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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.
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1861-1877
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.
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Veterans' Patriotic League
Petition essentially saying they believe in pensions for soldiers but they do not think the system should be abused.
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Goodhue, W.F., 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
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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.
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Williston Genealogy
Names and birthdates for the Allens.
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1775
Genealogical Almanac
Begins with an article on voyages. Belonged to Capt. William.
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1867
to John A. Fox
The secretary of the Second Mass Infantry Association asks for money to build a Memorial Monument.
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10 December 1888
Williams, J.C., fl. 1888
Includes 2 business cards. Requests a historical pamphlet that G. W. Thomas recommended.
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9 June 1889
Stevenson, W., fl. 1888
Gushes over the upcoming reunion of the Mass. Infantry Association and hopes to see him there.
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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
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
14 September 1893
Proceedings of the Fourth Annual Reunion of the Association of the Third Regiment Wisconsin Infantry Veteran Volunteers
Reports on the latest reunion. This one contains biographies of some of the officers.
GLC02198.58
Scheetz, Chandler, fl. 1861-1877
Unidentified man in army uniform
A note on the back reads "Possibly Leander Williston?"
GLC02198.59
to Mr. Booth
The author thanks him for his letter, and he accepts Booth's apology "for the little adjective you have seen proper to affix to my name." He comments on Mr. Mass's despondency because a lady's flirtations with another man.
GLC03347.31
9 September 1857
Williams, Seth, 1822-1866
to Thomas Booth
This is to inform Booth that his resignation as a cadet has been accepted.
GLC03347.32
21 June 1857
Official Acceptance of Resignation
Mentions that he was proficient in French, English, Drawing, Artillery and Infantry tactics.
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17 July 1854
Bayley, William, fl. 1854
He saw Mr. Ford and spoke to him about Booth. Should the opportunity arise he would be able to offer his assistance.
GLC03347.34
16 November 1888
"Tell father that the accompanying method has often been used to prevent people from assuming [illegible] position when they once get vertical." Includes illustration of woman being hanged.
GLC08284.014
List of Christmas Gifts
Someone lists their Christmas gift. Other side features illustration of blacksmith.
GLC08284.015
"And like said Jimmy when he had his quiet play spell..."
Seems to be about a child playing who later has to clean up. Other side features illustration showing little boy asking his grandma if she needs help.
GLC08284.016
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