September 8, 1885. Regarding a memorial to the 8th Regiment, Vermont Infantry;

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to Ebenezer J. Ormsbee

One letter from H.G. Root to Ebenezer J. Ormsbee dated February 6, 1887,

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To Ebenezer J. Ormsbee

One letter from Justin S, Merrill to Ebenezer J. Ormsbee dated December 16, 1887. Written on stationery of the Senate Chamber, Washington.

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[List of soldiers names with dates of birth.]

One document listing twelve names with birth dates. The names are all share the last name Wyckoff. Possibly for a memorial.

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Reminiscence of Frances Ormsbee regarding the Vermont regiments during the Civil War

One document written by Frances Ormsbee dated July 8, 1895. The document is a reminiscence of Vermont regiments during the Civil War.

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Eulogy at return of Civil War dead

One unsigned manuscript dated circa 1861-1864.

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Dates relating to the Wyckoff family

One document listing seven names with dates of birth. Possibly a genealogy of the Ormsbee family. Frances and Ebenezer Ormsbee had no children of their own but adopted Frances' brother's niece, Carrie Wyckoff.

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Bill belonging to George Davenport

One document from James E. Negris to George Davenport dated August 22, 2857.

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to Mary E. Munsell

One letter from Otis D. Munsell to Mary E. Day Munsell dated June 3, 1861.

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to Mary E. Munsell

One letter from Otis D. Munsell to Mary E. Day Munsell dated August 30, 1863.

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to Mary E. Munsell

One letter from Otis D. Munsell to Mary E. Day Munsell dated September 13, 1863.

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to Mary E. Munsell

One letter from Otis D. Munsell to Mary E. Day Munsell dated October 2, 1863.

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to Mary E. Munsell

One letter from Otis D. Munsell to Mary E. Day Munsell dated November 8, 1863.

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to Mary E. Munsell

One letter from Otis D. Munsell to Mary E. Day Munsell dated December 23, 1863.

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to Mary E. Munsell

One letter from Otis D. Munsell to Mary E. Day Munsell dated circa 1864.

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