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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."
GLC02175.08
25 October 1862
Whittemore, Eben S. (fl. 1862-1864)
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
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
9 January 1864
Wood, Matthew (1862-1865)
to Sarah Wood
Written from near Knoxville, Tennessee to his wife. Justifies war as a chastening from God for the nation's previous sins. Mentions Lincoln's Proclamation of Amnesty. Describes the comforts of God as a companion. Written on military stationery.
GLC02176.11
17 September 1864
Wood, Matthew (fl. 1862-1865)
Written from Camp Smith near Nashville, Tennessee to his wife. Mentions being in the hospital, some of his comrades are in pursuit of General Joseph Wheeler's cavalry. Discusses tobacco he uses in camp. His regiment will go to Louisville, Kentucky to...
GLC02176.20
14 October 1864
Wood, Matthew
Written from Camp Webster to his wife. Describes the movements of his regiment (9th Ohio Cavalry) in pursuit of General Nathan Bedford Forrest and his men. While still ill, hopes to be reunited with his regiment, as "It would be the next thing to...
GLC02176.21
27 October 1864
to Sarah Wood and Lydia Jane Wood
Written from Chattanooga, Tennessee to his wife and daughter. Talks of reuniting with a friend from home named Dempsy. Speculates his regiment will move on to Atlanta. Is too ill to ride, so in free time will have another likeness taken with money...
GLC02176.22
12 June 1865
Written from Concord, North Carolina to his wife. Describes the various decorations the men had set up to beautify their camp, as well as the local people's fascination with the decorations and men Begins to make plans for the future, asking his wife...
GLC02176.27
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
5 June 1866
Hitchcock, P. W.
Harding's request to receive his papers was accepted, and the papers are enclosed. Glad to know that Harding is successful and does not need or wish for office. Regrets that he could not accomplish something for Harding when he did wish it as it...
GLC02178.13
no date
Archer, Robert (fl. 1840)
to the governor & council of the state of Virginia
Regarding the present Quarantine establishment located on Tanners Creek 7 miles from Norfolk, acquisition and decrepit condition of the property and structures thereon, inability to bring boats up creek due to low-level of water, possible better...
GLC01896.011
23 September 1863
Harrison, Samuel J. (fl. 1855-1863)
to Steven R. Mallory
Letter of introduction and requesting permission for Edward R. Archer to go before a tribunal examination. "The bearer, Mr. E.R. Archer has been duly appointed by the Board of Directors of this company (Virginia Volunteer Navy Company) 1st Assistant...
GLC01896.061
26 September 1863
Mallory, Stephen R. (1813-1873)
to Edward R. Archer
Certifies Archer's examination and commissioned appointment as First Assistant Engineer in the Virginia Volunteer Navy.
GLC01896.062
Seddon, James A. (1815-1880)
Letter of transit written for Archer granting him permission to sail from any Confederate port to Europe. Written on offical paper with "Confederate States of America, War Department" letterhead. Seddon was Confederate secretary of war. On the...
GLC01896.063
2 November 1863
Palacios, Cipriano (fl. 1850-1860)
[Passport] [in Spanish]
Passport, in Spanish, granted to Edward R. Archer for travel without hindrance from Nassau to Havana aboard "la Goleta Lola." Green Spanish stamp on verso with docket. Palacios was Mexican consul in the Bahamas. Written from the Port of Nassau, in...
GLC01896.064
6 November 1863
Jeffery, Richard W. (fl. 1855-1899)
to Aaron [Jeffery]
Requests that Aaron always write "...as fully as you did in the last letter," and praises him for deciding not to take Ann out of school to save money. Richard promises that as soon as he is able he will send money to help the family out--enclosing...
GLC01896.065
24 March 1864
to Aaron Jeffery
Seeking information about Grant's anticipated attack on Richmond, Richard is particularly interested in what his brother thinks might happen and in how local opinion is running. Jeffery expresses his hope that the attack will "...end as have all...
GLC01896.068
1 August [1866]
Alfocord, E.B. (fl. 1860-1866)
Apologizes to her nephew, Aaron, for not writing sooner and wishes that Jeffery and her family had not left Petersburg to live in "...that distant country under existing circumstances." Wishes for Aaron and Roberta [Jeffery] to come visit and...
GLC01896.085
9 September 1867
Wilhelm, Daniel (fl. 1860-1867)
to Archer Anderson
Wilhelm, a tax collector writes to Anderson about taxes on a parcel of land for the years of 1864, 1866, and 1867.
GLC01896.089
1867
Wilhelm, a tax collector, writes to Anderson about overdue taxes on a parcel of land owned by Anderson and a ten percent penalty to be levied on sum as of 1867/12/01.
GLC01896.090
to Gen. William H. Harrison
Letter signed "An Assistant Surgeon of the Army". Protesting Harrison's disparaging comments made in front of the Senate during the Reorganization of the Medical Department of the Navy regarding the Army Surgical Corps, of which Jeffery was a member...
GLC01896.092
[Admission ticket]
Admission Ticket: "To the Grand Concert of the Mozart Amateur Orchestra Association. Admit one." Stamped on verso: "Mozart Amateur Orchestra Association."
GLC01896.152
1868
Davies, William W. (fl. 1858-1868)
[Carte de visite of Dr. Robert Archer]
Dr. Robert Archer, vignette portrait, hand colored with pencil shadowed background. 1868 albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: Lee Photographic Gallery). Inscribed: "1868 Dr. Robert Archer / Aaron Jeffery".
GLC01896.177
Anderson & Co.
[Carte de visite of "The Penitent Thief"]
"The Penitent Thief" sculpture carte de visite. Albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: Anderson & Co.). Caption: "The Penitent Thief. 'Lord remember me when Thou comest into Thy Kingdom' Modelled by Edward V. Valentine".
GLC01896.193
[Carte de visite of "Contemplation"]
"Contemplation," carte de visite copy of lithograph of unidentified woman holding flower [profile]. Albumen print. Inscribed: "ERA" on verso.
GLC01896.197
[Carte de visite of William Shakespeare]
William Shakespeare, carte de visite made from steel engraving. Albumen print. Inscribed: "A[aron]. Jeffery / Richmond / E.R.A. [Edward R. Archer]"
GLC01896.198
Archer, Edward R. (fl. 1830-1917)
[Watercolor of C.S.S. Hawk]
"The Hawk," watercolor on canvas. [Ship outfitted by Edward R. Archer in England in 1863, rebacked 1/93 by PWR]
GLC01896.201
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