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Monthly Return of Quartermaster's Stores

Everything from fuel to bricklaying tools.

GLC02198.19

Monthly Return of Quartermaster's Stores

Everything from fuel to bricklaying tools.

GLC02198.20

Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage

Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.21

Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage

Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.22

Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage

Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.23

Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage

Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.24

Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage

Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.25

Abstract of Expenditures

Abstract of materials expended or consumed at Fort Ricketts, commanded by Leander A. Williston. Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.26

Abstract of Expenditures

Abstract of materials expended or consumed at Fort Ricketts, commanded by Leander A. Williston. Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.27

to John A. Fox

He informs Fox that he has recovered the body of Private Benson.

GLC02198.32

to John A. Fox

The bodies of David Greenough, Patrick Cronin and John Morresey have been moved from Beacon, GA to the National Cemetery at Chattanooga, TN.

GLC02198.33

Farewell Dinner Speech

Intended to be read at the officers' farewell dinner. "We'll pledge with brimming hearts our pride, our colors--old and new..." Written as a long poem.

GLC02198.34

Farewell Dinner Speech

Typed version of GLC02198.34.

GLC02198.35.01

Farewell Dinner Speech

Duplicate of GLC02198.35.01.

GLC02198.35.02

to Murch

His application for membership in the Grand Army of the Republic has been accepted.

GLC02198.36

to John A. Fox

The author doesn't know how many people will attend the encampment in Boston this year. There may not be many people there. They had their first meeting since the end of the war last year in Milwaukee. Pages missing.

GLC02198.37

to John A. Fox

He has questions about the battle of Antietam. He wants to know which flag they captured and where it was.

GLC02198.38

Map of Antietam

Goes with item GLC02198.38. Includes line of advance.

GLC02198.39

List of Surviving Officers in Second Mass. Infantry

GLC02198.40

to Major Fox

He discusses what to do with the battle flags from the war. He says they should be kept at the state house and regarded as sacred.

GLC02198.42

Meeting Summary of the Second Massachusetts Infantry Association

They voted not to repair or preserve the battle flags. They feel the hand of the restorer is a trick. After all the preservation was fully provided for by the Commonwealth.

GLC02198.43

Record of Battle Flags

No 1 is a National Flag, No. 2 is a Staff and Eagle and No. 3 is a Staff of made of Rosewood.

GLC02198.44

Veterans' Patriotic League

Petition essentially saying they believe in pensions for soldiers but they do not think the system should be abused.

GLC02198.45

to Unknown

At the meeting of the association, a resolution was passed making all ex-members of the 3rd Brigade honorary members of their association. Page missing.

GLC02198.46

Business card for R.Y. Patterson

Supt. of National Cemetery

GLC02198.47

To the Inhabitants of North Bridgewater

The railroad company disputes the laying out of a new road and has gone to the supreme court to challenge the validity of the action.

GLC02198.48

Williston Genealogy

Names and birthdates for the Allens.

GLC02198.49

Genealogical Almanac

Begins with an article on voyages. Belonged to Capt. William.

GLC02198.50

to John A. Fox

The secretary of the Second Mass Infantry Association asks for money to build a Memorial Monument.

GLC02198.51

to John A. Fox

Includes 2 business cards. Requests a historical pamphlet that G. W. Thomas recommended.

GLC02198.52

to John A. Fox

Gushes over the upcoming reunion of the Mass. Infantry Association and hopes to see him there.

GLC02198.53

to John A. Fox

He plans to attend the regimental dinner. He lists the surviving officers. He also thanks him for four pamphlets and tells him that the South has really rebuilt itself nicely. Chattanooga is thriving.

GLC02198.54

Programme of the Fifth Annual Reunion of the Twenty-Seventh Indiana Regimental Reunion Association

Includes music, prayer and a dinner.

GLC02198.55

Report of the Proceedings of the Annual Reunion of the Associations of the Third Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers

The pamphlet reminises with great ardor their time in the war. Certain battles are remembered. Also includes guidelines of the association.

GLC02198.56

Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Reunion of the Association of the Third Regiment Wisconsin Infantry Veteran Volunteers

The officers that have died are remembered. Membership dues are listed. Then there is a historical record that looks back at their experiences in the war.

GLC02198.57

Proceedings of the Fourth Annual Reunion of the Association of the Third Regiment Wisconsin Infantry Veteran Volunteers

Reports on the latest reunion. This one contains biographies of some of the officers.

GLC02198.58

Unidentified man in army uniform

A note on the back reads "Possibly Leander Williston?"

GLC02198.59

In Memoriam

Condolences for Horatio Wait, whose wife just died.

GLC08284.040

Brief Chronology of Chara Conant Long Wait

There is reference to a photo, not included here.

GLC08284.041

Special Orders No. 38

Horatio L. Wait is appointed Paymaster.

GLC08284.042

Special Orders No. 16

Horatio L. Wait is appointed Paymaster.

GLC08284.043

to Horatio L. Wait

He has forwarded his appointment as Paymaster to the adjutant general.

GLC08284.044

Naval Order Stationary.

Blank.

GLC08284.045

Naval Reserve Association

Lists officers in the Naval Militia and First Battalion.

GLC08284.046

The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Vermont

Features a section on Joseph Wait, 1776.

GLC08284.047

[Male Members of the Wait Family]

Includes very brief bio and miltary titles.

GLC08284.048

to Horatio L. Wait

A publisher thanks him for his contributions to war history and is sending him a contributor's copy of the Photographic History of the Civil War.

GLC08284.049

to Horatio L. Wait

The Loyal Legion requests a paper from him that talks about the Naval Reserve.

GLC08284.050

to Horatio L. Wait

GLC08284.052

to Horatio L. Wait

A letter of introduction for Henry W. Raymond. He hopes Wait will do everything to make his stay in Chicago comfortable.

GLC08284.053