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27 September 1862
Thomas, Lorenzo
General Orders No. 144
Copy of General Orders No. 144 of September 27, 1862, signed by the Assistant Adjutant General, dismissing Key from the service for uttering disloyal sentiments.
GLC00228.02
27 November 1863
Dewey, Orville S.
to father
He describes life in his new battery. But he still asks if his uncle can get him an army appointment. He wants to join an artillery unit.
GLC02161.103
18 December 1863
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
He was appointed Post-Adjutant in the morning. He did not like having to leave the battery.
GLC02161.106
23 December 1863
to sister
He received a letter from Tom McCabe giving him permission to carry off his sister. They have a grand review coming up.
GLC02161.108
7 January 1864
He visited the Gardiners today and had a pleasant time. He liked the diary she sent. He wonders if Cassie will give him "the slip".
GLC02161.111
27 March 1864
to mother
He has sent a sample of his hair. Sadly he had to have his mustache cut off. If Burnsides' expedition does well, all the New England batteries will go with him.
GLC02161.116
1 April 1864
He has enclosed a soldier's tribute to the 1st corps. He was one of the original members. Cassie wrote that many people had returned home and that she will visit his mother this summer.
GLC02161.118
17 April 1864
He has sent photos for his album. They may stay where they are for 2 months. His uncle tells him his father has a new home on Clinton St.
GLC02161.120
12 July 1864
to Harriet W. Dewey
He thinks the "Head of the Nation" is frightened by the raid into Maryland and want to protect Washington. He would like to hear that the Johnnies are burning Buffalo.
GLC02161.134
20 March 1867
Kelton, A. C.
[Commissions to Second Lieutenant]
Partially printed. The adjutant general officiallly offers Dewey the commission of 2nd lieutenant.
GLC02161.156
22 November 1863
Blanchard, John (fl. 1862-1864)
to Esther Ann Kinney
re: Blanchard describes the skirmishes his regiment has with the Confederate troops around the Rappahannock River in the defense of Washington DC. He also describes his camp, saying, "the huts were constructed of bags plastered with mud…every thing...
GLC02162.05
25 February 1862
Higgins, Patrick
to Fannie Schoonmaker
Illegible. Ink has faded substantially, making it nearly impossible to read.
GLC02164.06
1861-1877
Unknown
to Unknown
Reads: "Charles Nicholson-Company L 5th Regt. Penn. Heavy Artillery Washington City D.C."
GLC02171.10
18 July 1861
Porter, Charles B. (fl. 1860-)
to Father
He talks of how they made the journey from Detroit to Washington and were then presented to the President and General Scott. Some men were detailed to go on picket duty. At some point shots were exhanged and 5 or 6 Rebels were killed.
GLC02172.06
29 November 1861
to Brother Henry
The first place they visited in Mt. Vernon was Washington's tomb. Then they saw the gardens and the orchard.Next they went to the house. There were many things in the house including pistol holster and a large piano.
GLC02172.30
1880-1895
Jackson, William Hicks (1835-1903)
Distant View Of The Castle Geyser.
Distant View Of The Castle Geyser, attributed to number 445. Photo of geyser in the distance surrounded by a forest. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.06
Crater of the Grand Geyser
Crater of the Grand Geyser. Photo of the crater of a geyser. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.07
[Crater]
Most of the title is indistinguishable, except for the word Crater. Close up photo of the crater of a geyser. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.08
An Elk - "Cervus Canadensis"
An Elk - "Cervus Canadensis," attributed to number 301. A close up photo of an elk laying in a forest. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.09
A Successful Hunter.
A Successful Hunter, attributed to number 500. A photo of three talking while surrounded by the dead bodies of five deer. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.10
Shadow Lake Near The W. Gallatin, M.T.
Shadow Lake Near The W. Gallatin, M.T., attributed to number 489. A photo of a lake with a mountain to the left of the lake. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.11
[Needle Rocks Garden of the]
The legible part of the title reads [Needle Rocks Garden of the], attributed to number 970. A photo of a tall rock next to a worn road. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.12
[Photo of three men in a large ditch full of rocks]
[Photo of three men in a large ditch full of rocks]. The title is indistinguishable. Two of the men are standing and working, while the other is sitting. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.13
[Photo of three men standing in front of a log cabin]
[Photo of three men standing in front of a log cabin]. The title is indistinguishable. The cabin is in the middle of a forest. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.14
Sierra San Juan.
Sierra San Juan. A photo of a range of mountains overlooking a lake. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.15
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