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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...
GLC02171.06
1861-1877
Unknown
[Small card with bible qoute from Children's Hymn Book]
Behold, I stand at the door and knock...
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[Woman praying while child sleeps]
GLC02171.08.5
Kyle, Rev. J.C. (fl. 1860-)
I Invite You
Sermon published by American tract society. The author invites the reader to come to Christ.
GLC02172.87
Tomorrow--A Dialogue with Myself
Sermon published by American tract society. The author says one should put off repenting until tomorrow.
GLC02172.88
The Ten Commandments
Published by American tract society. Exodus 20 : 3--17.
GLC02172.89
Not Now
Published by American tract society. Now is the time to believe in God.
GLC02172.90
Only Try
Published by American tract society. Only try to serve God.
GLC02172.91
6 February 1864
Scarborough, William H. (fl. 1862-1865)
to Parents
He went to the army church and enjoyed it immensely. They recently built a new fort and two companies have to sleep in it every night to be ready for an attack, but he is not alarmed, he does not think the Rebels would be dumb enough to attack.
GLC02173.23
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.
GLC02175.02
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."
GLC02175.03
1 October 1862
General order no. 52
Order regarding quotas by town for volunteers.
GLC02175.04
10 October 1862
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.
GLC02175.05
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.
GLC02175.06
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.
GLC02175.07
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.
GLC02175.09
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.
GLC02175.10
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."
GLC02175.11
22 November 1862
General order no. 58
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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
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