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10 October 1862
Dewey, Orville S.
to his father
He tells his sister not to worry because his health is first-rate and he always tells her the truth. He discusses his pick for gubernatorial honors.
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18 September 1864
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
He has someone else in mind for president. Someone who takes the bull by the horn. Someone like Sherman. He knows the war is coming to an end soon. He saw Charley recently.
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9 October 1864
Smith, E. W.
[Honorable discharge of O. S. Dewey]
Partially printed. Having tendered his resignation, Dewey is honorably discharged and will receive payment when it is determined that he owes nothing to the government.
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22 March 1867
He includes a collection of "old masters." Not included here. (Pictures by the great painters) So far there have been no orders. He thinks the war office is restrictive.
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no date
Unknown
[Geneology of Dewey Family]
Written on the back of a printed Report from the War Department dated 25 June from Buffalo, New York.
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14 August 1862
Edwards, Oliver (1835-1904)
to Eunice Lombard Edwards
Major Edwards, commanding the 37th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, informs his mother that he has assumed the command of Camp Briggs, in Pittsfield. Remarks, "I have a splendid set of men- better never were seen- but all green... The most...
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16 November 1863
Replies to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Written near Culpepper Courthouse. Received correspondence from his mother while at Kelly's Ford, Virginia. Reports that the 2nd Corps (Army of the Potomac) was...
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11 April 1881
Johnston, Witter H. (fl. 1861-1864)
to Father
It has been snowing and raining. This winter has been hard because there has been a lack of fuel. He is sorry to hear that his parents are unwell. He is critical of Hayes but grateful for his administration.
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16 October 1864
Morse, J. (fl. 1861-1864)
to Miss (Kitty)
He expects to be home by the Presidential election. He mentions breaking Mr. Baruft's buggy.
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3 May 1865
Nicolson, Charles (fl. 1862-1864)
to Alice
He commends her on putting her father above herself so that she can take care of him. He was not surprised to hear of cousin Richardson's death because she knew her son was a prisoner in the South for over eleven months. He believes people in power...
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21 August 1862
Schouler, William (1814-1872)
General Order, No. 38
Massachusetts General order number thirty-eight. Order regarding the drafting of militia. Includes other orders as well.
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1 September 1862
General order no. 43
Order appointing commissioners of the draft.
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23 September 1862
Whittemore, Eben S. (fl. 1862-1864)
to William Schouler
Lists the number of men in each local militia unit. Signed as "Commissioner."
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1 October 1862
General order no. 52
Order regarding quotas by town for volunteers.
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Bearse, Charles C. (fl. 1862)
A list of volunteers for 9 months in the Mass militia from the Town of Barnstable Oct 10 - 1862
Lists company, name, age and regiment of volunteers. States the town has met its quota. Signed by Hall and Bearse as town selectmen.
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15 October 1862
Baxter, Elijah (d. 1874)
[Certified list of enlisted men]
A list of the names of the men enlisted from the town of Dennis. Signed by Baxter, Small, and Howes as the town selectmen.
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16 October 1862
Rogers, William (fl. 1862)
to Eben Whittemore
Now that the quota of Eastham has been filled, Brewster is the only town not to fill it's quota. Signed by Rogers as Assistant Adjutant General.
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17 October 1862
Mayo, Jeremiah (fl. 1862)
United States volunteer enlistment for nine months service for the town of Brewster
List of men enlisted from Brewster. Singed by Mayo as "Ch of Selectmen of Brewster."
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25 October 1862
to George Andrew
Having finished his duties as superintendent of the draft he says he is sending a bill for his expenses, which he hopes will be forwarded to the War Department.
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7 November 1862
Falmouth Exempts
List of men from Falmouth exempt from service. Lists reasons why the men cannot serve, most often because they are at sea.
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10 November 1862
Lewis, Thomas (fl. 1862)
States that while Charles F Childs has been enrolled, he is at sea "on a merchant foreign voyage." Signed by Thomas Lewis as the "Ch. Selectmen of Falmouth." Also signed "James &C."
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22 November 1862
General order no. 58
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4 December 1862
General order no. 60
Order temporarily suspending the draft, so that more recruits can be enlisted to three year terms.
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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.
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