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1861 circa
Carte de visite of Heber Painter
A bust image of a young Heber Painter. The size given includes the frame in which the carte de visite is kept .
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15 August 1864
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
to his brother-in-law Davis and all at home
He write that he is well but he cannot say so for other members of the regiment as they have just recently learned that Chas Tubbs has died. The report is that he died of the bloody flux [dysentery]. Details some of the other casualties received by...
GLC07460.093
22 August 1864
to his parents, brother-in-law and sister
Writes that one month and 15 days ago the Union army began the siege of Atlanta, Georgia. There are reports that the right of the Union Army is within a half-mile of the Macon Road. States that is difficult to find out what is really going on as each...
GLC07460.094
August 25, 1864
Writes that the weather is very nice even though the country is filled with rebel shoulders. He thinks it would be a nice place to visit if the inhabitants "were what they ought to be." He has received a hat from his sister Martha and some tobacco...
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3 September 1864
Written near the Chattahoochee River in Georgia. Writes that one of his teeth has decayed because of the hard tack and tough beef he has been eating. Part of Atlanta, Georgia has been occupied by the Union Army thanks to General William T. Sherman's...
GLC07460.096
9 September 1864
Written near the Chattahoochee River in Georgia. Writes that for about eight or ten days he was filling ill. He is better now and is almost ready to rejoin his unit. He is a little thinner but he is feeling well and can eat hard tack again. Writes...
GLC07460.097
10 September 1864
Written near the Chattahoochee River in Georgia. There are numerous raids on the roads north of Atlanta, Georgia and have interrupted mail and supplies moving south. Their camp has moved to the south side of the Chattahoochee River. Writes that they...
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14 September 1864
Written near the Chattahoochee River in Georgia. He has not received any mail dated before 12 September for ten days as the rebel attacks have disrupted the mail service. He thinks that a rebel named Wheeler is to blame for all of the attacks. He...
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28 July 1864
to his brother-in-law, parents and sister
There is occasional shelling from both sides. Beyond that little has changed and his regiment is still in the same locations as when he last wrote. Most of the Confederate shells fall too short or go too far to cause much damage to the Union lines...
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1 October 1849
Marsh, R., fl. 1849
to unknown
Note regarding the value of a property. Includes a response signed by R.S. Moody.
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19 January 1866
Cadwalader, George, 1806-1879
List of quartermaster's stores
Partially printed document including a list of stores received by George Cadwallader from Heber Painter. It appears that Cadwallader mistakenly writes received of "Heber Daniels" instead of "Heber Painter" in the lower portion of the document.
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23 January 1866
Partially printed document of quartermaster's stores received of Heber Painter to George Cadwallader.
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10 February 1863
Jones, I. Richter, fl. 1862
[to Captain John Buyers]
Letter instructing recipient on how to ambush the enemy. Also asks that some intelligence be gathered. Includes a small hand-drawn map at the bottom of the second page.
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26 May 1863
Hoffman, Southard, fl. 1863
General orders No. 81
Announces the death of Col. J. Richter Jones of 58th Pa Vols. Includes a short note written by Capt. John Buyers: " this action was the last of my service in the field."
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1861-1865
to Captain John Buyers
Order to send the drummers under Buyers' charge for instruction by the Drum Major. Also asks that Corporal Drummer, John Mullen be sent to answer to the charge of disrespectful language and inappropriate conduct towards the Drum Major.
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25 May 1864
Peyster, John Watts de, 1821-1907
to W. H. Whitimore
Thanks Whitmore for four volumes and accompanying pamphlets. Writes that the cost of publishing has deterred Mr. Morgan from publishing biographies on [John] Watts (New York politican and member of the Third U.S. Congress) [John George] Leake (New...
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21 July 1864
He writes that his regiment played an important role in the Battle of Atlanta. They marched to within two miles of Atlanta, 22 July, 1864, Georgia and formed two lines of battle in an open valley on the hill to their front. The pickets kept up a...
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29 July 1864
to sister Martha and all at home
Written at the Camp of the 105th Illinois regiment near the Chattahoochee River in Georgia. Writes that the 20th Corps. has moved back towards the rear closer to the river. His picket did not leave the front line until four in the morning. The 1st...
GLC07460.090
30 July 1864
He write that he is now on the right wing not far from the Atlanta, Georgia railroad. Reports that during the night as they were moving they were attacked by Confederates who were severely "whipped for their tenacity that they may stick to Atlanta."...
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5 August 1864
The items he requested from home were brought to him by the colonel. Some of the items, the cheese and butter, will start to melt soon due to the hot weather. He was sent up to the right-center of the line and his corps. relieved some of the 14th...
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28 May 1863
Buyers, John, fl. 1862-1863
Invoice of tents
Includes a list of tent equipment delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant [Angello] Jackson of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Jackson as received.
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30 May 1863
Invoice of camp and garrison equipage
Includes a list of camp and garrison equipment delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant Thomas Birmingham of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Birmingham as received.
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2 February 1864
Writes that Buyers is able to make out certified invoices and use them as vouchers to his returns. Signed by order of George T. [Balckl], Captain of Ordinance.
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5 April 1865
Birmingham, Thomas, fl. 1865
Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores
A partially prnted document including ordnance and ordnance stores turned over to Heber Painter.
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28 November 1865
Smith, John, fl. 1865
Includes a list of contents transferred by Captain John Smith to First Lieutenant Heber Painter.
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29 November 1865
Stevens, Charles L., fl. 1836-1865
Invoice for contents turned over to Heber Painter by Captain Charles Stevens. The invoice includes saddles, blankets, curb bridles, halters and straps, combs and horse brushes. Written at the Hanover Court House
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Painter, Heber, 1841-1900
Monthly return of quartermaster's stores
Partially printed document monthly return of stores issued at City Point, Virginia.
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30 September 1865
Quarterly return of ordnance and ordnance stores
Includes returns for the third quarter, ending September 10, 1865, for Company I, 58th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, commanded by 1st Lieutenant Heber Painter.
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4 June 1864
Written behind the breastworks of the Illinois 105th regiment. Reports that his regiment had received marching orders but it rained so hard they only marched a short distance. He marched with the regiment toward the left wing and then to the front...
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7 June 1864
Written at Camp of the 105th Illinois regiment. Explains that the mail has not gone out for a while because of the Battle of Resaca. He is glad to hear everyone at home is doing well. Writes that he hopes that when the fighting is done the war is...
GLC07460.080
14 June 1864
Written at the Camp of the 105th Illinois regiment. He explains that they are still in the same camp as the last time he wrote. Writes that the Union artillery ha been shelling the rebels for two or three days but the effect of the shelling is not...
GLC07460.081
18 June 1864
Written at Camp of the 105th Illinois regiment. He is glad that everyone is doing well and states that he is as well. Writes that he is unsure of exactly where the army is as they have marched on such a "crooked course" through Georgia. Reports that...
GLC07460.082
24 June 1864
Written at the Camp of the 105th Illinois regiment. He is unharmed and doing well. His corps, the 20th, has been joined by the 23rd Corps. Others have told him the corps are only a few miles from Marietta, Georgia. Reports that both armies are...
GLC07460.083
14 September 1865
to Heber Painter
A partially printed form letter from the Quartemaster General's office stating that the return of quartermaster's stores for the month of August, 1865 will be examined and forwarded onto the Third Auditor of the Treasury for settlement. The stamped...
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December 1865 - January 1866
Includes returns for "part of" the quarter ending on January 28, 1866 for Company I, 58th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, commanded by 1st Lieutenant Heber Painter.
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December 1865
Abstract of articles
Includes articles expended, lost, destroyed, in public service, and sold at Louisa Court House, Virginia in the month ending December 1865 by Heber Painter.
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Abstract of materials
Includes materials expended or consumed in I Company, 58th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry during the second quarter, 1865.
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Includes materials expended or consumed in I Company, 58th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry during the first quarter, 1866.
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15 June 1865
Redmond, Robert, fl. 1865
Receipt for issues to Major Robert Redmond
Includes issues for Springfield rifles, bayonnets, cartridges, and waste belts among other items. Written in Manchester neighborhood of Richmond
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29 January 1866
Ramsay, George Douglas, 1802-1882
Receipt for issues
Includes issues for saddles and bridles. Written at Camp Cadwalader.
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30 June 1864
Written at the Camp of the 105th Illinois regiment. He reports that he is in good health and still in the same location. He writes that his regiment has been relieved from the front lines and are now in the third line. He has washed his clothes and...
GLC07460.084
5 July 1864 - 6 July 1864
Written at the Camp of the 105th Illinois regiment. States that he is in good health and that his division is near the 23rd Corps. The 1st and 2nd divisions of his Corps is on the front lines where the Confederates are making a stand near Marietta...
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15 July 1864
Written at the Camp of the 105th Illinois regiment near the Chattahoochee River in Georgia. A friend of the family - a colonel in the Union Army- will be visiting his family soon if he has not called on them already. He has sent his watch home with...
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18 July 1864
Written at the Camp of the 105th Illinois south of the Chattahoochee River in Georgia. His Corps. has crossed the river on a pontoon bridge. Soon afterward his regiment was sent on picket duty. To his left he has heard the sound of musketry. The 3rd...
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30 September 1862
Account for quarter ending September 30, 1862
Indicates that all the clothing, camp and garrison equipage are accounted for with the exception of fourteen hat trimmings and ten pairs of stockings.
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Inventory and inspection report
Includes nineteen shelter tents which are to be turned into the depot quatermaster and sold at public auction.
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31 December 1862
Returns of ordnance and ordnance stores
Includes returns for the quarter ending December 31, 1862. Adds remarks on the loss of some Austrian rifles. There are three copies of this document numbered 118a, 118b, and 118c. Written at Batchelder's Creek.
GLC02016.118
Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores turned over to Heber Painter. Written at the Hanover Court House
GLC02016.120
August 1862
Freedley, Samuel, fl. 1862
Invoice of clothing, camp and garrison equipage
A list of clothing and camp equipment delivered by Lieutenant Samuel Freedley to Captain John Buyers. The docket indicates that this is the second invoice of the quarter for "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers.
GLC02016.122
September 1862
Includes a list of clothes, camp and garrison equipment delivered by Lieutenant Samuel Freedley to Captain John Buyers. The docket indicates that this is the third invoice of the quarter for "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers.
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