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16 October 1864
Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918
To his wife
Travels to Point of Rocks to make out Muster Out rolls and to the hospital to visit friends. Sent money to wife. Written on U.S. Christian Commission stationery.
GLC04558.167
22 October 1864
Companies H, C and I are consolidated, GWT is in command. New recruits arriving to replace those mustered out - mostly foreigners.
GLC04558.168
30 October 1864
Relieved at Chapins Farm by a company of black soldiers; fought fierce battle near the old Fair Oaks battlefield. Written from Atkins Landing, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.
GLC04558.169
10 October 1864
Tillotson, Anne Elizabeth, fl. 1861-1898
To her husband George Tillotson
Asking her husband to accept a discharge instead of a promotion. Wishes he had been able to stay in the safety of Fort Powhattan. [see #166].
GLC04558.170
17 October 1864
Cross written. Family friends inquire on their son's death, wanting to bring the body home. Copperheads claiming the war will continue four more years if Lincoln is reelected. Farm business. Accompanied by a recipe for dye in a child's hand...
GLC04558.171
15 January 1862
Tillotson, Mary, fl. 1866
To her brother George Tillotson
Incomplete letter to George Tillotson from Mary. Writes encouraging words to her brother, asking him to take care of himself. Family news.
GLC04558.172
15 April [1864]
George has lost a son. Describes the invalids who come to Vineland to be cured by fresh air and water. Also includes a letter to her sister-in-law Libbey on verso and a small postscript to her sister Fanny.
GLC04558.174
28 August [1865]
To her sister Fanny
Post war lettter also addressed to George Tillotson and his wife Libby. Discusses family news.
GLC04558.175
6 January 1864
Daines, Daniel, fl. 1861-1898
To George Tillotson
Inscribed at the top: "Daniel J.S. Lan[d? el?]. Soldier friend of George's who wishes to get a furlough so he may join George in NY.
GLC04558.176
27 November 1864
Gohring, Henry L., fl. 1861-1898
From a former regiment mate, informing Tillotson of camp news. Asks to excuse his bad writing and spelling as it is half Dutch.
GLC04558.177
28 July 1864
Draines, Daniel, fl. 1861-1898
Camp news. Draines hopes to get his discharge soon.
GLC04558.178
4 October 1864
Cole, S.G., fl. 1861-1898
Inquires about the condition of the regiment after a battle. The name of the hospital is inscribed on the back "Chesspeek Hospital, Va. Ward, No. C." Cole was Lieutenant in the 89th NY.
GLC04558.179
Still fulfilling his role as an officer, Cole asks GWT to keep watch over the regiment and to tell them to keep their heads down. Sends stamps. Written at Fort Monroe.
GLC04558.180
26 October 1864
Conducting camp business: sending out receipt for clothes received at Fort Powhattan; amount of ordinance used in battle; paper work. Expects to be sent home. Written at Fort Monroe.
GLC04558.181
5 November 1864
Being discharged next week. Requests that GWT bring home Cole things when GWT is discharged. Written at Fort Monroe.
GLC04558.182
9 January 1865
McGill, William, fl. 1861-1898
McGill is being transferred. Hopes to make it home before his wife dies. Written at Fort Monroe.
GLC04558.183
8 August 1869
Tillotson, Louisa, fl. 1861-1898
Post war letter informing Tillotson on family news.
GLC04558.184
5 April [1862]
Family news. Brother Nelson may have been captured in Tennessee. Nelson, a teamster, believed Negroes would be recruited to drive them teams so white men could fight.
GLC04558.185
15 February [1862]
Worried that her brother was in Battle of Roanoke Island. Scarlet Fever breaks out in the Tillotson's school district.
GLC04558.186
6 May 1864
Camp records
Two small scraps of camp records. One dated May 6th lists companies and possibly their officers. The second is a count of men present for duty, sick, etc.
GLC04558.187
21 June 1898
Lewis, Calvin, fl. 1865-1898
Lists the items Tillotson will need if their unit is called up for service in the Spanish American War. Calvin Lewis was Captain of the 114th New York National Guard.
GLC04558.188
5 July 1898
The 114th Regiment has not been called up, however, Tillotson can enlist in Syracuse when a battalion is recruited.
GLC04558.189
1 July 1898
Britton, Edward E., fl. 1865-1898
General orders no. 1
114th NY National Guard. General orders No. 1. Drill dates. Physical examinations. Includes envelope.
GLC04558.190
1 August 1898
Mann, Herbert E., fl. 1865-1898
General orders no. 3
Order for all company drills to be discontinued until further notice. Instructions for headquarters night.
GLC04558.191
29 September 1898
Brower, George A., fl. 1865-1898
General orders no. 5
Orders for 114th regiment to assemble at the Armory on October 1st, 1898 for parade as part of the escort to Brooklyn's Volunteer troops.
GLC04558.192
13 September 1898
General orders no. 4
Lists commanders of each company of the 114th regiment NY National Guard. Inspection for a parade.
GLC04558.193
16 September 1898
Order of attendance
Accompanying envelope not used to mail the post card. Countermanding General orders # 4.
GLC04558.194
21 November 1898
General orders no. 6
Orders concerning mustering out of the service of the 114th regiment.
GLC04558.195
28 November 1898
General orders no. 7
Orders regarding mustering out.
GLC04558.196
Duplicate of GLC04558.196. Orders regarding mustering out.
GLC04558.197
7 December 1898
General orders no. 8
Announcing the mustering out of specific companies in the regiment. Accompanied by notice asking that all regiment members give particular attention to personal appearance at the time of mustering out.
GLC04558.198
15 July 1898
Stevens, Edwin, fl. 1865-1898
Encampment announcement
Notice for the 32d National Encampment, G.A.R.
GLC04558.199
Reunion announcement
Reunion announcement for the 32d National Encampment, G.A.R.
GLC04558.200
18 February 1885
Bryant, Howard L., fl. 1865-1885
Certificate of honorable discharge
Honorable discharge certificate issued by the Otis G. Banks Post # 137, of the Grand Army of the Republic.
GLC04558.202
2 August 1866
Mosher, H.K., fl. 1861-1866
Notice of enrollment
Notice of enrollment informing Tillotson that he is "liable to military duty" unless he submit proof of exemption.
GLC04558.203
10 November 1864
Muster out roll for George Tillotson
GLC04558.204
1 September 1864
Groody, Thomas, fl. 1861-1864
Certificate of appointment to first sergent
GLC04558.205
1913 to 1928
Newspaper clippings
Miscellaneous news clipping including: obituaries, anniversary and birthday celebrations, G.A.R. reunion news, and other news related to the Tillotson family.
GLC04558.206
[1862]
Ambrotype of Tillotson family
Ambrotype of Mrs. Tillotson, Leon, Georgina (age 6) and Lucy (age 3) in a wooden case.
GLC04558.207
1844
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Letter from the American Anti-Slavery Society
A letter issued by various members of the American Anti-Slavery Society asking for financial support from the "anti-slavery public."
GLC06143.01
22 April 1844
Buffum, James N., 1807-1887
to David P. Harmon
Letter asking Harmon to attend the upcoming American Anti-slavery Society convention in Lynn, Massachusetts.
GLC06143.02
8 February 1849
[to David P. Harmon]
Informs Harmon that an Anti-Slavery Society meeting will be held in Harmon's town of Haverhill, Massachusetts. Writes that "the South are beginning [to] feel the effect of agitation and are alarmed for their Patirarchical [sic] institution."...
GLC06143.03
21 February 1849
Informs Harmon that Mr. and Mrs. Craft (escaped slaves William and Ellen Craft) will be attending his meeting in Haverhill, and sends him "a part of a bill which discribes these two interesting Slaves" (not included here). Mentions that he tried to...
GLC06143.04
27 February 1822
Bramhall, Benjamin, 1787-1828
to Aaron Hobart
Bramwell, writing as one of Hobart's constituents, urges Hobart to aid in the passage of the Mackerel Fishery Bill, then before Congress.
GLC06313.04.164
28 February 1822
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
Discusses a payment owed in regard to the capturing of a barge, and a mix up in the name of the man owed.
GLC06313.04.165
9 March 1822
Harris, Samuel D., fl. 1822
Harris, who identifies himself as a marshal, writes to thank Hobart for his assistance and ask for his future aid in regard to the "final passage of the Bill," probably the Mackerel Fishery Bill before Congress.
GLC06313.04.166
Ritchie, William, 1781-1842
Asks about the "probable fate" of a bill "to prohibit the importation of foreign Spirits," as he is soon expecting a shipment of rum whose value would be affected by the law. Complains about the already high duties on rum.
GLC06313.04.167
5 September 1868
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
[Check to Salmon P. Chase for $1000 for Howard University]
On verso, endorsed by Salmon P. Chase with a note to pay O. O. Howard on order. Also endorsed by Oliver O. Howard, H. Huntington and A. Van Allen (both bank cashiers), and several others. Contains several bank stamps. Tipped in measurement is 9.3...
GLC00723.01
12 March 1822
Brown, Bartholomew, 1772-1854
Sends Hobart a friend's land warrant in hopes that Hobart can sell it in Washington, D.C., where Brown comments that it might fetch a higher price. The land was in South Bridgewater.
GLC06313.04.168
21 March 1822
Anderson, Joseph, 1757-1837
Indicates he received the "documents relative to the remission of a fine incurred by Captain Bartlett," which have been submitted to the Secretary of the Treasury for review. Written from the treasury and signed by Anderson as comptroller.
GLC06313.04.175
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