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to Mrs. Weeks

A letter from Major S. Weeks to his wife describing the hanging of a man in the presence of his wife and four small children.

GLC02669.013

to Mary Magoo

A letter from Rebecca Magoo to her sister Mary Magoo stating that she is very unhappy in her current situation and desires to come home immediately.

GLC02669.014

Various notes and memos

A document, possibly scratch paper, with various messages and dates, including a note is on absentees at a milita gathering, a poem, a child's note reading, "Daddy do not be discouraged," mathmatical equations, and repetative writings of various...

GLC02669.015

to Corporal Daniel Fogg

A letter to Corporal Daniel Fogg from Captain Thomas Johnson ordering him to gather the commissioned officers and soldiers at the parade grounds at 1:00 p.m. on September 4, 1809. On the back of the letter is a reply from Fogg stating that he...

GLC02669.016

to Corporal Pelletiah Lyon

A letter to Corporal Pelletiah Lyon from Captain Thomas Johnson ordering him to gather the commissioned officers and soldiers at the parade grounds at 1:00 p.m. on September 4, 1809. On the back of the letter is a reply from Lyon stating that he has...

GLC02669.017

[Regimental orders third regiment]

This document orders the soldiers of the Third Regiment to come well equiped to Windham, New York on October 10, 1809, ready for inspection and other militia duty. The name Captain Johnson is written on the back of the document.

GLC02669.018

[Regimental orders third regiment]

Orders to the Third Regiment to meet in Windham, New York on on August 13, 1810. Ensign T. Baley is written across the back of the document.

GLC02669.019

to Jacob Bayley

A letter from C. R. Snell to Jacob Bailey ordering him to notify the soldiers to meet Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. Snell writes Bailey's name Bayley. C. R. Snell and Robert Snell are believed to be the same person due to other letters in this...

GLC02669.020

to unknown recipient

The author writes about unsatisfactory living arrangements and how the contractor, paid by the government to make the quarters, did not fulfill his obligations. Most of the bottom half of the page is missing and it is possible that content was lost...

GLC02669.021

to unknown recipient

The author accidently came across a young deserter named Samuel Young and was in the process of taking him back to camp when the author was accost by a sergeant named Whitney. On the back of his document is a side note about the amount of money...

GLC02669.022

to unknown recipient

The author writes about hearing gunshots and cannon fire in the distance from the early morning until around noon. At around noon the author concluded that the Battle was over and that one side or the other was "rejoicing at the Victory."

GLC02669.023

to unknown recipient

Jacob Bailey tells a number of soldiers to meet at the usual place of a parade. This document appears to be a copy written by a clerk.

GLC02669.024

[Leave of absence for Jacob Bailey]

A document granting Jacob Bailey leave of absence until further orders.

GLC02669.025

[Meeting notes]

A document describing a meeting in New Gloucester, Massachusetts of one sergeant and fourteen privates from Captain Foxcraft's company. Appears to be a copy written by a clerk. On the back of the document there are three mathmatical equations that...

GLC02669.026

[Attesting to service of James Webster Bailey, describing his injury and medical care]

Robert Snell attests to the military service of James Webster Bailey, who marched from Maine and stayed in the encampment in Burlington, Vermont. Snell goes on to testify that during his service, Bailey suffered from lameness, which was attributed to...

GLC02669.027

The Distance From Burlington to New Gloucester

A list of distances between towns from Burlington, Vermont to New Gloucester, Massachusetts.

GLC02669.028

[Pass for baggage carrier]

A note permitting passage of a luggage barrier signed by Captain William.

GLC02669.029

[Enlistment for two years' military service, signed by four men]

This document is a signed pledge by four men to voluntarily serve in the military for two years. During this two year period, each man pledges to serve "actual duty" for at least twelve months.

GLC02669.030

[Enlistment for two years' military service, signed by seven men]

This document is a signed pledge by seven men to voluntarily serve in the military corps for two years. During this two year period, each man pledges to serve "actual duty" for at least twelve months. There is a section in the lower right quadrant...

GLC02669.031

[Militia list of detached soldiers, with Jacob Bailey as Sergeant]

A list of soldiers in the militia who were detached in August of 1807 under Sergeant Jacob Bailey.

GLC02669.032

[Morning attendance report]

A morning report of a company of volunteers in the service of the United States when on their march from Portland to Burlington on March 31, 1813.

GLC02669.033

[A List of Deceased soldiers in Captain Robert Snell's Company]

A list of deceased soldiers in Captain Snell's Company, which includes the name of the deceased, date of enlistment, duration of enlistment, and date of death.

GLC02669.034

Monthly Return of a Company of Volunteers Commanded by Capt Robert Snell

A monthly return list from April of 1813, which detailed by rank how many soldiers were present, sick, and absent.

GLC02669.035

[A list of officers detained, discharged officers, and letters to be carried home for the soldiers]

A list of officers detained in the service to the United States, officers discharged, and letters to be carried home for the soldiers.

GLC02669.036

[Memorandum of the soldiers pay]

A list of soldiers names and written next to some of the names is a number, which is believed to be associated with their payment.

GLC02669.037