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Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated November 8, 1864, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

No abstract provided.

Letter: W.E. Johnson To Anne Johnson, November 6, 1864, W. E. Johnson

W.E. Johnson Papers

No abstract provided.

Authorization To Recruit Calvary (5 November 1864), Benjamin D. Lay

Military Records

Document authorizing M.W. Boyd to recruit members to the 20th Regiment, Confederate Cavalry; both Boyd & Lay were surgeons.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 18, No. 18): November 4, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

General Order Number 2: Headquarters, U.S. Troops, Nov 3, 1864

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery General Orders Collection

This General Order provides instructions for monetary compensation for soldiers based on their status (slave or freeman) as of April 19th, 1861, as previously ordered by the Secretary of War E.D. Townsend on August 1, 1864. By order of Brig Gen. Geo. L. Andrews via J. Lovell, Capt. and Asst. Adjt. Gen. 11 x 17 cm. 1 page, double sided.

Circular Number 10: Headquarters, Military Division Of West Mississippi, November 3, 1864

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This official circular clarifies Circular Number 20, Paymaster General Office, October 12, 1864.

By order of Major General E.R.S. Canby via Lieutenant Colonel C.T. Christensen, Assistant Adjutant General.

20 x 13 cm. Single page.

General Order Number 1; Headquarters, U.S. Troops, October 31st, 1864

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery General Orders Collection

This General Order specifies that 2nd Lieutenant and A.D.C Horace M. Wing assumes command of the U.S. Troops Department of the Gulf as of Oct 18th, 1864. Per Brig. Gen. Geo L. Andrews. 13 x 20 cm. Single page.

County Tax Receipt, Angeline C. Cornell, October 28, 1864, Angeline C. Cornell

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection: Ephemera

Printed personal property tax receipt for Angeline C. Cornell from the County Treasury of Franklin County, dated October 28, 1864. The total is nineteen dollars and thirty cents. Signed by Jon Falkenbach.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 18, No. 17): October 28, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

Letter, 1864 October 28, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from St. Augustine, Florida. Oscar writes to encourage his family to use the money he mailed to them, that he must stay with his company until the it has served for three years, and more about horses and the two companies he is commanding.

Circular: Headquarters, U.S. Troops, Department Of The Gulf, October 26, 1864

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This official circular summarizes basic food preparation and cooking instructions.

By command of Brigadier General George L. Andrews via Captain J. Lovell, Assistant Adjutant General. 18 x 12 cm. Single page, double-sided.

Letter: W.E. Johnson To Anne Johnson, October 26, 1864, W. E. Johnson

W.E. Johnson Papers

No abstract provided.

William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (25 October 1864), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Tom's illness and his wanting to enlist in the Army; Virginia Military Institute; food shortages; prices for clothing; Abraham Lincoln and the election; prospects for peace; possible visit to Petersburg; payment of salary.

John Evans To General Connor, October 24, 1864, John Evans

John Evans Study: Supporting Materials

Letter from John Evans to General Connor, 10/24/1864

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 18, No. 16): October 21, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

Circular Number 9: Headquarters, Military Division Of West Mississippi, October 20, 1864

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This official circular provides clarification of the proper role of government bakeries.

By order of Major General E.R.S. Canby via Lieutenant Colonel C.T. Christensen, Assistant Adjutant General.

20 x 13 cm. Single page. Handwritten signature: "Sigourney B Goffe 1st Lieutenant"

Circular Number 4: Inspector General's Office. Headquarters, U.S. Troops, October 20, 1864

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This 15 page official circular details routine daily duties in camp and garrison.

By command of Brigadier General George L. Andrews via Colonel S.M. Quincy, Acting Assistant Inspector General.

19 x 14 cm. 15 page booklet with numerous table graphs. 1 of 2 copies in folder. Handwriting on pages 11 and 15.

1864-10-19 Early County News, Early County News (Blakely, Ga)

Defending Savannah: History and Archaeology of the Gibson's Point Battery

An excerpt from the Early County News detailing a letter sent to the news describing living conditions on Whitemarsh Island and the nearby Wilmington Island, published on October 19, 1864.

“Whitemarsh Island, Near Savannah, Oct. 8, 1864” Early County News. October 19, 1864.

William C. Nelson To Thomas Nelson (17 October 1864), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Apologizes for not writing sooner; mentions Anthony Whitfield; presidential campaign of 1864; mentions the shelling on Petersburg; mentions social life; weather very cold; asking Tom to abandon the idea of enlisting in the Army; talks about Tom's illness; John Bell Hood; talks about prices of food being very high

Letter: W.E. Johnson To W.E. Johnson, Sr., October 16, 1864, W. E. Johnson

W.E. Johnson Papers

No abstract provided.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 18, No. 15): October 14, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

Letter To Margaret E. Cahill, 1864 October 12, Thomas W. Cahill

Col. Thomas W. Cahill Civil War Letters

No abstract provided.

Introductory Address Delivered Before The Students Of Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia., B. Howard Rand, Md

Jefferson Medical College Opening Addresses

No abstract provided.

Letter: W.E. Johnson To Anne Johnson, October 9, 1864., W. E. Johnson

W.E. Johnson Papers

No abstract provided.

Manuscript From Hd. Qu. Lor. Div. 9 October 1864, Author Unknown

Correspondence

Letter sent from "near Adar Town, Ga.;" regarding General Order No. ___ by order of Major General Loring.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 18, No. 14): October 7, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

Manuscript From "Head Qu. Stewarts Corps." 7 October 1864, Author Unknown

Correspondence

Handwritten manuscript regarding General Orders Number 15 by command of Lieutenant General Stewart.

Manuscript From Hd. Qu. Stewart Corps 7 October 1864, Author Unknown

Correspondence

Handwritten manuscript regarding General Orders Number 15 by command of Lieutenant General Stewart; sent from the field near Van Wort, Ga.

Letter To Margaret E. Cahill, 1864 October 5, Thomas W. Cahill

Col. Thomas W. Cahill Civil War Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter To P_____, 1864 October 5, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.