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3 February 1910
to Major Fox
He discusses what to do with the battle flags from the war. He says they should be kept at the state house and regarded as sacred.
GLC02198.42
17 September 1912
Meeting Summary of the Second Massachusetts Infantry Association
They voted not to repair or preserve the battle flags. They feel the hand of the restorer is a trick. After all the preservation was fully provided for by the Commonwealth.
GLC02198.43
1861-1877
Record of Battle Flags
No 1 is a National Flag, No. 2 is a Staff and Eagle and No. 3 is a Staff of made of Rosewood.
GLC02198.44
Veterans' Patriotic League
Petition essentially saying they believe in pensions for soldiers but they do not think the system should be abused.
GLC02198.45
Goodhue, W.F., fl. 1890
to Unknown
At the meeting of the association, a resolution was passed making all ex-members of the 3rd Brigade honorary members of their association. Page missing.
GLC02198.46
Business card for R.Y. Patterson
Supt. of National Cemetery
GLC02198.47
6 August 1858
To the Inhabitants of North Bridgewater
The railroad company disputes the laying out of a new road and has gone to the supreme court to challenge the validity of the action.
GLC02198.48
Williston Genealogy
Names and birthdates for the Allens.
GLC02198.49
1775
Genealogical Almanac
Begins with an article on voyages. Belonged to Capt. William.
GLC02198.50
1867
to John A. Fox
The secretary of the Second Mass Infantry Association asks for money to build a Memorial Monument.
GLC02198.51
10 December 1888
Williams, J.C., fl. 1888
Includes 2 business cards. Requests a historical pamphlet that G. W. Thomas recommended.
GLC02198.52
9 June 1889
Stevenson, W., fl. 1888
Gushes over the upcoming reunion of the Mass. Infantry Association and hopes to see him there.
GLC02198.53
21 July 1890
He plans to attend the regimental dinner. He lists the surviving officers. He also thanks him for four pamphlets and tells him that the South has really rebuilt itself nicely. Chattanooga is thriving.
GLC02198.54
12 September 1889
Vansickle, A.R., fl. 1889
Programme of the Fifth Annual Reunion of the Twenty-Seventh Indiana Regimental Reunion Association
Includes music, prayer and a dinner.
GLC02198.55
November 1890
Report of the Proceedings of the Annual Reunion of the Associations of the Third Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers
The pamphlet reminises with great ardor their time in the war. Certain battles are remembered. Also includes guidelines of the association.
GLC02198.56
18 September 1895 - 19 September 1895
Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Reunion of the Association of the Third Regiment Wisconsin Infantry Veteran Volunteers
The officers that have died are remembered. Membership dues are listed. Then there is a historical record that looks back at their experiences in the war.
GLC02198.57
14 September 1893
Proceedings of the Fourth Annual Reunion of the Association of the Third Regiment Wisconsin Infantry Veteran Volunteers
Reports on the latest reunion. This one contains biographies of some of the officers.
GLC02198.58
Scheetz, Chandler, fl. 1861-1877
Unidentified man in army uniform
A note on the back reads "Possibly Leander Williston?"
GLC02198.59
to Mr. Booth
The author thanks him for his letter, and he accepts Booth's apology "for the little adjective you have seen proper to affix to my name." He comments on Mr. Mass's despondency because a lady's flirtations with another man.
GLC03347.31
9 September 1857
Williams, Seth, 1822-1866
to Thomas Booth
This is to inform Booth that his resignation as a cadet has been accepted.
GLC03347.32
21 June 1857
Official Acceptance of Resignation
Mentions that he was proficient in French, English, Drawing, Artillery and Infantry tactics.
GLC03347.33
17 July 1854
Bayley, William, fl. 1854
He saw Mr. Ford and spoke to him about Booth. Should the opportunity arise he would be able to offer his assistance.
GLC03347.34
16 November 1888
"Tell father that the accompanying method has often been used to prevent people from assuming [illegible] position when they once get vertical." Includes illustration of woman being hanged.
GLC08284.014
List of Christmas Gifts
Someone lists their Christmas gift. Other side features illustration of blacksmith.
GLC08284.015
"And like said Jimmy when he had his quiet play spell..."
Seems to be about a child playing who later has to clean up. Other side features illustration showing little boy asking his grandma if she needs help.
GLC08284.016
4 November 1877
Sketch of the Schooner Coral of Chicago
GLC08284.017
Sketch of the View of the Fleet Anchors Opposite 12th St.
GLC08284.018
Postcard with Waite Monunment
Historic monument erected by Joseph Waite in 1763.
GLC08284.019
2 January 1875
Bradley, Milton, fl. 1875
Historic Wait Monument
Sketch of photograph in previous item (GLC08248.019). In Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.
GLC08284.020
Horatio Loomis Waite
His name written in large letters with the title: Late Lt. Commander Payr. United States Navy.
GLC08284.021
Mother with Children
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Boy Holding Up Sketch of a Bird
GLC08284.023
Comic Watercolor of Horatio Waite
He wears a blue suit.
GLC08284.024
Men and women rejoicing
Three men stare at them from the clouds
GLC08284.025
Boy Holding An Oar
GLC08284.026
Men Dancing and Singing Around a Table
GLC08284.027
Where Have All My Tools Gone?
Child holds an empty box. Other side features partial story about child waking up at three or four in the morning.
GLC08284.028
Sick Man Attended by Strange Women
GLC08284.029
Harry Marching Down the Aisle, with His Christmas Tree Present
Other side contains partial manuscript about the Christmas season,
GLC08284.030
Girl Pulling a Cat's Tail
Other side contains partial manuscript. Cut from a larger work.
GLC08284.031
The Engine Must Get Up More Steam
A child in bed taking a cookie from the nightstand. Other side features partial manuscript about a child named Jimmy.
GLC08284.032
Happy New Year, 1869
Man and woman at a party.
GLC08284.033
Pity the Sorrow of a Poor M.D.
Features man in patchy clothing in a threadbare house.
GLC08284.034
"I eat dat poor ittle mousey's cheese up."
Features girl holding cheese with mouse on the end of it. Other side is partial manuscript.
GLC08284.035
Ise, Making a Train of Cars to Bring Grandma Wait in.
Other side features partial manuscript.
GLC08284.036
Memorial Tablet in St. Paul's Church
In Loving Memory of Chara Conant Long Wait.
GLC08284.037
1967
Facts About Chara Conant Long Wait
Other side is a floor plan of Chicago Historical Society.
GLC08284.038
16 November 1908
Church, Margaret, fl. 1908
Eulogy for Chara Conant Long Wait
She practiced -- but she did not preach...
GLC08284.039
26 December 1908
Tuthill, Richard S., fl. 1908
In Memoriam
Condolences for Horatio Wait, whose wife just died.
GLC08284.040
Brief Chronology of Chara Conant Long Wait
There is reference to a photo, not included here.
GLC08284.041
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