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[Letter], 1860, Sept. 23, Providence, R.I., Elisabeth Chapman [To] Alan Cameron Sep 1860

[Letter], 1860, Sept. 23, Providence, R.I., Elisabeth Chapman [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence from Cameron's Aunt, Elisabeth Chapman of Providence. Relates general personal information and her upcoming move to Troy (New York?).

One entry: dated September 23, 1860.

Handwritten; Single page; 25 x 20 cm.

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[Letter], [Undated], Springvale, Wis., Kate Porter [To] Alan Cameron Sep 1860

[Letter], [Undated], Springvale, Wis., Kate Porter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's Sister Kate of Springvale, Wisconsin. Relates the cost of everyday items and various familial successes and hardships with five children. Encourages Cameron to leave Foster, Rhode Island for Wisconsin.

Two distinct entries: the first one, undated and the second dated September 21, year unknown.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet; 21 x 25 cm. folded to 21 x 12.5 cm.; extensive foxing on first page

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[Certificate], The Railway Educational Association Conducting The Railway Correspondence School, [For] Train Brakeman, [Presented To] Willard Hopkins Aug 1860

[Certificate], The Railway Educational Association Conducting The Railway Correspondence School, [For] Train Brakeman, [Presented To] Willard Hopkins

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A Train Brakeman certificate issued by the Railway Education Association, Railway Correspondence School (New York) to Willard Hopkins on August 16th [year unknown].

Connection to Allen F. Cameron unclear.

Printed, with handwritten name and signature; Single page; 24 x 30 cm.; Tri-folds, tears at folds.

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Circular: Headquarters, U.S. Forces, March 26, 186? Mar 1860

Circular: Headquarters, U.S. Forces, March 26, 186?

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This official circular provides instructions on proper Guard Mounting.

By command of Brigadier General George L. Andrews via Captain Chas. B. Gaskill, Acting Assistant Adjutant General.

12 x 13 cm. Single page. Extensive foxing. [Note: Final digit of year is unreadable on this document].

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[Letter], [Undated], Springvale, Wis., Kate Porter & Wallace Porter [To] Alan Cameron Jan 1860

[Letter], [Undated], Springvale, Wis., Kate Porter & Wallace Porter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's nephew, Wallace and Sister, Kate from Springvale, Wisconsin. Doubles as a thank you letter and missive regarding friends and family.

Two distinct entries: undated.

Handwritten; 2 pages, double-sided; First page,21 x 23 cm, second page 25 X 20 cm.

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[Letter], [Undated], Springvale, Wis., Lena Porter [To] Alan Cameron Jan 1860

[Letter], [Undated], Springvale, Wis., Lena Porter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's niece, Lena C. Porter from Springvale, Wisconsin. Relates her familial experiences during the winter.

One entry, undated.

Handwritten; Single page, double-sided; 21 X 13 cm.

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