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[Second codicil to Alfred Hughes's will]

Also signed by Thomas W. Luckett, John H. Moss, and Abraham Gordon as witnesses.

GLC02166.113

[Three newspaper clippings]

Three undated newspaper clippings from unknown publications: "A Willing Captive," "Be Careful with Fly Poison Papers," and "A Wrathful Order from the Rebel War Department: Gen. Pope and His Officers Not to be Treated as Prisoners of War."

GLC02166.114

Insignia.

Unit insignia with blue and silver shield and crosses. Inscribed on verso: "34th Inf."

GLC06196.191

Pin.

Pewter pin in the form of a rose bloom.

GLC06196.192

Gold bar.

Single gold bar signifying the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.

GLC06196.193

Silver bars.

Two silver bars signifying the rank of Captain.

GLC06196.194

Pewter screws.

Three pewter screws, probably used as attachments.

GLC06196.195

DAR pin.

Daughters of the American Revolution pin; inscribed "212696" on verso.

GLC06196.196

Insignia.

Insignia with red shield with a white cross in the middle; green cross in the upper left corner.

GLC06196.197

Pin.

Gold pin with dragon, wreath, and motto "9 Keep up the Fire."

GLC06196.198

Device.

Device. Eagle on blue shield with two white stars.

GLC06196.199

Oak leaf cluster.

Oak leaf cluster, presented with Distinguished Service Medal.

GLC06196.200

to Aaron Hobart

Dana requests that a legal case against him "stand Contested to the next Term when I will be ready to proceed with the action."

GLC06313.04.064

to Aaron Hobart

Answers Hobart's questions about the birth and death dates of Mellen's father, John Mellen (1722/3-1807).

GLC06313.04.065

to Aaron Hobart

Sends Hobart the vote tally of the congressional election in the district covering Plymouth, Massachusetts, and informs him that the (overwhelming) majority votes (128 of 190) were for Zabdiel Sampson.

GLC06313.04.066

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses a legal case against him. Informs Hobart that he has accepted Mr. Smith's proposition, which is "to have [Smith's] action against Dana] entered 'neither party.' " Mentions that he is willing to show Mr. Smith any papers he needs.

GLC06313.04.067

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses legal and financial matters. On state politics, he comments "to [state] Senator I have no doubt but you will be chosen," and discusses what he has heard about how people will be voting.

GLC06313.04.071

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that a petition exists for creation of a viewing committee to consider the question of removing the General Court to a new location. Mentions that if Hobart agrees with the proposal, a "similar petition [should] be drawn up and...

GLC06313.04.072

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses a law passed on 18 March 1818 and his expectation of news from the Secretary of War about "to whom pension certificates have been granted." Also discusses the "bankrupt Bill now before congress."

GLC06313.04.075

to Elvira Winegar

"It is impossible for him to come home now. They've heard that the paymaster is in Memphis." He mentions that the formally enslaved individuals are arriving everyday and, "there must be over a thousand now."

GLC01014.034

to Elvira Winegar

There was a fire in the last town. They salvaged what they could from the millinery shop and so forth. He is sending a box home.

GLC01014.035

to Elvira Winegar

They have been having good luck with the boat they are moving. They will get extra pay for their work. Burt has the measles. He talks of sending various items home via other people.

GLC01014.036

to Elvira Winegar

Possible water damage and very faded.

GLC01014.037

to Elvira Winegar

He is glad she is getting along with the taxes. George had the typhoid fever but not very bad. He admires a particular captain in their company who is very clever.

GLC01014.038

to Elvira Winegar

He wishes she would write more often, at least twice a week. He gets quite lonely and it does him good to hear from her.

GLC01014.039