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9 August 1862
Platmer, John S Major, fl. 1862
Discarge of Henry Pitcher.
A discharge certificate from the service for Henry Pitcher, dated 9 August 1862
GLC06889.04.01
18 April, 1890
Henry, James, fl. 1890
General Affidavit.
This is a general affidavit signed by James Henry, dated 18 April 1890. This Affadavit concerns health issues suffered by Henry Pitcher, mainly varicose veins which caused him to be unable to work.
GLC06889.04.02
9 February 1891
Envelope
Envelope addressed to Henry Pitcher from the Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions, dated 9 February 1891. This envelope also has notes in pencil about the death of Henry Pitcher January 6 1891 as a result of "Rheumatism of the heart very much...
GLC06889.04.03
9 November 1897
Royer, Col. Henry, fl. 1897
An Address Delivered by Col. Henry Royer
On the Formal Transfer of the Soldiers' Monument to the City Council of Pottsville. He remembered those who volunteered for the Union , in particular the 129th, of whom Stout was a member.
GLC03131.07.08
9 January 1865
Taylor, fl. 1865
to Unknown
The author berates the recipient, calling him ungrateful, mean and lazy.
GLC08284.125
24 March 1863
Thomas, L., fl. 1863
General Orders No. 72
All deserters will be reported once a month to Col. James B. Fry.
GLC02198.02
3 July 1863
Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893
General Orders No. 206
The commanding officers are ordered to follow General Orders No. 72.
GLC02198.03
1861-1877
Scheetz, Chandler, fl. 1861-1877
Unidentified man in army uniform
A note on the back reads "Possibly Leander Williston?"
GLC02198.59
circa 1864
Allen, J.W., fl. 1863
List of Volunteer Officers
Official certificate of appointment from the Captain.
GLC02198.29
19 July 1861
to Horatio Wait
Since he has been appointed assistant paymaster the author is enclosing his commission.
GLC08284.012
January 17, 1864
Kent, Wiliam L., fl. 1864
Enrollment certificate
One document signed by William L. Kent and Samuel Harrington. This document lists that George M. Eveleth was a member of the Massachusetts infantry from September 16, 1861 to his discharge on January 17, 1864. It also describes George as 24 years old...
GLC03857.75.01
circa 1860
Leather case
One leather case circa 1860.
GLC03523.17.21.01
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
W. P. Fessenden
One engraving entitled "W. P. Fessenden" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of William Pitt Fessenden. Engraver unknown.
GLC08878.0268
9 October 1901
Claim for pension
GLC03131.15.015
26 October 1901
Widow's Pension Certificate
GLC03131.15.016
31 October 1901
GLC03131.15.017
16 October 1901
GLC03131.15.018
3 January 1902
Rejected claim for widow's pension
GLC03131.15.019
25 February 1862
Johnson, Tom, fl. 1862-1864
to Edwin E. Harris
One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from Tom Johnson dated Sherman, Texas, February 25, 1862.
GLC03135.10.023
31 October 1861
Shriber, R.L., fl. 1861
to Samuel H. Leonard
One letter from R.L. Shriber to Samuel H. Leonard dated October 31, 1861. The letter is regarding his chance at promotion.
GLC03393.21
21 October 1861
Jackson, M.A., fl. 1861-1863
to Samuel Leonard
One letter from M.A. Jackson to Samuel H. Leonard dated October 21, 1861. Describes a battle in detail (possibly the regiment's first skirmish at Beller's Mill on 2 September 1861) including the good work of the new recruits and descriptions of the...
GLC03393.22
December 1862
Farrer, Morton, fl. 1862
Reports of the Proceedings of the 13th Mass. in December 1862
One document reporting the Proceedings of the 13th Mass. for December 1862.
GLC03393.29
24 June 1862
Clark, William L., fl. 1862
Resignation
One document from William L. Clark to Samuel Leonard dated June 24, 1862.
GLC03393.32
8 September 1862
Sherburne, John, fl. 1862
Special Orders No. 185
One document entitled Special Orders no. 185 signed by John Sherburne. It grants a leave of absence for thirty days to A.N. Lampum.
GLC03393.33
27 February 1862
Colburn, Joseph, fl. 1862-1863
Application for Discharge
One letter from Joseph Colburn to Samuel Leonard dated February 27, 1862. The letter explains his reasons for resigning.
GLC03393.35
29 December 1862
Special Order No. 84
One document signed by Major General Wadsworth assigning Private Plummer extra duty, dated December 29, 1862.
GLC03393.36
8 January 1863
Special Order No. 5
One document detailing Lt. Col. Batchelder to command 11th Penn. Vols. dated January 8, 1862. Written at Fletcher's Chapel
GLC03393.38
12 January 1863
General Orders No. 11
One document concerning the Court Martial of Lieut. Col. Peter Baldy dated January 12, 1863.
GLC03393.40
15 January 1863
General Orders No. 8
One document giving instructions for Picket Officers dated January 15, 1863.
GLC03393.41
24 October 1862
Williams, John W., fl. 1862
Leave of Absence
One document detailing the furloughs granted for men in the 13th Mass. Vols. dated October 24, 1862.
GLC03393.43
1 August 1862
General Orders No. 29
One document entitled General Orders No. 29 dated August 1m 1862. The orders are regarding the Court Martial of Albert H. Hadley for crimes such as desertion.
GLC03393.44
21 February 1863
Schouler, W.M., fl. 1863
Special Order No. 103
One document entitled Special Order No 103 by W.M. Schouler dated February 21, 1863. Regarding promotions and discharges.
GLC03393.45
24 August 1863
Cook, Benji H., fl. 1863
Return of deserters
One document signed by Captin Benjamin H. Cook dated August 24, 1863. The document is sending three deserters (John Williams, Frank Morris, George Custis) under guard.
GLC03393.46
9 December 1862
Williams, S., fl. 1861-1864
General Orders No. 155
One document by S. Williams dated December 3, 1862. The orders are to ensure there are no stragglers.
GLC03393.47
7 April 1864
General Orders No. 17
One document by S. Williams dated April 7, 1864. The orders are regarding citizens, private property, furloughs and detainments.
GLC03393.48
21 November 1863
General Order No. 33
One document entitled Bounties to Massachusetts Soldiers in the Field, by W.M. Schouler dated November 21, 1863.
GLC03393.49
3 January 1863
Kidder, W.L., fl. 1863
General Orders No. 5
One document by W.L. Kidder dated January 3, 1863. Regarding the Court Martial of Col. James L. Bates.
GLC03393.51
10 February 1863
General Orders No. 19
One document by W.L. Kidder dated February 10, 1863. Regarding orders for Pickets.
GLC03393.53
16 January 1863
Special Orders No. 16
One document dated January 16, 1863. Regarding men who have volunteered to serve in the artillery.
GLC03393.54
circa 1862
Foley, J.W., fl. 1862
Recommendation for promotion
One document by J.W. Foley dated 1862. Recommending Sergt. Whitney for promotion.
GLC03393.56
30 January 1863
Dickinson, J., fl. 1863
Circular
One document by J. Dickinson dated January 30, 1863. The document is regarding pickets.
GLC03393.57
13 April 1863
General Order No. 34
One document by W.L. Kidder dated April 13, 1863. Regarding straggling.
GLC03393.59
17 October 1862
Report
one unsigned document dated October 17, 1862. Regarding a letter and a Lieut. Judson.
GLC03393.63
20 December 1862
Platt, E.R., fl. 1862
General Orders No. 28
One document signed by E.R. Platt granting a leave of absence for 20 days to Capt. J.S. Cary and Private Putnam dated December 20, 1862.
GLC03393.66
30 December 1862
McMahon, M.T., fl. 1862
Special Orders No. 37
One document signed by M.T. McMahon dated December 30, 1862. Regarding an honorable discharge for Captain E.W. Fiske from the thirteenth Massachusetts Volunteers.
GLC03393.68
21 February 1902
GLC03131.15.020
30 July 1903
Circular regarding staff of the Bureau of Pensions
GLC03131.15.021
One cent coin
One coin circa 1860. The date of minting is not readable.
GLC03523.17.21.02
circa 1863
Haas & Peale, fl. 1846-1867
General Gillmore's Headquarters
One albumen print entitled, "No. 13 - General Gillmore's Headquarters, Folly Island." Depicts a house on a small hill. Soldiers are seen on the porch and one stands at the base of the hill. Printed by Haas & Peale.
GLC05134.013
18 July 1863
Beacon House on Morris Island, South Carolina
One albumen print entitled, "Beacon House." Depicts the Beacon House on Morris Island, South Carolina following the struggle at Fort Wagner.
GLC05134.008
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