Showing posts with label Civil War. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Civil War. Show all posts

Sunday, January 09, 2011

Civil War Enlistment Paper

Dated April 22 1861: State of New Hampshire for Henry L Morse born in Boston Mass. occupation before enlisting was a currier.

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Friday, February 19, 2010

Saco Maine 1864

Civil War signed document for receipt of payment of $300.00 bounty for enlisting in the Army as one of the quota of volunteers for the Town of Saco, Maine. Dated February 18, 1864 and signed by James H. Higgins.

Ebay Item number:200439224632

Sunday, January 31, 2010

11th Veteran Reserve Corps 1864

Union Civil War officer's letter dated Headquarters, Company "F," 11th Veteran Reserve Corps, Point Lookout, Maryland, Oct 25 1864, from 2nd Lieut Bargillai J. Inman, to his friend Charles "Charley" Rouse. The content reads, in part, as follows: "Hush woman, hush. Oh: I forgot myself ... I have the honor herewith to transmit to you not muchery. Oh, I am it Charley, I don't know how to write anymore. Notwithstanding, nevertheless, bu,t however, there it goes again. By the eternal your ring. Ah. I got it at least. Now Charley, you will please accept this token of friendship from your esteemed friend and well wisher. I hope it will not be long before you come and see us. Please remember me to Mrs. & Mr. Doyle and I will send a token to Mrs. I. before a great while, also go around to Stokes and drink my health. Tell Stokes I have not forgot him yet. My respects to ... all enquiring friends, and here is that your shadow may never grow less, Old Boy ... [signed] B. J. Inman, 2d Lt. Comdg Co.

This interesting Civil Ware letter is up for sale on Ebay Item number:260542560735

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Civil War, Captain George T Woodson

Civil War printed document dated Washington, January 13, 1863. This is a General Orders, No. 12. The document says that by direction of the President, Captain George T Woodson of the 16th U.S. Infantry is hereby dismissed from the service of the United States. On the back there is some writing that says, General Order No. 12. War Dept.


This document is for sale on Ebay Item number:
380162855636

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

JOHN WATSON, HOUSTON, TEXAS 1865

One page US Army Civil War document filled out and signed in Houston, Texas "TO JOHN WATSON: 9th February 1865-66 For services rendered as Colored teamster in Quarter Master Dept." Signed by Captain C. H. Garcelon.

This Houston, Texas Civil War document document is for sale on Ebay Item number: 360128468955

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Court Martial of Lietenant Colonel GEORGE STETZEL

This U.S. Civil War era military document is for the Court Martial of Lietenant Colonel GEORGE STETZEL, 11th Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, who is charged with several violations of the Articles of War and found guilty on all counts. "By Order of the Secretary of War: E.D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant General.

This Court Martial of Lietenant Colonel GEORGE STETZEL document is for sale on Ebay Item number: 190275926541. If George was one of your ancestors this would be a great addition to your family genealogy.

Sunday, August 10, 2008

A B Manston Northfield, Vermont 1865

Selectmen's Office, Northfield, Vt., Feb 27 1865." It says to pay to the order of A B Manston thirty five dollars 17 cents for errors in footing of tax bills.

This old Civil War era document is up for sale on Ebay Item number: 120290652014

Friday, April 04, 2008

Massachusetts Civil War Document William Scott

Civil War document at the top it says, "Certificate To Be Given To Volunteers At The Time Of Their Discharge To Enable Them To Receive Their Pay,&c." Right below it says William Scott of the 21st Regiment of the State of Massachusetts born in Worcester, 18 years old, 5 feet 11 inches with blue eyes, brown hair, by occupation a carpenter is entitled to a discharge. At the bottom it is dated April 25, 1862, by Command of Gen Wadsworth.

Ebay Item number: 310036914219

Sunday, March 09, 2008

John R. Atwater Civil War Document

Civil War document written, August 13, 1863 the camp of the 15th Connecticut Voluteer Regiment was located at Portsmouth, Virginia. The purpose of the document was to make an installment payment of 10 dollars due to John R. Atwater on a bounty of a $100.00 that was promised him from the state of Connecticut as an incentive to enlist in company 'K' of the 15th Connecticut volunteer regiment. The voucher is signed by Atwater and his commanding officer Henry H. Stiles.

Friday, January 25, 2008

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania 1863

Document from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, dated Sept. 4, 1863, in which Daniel B. Bergey of Company L. 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry, of Lower Salford, gives Michael B. Bergey power of attorney to collect fifty dollars for him from the county as a bounty for volunteer enlistments made the previous year. Signed on the first page by Daniel B. Bergey, witnessed by two others.

This Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Civil War document is on Ebay Item number: 200193942501. If you want to see it just follow one of the links on this page.

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Civil War Soldier Bounty Document Elden B.McAllister

1867 N Fryburg Maine Civil War Bounty Document Item number: 190141965920

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Very Nice Original,1867 Civil War Soldier Bounty Document from Washington D.C. about a Civil War Bounty Claim for Civil War Soldier Elden B.McAllister from North Fryberg,Maine.The document was sent to Sam'l. Chandler Esq.at North Fryburg,Maine on Aug.7th,1867.In fair condition with damage marks to left edge margin and some fold and stain marks,see pictures,measuring about 7 7/8" wide x 9 7/8" long. Great addition to all Historical Maine Civil War Document collections.

Saturday, September 30, 2006

Civil War Enlistment - SHUFELDT in Wisconsin 1862

Civil War enlistment document from Racine, Wisconsin, in which Edwin C. Shufeldt enlists in a Wisconsin regiment. Dated November 24, 1862 and signed by an an enlisting officer and private Shufeldt.

Friday, August 04, 2006

Civil War Enlistment - BLANCHARD in Wisconsin 1862

Civil War enlistment document from Washington, Wisconsin, in which Thomas T. Blanchard enlists in a Wisconsin regiment. Dated October 9, 1862 and signed by an enlisting officer and private Blanchard.

Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Civil War Enlistment CORBIN in Wisconsin 1862

Civil War enlistment document from Moscow, Wisconsin, in which Asahel M. Corbin enlists in a Wisconsin regiment. Dated September 25, 1862 and signed by the enlisting officer and private Corbin. Also signed by Corbin's father giving
him permission to join.

Saturday, May 20, 2006

Civil War enlistment - BULLAMORE in Wisconsin 1862

Civil War enlistment document from Madison, Wisconsin, in which George Bullamore enlists in a Wisconsin regiment. Dated December 11, 1862 and signed by an examining surgeon, an enlisting officer and private Bullamore.

Thursday, January 26, 2006

Civil War Enlistment BURNS in Wisconsin 1862

Civil War enlistment document from Prairie du Chein, Wisconsin, in which Richard Burns enlists in a Wisconsin regiment. Dated November 12, 1862 and signed by an enlisting officer, an examining surgeon and private Burns. Also signed by Burns' guardian, giving his permissione for Burns to enlist

Monday, December 26, 2005

Civil War Enlistment - STEWART in Wisconsin 1862

Civil War enlistment document from York, Wisconsin, in which John Stewart, Jr. enlists in a Wisconsin regiment. Dated September 29, 1862 and signed by the enlisting officer and private Stewart. Also signed by Stewart's father giving him
permission to join.

Tuesday, December 20, 2005

1901 Letter from Gardiner in Michigan to Civil War Vet Hayward in Nebraska

Letter from a land speculator CHRIS W GARDINER dated June 18, 1901 at Evart Michigan. The letter is to a J. M. HAYWARD concerning a land grant to civil war union veterans.

The land in question was 80 acres in Seward County, Nebraska that Haywood made a homestead claim upon. The letter goes on to mention that as a veteran he may be
entitled to another 80 acres. The writer goes on to say that he would like to buy the land if available. On the bottom of the letter is the following note. "Miss Anna Hayward married to Willie L Mull, 1883 Terre Haute, Indiana