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20 April 1862
Stone, E.W. (fl. 1861-1865)
to Berdille
They decided to amputate his foot and it is healing well. It may be a few more weeks before he is allowed to return home.
GLC02182.34
28 April 1862
He has his good days and his bad days. He mentions the food which he is getting sick of. Once his leg heals, he can head North.
GLC02182.35
5 April 1865
He describes an event in which he and others were housed in the La Farce House There were several speakers including Mr Charming, Mr. Eliot and Dr. Bellows..
GLC02182.36
1861-1877
to Dearly Beloved
He informs her that Mr. Holt is liable to come to settle for the masts and no one has the account but him. Her instructs her as to where to find it in the bookshelf.
GLC02182.37
1865 ca.
1/6 plate ambrotypes: 2 union images, standing, one from N.H. Vols.
The N.H. volunteer is identified as Miles Hodgdon.
GLC02189
1/6 plate tintypes: 2 union images, both standing, one with American flag
GLC02190
29 July 1861
Unknown
United States Sanitation Committee
A listing of the committee appointments decided in Boston.
GLC02198.01
30 September 1864
Pierce, General (fl. 1864-)
Invoice of Quartermaster's stores
Features white-washed brushes and blank book. Reported by Lt. Leander A Williston.
GLC02198.12
30 October 1864
Features blank book. Reported by Lt. Leander A Williston.
GLC02198.13
Gifford, Fred S. (fl. 1864-)
Features envelopes, pens, wax, ink, paper...
GLC02198.14
9 March 1865
Acknowledgement of property receipt
Return of clothing and camp equipment will be received and examined..
GLC02198.15
Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores
A catalog of articles from a carriage to a screwdriver.
GLC02198.16
1 April 1865
Cussier, Simon P. (fl. 1864-)
Reported by Leander A Williston. A catalog of articles.
GLC02198.17
31 December 1863
Pallen, Capt. J. (fl. 1863-)
Monthly Return of Quartermaster's Stores
Everything from fuel to bricklaying tools.
GLC02198.18
October 1864
Williston, Leander A. (fl. 1864-)
GLC02198.19
February 1865
GLC02198.20
November 1864
Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage
GLC02198.21
December 1864
GLC02198.22
January 1865
GLC02198.23
GLC02198.24
March 1865
GLC02198.25
1864
Abstract of Expenditures
Abstract of materials expended or consumed at Fort Ricketts, commanded by Leander A. Williston.
GLC02198.26
1865
GLC02198.27
27 June 1863
Allen, J.W. (fl. 1863-)
Williston is appointed Quartermaster Sergeant
Official certificate of appointment from the Captain.
GLC02198.29
21 December 1866
Hammight, A.S (fl. 1866-)
to John A. Fox
He informs Fox that he has recovered the body of Private Benson.
GLC02198.32
The bodies of David Greenough, Patrick Cronin and John Morresey have been moved from Beacon, GA to the National Cemetery at Chattanooga, TN.
GLC02198.33
18 August 1865
Clark, J.H. (fl. 1865-)
Farewell Dinner Speech
Intended to be read at the officers' farewell dinner. "We'll pledge with brimming hearts our pride, our colors--old and new..." Written as a long poem.
GLC02198.34
Typed version of GLC02198.34.
GLC02198.35.01
Duplicate of GLC02198.35.01.
GLC02198.35.02
7 February 1890
Thomas, Hon. H. (fl. 1890-)
to Murch
His application for membership in the Grand Army of the Republic has been accepted.
GLC02198.36
5 July 1890
The author doesn't know how many people will attend the encampment in Boston this year. There may not be many people there. They had their first meeting since the end of the war last year in Milwaukee. Pages missing.
GLC02198.37
12 March 1891
Gould, John (fl. 1891-)
He has questions about the battle of Antietam. He wants to know which flag they captured and where it was.
GLC02198.38
1891
Map of Antietam
Goes with item GLC02198.38. Includes line of advance.
GLC02198.39
1902
List of Surviving Officers in Second Mass. Infantry
GLC02198.40
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
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.H. (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
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
Goodhue, W.F (fl. 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
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