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[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 19, 1865]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara giving her a description of a tree that came down in a storm. He states that he has purchased books for the children. He also gives an update on his family's correspondence and that the bonds had not yet arrived.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 19, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara giving her a description of a tree that came down in a storm. He states that he has purchased books for the children. He also gives an update on his family's correspondence and that the bonds had not yet arrived.
[Letter to Capt. H K. Redway, May 15, 1865]
Redway's letter was received but the officer was not there and now Redway has to rewrite his letter to T. H. Hakey to receive payment.
[Envelope from Josephus Moore addressed to Charles Moore, May 13, 1865]
Envelope from Josephus Moore addressed to Charles Moore. The post mark indicates that it was sent through Shelbyville, Tennessee. The stamp has been removed.
[Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, May 12, 1865]
Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore regarding health, a crop killing frost, and the slow return to normalcy following the end of the Civil War.
[Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, May 12, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore regarding health, a crop killing frost, and the slow return to normalcy following the end of the Civil War.
[List of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage from John W. Alexander, May 10, 1865]
List of clothing, camp and garrison equipage from John W. Alexander to H. K. Redway. Items include: hats, jackets, drawers, trousers, shirts, boots, stockings, coats, ponchos, tents, and canteens.
[Receipt for issues, May 16, 1865]
Document received at Gallipolis documenting ordinance stores, including cavalry saddles. Signed by Lt. M. Young.
[Receipt of H. R. Redway, May 9, 1865]
Receipt of supplies for Capt. H. R. Redway. Supplies include: corn, oats, hay.
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, May 8, 1865]
A letter from Hamilton K. Redway at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia to his wife, Loriette Redway, on May 8, 1865. In the letter, Hamilton Redway expresses his concern for his wife's health and asks about her father. Redway says that he is glad to hear that Loriette received the money he sent, and that he may send another two or three hundred dollars to Mr. Baker. He mentions that he has been away from the South for so long, that he would rather live in New York state than in the South. Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 7, 1865]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding her wool, his cold, and the losses of their peach trees and grapes. He requests that she send bucket butter at the first opportunity.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 7, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding her wool, his cold, and the losses of their peach trees and grapes. He requests that she send bucket butter at the first opportunity.
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, May 6, 1865]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara requesting various things, including food, linens and a horse. He also discusses the lumber market and mentions being ill.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, May 6, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara requesting various things, including food, linens and a horse. He also discusses the lumber market and mentions being ill.
[Hospital discharge notice, May 3, 1865]
Hospital discharge notice for a soldier whose name is illegible. The soldier was to be discharged on May 18, 1865 from Mower's Hospital by order of the war department.
[Envelope Addressed to the Commanding Officer, May 1, 1865]
Envelope that is addressed to the commanding officer of Company F 1st New York Veteran Cavalry. Written on the left side of the envelope is "clothing, May 1, 1865." The letter is postmarked from Washington, D. C.
[List of Quartermaster's Stores Expended - May 1865]
A list of the Quartermaster's stores lost or destroyed in the public service at Camp Piatt, West Virginia under the direction of Captain Hamilton K. Redway in the month of May 1865. Sixteen rope halters were worn-out and ordered to be droped by Captain Freeman A.
[List of returning soldiers, May 1, 1865 - May 30, 1865]
List of returning soldiers which dated from May 1, 1865 through May 30, 1865. The list includes the names of the returning soldiers, the time of their return from furlough, and in some cases, notations of tardy return by names.
[Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, April 1865]
Monthly return of clothing, and camp and garrison equipage for the month of April, 1865.
[Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway, April 1865]
Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway which details the present and absent men of Company "F" First Veteran regiment of the New York Cavalry for the month of April in the year of 1865. The return notes enlisted men on "extra or daily duty," commissioned officers present or absent, and any alterations made to the company for this particular month. This document was created while Redway was stationed at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia.
[Inventory and inspection report of Quartermaster's stores, April 27, 1865]
Inventory and inspection report of Quartermaster's stores issued to Capt. Hamilton K. Redway's company. The stores that were listed and inspected were: twenty ponchos, fifteen shelter tents, fifteen canteens, and fifteen haversacks. With the listed items, this report also includes the amount of time these items were in use, by whom they where received, as well as the item's condition and disposition. The report is signed by both Capt. Hamilton K. Redway and Capt, J. C. Freman while they were stationed at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia. It is dated April 27, 1865.
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, April 25, 1865]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara describing a recent purchase he made for gifts for her and the family. He also discusses his personal finances and requests that she assist him in tailoring a uniform. He also includes his shopping list, which describes each item and it's cost.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, April 25, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara describing a recent purchase he made for gifts for her and the family. He also discusses his personal finances and requests that she assist him in tailoring a uniform. He also includes his shopping list, which describes each item and it's cost.
[Letter from Jane Atkisson to Charles Moore, April 23, 1865]
Letter from Jane Atkisson to Charles Moore with some local news and a request that Charles write to Tennessee on her behalf.
[Transcript of letter from Jane Atkisson to Charles Moore, April 23, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from Jane Atkisson to Charles Moore with some local news and a request that Charles write to Tennessee on her behalf.
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to J. D. Artmill, April 22, 1865]
Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to J. D. Artmill, paymaster, stating that he had just received his favor of the 15th, and requested that he forward it on by express to Charleston, West Virginia in the care of the express sergeant, Davis H. Estell.
[Letter from J. S. Platner, April 22, 1865]
Special Order No. 57. With Capt. Hamilton K. Redway recommendation Corporal Russell S. Coll is reduced to the ranks. Private Edson Hooker is promoted to Corporal.
[Letter from John R. McGinness, April 22, 1865]
Redway's Ordnance and Ordnance Stores return for the first quarter of 1865 have been examined and referred to the auditor.
[List of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage from John W. Alexander, April 22, 1865]
List of clothing, camp and garrison equipage from John W. Alexander to H. K. Redway. Items include: hats, trousers, drawers, shirts, boots, stockings, ponchos, canteens, shelter tents.
[Ordnance voucher, April 20, 1865]
Ordnance invoice for stores turned over by Colonel John S. Platner commanding officer 1st New York Veteran's Cavalry to Capt. H. K. Readway, Commander, Co. F, 1st New York Cavalry at Camp Piatt, West Virginia. The invioce includes cartridges and bridles.
[Eulogy on Abraham Lincoln, April 19, 1865]
Eulogy on Abraham Lincoln, presented at the City Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts. The eulogy was written by J. G. Holland and was published by Samuel Bowles & Co.: L. J. Powers.
[List of returning soldiers, April 19, 1865 - June 13, 1865]
List of returning soldiers which dates from April 19, 1865 through June 13, 1865. The list includes the names of the returned soldiers, the time of their return fro furlough, and in some cases, notations of tardy returns by the names.
[Receipt of supplies, April 19, 1865]
Receipt of supplies shipped to Capt. Hamilton K. Redway at his station in Kelly's Creek, West Virginia. Redway received fifty six sacks of corn, thirty two sacks of oats, and fifty seven bales of hay for his cavalry's forage. Notations on the receipt state that additional stores of corn were available at Tompkins. He received this shipment at his station in Kelly's Creek.
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, April 16, 1865]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara. The writing is very faded and difficult to read. At one point he seems to be discussing slavery.
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, April 15, 1865]
Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore relaying news from Henry and Sabina Moore about Confederate banditry, followed by other local news regarding the Civil War winding down.
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, April 15, 1865]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, describing various aspects of his life, including gifts he has purchased for her, as well as his current living conditions. He also includes details about plants that he has seen.
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, April 15, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore relaying news from Henry and Sabina Moore about Confederate banditry, followed by other local news regarding the Civil War winding down.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, April 15, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, describing various aspects of his life, including gifts he has purchased for her, as well as his current living conditions. He also includes details about plants that he has seen.
[Letter from Austin A, Yates, April 12, 1865]
Letter from Austin A. Yates to the Colonel commanding the 1st N. Y. Vet. Cavl. which certifies the following men as Privates in the 1st Company N. Y. Vet. Cavalry: James A. Wilkie, Theron King, Myron H. Densmore, Benjamin F. Carpenter, and John D. Humphrey. These men were certified as privates by Capt. Capt. S. M. Harmon and received bounties for their promotions. The bounties were: advanced pay in the sum of $13.00, a premium on the sum of $2.00, and a bounty in the sum of $60.00. Hamilton K. Redway is listed with the promoted soldier's signatures.
[Receipt for issues, April 12, 1865]
Document to Colonel John S. Platnes listing Ordinance stores, including carbine slings, and a carbine spencers in .52 caliber.
[Receipt of H. R. Redway, April 11, 1865]
Receipt of supplies for Capt. H. R. Redway, supplies include hay. The balance is also shown.
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, April 10, 1865]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, April 10, 1865. The letter is extremely faded and can no longer be read.
[Envelope from Josephus Moore addressed to Charles Moore, April 8, 1865]
Envelope from Josephus Moore addressed to Charles Moore, post marked from Shelbyville, Tennessee. The envelope is damaged and the stamp has been removed.
[Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, April 8, 1865]
Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore about family health and a marriage.
[Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, April 8, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore about family health and a marriage.
[Letter from John R. McGinness, April 7, 1865]
Redway's Ordnance and Ordnance Stores return for the fourth quarter of 1864 have been examined and referred to the auditor.
[Receipt of List of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage from H. K. Redway, April 7, 1865]
List of clothing, camp and garrison equipage from H. K. Redway to John W. Alexander. Items include: caps, coats, camp kittles.
[Circular from Major General Hancock, April 6, 1865]
Circular No. 11. The complete list of equipment of the soldiers are: one blouse, one pair of trousers,two drawers, two shirts, two pairs of socks, two pairs of shoes, one woolen blanket, one piece of shelter tent. Uniform coats will be turned in as required by General Order No. 48.
[Circular Number 12, Issued April 6, 1865]
Circular No. 12.issued by Major General Hancock, stating that company and regiment Commanders forwarding official papers to the War Department without letters of transmittal or any official explanation. Officers are reminded of the necessary of forwarding with such papers letters of transmittal and explanation in order that the same may have proper attention.
[Letter from S. Tudew to the Officer in Command, April 5, 1865]
Tudew was able to furnish transportation to New York to Philander P. Shaw private Co F first Regt. Vet. Vol. Cav with the cost of $4.63.
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