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25 November 1782
Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lt. Woodward]
Recommends Woodward for a fourteen day leave of absence. Possibly directed to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09560
14 December 1782
Huntington, Ebenezer, 1754-1834
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Cotton]
Recommends Cotton for a forty day leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09563
20 October 1855
Maitland, William G., 1846-?
to James M. Maitland
Informs his brother that his nine year old daughter recently died, and many friends as well. Discusses the high price of corn. Also speaks of political matters, writing "I can feel as much for suffering humanity as any abolitionist at least, but I...
GLC03523.10.014
23 November 1856
Planke, P.E., fl. 1856
to Joseph M. Maitland
Addresses letter "Dear Coz," wishing him well and writes to him, "get the prettiest girl in Champaign for a wife..." Tells him that he is doing well and is glad to be back in Lancaster.
GLC03523.10.015
20 December 1856
Naturalization Laws
Small note titled "Naturalization Laws," which discusses the laws of Congress, noting there changes over time. Remarks, "there was a secret society called the Illuminists in the latter part of the last Century all those who have had the history of...
GLC03523.10.016
4 March 1857
Maitland, J.G., fl. 1837-1865
to J.M. Maitland
Letter is addressed "to cousin," (either Joseph M. or James M.). Gives updates on family. Notes that Newcastle, where he is writing from, is 12 miles from the Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad Station. Notes that "Politically I am a National Republican...
GLC03523.10.017
16 August 1857
Coleman, George W., fl. 1857-1886
Informs his cousin that his studies are going well. Writes a great deal about religion, remarking, "Oh! my soul is happy in the love of God the more I write about Christ the happier I get."
GLC03523.10.018
21 June 1858
Bryan, C.W., fl. 1858
to William
Writes a friend and answers questions about mathematical calculations concerning farm prices.
GLC03523.10.019
16 November 1853
Morgan, M.E., fl. 1853
to Nephew
Describes a hike through a cave to his nephew, writing "After having followed the ravine to the river, we again turned about and began to retrace our steps, after pasing the cave we came to an old orchard, where there was an old dutchman gathering...
GLC03523.10.020
6 August 1859
Wamsher, W.R., fl. 1859
Reports that his health is not very good and he is currently undergoing treatment.
GLC03523.10.021
14 September 1859
Martin, J.C., fl. 1859
to J. M. Maitland
Writes short letter to his cousin (either James M. or Joseph M. Maitland). Informs him that all is well, except that Grier is sick. Tells him that he is sorry that his crops have failed. Writes, "Give my love to all my friends and reserve a full...
GLC03523.10.022
19 December 1859
Informs his brother that he has purchased a farm 300 acres from Blair County. States, "Now in regards to Politics: I am an administration Democrat Squatter...Sovernty I care nothing about...any political doctrine that will not suit East west north &...
GLC03523.10.023
31 January 1860
Hunter, G., fl. 1860
to James and Nancy Maitland
Reports that he is enjoying good health and weather and that his brother's farm has been sold.
GLC03523.10.024
10 February 1860
Cherry, Anna Kate, fl. 1860
Writes to her cousin, "I am going to write to an unknown cousin... but hope that we may have the pleasure soon of forming an acquaintance. Notes that if he came to cousin Joseph Irving's school for a visit that he would not recognize her. Confides in...
GLC03523.10.025
12 August 1862
Maitland, James M., 1815-1864
to Elhenan M. Mast
Discusses with his brother-in-law the idea of a draft in Kingston. Describes a "war meeting" he recently attended, where a great number of men from their community decided to volunteer for the war. Reports that "I was in town this afternoon and I...
GLC03523.10.026
6 April 1860
Informs his cousin that he has married "one of Ills' best virgins. It was said by many that she was the most beautiful bride that they had ever seen. She was dressed in Sky Blue Silk, her fair fell in beautiful curls down her neck... I love her. Yes...
GLC03523.10.027
31 August 1860
Carl, George F., fl. 1860
Tells his friend that he has left Urbana, and explains that he might have made an "impression" on a couple of women, noting however, that it was unintentional. Writes that when he left "I felt considerably like as if I had been drawn down a rainbow...
GLC03523.10.028
circa 1861
Mast, Elhanan M., fl. 1837-1865
Muster Roll of Co. C 13th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Muster Roll of Co. C 13th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, which was commanded by Captain Elhenan M. Mast.
GLC03523.10.029
16 February 1861
Letter to cousin includes a description of an excerpt describing their father's history from "Mrs. Carlisle & Family." Writes that J.M. is probably better posted about "National affairs" than he is, and there isn't any new news to report besides...
GLC03523.10.030
24 March 1861
Martin, Joseph, fl. 1861
Communicates to his cousin that he presumes he is happy that his school has closed. Mentions that he could potentially come and teach at the Board of Education, and requests that he come for a visit.
GLC03523.10.031
4 June 1861
Informs his cousin of the death of his father. Describes his last days with their family. Writes that his father took great interest in "National troubles and hoped he might live to se it Ended and our Union Preserved he spoke of the Great Sacrifices...
GLC03523.10.032
9 August 1861
to Elhanan M. Mast
Reports to his brother-in-law that he has heard of the defeat at Manassas Junction, which took place on 21-22 July 1861, professing that the version of the story that he heard was much exaggerated. Informs him that Captain Baldwin's company has...
GLC03523.10.033
28 August 1861
Relays to his brother that Hugh Jewett has accepted the Democratic nomination. Remarks that "the opposition is making great Lamentation over the Nominations and are endeavoring to make Capital by saying that the Democrats are opposed to the war, when...
GLC03523.10.034
8 September 1861
Discusses "Harrison's" health, mentioning that he has had many "fits" lately. Reports that there was a meeting at the Court House that was comprised mostly of Republicans, and gives him a detailed list of who attended. Location listed as "Salem Mills...
GLC03523.10.035
19 October 1861
Petty, John S., 1838-?
to [James M.] Maitland
Apologizes for not writing sooner, remarking that "good resolutions being like pipe stems, easily broken, the favorable moments passed unimproved." Describes the school where he is teaching, and states that he likes the town where he is living...
GLC03523.10.036
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