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22 November 1862
Schouler, William, 1814-1872
General order no. 58
Order regarding quotas by town for volunteers.
GLC02175.12
GLC02175.13
4 December 1862
General order no. 60
Order temporarily suspending the draft, so that more recruits can be enlisted to three year terms.
GLC02175.14
8 December 1862
Schedule A to accompany the order for a draft, to be executed on December 8, 1862
For each town lists number of men serving and draft quota.
GLC02175.15
11 December 1862
General order no. 61
Banning further credits allowing towns to transfer already enlisted men.
GLC02175.17
19 December 1862
Howes, Joshua C., fl. 1860-1869
to Eben Whittemore
Regarding meeting the quota for the draft. Signed by Howes as "Chair of Selectmen of Dennis."
GLC02175.18
Davis, Solomon, fl. 1862
States that Truro has filled it's quota of soldiers.
GLC02175.19
20 December 1862
Hardy, Josiah, 1822-1900
Chatham has been asked to fill their town quota for the army, but Hardy claims they have already done so.
GLC02175.20
Kenrick, John, fl. 1862
States that his town has now more than filled it's quota. Signed by Kenrick as "Chr Selectmen of Orleans."
GLC02175.21
9 May 1864
Thatcher, Edward, fl. 1864
[Bill for posting handbills]
Bill to Eben Whittemore for two dollars for posting handbills for a day. Also three dollars and fifty-six cents to hire a horse and carriage.
GLC02175.22
14 May 1864
[Receipt for payment of a bill]
Receipt for Ebenezer Whittmore for payment of four dollars and fify cents made to Thatcher. Payment was made in regards to a bill, GLC02175.22.
GLC02175.23
1861-1862 circa
Volunteers from Yarmouth for 9 months who have been mustered into the service of the United States in Co E. 5th Reg
A list of volunteers mustered into service for nine months.
GLC02175.24
circa 1861-1862
[List of enlisted men]
List of men enlisted for nine months from Truro. Signed by Davis as "Chairman of Selectmen of Truro."
GLC02175.25
Names of men from Sandwich who have enlisted under the 9 months service
List of men who enlisted for nine months from Sandwich.
GLC02175.26
Neighbors Affidavit
Affidavit regarding the pension claim of Mary A. Hackett, widow of Thomas Hackett. Partially printed document. Says the claim was filed by Mary Hackett.
GLC02175.27
Leonard, J., fl. 1861-1862
[Military exemption]
Certifies that William W. Chaswick is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from Rheumatism and difficulty with his teeth, which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Leonard as the examining surgeon.
GLC02175.28
Smith, John M., fl. 1861-1863
Certifies that Ezra H. Crowell is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from "cutaneous disease and varicose veins," which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Smith as the examining surgeon.
GLC02175.29
Certifies that George W. Baker is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from "pulmonary disease & irritation of bladder," which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Leonard as the examining surgeon.
GLC02175.30
Certifies that Reuben E. Bowman is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from typhoid fever, which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Smith as the examining surgeon.
GLC02175.31
Certifies that Moses F. Delano is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from nephritis, which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Smith as the examining surgeon.
GLC02175.32
Certifies that Zacheus Braley is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from "deformity of toes of both feet," which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Smith as the examining surgeon.
GLC02175.33
Certifies that Daniel R. Weeks is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from varicocele, which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Leonard as the examining surgeon.
GLC02175.34
6 April 1773
Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826
to James Dundas
Offers his brother encouragement in spite of an unspecified "disagreeable situation."
GLC02549.01
12 May 1773
Describes a discussion he had about his brother (the recipient) settling down, the need for assistance from "friends," and the good chances of his success.
GLC02549.02
1774
to James Dundas [fragment]
Thanks his brother for a gift. Discusses paying part of a debt. Writing about his mother, he states: "My Mother generally speaks her mind too freely, tho she commonly means well."
GLC02549.03
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