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1 November 1861
Williams, Joseph D., fl. 1861
General Orders, No. 375
Enlistments are commanded to stop.
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1861-1877
untitled poem
Features the refrain: Will my father come again?
GLC02744.353
10 October 1861
General Orders, No. 350
About the allocation of pay for volunteers' families.
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7 November 1861
General Orders, No. 382
Outlines the procedure for enlistment.
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23 October 1863
Exceution of Dr. David Wright
Summary of several newspaper articles on a man who supposedly shot a Yankee Lieutenant
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Recollections of Members of the Twenty-First
The twenty-first remembers the what happened with Dr. David Wright.
GLC02744.357
11 July 1913
to Charles Burpee
He writes that he was not on guard the night that Dr. David Wright may have tried to escape.
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10 July 1913
Baldium, J.B., fl. 1913
Hewrites that he encloses a brief account of his time working in the jail at Norfolk, VA.
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19 November 1863
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to unknown
Extract from a letter about the excecution of Dr. David Wright.
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Copy of 360.
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William Stone Hubbell
Biography of William Stone Hubbell, an officer in the twenty-first
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14 September 1863
Naglee, H.M., fl. 1863
Permission granted to Mrs. Adeline Burpee and daughter to come to Fort Monroe
Official permission from the head quarters of the military governor.
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10 October 1863
Johnston, Geo. H., fl. 1863
General Orders, No. 11
Procedure for officer of Volunteers wishing to resign.
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17 November 1863
Burdick, C.M., fl. 1863
Receipt for Thomas F. Burpee
For the cost of shirts. He paid $6.00.
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Budget sheet or scratch paper used for accounting
Shows total expenditures per month including clothing, rations, and servants.
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27 August 1862
receipt for train ticket
To freight from Hartford
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27 September 1862
Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809
to James G. Wilson, Esq.
All applications for copies of the new Register must be made to the Senate.
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16 September 1862
Stein, Sam I, fl. 1862
to Sir
Very difficult to read but looks like "It was reported this morning that Gen R.E. Lee died of his wounds," which of course would have been a false report.
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10 June 1861
Senard, Laurent, fl. 1861
to My Dear Mother
He writes that so far the life of a soldier has been peaceful because the hard fighting they expected did not occur. He is in the Salem Mechanic Light Infantry. The city of Washington was the dirtiest place he ever saw.
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1859
Hollyer, S., fl. 1859
Washington Market 1859
GLC09118.34
1861
The Seventh Regiment, N.G.S.N.Y., Leaving New York, April 19th, 1861, For the Defense of Washington
From Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.
GLC09118.50
1860
Map of Georgetown and the City of Washington
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25 December 1862
Ives, J.P., fl. 1862
to Capt. Majaw
He writes that the Resolute has returned from Alexandria and wishes the Capt. a Merry Christmas.
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25 June 1862
Beall, R.S., fl. 1862
to Thomas Hillhouse
He will be transmitting muster rolls of the field and the staff and companies of the 47th regiment.
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7 June 1861
Irish, C.B., fl. 1861
to Gen. Mauram
He requests a pattern of Haverlock suited to their regiment.
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6 October 1862
Heese, H.B., fl. 1861
to Gen. Hillhouse
"I can learn nothing of the whereabouts of the Monticello regiment--will you please advise me of its completion and when and where I shall pay?" Letter from the paymaster.
GLC07205.006
29 March 1862
to Unknown
Mentions John Ballard. Letter is almost illegible but he also mentions a Colonel that was arrested.
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24 November 1864
Doyle, John H., fl. 1864
He tells of his journey onboard the Ohio toward Fortress Monroe. he describes the ship and coming in harbors in New York, Rhode Island, and Deleware.
GLC07205.009
5 July 1863
to Mr. Baker
He describes his journey since they left Philadelphia. The commander of the boat is a man named John L. Davis, "who fears nothing but his maker." He mentions that he is sick of the war and currently they have been waiting for the Massachusetts to...
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21 October 1862
Moore, William, fl. 1862
to Mr. Thurman
He does not like their Captain. He describes Captain Parks as cowardly. All the men dislike him. Credit should be given where it's due he says and lists several officers he approves of.
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13 January 1862
Burroughs, Charles, fl. 1862
to William Gifford
Charles thanks William for the package he sent of various food stuffs. He then describes his daily activities as a soldier. There was a chance for a fight but the Rebels have not shown themselves.
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23 July 1862
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
to Sister
Albert has been very busy and this has delayed writing to his sister.They've been working hard loading horse teams. But things are easier now. He describes his meals.
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26 July 1862
Barrows, Arad, fl. 1862
to Madam
A thank you letter from Union Volunteer Refreshment Committee for the fair that was held at the saloon.
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12 March 1864
McCollough, William A., fl. 1964
to Friend Fen
William writes that his life is very dull. The only excitement comes when they're on picket. They occasionally exchange shots with the Rebels and this results in 4 or 5 getting killed.
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21 September 1862
Mouse, William, fl. 1862
Since last he wrote the battle of the 27th of August was very severe. They did not have a staff officer to lead them but were able to take 3 pieces of artillery. He was recently promoted to corporal.
GLC07205.016
1864
Soldier's Depot, Dining Room (1st Floor)
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View of the N.Y. State Soldier's Depot, 50 & 52 Howard St.
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circa 1865
Pewter Mug Tavern & Tammany Hall, Frankfort St.--1860
A banner hangs from the roof proclaiming "Regular Democratic Nominations for President."
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Rail-Road Depot in 4th Ave. Cor. 27st.
GLC09118.27
1863
[Central Department of Metropolitan Police]
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Junction of Canal & Walker St. Near Centre St.
Mainly shows horse drawn carts and wagons at the junction of Canal and Walker.
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View of Vandewater St. Cor. Frankfort St. (1863)
GLC09118.30
1862
The Old "Gotham Inn"--In Bowery
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Old House Cor. Houston & Cannon Sts. (1864) Forming Part of the Delancey Estate.
GLC09118.32
Duplicate of GLC09118.32.
GLC09118.33
1857
Old Penold's Beer House. cor. of Thames & Temple sts.
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Old Houses in Chatham St. opposite the Park, 1857.
Engraving shows man holding a sign that says "Beware Muck Auctions."
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Old Style Tiled Roofed House--Depeyster St. and Water St. N.Y.
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circa 1861-1864
Central Park--The Lake From the East Side
GLC09118.38
1848
Broadway at Exchange Place
Engraving shows U.S. Bonded Warehouse.
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