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1872
Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873
1872 Diary
Front features phases of the moon, a list of principle cities and stamp duties. Entire book blank except for the end where he does some accounting.
GLC03131.16.11
1873
1873 Diary
Front features phases of the moon, a list of principle cities and stamp duties. Writes poetic passages about the abolition of goverments like those in Germany where the war is said to have dug 7 million graves. rest of the book is blank. He uses the...
GLC03131.16.12
1874
By-Laws of the Aslar Lodge, No. 76 Free and Accepted Masons
By-Laws of the Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New Jersey. Discusses meeting times, officers, admission application, fee and dues. Past Masters, Officers, members are listed. Elections are discussed, districts, grievance policy and...
GLC03131.16.13
8 February 1863
Chase, Captain S.S., fl. 1863
Furlough Permission
Furlough granted to Sergeant James Kiger for 30 days.
GLC03131.16.14
2 March 1863
Kiger, James L., fl. 1862
Request for Furlough Extension
Kiger requests an extension because he has Typhoid Fever. Includes testimony of two physicians.
GLC03131.16.15
Simickson, Henry, fl. 1863
Evidence of Typhoid Fever
Mayor affirms that physicians have appeared before him stating that Kiger is unfit to return to his regiment.
GLC03131.16.16
1863
Envelope that contained furlough and passes
For James Kiger. Missing from envelope.
GLC03131.16.17
1815
[Article honoring those who lost their lives in the Civil War]
Title torn from article. "These men fought to maintain and perpetuate the rights of human nature. These men fought, not for themselves alone--they struck the chains from the limbs of four millions of bondsmen..."
GLC03131.16.18
13 March 1863
Crowell, Frank G., fl. 1861-1865
to Father and Mother
They were transported in train cars to another camp ground. They began their pursuit of the rebels. They planted theri artillery but the Rebels wouldn't answer so they couldn't tell where their force was.
GLC03049.01
2 December 1863
to Mother
A small squad of 3400 Rebels came in the other day and he describes them as the godforsaken people he ever saw. They wore dirty and ragged uniforms. He and his friends are doing extremely well and have grown fat.
GLC03049.02
23 April 1864
The Rebs captured their post last night and they killed and wounded about 15 people. He lists the people that died, were wounded and even those that escaped.
GLC03049.03
October 27, 1917
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
to Mr. Hoover
Addressed to "My Dear Mr. Hoover." Discusses the starvation relief in Europe and Hoover's part in its management. Expresses his support and advises Hoover as to the next steps in food distribution abroad. Discusses rationing. Stamped on page one by...
GLC00162.13.01
1860s-1870s
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
Interior of Ft. Wagner, Morris Island, S.C.
Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 3489. Published by E & H.T. Anthony, & Co. American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium, 501 Broadway, New York. Negative by Brady & Co., Washington.
GLC00561.05
16 July 1908
Davenport, J.L., fl. 1908-1910
to Thomas R. Booth
Daveneport says the data supplied was not sufficient and Booth needs to answer additional questions to get his pension.
GLC03347.53
12 August 1908
to J. Davis Brodhead
The commisoner informs Brodhead that Booth's pension claim is under review and the result will be communicated shortly.
GLC03347.56
1 April 1863
Watson, P.H., fl. 1863
Official Appointment
Thomas R. Booth is appointed a clerk of class 2.
GLC03347.65
8 August 1864
Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893
Booth's resignation has been accepted.
GLC03347.66
12 December 1864
Woods, George H., fl. 1864
Board of Examination of Commissaries Certfication
Certifies that Booth was examined as to his qualifications.
GLC03347.67
28 March 1865
Chaefin, S.F., fl. 1865
Commission
Booth's commission of Commissary of Subsistence is enclosed.
GLC03347.68
10 November 1865
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
Appointment
Official appointment for services in the subsistence department. Booth must say whther he accepts or not.
GLC03347.69
18 November 1865
Perry, Alex L., fl. 1865
Clothing and Equipage Division
Informing Booth that his affidavit pertaining to clothing, camp and equipage has been received.
GLC03347.70
22 November 1865
General Order No. 610
Captain Thomas R. Booth is hereby honorbly mustered out.
GLC03347.71
21 October 1866
Kelton, J.C., fl. 1865
Commission of Provost Major
Comission for Thomas Booth is enclosed.
GLC03347.72
October 21, 1866
to Unknown
Possibly partial letter. Anna want the recipient to visit her. The author gives the news about Susan's children.
GLC03347.73
2 April 1904
Whistler, Simon M., fl. 1904
Application for Copyright Registration
Copyright is claimed for The One Hundred and Thirtieth Regiment, Pennsylvania Vounteer Infantry periodical. Library of Congress official registration.
GLC08284.122
6 May 1903
Sulberg, Thorwald, fl. 1903
Office of the Register of Copyrights
Whistler deposited a book in the office titled; Reminiscences of the United States-Hospital Service in the Civil War.
GLC08284.123
Maj-Gen. A. E. Burnside and members of his staff at his Headquarters, near Richmond, Va.
Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. Portrait of Major General Ambrose Everett Burnside and two members of his staff. No. 2434. Published by E & H.T. Anthony, & Co. American and Foreign Stereoscopic...
GLC00561.06
Gen. Mead's headquarters at Gettysburg.
Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 2396. These are the original views taken by "Brady," the government artist, during 1861-1865.
GLC00561.07
Gen. Sharman's wagon train, near Savannah, Ga.
Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 3547. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium, 591 Broadway, New York.
GLC00561.08
Lulu Falls, on the top of Lookout Mountain, Tenn.
Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 3652. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium, 591 Broadway, New York.
GLC00561.09
Masked Battery and obstruction in the James river, Fort Darling, near Richmond, Va.
Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 3349. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium, 591 Broadway, New York.
GLC00561.10
Garrison of Fort Wagner on parade.
Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 3605. These are the original views taken by "Brady," the government artist, during 1861-1865.
GLC00561.11
Michigan and Pennsylvania Relief Association.
(titles continues) Ladies ministering to the wounded and sick soldiers. Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 2488. These are the original views taken by "Brady," the government artist, during 1861...
GLC00561.12
1860
W. Duke, Sons, & Co., fl. 1860
Abe Lincoln
(title continues) Honest Long Cut Chewing and Smoking.Printed by W. Duke Son & Co., NY.
GLC00732.01
1862
President and cabinet
Carte de visite of President Lincoln and his cabinet (ca. 1862, not after 1863). A portrait of Abraham Lincoln sits in the middle. Surrounding him (from top, clockwise): Secretary of State William H. Seward; Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase...
GLC00732.02
6 March 1855
to Brother
First page written over. He refers to a bell that's cracked and wonders how it might have gotten cracked. He believes it can be recast.
GLC03347.35
22 April 1855
Booth, H., fl. 1855-1856
to Thomas
Their income has been severely cut. They cannot possibly live where they are now with the rent and board. They would prefer a smaller house. He tells him he wants him to have his father's watch.
GLC03347.36
28 March 1855
Booth, Mary, fl. 1855
2 letters from two different authors. Their father is sick with pneumonia. She also says the father conversed with a Bishop Lee recently on the subject of religion.
GLC03347.37
29 March 1855
Booth, Elizabeth, fl. 1855
to Beloved Brother (Thomas)
She writes that father has breathed his last breath. Their father had many anxieties for his family. She thinks is important for Thomas to get away from work and spend time with them for a few weeks,
GLC03347.38
21 February 1866
Harding, James, fl. 1866
to Colonel (Thomas Booth)
He is trying to sell Pensacola to him as a place to build capital. He advertises Pensacola as an up and coming city, a growing city, a place where businesses can be established.
GLC03347.39
10 April 1866
He wants him to come to Pensacola and join him in the lumber business. He thinks Lee was a better general than Grant.
GLC03347.40
9 January 1867
Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908
to F. Wright
Booth's wife told him that Wright offered him a new position which would require him to be in Pittsburgh by February 1st.
GLC03347.41
15 March 1868
to George R. Booth
He promises to bring him and his mother to Franklin as soon as the railroad is in better order.
GLC03347.42
19 February 1881
to J.S. Morrison
2 telegrams. Morrison asks if he will accept position. Booth says he accepts the position and will be in Richmond Tuesday or Wednesday.
GLC03347.43
6 April 1881
Morrison, J.S., fl. 1881
to Thomas R. Booth (My dear husband)
Missing pages. They have been having atrocious weather but expect Spring to come soon.. Mostly illegible.
GLC03347.44
15 October 1881
King, T.M., fl. 1881
King asks if he would be interested in an engineering job.
GLC03347.45
21 October 1881
to T.M. King
Booth says he would be happy to acept the job as soon as he is done with his current position
GLC03347.46
31 October 1881
to S. Spencer
Booth provides him with a list of references who can reccomend him as an engineer.
GLC03347.47
1881
Spencer, S. [R.], fl. 1861
"Arrangements proposed will be satisfactory."
GLC03347.48
December 1881
Atkinson, W.R., fl. 1881
Atkinson lets him know that Mr. F. has resigned his position.
GLC03347.49
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