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3 March 1783
Butler, Zebulon, 1731-1795
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Goodrich]
Colonel Butler recommends Goodrich for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783.
GLC02437.09674
4 March 1783
Campbell, John, fl. 1782-1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Thomas Dakin]
Recommendation consists of two parts. In the first part, Major Runals, Foreman of Blacksmiths, recommends Dakin for a five day leave of absence. In the second part, Lieutenant Campbell signs, noting that Dakin, from the corps of invalids and...
GLC02437.09676
Wills, E., fl. 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Moses Boardman]
Captain [Wills?] recommends Boardman for a leave of absence until 14 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island
GLC02437.09678
Carleton, Osgood, 1742-1816
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for John Holden]
Carleton, commanding a company in the Invalid Regiment, recommends Holden for a fifteen day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Also appears to be signed by Captain [E. Wills?]. Written at Constitution Island
GLC02437.09679
6 March 1783
Stearns, E., fl. 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for John Fulford]
Sergeant Major Stearns recommends Sergeant Fulford of the Fifth Company, Invalid Regiment, for a fifteen day leave of absence. Also appears to be signed by Captain [E. Wills?]. Written at Constitution Island
GLC02437.09680
9 August 1863
Maitland, James M., 1815-1864
to Joseph M. Maitland
Tells his son that his uncle, Elhanan Mast, is planning on running for "Representative or Clerk of the Court it is not determined which it is the intention of nominating a full Democratic ticket in the County of the War Democrats..." Praises Mast's...
GLC03523.10.090
16 August 1863
Asks his son not to "neglect your daily devotions and cast off your Confidence in God: for he is your only shield, and defense in the day of trouble." Continues on to report that he has heard that General Ambrose Burnside's old Corps has returned to...
GLC03523.10.091
17 August 1863
Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918
to Grier Maitland
Writes to his brother from Camp Bear Creek. Tells him, "I am now seated in the Capt's Tent with no one to disturb me, and as I sit here my mind wanders back to the old Homestead, in my imagination I see you all as you ply your Evening Care, Mother...
GLC03523.10.092
19 August 1863
Maitland, Grier, fl. 1837-1920
Writes to his brother from home, possibly Kingston, Ohio, detailing that they recently hosted a "Political meeting" at their house. Tells him that "Old Chaplain Shaffer made a slang and Bullyragging speech denounced every one in bitter terms did not...
GLC03523.10.093
21 August 1863
Provides details regarding Captain Warmock's recent good health. Reports that he has not heard positive things about Lieutenant Colwell. Informs his son, "I learned to day of another outbreak on Political Matters. The Union Party so called held a...
GLC03523.10.094
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