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7 November 1862
Unknown
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)
to Eben Whittemore
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
Schouler, William (1814-1872)
General order no. 58
Order regarding quotas by town for volunteers.
GLC02175.12
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
11 December 1862
General order no. 61
Banning further credits allowing towns to transfer already enlisted men.
GLC02175.17
19 December 1862
Howes, Joshua C. (fl. 1860-1869)
Regarding meeting the quota for the draft. Signed by Howes as "Chair of Selectmen of Dennis."
GLC02175.18
Davis, Solomon (fl. 1862)
States that Truro has filled it's quota of soldiers.
GLC02175.19
20 December 1862
Hardy, Josiah (1822-1900)
Chatham has been asked to fill their town quota for the army, but Hardy claims they have already done so.
GLC02175.20
Kenrick, John (fl. 1862)
States that his town has now more than filled it's quota. Signed by Kenrick as "Chr Selectmen of Orleans."
GLC02175.21
9 May 1864
Thatcher, Edward (fl. 1864)
[Bill for posting handbills]
Bill to Eben Whittemore for two dollars for posting handbills for a day. Also three dollars and fifty-six cents to hire a horse and carriage.
GLC02175.22
14 May 1864
[Receipt for payment of a bill]
Receipt for Ebenezer Whittmore for payment of four dollars and fify cents made to Thatcher. Payment was made in regards to a bill, GLC02175.22.
GLC02175.23
circa 1861-1862
Volunteers from Yarmouth for 9 months who have been mustered into the service of the United States in Co E. 5th Reg
A list of volunteers mustered into service for nine months.
GLC02175.24
1861-1862 circa
[List of enlisted men]
List of men enlisted for nine months from Truro. Signed by Davis as "Chairman of Selectmen of Truro."
GLC02175.25
Names of men from Sandwich who have enlisted under the 9 months service
List of men who enlisted for nine months from Sandwich.
GLC02175.26
Neighbors Affidavit
Affidavit regarding the pension claim of Mary A. Hackett, widow of Thomas Hackett. Partially printed document. Says the claim was filed by Mary Hackett.
GLC02175.27
Leonard, J. (fl. 1861-1862)
[Military exemption]
Certifies that William W. Chaswick is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from Rheumatism and difficulty with his teeth, which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Leonard as the examining surgeon.
GLC02175.28
Smith, John M. (fl. 1861)
Certifies that Ezra H. Crowell is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from "cutaneous disease and varicose veins," which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Smith as the examining surgeon.
GLC02175.29
Leonard, J. (fl. 1861)
Certifies that George W. Baker is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from "pulmonary disease & irritation of bladder," which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Leonard as the examining surgeon.
GLC02175.30
Certifies that Reuben E. Bowman is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from typhoid fever, which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Smith as the examining surgeon.
GLC02175.31
Certifies that Moses F. Delano is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from nephritis, which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Smith as the examining surgeon.
GLC02175.32
Certifies that Zacheus Braley is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from "deformity of toes of both feet," which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Smith as the examining surgeon.
GLC02175.33
Certifies that Daniel R. Weeks is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from varicocele, which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Leonard as the examining surgeon.
GLC02175.34
30 May 1865
Cowder, Sam D.
to Amos J. Harding
Harding has occupied a position that enables him to obtain information regarding the disbandment of the army. Wants clarification on the General Orders No 83 because these orders, according to our officers' understanding, limit its operation to...
GLC02178.09
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