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12 February 1783
Wright, Joseph A., fl. 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Jaques Harmon]
Major Wright recommends Harmon, of the Third Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783.
GLC02437.09638
13 February 1783
Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Charles Reynolds]
Captain Patten recommends Reynolds for a twenty-five day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09641
15 February 1783
Crane, John, 1744-1805
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Burbeck]
Colonel Crane recommends Burbeck for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09648
28 June 1863
Maitland, James M., 1815-1864
to Joseph M. Maitland
Informs his son that his friend John S. Petty recently left Vicksburg, after being taken by Confederates, then was released and paroled by his commander. Asks whether Joseph will rejoice if his colonel resigns after Vicksburg. Continues writing 29...
GLC03523.10.077
29 June 1863
to Elhanan M. Mast
Informs his brother that he has heard from his son Joseph, who is on picket and fatigue duty near Vicksburg, Mississippi. Reports that John Petty, a family friend, is sick and is no longer on duty. Mentions that Petty was a Clerk under General John...
GLC03523.10.078
5 July 1863
Comments on a 4 July celebration at Urbana, Ohio: "the Orator of the day was Hon. West of Belfontaine. I heard part of the Oration, when a shower of rain coming up dispersed the assemblage for awhile. he was amplifying on the negro and beginning to...
GLC03523.10.079
17 July 1863
To Joseph M. Maitland
Tells his son that "my prayer is daily that you all may be prepared that if the Master calleth you may be received to that Land where there is no more death, no more bloodshed." Informs him that General George Meade was "not quite swift enough to...
GLC03523.10.080
19 July 1863
S., Mattie, fl. 1863
A vibrant letter written to "brother Mast." Writes, "Good morning brother Mast! What are you doing this delightful sabbath sunday! The bells are ringing the birds are singing and every thing and every body seems to say 'God and gratitude' and you Mr...
GLC03523.10.081
Reports that the draft will begin in Kingston the following week. Discusses Morgan's Raid, noting "At last accounts Morgan and his men were still pursuing his course without much interruption." Complains that [Lieutenant Colonel] Benjamin P. Runkle...
GLC03523.10.082
21 July 1863
Informs his brother-in-law, Lieutenant Colonel Mast, that he received a letter from his son, Joseph. Joseph was not at Vicksburg when the surrender took place because he moved with Sherman's corps to a location near Black River to monitor the...
GLC03523.10.083
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