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27 April 1861
General Order No. 2
Orders on how the men will spend their leisure time and how they should bathe so that they are ready to march to the city for divine services at city hall. Written in Camp Union
GLC02745.053
Gaye, John H., fl. 1861
Duplicate of GLC02745.053. Written in Camp Union
GLC02745.054
28 April 1861
General Order No. 3
Every day there will be an "officer in charge," and an officer of the day." The "officer in charge" will oversee dress parade and encampment. The "officer of the day" will have control of the guard and police. Written in Camp Union
GLC02745.055
29 April 1861
Special Order No. 10
Gen. Fellows is ordered to act as officer in charge today. Written in Camp Union
GLC02745.056
General Order No. 4
The same number of men will be detailed from each company for guard duty. Gen. Fellows will be officer in charge and Capt. Drew will be officer of the day. Written in Camp Union
GLC02745.057
1 May 1861
General Order unumbered
Gen. Fellows will be officer in charge and will have full command of the camp. Capt. Gremlief will be officer of the day. Written in Camp Union
GLC02745.058
2 May 1861
Gen. Fellows will continue as officer in charge while Capt. Kennedy will be officer of the day. Written in Camp Union
GLC02745.059
General Order No. 9
All the companies are lettered A-J depending on their captain. Includes list. Written in Camp Union
GLC02745.060
7 May 1861
General Order No. 10
The field officers are listed, followed by comissioned and non-commissioned officers. The companies are lettered A-K. Then the commissioned officers of each company are listed and their ranking is listed as well, followed by the position of each...
GLC02745.061
3 May 1861
Gen. Fellows will continue as officer in charge and Capt. Sargent will be officer of the day. All the men are ordered to bathe themselves thoroughly. Written in Camp Union
GLC02745.062
6 May 1861
General Order No. 8
Gen. Fellows will continue as officer in charge and Capt. Bell will be officer of the day. All letters sent from the camp will be forwarded to the quartermaster and then put in the mail. Written in Camp Union
GLC02745.063
Lappon, M.W., fl. 1861
General Order No. 11
Every article except arms and accoutrements will be marked with the name and number of the regiment. Written in Camp Union
GLC02745.064
10 May 1861
Lieutenant Fellows has been appointed adjudant of the first regiment. Warren Clark is now drill master. Written in Camp Union
GLC02745.065
13 May 1861
Capt. Greenleaf will [illegible] the colors on the line after the formation of the same.
GLC02745.066
19 May 1861
Kelly, John S., fl. 1861
Special Order No. 12
Capt. Bell is required to detail fifteen privates from Company A to [illegible].
GLC02745.067
13 June 1861
Taffan (colonel), fl. 1861
General Order No. 7
The calls for company and squad drills will be strictly attended to. The men are not allowed to lie on the ground without a blanket because of health reasons.
GLC02745.070
circa 1861-1864
Ingalls, G.W., fl. 1861
to the Paymaster General
Several soldiers signed a petition requesting their pay up to the 30th of September.
GLC02745.071
16 November 1861
Sherman, Thomas W. (Thomas West), 1813-1879
Summary of Council of Administration meeting at Head Quarters
The budget for camp necessities and luxuries was discussed. Includes a complete list of prices for all camp items.
GLC02745.072
6 February 1862
Petition to have Denus K. Scuton appointed lieutenant of company K.
GLC02745.073
Jackson, J.H., fl. 1861
Furlough Approval
George W. Weber is given permission to take furlough from April 24th to May 24th.
GLC02745.074
Petition
Several soldiers want the 1st Sargeant appointed 2nd Lieutenant of the 3rd regiment.
GLC02745.075
June 1862
Haven, F. (captain), fl. 1862
Monthly Summary Statement
Lists total purchases, expenditures and advances to officers.
GLC02745.076
1 April 1862
Miller, W., fl. 1862
Special Requisition for Clothing
List of clothing and costs for public service.
GLC02745.077
Petition for Col. Fellows
They feel that the 2nd lieutenant , Samuel M. Smith has violated some code of conduct while on drill. They feel he should be disciplined but they also hope to witness an improvement since they note his many good qualities.
GLC02745.078
List of names
GLC02745.079
14 April 1848
to Sir
He believes the new infantry regulations (Cooper's Tactics) are more appropriate for today's army because many things have changed including the command for loading.
GLC02745.080
7 December 1867
to Colonel
The author thinks of him as a brother soldier. He hopes to see him at the reunion.
GLC02745.081
9 January 1868
to E.A. Preshay
Letter of introduction for Fellows, now the director of a bank.
GLC02745.082
24 February 1884
to Colonel (Fellows)
He asks him to give a speech on Memorial Day in Ashland, NH.
GLC02745.083
19 August 1865
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Official Presidential Pardon for P.B Jones
Andrew Johnson grants P.B Jones a full pardon for any offenses committed.
GLC01444.01
27 November 1865
Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872
[Certificate of authentificity for pardon]
GLC01444.02
Certificate of authenticity of pardon
Copy of GLC01444.02, however this version includes signed oath of P.B. Jones to uphold the constitution from now on.
GLC01444.04
1861-1877
to Unknown
Reads: "Charles Nicholson-Company L 5th Regt. Penn. Heavy Artillery Washington City D.C."
GLC02171.10
29 September 1861
Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865
to Berdille
He describes inspection. After exploring the city he calls a a "one-horse town." He visited the state house where Gen. Washington signed his commission.
GLC02182.22
McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864
to Sisters
He tells them they should respect their brother who is fighting for their country and be good girls and mind their parents. There is talk of them leaving their present quarters and going to Kentucky or Tennessee.
GLC02169.10
1864
Nicholson, Charles, fl. 1864-1865
to Allie
He learned by letter that his father has become an invalid. He talks of the various troubles associated with their father's illness. He tells Allie not undervalue letter writing, particularly when she is so gifted.
GLC02171.01
22 December 1864
Crozier, J., fl. 1862-1864
to Respected Friend
He wanted to see his friend, who is unwell, but was prevented by numerous obstacles. He talks about how the North will prevail and the South will go down. Includes 2 newpaper clippings with poetry entitled "A Prayer for Jeff Davis" and "The Flag of...
GLC02171.02
24 February 1865
to Alice
He has seen Cousin Ellie, Aunt Jane and Mary and tells ALice she would have an even better time if she were there too. He mentions his brother's wife.
GLC02171.03
14 March 1865
Nicolson, Charles, fl. 1862-1864
He was sick but is now feeling much better. He is glad that her father, who is an inavalid, is hoping to move to Morgan Town, It will be good for his health. He instructs her to only buy things she needs as most items are still piced very high.
GLC02171.04
25 April 1865
He mentions other cousins like James and Mary. later he laments the death of president Lincoln. He refers to a Louis Wilson who chose to fight on the other side,
GLC02171.05
3 May 1865
He commends her on putting her father above herself so that she can take care of him. He was not surprised to hear of cousin Richardson's death because she knew her son was a prisoner in the South for over eleven months. He believes people in power...
GLC02171.06
10 May 1865
Libbie, fl. 1862-1864
She has not been very well lately with neuralgia in his head and face. Her daughters continue their studies. She has not heard from cousin Caroline.
GLC02171.07
circa 1861-1865
The author of the note says the recipient should think of taking care of her father as a satisafction instead of a duty. The author also wishes to visit at one point but doesn't know when it will happen.
GLC02171.08
Satin Stitch pattern of pink flower
GLC02171.08.1
Milliner's Business Card
Mrs. N.A. Ingram of Wilmington
GLC02171.08.2
[Small card with bible qoute from Children's Hymn Book]
Behold, I stand at the door and knock...
GLC02171.08.3
[Picture of country life]
Coming thro the Rye is written at the top. features man and woman among corn stalks.
GLC02171.08.4
[Woman praying while child sleeps]
GLC02171.08.5
Hawkeye, fl. 1862
Two Brothers Fallen
A tribute to Captain Asbel Fairchild Duncan and Fidelio Hughes Duncan, both of whom died in Winchester after getting wounded in battle.
GLC02171.09
[Photo of unidentified woman in black dress]
Carte de visite of a woman. Inscription on the enclosure suggests it may be Alice Oliphant.
GLC02171.11
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