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November 1864
Williston, Leander A., 1830-?
Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage
Written at Fort Ricketts
GLC02198.21
December 1864
GLC02198.22
January 1865
GLC02198.23
February 1865
GLC02198.24
March 1865
GLC02198.25
1864
Abstract of Expenditures
Abstract of materials expended or consumed at Fort Ricketts, commanded by Leander A. Williston. Written at Fort Ricketts
GLC02198.26
1865
GLC02198.27
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
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.
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.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
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
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.
GLC03347.33
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
4 November 1877
Sketch of the Schooner Coral of Chicago
GLC08284.017
Sketch of the View of the Fleet Anchors Opposite 12th St.
GLC08284.018
Postcard with Waite Monunment
Historic monument erected by Joseph Waite in 1763.
GLC08284.019
2 January 1875
Bradley, Milton, fl. 1875
Historic Wait Monument
Sketch of photograph in previous item (GLC08248.019). In Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.
GLC08284.020
Horatio Loomis Waite
His name written in large letters with the title: Late Lt. Commander Payr. United States Navy.
GLC08284.021
Mother with Children
GLC08284.022
Boy Holding Up Sketch of a Bird
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Comic Watercolor of Horatio Waite
He wears a blue suit.
GLC08284.024
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