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[Letter], 1868, June 14, Boston, Mass., John Baker [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

Business correspondences from John A. Baker of Boston, Massachusetts regarding the order of various bronze and other castings. Provides information regarding the casting trade.

One entry: dated July 14, 1868.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 21 x 25 cm. folded to 21 x 12.5 cm.

[Letter], 1866, Dec. 17, Springvale, Wis., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

Personal correspondence from (probably) Cameron's nephew Wallace Porter of Springvale, Wisconsin. Indicates enjoyment of Cameron's recent visit; familial illness and community activity.

One entry dated December 17, 1866; unsigned (probably nephew, Wallace Porter)

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, Dec. 9, Springfield, Mass., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's Brother Walter from Springfield, Massachusetts informing him that A. Cameron did not receive the job at the armory among other other familial items.

One entry: dated December 9, 1866

Handwritten 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, Dec. 2, Springfield, Mass., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's Brother Walter from Springfield, Massachusetts informing him he has obtained jobs at the Springfield Armory for both A. Cameron and their brother Joe. Provides information concerning the job and familial matters

One entry: dated December 2, 1866

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, Oct. 10, Boston, Mass., John Aigan [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence form John Aigan of Boston, Massachusetts (possibly former Captain of the 5th Regiment Heavy Artillery?). Informs Cameron of inability to join him on his trip out west. Dated October, 10 1866.

Handwritten; Single page, double-sided; 25 x 19 cm.

Includes envelope postmarked October 11 from Boston, Mass and addressed to "A.F. Cameron Esq. Rockland, R.I."

[Letter], 1866, Oct. 7, Springfield, Mass., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's Brother Walter from Springfield, Massachusetts regarding a photograph sent by post and directions to visit him before A. Cameron sets out for a trip to Wisconsin.

One entry: dated October 7, 1866.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.) 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

Envelope included with letter, postmarked October 7, Springfield, Mass., and addressed to "A.F. Cameron Esq. Rockland, R.I."

[Letter], 1866, Sept. 24, Springvale, Wis., Kate Porter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

Two personal correspondences: one from Cameron's sister Kate Porter and one unsigned (husband of K. Cameron?) both of Springvale, Wisconsin. Both provide information regarding Cameron's land in or around Plover, Wisconsin.

Two distinct entries, written at same time, dated September 24, 1866.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

Includes envelope postmarked September 28, Rosendale [Wis.] and addressed to "Mr. Allen F. Cameron Rockland, R.I."

[Letter], 1866, Sept. 9, Springfield, Mass., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's Brother Walter from Springfield, Massachusetts. Among others, he informs Cameron of his job in U.S. Armory; theft of one thousand dollars by a former Brother Spooner of Hampden Lodge (Masonic?) in Springfield Massachusetts; and relates his interest in the completion of the Trans-Atlantic Cable.

One entry: dated September 9, 1866.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

Related envelope postmarked September 10, Springfield, Mass. Addressed to: A.F. Cameron Esq. Rockland, R.I. Note on envelope reads "Answered Oct 2nd/[18]66"

[Letter], 1866, Aug. 26, Springvale, Wis., Kate Porter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

Personal correspondence from Cameron's sister Kate of Springvale, Wisconsin. Recounts crop failures; weather conditions; prices of farm goods and services and various sundries.

Two distinct entries, one dated August 26, 1866 and one undated.

Handwritten ; 1 folded sheet (4 p.) 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, Aug. 15, Springvale, Wis., Kate Porter & Lena Porter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

Two personal correspondences: one from Cameron's sister Kate Porter and one from niece, Lena Porter both of Springvale, Wisconsin. Recounts familial activities including family outing to Yankee Robinson's Circus; crop harvest and individual illness.

Two distinct entries, one dated August 15, 1866 and one undated.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, July 29, North Conventry, Conn., B. A. Potter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A business correspondence from B.A. Potter of North Coventry, Connecticut regarding land in Plover, Wisconsin.

One entry: dated July 29, 1866

Handwritten; Single page; 17.5 x 16 cm.

Envelope included postmarked July 31 from Andover, Connecticut and addressed to: "Mr. Allen F. Cameron Rockland, R.I." Note on envelope reads "Answered Oct 4th/[18]66"

[Letter], 1866, July 29, Boston, Mass., John Aigan [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence form John Aigan of Boston, Massachusetts (possibly former Captain of the 5th Regiment Heavy Artillery?).

Dated July 29, 1866.

Handwritten; Single page, double-sided; 25 x 19 cm.

Envelope (7.5 x 13 cm.) included postmarked July 29, 1866 from Boston, Mass and addressed to "A.F. Cameron Esq. Rockland, R.I." Note on envelope reads "Answered Aug. 13/[18]66"

[Letter], 1866, July 9, Boston, Mass., John Aigan [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence form John Aigan of Boston, Massachusetts (possibly former Captain of the 5th Regiment Heavy Artillery?).

One entry: dated July 9, 1866

Handwritten on back of blank South End Coal Company receipt; Single page; 22 x 12 cm. folded to 7 x 12 cm.

Envelope in folder postmarked July 9 from Boston, Mass and addressed to "Allen F. Cameron Rockland, R.I." Note on envelope reads "Answd [sic] July 26/[18]66"

[Letter], 1866, May 15, Boston, Mass., John Aigan [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence form John Aigan of Boston, Massachusetts (possibly former Captain of the 5th Regiment Heavy Artillery?).

One entry: dated May 15, 1866.

Handwritten; Single page; 20 x 12 cm.

Envelope in folder dated May 16 from Boston, Mass. Address: Allen F. Cameron Esq. Rockland, R.I. Envelope labeled "Answered May 20, [18]66"

[Letter], 1866, April 24, Lonsdale, R.I., Jonathan S. Belcher [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence from Jonathan S. Belcher who served as Second Lieutenant in Company I of the 14th Regiment Rhode Island Heavy Artillery Unit with A. Cameron. Informs Cameron of his position in Mill Number 17 of the Lonsdale (Pawtucket, Rhode Island) New Village and makes mention of General Nelson Viall as Representative of Providence. One entry: dated April 24, 1866. Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25.5 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, April 14, Providence, R.I., E. Park [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence from E. Parks of Providence, Rhode Island regarding work on a table and confirmation of sent caster.

One entry: dated April 14, 1866.

Handwritten; Single page; 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, March 26, Augusta, Ga., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's Brother Walter from U.S. Arsenal in [Augusta, Georgia?] Relates personal contact with large powder mills [at Augusta, Georgia?]. One entry: dated March 26th, 1868.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 26 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

Envelope included postmarked March 27, August, Ga. and addressed "A. F. Cameron, No. 3 James St., Springfield, Mass." Envelope includes a printed return address "U.S. Arsenal Augusta, Georgia" with the phrase "Official Business" crossed out.

[Letter], 1866, Feb. 6/March 9, Springvale, Wis., Wallace Alexander Porter & Kate Porter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

Two personal correspondences: one from nephew, Wallace Alexander Porter and one from Cameron's sister Kate both from Springvale, Wisconsin. Recounts familial illnesses; winter weather conditions; prices of goods and services and various sundries. Inscribed by W. Porter as from "Rosendale Fond Du Luc Co. Wis". (Rosendale being a village in Springvale, County of Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin).

Two distinct entries: dated February 6 and March 9, 1866.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20.5 x 26 cm. folded to 20.5 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1865, Nov. 30, Providence, R.I., Charles L. Stafford [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence from Charles L. Stafford, a former military officer in the 14th Regiment Rhode Island Heavy Artillery Unit. Responds to the matter of an official document sent by Cameron; responds to Cameron making two dollars a day in the trades; provides information of former military colleagues and states he would not go into the military again "under any consideration". One entry: dated November 30, 1865. Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 12.5 cm.

[Letter], 1865, Oct. 11, R.W. Guiness [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A military correspondence from the Ordnance Office of the War Department responding to an inquiry by Cameron to correct a return dated April 2, 1865. Denies request.

Dated October 11, 1865.

Handwritten; Single page; 26 x 20 cm.

[Letter], 1865, Sept. 23, C. Whiting, Jr. [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A military correspondence sent by C. Whiting (Jr.) ordering hospital lists to be turned over to Surgeon (Benoni) Carpenter as instructed.

One entry: dated September 23, 1865

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 25 x 40 cm. folded to 25 x 20 cm.

[Letter], 1865, Sept. 23, A.M. Allister [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A military correspondence from A.M. Allister clarifies Paymaster General's Office Memorandum 44 (47?) instructing payment for troops "free on or before April 1861". Additionally provides clarification for troops those who enlisted under the President's call for 300,000 volunteers of October 17, 1863 (typo in correspondence dates as October 17, 1865). Includes handwritten copy of memorandum [signed B.W. Brice, Paymaster General] for reference. Dated September 23, 1865 includes correspondence and Military Memorandum. Handwritten; 1 folded (4 p.); 34 x 45 cm. folded to 34 x 22.5 cm.

[Letter], 1865, Sept. 20, Colonel J. [Hale] Sypher [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A military correspondence by order of Colonel J. H(ale) Sypher via Adjutant J(oseph) C. Whiting (Jr.). Provides a list of men who were sent north via ship.

One entry: dated September 20, 1865

Handwritten; Single page; 20 x 12 cm.

[Letter], 1865, [July ?], Camp Parapet, La. [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A military correspondence directing final statements and inventory of effects for a list of deceased soldiers.

One entry: dated [July ?], 1865.

Handwritten on Camp Parapet letterhead; Single page; 25 x 20 cm.

[Letter], 1865, April 29, Colonel J. [Hale] Sypher [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A military correspondence by order of Colonel J. H(ale) Sypher via Adjutant J(oseph) C. Whiting (Jr.) in regards to a count of the men who were subject to court martial proceedings from the Fourteenth Rhode Island Heavy Artillery. One entry: dated April 29, 1865 Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 12.5 cm.

[Letter], 1864, June 12, Kate [Porter] [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Kate, sister of Allen Cameron, from Springvale, Wisconsin. Acknowledgment of Cameron's military advancement and poor health; familial updates including of brother Walter; updates on costs of everyday items.

One entry: dated June 12, 1864

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 12.5 cm.

[Letter], 1863, November 30, Archbald Chapman [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Archibald Chapman, uncle of Allen Cameron. Acknowledgment of monetary indebtedness; relates general and financial hardships and acknowledges the ill health of A. Cameron as presently active in military service. Suggests Cameron's wife board with him and his family, one day's distance (Troy, NY?).

One entry: dated November 30, 1863

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 12.5 cm.

[Letter], 1863, May 14, Oshkosh, Wis., S.H. Alban [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A business correspondence from S.H. Alban as part of a follow up to Allen F. Cameron Personal Correspondence: July 29, 1861. Relates information regarding a land deed/certificate in Plover, Wisconsin via the Land office in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Forwarded by C.H. Hamlin.

One entry: dated May 14, 1863

Handwritten; Single page; 25 x 20 cm.

[Letter], 1863, Mar. 6, Rockland, R.I., Harrison Clarke [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence from Harrison Clarke of Rockland, Rhode Island. Comments about the war's relation to the textile industry. Refers to output of Ponaganset Mill in the village of Rockland, Rhode Island. Allen Cameron had worked with Clarke and as Weave Room supervisor (in Rockland and perhaps at Ponaganset Mill?) before the war.

One entry: dated March 6, 1863

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 26 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

This letter was reproduced in whole in Silber, Nina and Mary Beth Sievens, eds. 'Yankee Correspondence: Civil War Letters Between New England Soldiers and the …

[Letter], 1861, July 29, Oshkosh, Wis., C.R. Hamlin [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A business correspondence from C.R. Hamlin of the sheriff's office of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Relates information to the ongoing status of a Patent in a land office initiated by Cameron and a 'Mr. Potter'. Also relates the civil war military adventures of Hamlin's son.

One entry: dated July 29, 1861

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 26 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.