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1861-1924 (bulk 1861-1865)

ORDERS, 1861-1864, n.d. (1 folder)

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• Orders No. 12, from Brigadier General George A. McCall, August 31, 1861
• Orders No. 13, from General McCall, September 1, 1861
• Orders No. 1, from Major H.J. Danforth, September 6, 1861 (2 copies)
• Orders No. 2, from Major H.J. Danforth, September 6, 1861
• Orders for Captain Brady, not signed, September 6, 1861
• Orders No. 3, from Major H.J. Danforth, September 7, 1861
• Orders No. 4, from Major H.J. Danforth, September 10, 1861
• Orders No. 1, from the Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Regiment of Pennsylvania Artillery, September 16, 1861
• Orders No. 3, from the Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Regiment of Pennsylvania Artillery, September 16, 1861
• Orders, from Captain J.H. Cooper, January 5, 1862
• Orders No. 10, from T. Seymon, April 19, 1862
• Orders, from Captain D.R. Ransom, October 15, 1862
• Orders, from Captain D.R. Ransom, October 18, 1862
• Orders No. 3, from Major James Brady, January 25, 1863
• Orders No. 2, from Colonel C.S. Wainwright, May 15, 1863
• Orders No. 3, from Colonel C.S. Wainwright, May 17, 1863
• Orders No. 4, from Colonel C.S. Wainwright, May 24, 1863
• Orders No. 5, from Colonel C.S. Wainwright, May 25, 1863
• Orders No. 6, from Colonel Wainwright, May 26, 1863
• Orders No. 9, from Colonel Wainwright, July 21, 1863
• Orders, from Brigadier General Robinson, July 26, 1863
• Orders, from Colonel Wainwright, August 12, 1863
• Orders, from Brigadier General Crawford, August 24, 1864
• Orders, from Brigadier General Crawford, August 25, 1864
• Orders No. 3, from General McCall, n.d.

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DETAILS, ANNOUNCING OFFICER OF THE DAY, 1865. (1 folder)

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• Captain McClelland of Battery B, Officer of the Day for April 20, 1865, from General Hays, Detail dated April 19, 1865
• Captain William McClelland of Battery B, Officer of the Day for May 1, 1865, from Brigadier General Hays, Detail dated April 30, 1865

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GENERAL COURT MARTIAL ORDERS, 1864-1865. (1 folder)

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• General Court Martial Orders No. 12, April 22, 1864
• General Court Martial Orders No. 36, September 28, 1864
• General Court Martial Orders No. 38, October 17, 1864
• General Court Martial Orders No. 39, October 18, 1864
• General Court Martial Orders No. 44, November 7, 1864
• General Court Martial Orders No. 8, February 14, 1865
• General Court Martial Orders No. 9, February 20, 1865
• General Court Martial Orders No. 10, February 28, 1865
• General Court Martial Orders No. 11, March 1, 1865
• General Court Martial Orders No. 12, March 11, 1865
• General Court Martial Orders No. 17, May 19, 1865

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CORRESPONDENCE, 1861-1888, n.d. (4 folders)

• Letter from Mr. B. Parker to Captain H.J. Danforth, July 12, 1861 (folder 1)
• Note from Colonel C. Fegen Jackson to Captain H.J. Danforth, July 22, 1861 (folder 1)
• Note from Colonel John H. Taggart, August 8, 1861 (folder 1)
• Note from Brigadier General William F. Barry to Major Danforth, September 5, 1861 (folder 1)
• Note from Captain Alex L. Webb to Major Danforth, September 7, 1861 (folder 1)
• Note from Brigadier General William F. Barry to Major Danforth, September 9, 1861 (folder 1)
• Note from Brigadier General William F. Barry to Major Danforth, September 9, 1861 (folder 1)
• Note from John L. Hays, Justice of the Peace, September 10, 1861 (folder 1)
• Note from Lieutenant Colonel H.J. Danforth to Brigadier General Lander, September 14, 1861 (folder 1)
• Note from Major Alex L. Webb to Major Danforth, September 16, 1861 (folder 1)
• Note from Major Bob. M. West to Lieutenant Colonel H. Danforth, September 21, 1861 (folder 1)
• Orders No. 3, from Lieutenant Colonel H.J. Danforth, September 24, 1861 (folder 1)
• Note from Captain Edward H. Hood to Lieutenant Colonel Danforth, September 28, 1861 (folder 1)
• Note from Lieutenant Colonel H.J. Danforth to General J.M. Wright, October 15, 1861, 2 copies (folder 1)
• Charges noted from Second Lieutenant H.J. Danforth, March 1862, 2 copies (folder 1)
• List of supplies and arms lost at the Battle of Bull Run, August 29 and 30, 1862 (folder 1)
• Note from Captain J.H. Cooper to Colonel C.F. Campbell, December 9, 1861 (folder 1)
• Note from Lieutenant Colonel James N. Hardri, December 24, 1861 (folder 1)
• Note from Captain George Ely to Captain J.H. Cooper, January 2, 1863 (folder 2)
• Note from Captain J.H. Cooper to Major James Brady, January 25, 1863 (folder 2)
• Note from Major James Brady to Captain J.H. Cooper, February 24, 1863 (folder 2)
• Note from A. Matthewfon to Captain J.H. Cooper, July 27, 1863 (folder 2)
• Note from I.F. Taylor to W. McClelland, September 9, 1863 (folder 2)
• Note from Lieutenant A. Matthewfon to Captain J.H. Cooper, September 12, 1863 (folder 2)
• Note from Captain J.H. Cooper to Colonel R.M. Werr, September 27, 1863 (folder 2)
• Note from I.F. Taylor to William McClelland, September 21, 1863 (folder 2)
• Note from C.W. Foster to William McClelland, September 29, 1863 (folder 2)
• List of ammunition used in the Battle at Mine Run, noted by Captain J.H. Cooper, November 30, 1863 (folder 2)
• Note from Lieutenant Colonel James Brady to Captain C.H. Whitteley, December 21, 1863 (folder 2)
• Note from A. Matthewfon to Captain J.H. Cooper, December 4, 1863 (folder 2)
• Note from Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Fitzhugh to Lieutenant W. McClelland, January 1, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from First Lieutenant W. McClelland to the Chief Orderly Office, January 21, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from First Lieutenant W. McClelland to First Lieutenant F. Morris, January 5, 1864 (folder 2)
• General Orders, from Colonel Wainwright, January 23, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Lieutenant A. Matthewfon to Captain J.H. Cooper, January 26, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Captain J.H. Cooper to Lieutenant Miller, February 6, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Lieutenant Jason Lelie to Captain J.H. Cooper, March 15, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Colonel Benjamin B. Bard to Captain J.H. Cooper, March 27, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Captain C.J. Barrett to Captain J.H. Cooper, April 2, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Captain J.H. Cooper to General S. Williams, May 31, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from First Lieutenant S.S. Richards to Lieutenant William McClelland, July 9, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Colonel Wainwright to Lieutenant Miller, August 16, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Colonel C.S. Wainwright to Lieutenant Miller, August 14, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Major General A.A. Humphries to Major General Warren, August 21, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Colonel Wainwright to Lieutenant Miller, August 24, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Lieutenant Charles H. Johnson to Captain J.H. Cooper, September 2, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Captain Paul A. Oliver to Lieutenant F. Morris, September 5, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from W.C. Milton to Captain Cooper, September 6, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from James S. Martin to Captain Harvey Cooper, September 8, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Colonel Samuel B. Thomas to Lieutenant William C. Miller, September 9, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Major General Warren, September 15, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Charles F. Hazard to First Lieutenant Miller, September 18, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from James P. Alcorn to Governor Andrew G. Curtin, September 18, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Colonel Wainwright to Lieutenant Miller, September 23, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from J.P. Farley to Lieutenant W.C. Miller, September 26, 1864 (folder 2)
• Order from Colonel Wainwright, September 28, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Colonel C.S. Wainwright to First Lieutenant W.C. Miller, September 29, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Brigadier General E. Ferreron, October 4 ,1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Lieutenant F. Morris to Lieutenant W.C. Miller, October 3, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Major Fitzhugh to Lieutenant W.C. Miller, October 8, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from M. Canfield to Lieutenant W.C. Miller, October 15, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Major General G.G. Meade to Brigadier General Crawford, October 17, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from C.S. Wainwright to Lieutenant W.C. Miller, October 18, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Lieutenant F. Morris to Lieutenant W.C. Miller, October 22, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Colonel Wainwright to Lieutenant Miller, October 26, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from A.L. Russell to Lieutenant W.C. Miller, November 7, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from S. Williams to Major General Warren, November 8, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Colonel C.S. Wainwright to Lieutenant William C. Miller, Novmeber 10, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Colonel C.S. Wainwright to Lieutenant William C. Miller, November 14, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Lieutenant Colonel James Brady to First Lieutenant William C. Miller, November 14, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Lieutenant F. Morris to Lieutenant McClelland, November 28, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Lieutenant H.C. Munns to the Captain of Battery B, November 29, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Lieutenant Colonel James Brady to First Lieutenant William McClelland, November 29, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note to First Lieutenant F. Morris, December 3, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from First Lieutenant W. McClelland to the Provost Marshall, December 4, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Captain Paul A. Oliver to Lieutenant F. Morris, December 4, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Rodney Dayton to the Lieutenant of Battery B, December 6, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Lieutenant Colonel James Brady to the commanding officer of Battery B, December 6, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from James M. Wood to the Captain of Battery B, December 7, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Lieutenant Colonel James Brady to Major Samuel Breck, December 10, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from James B. Covent to the War Department, request for furlough, December 16, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Major General J.H. Thomas to Major General Meade, December 17, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Brevet Brigadier General Wainwright to Lieutenant McClelland, December 20, 1864 (folder 2)
• Special Orders No. 80, from Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Fitzhugh, December 27, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Brevet Lieutenant Colonel R.H. Fitzhugh to Lieutenant William McClelland, December 28, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from Thomas M. Vincent to the commanding general, December 31, 1864 (folder 2)
• Note from First Lieutenant W. McClelland to First Lieutenant F. Morris, January 6, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Lieutenant Morris to the commanding officer of Battery B, January 18, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Private Charles H. Nuneviller to First Lieutenant William McClelland, January 20, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Lieutenant Colonel James Brady to First Lieutenant William McClelland, February 2, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Major H.W. Ryder to Lieutenant Ryce, February 10, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from George D. Ruggles, February 14, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from First Lieutenant William McClelland to Lieutenant M. Canfield, February 23, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Major H.W. Ryder to Lieutenant F. Morris, February 23, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Major H.W. Ryder to Lieutenant F. Morris, February 24, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Captain Samuel R. Stue to Lieutenant M. Canfield, February 25, 1865 (folder 3)
• Charges and Specifications announcement, from W. Harper, Junior, February 27, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Colonel R. Biddle Roberts to Lieutenant W. McClelland, February 20, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Lieutenant Colonel James Brady, to the commanding officer of Battery B, February 20, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Lieutenant F. Morris, March 6, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note to Captain William McClelland, March 9, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from L.B. Richards, to the commanding officer of Battery B, March 11, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Headquarters about Charges and Specifications, March 15, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Captain W. McClelland, March 15, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from George D. Ruggles to General Hamn, March 16, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Samuel Breck to the commanding officer of Battery B, March 16, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Captain W. McClelland, March 18, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Carl Berlin to Captain W. McClelland, March 20, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Major General Meade, March 20, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Lieutenant General U.S. Grant from Major General Meade, March 25, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Lieutenant Colonel James Brady from Captain William McClelland, March 28, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Captain H. Brownson to Captain McClelland, March 30, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Seris A. Dunn to Captain W. McClelland, April 10, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Lieutenant W.M. Hancock to Captain McClelland, April 14, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Captain Eaton to the commanding officer of Battery B, April 14, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Lieutenant Colonel James Brady to Captain William McClelland, April 15, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Captain Eaton to the commanding officer of Battery B, April 16, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Captain Eaton to the commanding officer of Battery B, April 16, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Captain Eaton to the commanding officer of Battery B, April 17, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Major F.A. Dodge to the commanding officer of Battery B, April 19, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Captain Eaton, April 19, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Lieutenant F.C. Rice to Captain McClelland, April 20, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Captain Eaton to the commanding officer of Battery B, April 20, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from K.Y. Nims to the commanding officer of Battery B, April 22, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Lieutenant Phillip Betehuyer to Captain McClelland, April 24, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Lieutenant Betehuyer to Captain McClelland, April 25, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Lieutenant Betehuyer to Captain McClelland, April 27, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Sergeant William Park, Junior to Captain McClelland, April 28, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Major Charles Warner to the commanding officer of Battery B, April 29, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Lieutenant Samuel Chapin to Brevet Major Phillips, May 1, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Sergeant William Park, Junior to Captain McClelleand, May 1, 1865 (folder 3)
• List of Battery B soldiers, May 13, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Brevet Major Phillips to Captain McClelland, May 15, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Sergeant William Park, Junior to Captain McClelland, May 16, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Captain William McClelland to Lieutenant Samuel Chapin, May 18, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Lieutenant Colonel James Brady to Captain William McClelland, May 19, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Sergeant William Park, Junior to Captain McClelland, May 23, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Lieutenant Samuel Chapin, May 25, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Captain William McClelland to Captain J.C. Lee, May 31, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Sergeant Samuel Chapin to the commanding officer of Battery B, June 3, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from J. Belielinu to Lieutenant W.C. Miller, June 12, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Lieutenant Colonel James Brady to Captain William McClelland, Jun 21, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from F. Morris to Lieutenant Rice, July 13, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from the Office of the Chief Quartermaster to W. McClelland, August 2, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Benjamin B. Bard to J.H. Cooper, August 7, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from I.G.C. Lee to W. McClelland, August 19, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from DeJeull M. Bros. to George Cooper and Bros., September 4, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Samuel Brech to W. McClelland, September 29, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Lieutenant James Gilliland to Lieutenant William C. Miller, October 21, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Samuel Brech to W. McClelland, October 24, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Samuel Brech to W. McClelland, November 3, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from W. McClelland to the Mustering Office, November 9, 1865 (folder 3)
• Note from Lieutenant Colonel J. Gilliland to Lieutenant William C. Miller, January 17, 1866 (folder 4)
• Note from William C. Miller to Colonel Gilliland, January 22, 1866 (folder 4)
• Note from Lieutenant Colonel J. Gilliland to Lieutenant William C. Miller, January 24, 1866 (folder 4)
• Note from Lieutenant Colonel J. Gilliland to Lieutenant William C. Miller, July 2, 1866 (folder 4)
• Note from William F. Bascom, March 8, 1866 (folder 4)
• Note from W.F. Bascom to Captain J.H. Cooper, March 31, 1866 (folder 4)
• Note from Edward Fitzler, April 28, 1866 (folder 4)
• Note from James Brady, June 24, 1866 (folder 4)
• Blank Certificate of Disability (folder 4)
• Note from Robert Wallace, June 2, 1870 (folder 4)
• Note from William McClelland to Cooper, March 13, 1885 (folder 4)
• Note from General E.S. Osborne to General E.S. Bragg, March 14, 1885 (folder 4)
• Note from E.S. Durban to the Honorable Nin F. Vilas, March 16, 1885 (folder 4)
• Note from Oscar L. Jackson to James A. Gardner, March 28, 1888 (folder 4)
• Note from A.M. Lazelle to General Hunt, March 29, 1888 (folder 4)
• Note from Henry L. Hunt to Captain Gardner, March 30, 1888 (folder 4)
• Note from Henry L. Hunt to Captain Gardner, April 4, 1888 (folder 4)
• Note from NJH to Captain Gardner, March 28, 1888 (folder 4)
• Note from General Abbot to Captain Gardner, March 30, 1888 (folder 4)

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TYPED COPIES OF ORDERS & CORRESPONDENCE, 1861. (1 folder)

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• Orders No. 12, ordered by Brigadier General George A. McCall, August 31, 1861 (2 copies)
• Orders No. 13, ordered by General McCall, September 1, 1861 (2 copies)
• Note from Brigadier General William F. Barry to Major Danforth, September 5, 1861 (2 copies)
• Special Orders No. 90, ordered by Brigadier General G.A. McCall, September 6 ,1861 (2 copies)
• Orders No. 1, ordered by Major H.T. Danforth, September 6, 1861 (2 copies)
• Orders No. 2, ordered by Major H.T. Danforth, September 6, 1861 (2 copies)

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LETTERS, 1861, 1870. (2 folders)

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• Letter from Simon Cameron to John L. Hays, May 10, 1861 (folder 1)
• Letter from Major General George Gordon Meade to William McClelland, December 26, 1870 (folder 2)

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COMMISSIONS OF JAMES H. COOPER, 1861, 1864. (1 folder)

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• Commission of James H. Cooper to Captain, August 2, 1861
• Commission of James H. Cooper to Major, September 24, 1863

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PERSONAL EFFECTS OF WILLIAM MCCLELLAND, n.d. (1 folder)

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• Photograph of William McClelland, photographed by LeRue Lemer of Harrisburg, n.d.
• Bible, with inscription from McClelland's sister, Mary Winter, inside dated February 1900
• Descriptive cards of materials within the collection (2 cards)
• Battery B ribbons (17 items)

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BATTERY B REUNION MEMORABILIA, 1879, n.d. (1 folder)

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• Address of Joseph Reed at the 10th Annual Reunion, 1879
• Battery B poster listing positions of Battery during the Battle of Gettysburg, July1-3, 1863, n.d.

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GETTYSBURG BATTERY B MONUMENT FUND, 1865-1890, n.d. (1 folder)

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• Account Book, 1887-1889
• Receipt from J.C. Fuller & Company, March 20, 1865
• Receipt from J.C. Fuller & Company, April 1, 1865
• Receipt from Noll J. Robinson, February 1, 1889
• Receipt from Noll J. Robinson, February 16, 1889
• Receipt from Miller & Vangorder, February 20, 1889
• Receipt from William McClelland, March 19, 1889
• Receipt from Noll J. Robinson, April 6, 1889
• Receipt from Noll J. Robinson, July 22, 1889
• Receipt from Carson Pryor, May 8, 1890
• Receipt from Guardian Publishing Company, June 6, 1890
• Bluprint plans for the monument
• List of prices for a hand-drawn Gettysburg Battlefield map by Jonathan B. Bachelor, March 1865
• Brochure from the Board of Commissioners on Gettysburg Monuments listing the rules and regulations for placing a monument on the battlefield, August 3, 1887
• Letter from the Board of Commissioners on Gettysburg Monuments, July 28, 1888
• Agreement with the Commissioners to erect a monument in Gettysburg, July 2, 1887
• Specifications of monuments from the Board of Commissioners on Gettysburg Monuments, October 7, 1887
• Proposal and Specifications of monument for Battery B, June 22, 1888
• Plan for monument
• Note from J.S. Rosenjarten to James A. Gardner, September 25, 1889
• Note from W. Meade to James A. Gardner, October 7, 1889
• Note from W.P. Wainwright, October 30, 1889
• Note from W.P. Wainwright, November 7, 1889

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MORNING REPORT, 1863-1864. (1 folder)

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• Morning Report, 1863-1864

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DESCRIPTIVE ROLL OF OFFICERS AND MEN, 1861-1865. (1 volume)

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• Chronological account of Battery B, listing promotions, discharges and those mustered in, and the deaths of men

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DESCRIPTIVE ROLL OF OFFICERS AND MEN, 1861-1862. (1 volume)

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• Chronological account of the officers and servicemen in Battery B

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DESCRIPTIVE LIST AND PAY AND CLOTHING ACCOUNTS, 1865. (1 folder)

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• Descriptive List and Pay and Clothing Accounts, January 4, 1865

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RECRUITING RETURN, 1863. (1 folder)

box 2

• Recruiting return, July 16, 1863

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VOLUNTEER ENLISTMENTS, 1863-1864. (1 folder)

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• John Brown, resident of Culpepper, New York, discharged December 29, 1863
• Jerome W. Keller, enlisted in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, February 8, 1864
• Emanuel R. Fry, enlisted in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, February 8, 1864
• Jacob Davis, enlisted in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, February 8, 1864
• George E. Davis, enlisted in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, February 8, 1864
• William W. Bruner, enlisted in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, February 11, 1864
• John B. Fry, enlisted in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, February 11, 1864
• John E. Haycock, enlisted in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, February 11, 1864
• George Heist, enlisted in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, February 11, 1864
• Theopholis Davis, enlisted in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, February 2, 1864

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF ENLISTMENTS, 1864. (1 folder)

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• Benjamin Campbell, enlisted in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, first enlistment May 4, 1861, discharged May 20, 1863, re-enlisted February 2, 1864
• George W. Ackerman, enlisted in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, February 6, 1864, enlistment credited to Derry Township, Dauphin County
• William Gutchall, enlisted in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, February 6, 1864, enlistment credited to Derry Township, Dauphin County
• John Swander, enlisted in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, February 8, 1864, enlistment credited to Halifax Township, Dauphin County
• Joseph Gnaw, enlisted in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, February 12, 1864, enlistement credited to Lower Trimsor Township, York County
• Charles S. Shue, enlisted in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, February 12, 1864, enlistment credited to Lower Nindsor Township, York County

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RETURN OF ENLISTED MEN, n.d. (1 folder)

box 2

• List of men, their supplies, and their ranks upon re-enlistment

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MUSTER ROLLS, 1861-1865. (1 folder)

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• Muster roll, July 22, 1861
• Muster roll, August 5, 1861
• Muster roll, December 31, 1863
• Muster roll, June 30, 1863
• Muster roll, June 9, 1865
• Muster roll, August 5, 1861

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MUSTER-OUT ROLLS, 1861, 1863-1865, 1868. (1 folder)

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• Muster-out roll, August 8, 1861
• Muster-out roll, June 8, 1864
• Muster-out roll, August 8, 1864 (2 copies)
• Muster-out roll, September 12, 1864
• Volunteer Descriptive List and Account of Pay and Clothing, March 24, 1863
• Muster-out roll, January 1, 1865 (2 copies)
• Letter from The Law Offices of Chipman, Hosmer & Company, March 13, 1868

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DISCHARGES & CERTIFICATES OF DISCHARGE, 1864-1865. (1 folder)

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• Samuel K. McGinnis, Sergeant, discharged June 8, 1864
• James H. Cooper, Captain, discharged August 8, 1864
• Paul F. Rohrbacher, Private, discharged February 18, 1865

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DAILY SICK CALL BOOKS, 1863-1865. (2 volumes)

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• 1863-1864 (1 volume)
• 1864-1865 (1 volume)
• Note: Includes loose sheets formerly contained in the volumes
  • Listing dates of September 8, 9, 10, and 12
  • Dates including December 1864, January 1864, and October 1864
  • Dates for May and June 1864
  • Private Jacob Copenham's duty chart for October and November 1864 and May 1865
  • Letter from Emanuel R. Fry to Lieutenant James Gardner, March 10, 1890
  • Sick call for E. Robbins, September and October 1864
  • Duty chart for Charles D. Shue, October, November, and December 1864, and January 1865

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HOSPITAL RETURNS, 1864-1865. (1 folder)

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• Return from Mount Pleasant U.S. Army General Hospital, August 1, 1864
• Return from Lincoln U.S. General Hospital, August 25, 1864
• Notice of death from De Camp General Hospital, U.S.A., August 24, 1864
• Return from Broad Street U.S. Army General Hospital, September 1, 1864
• Notice of admittance to U.S. General Hospital, Armory Square, October 1, 1864
• Notice of payment from Armory Square Hospital, October 2, 1864
• Notice of transfer of sick to General Hospital from Artillery Brigade Hospital, October 6, 1864
• Return from White Hall U.S.A. General Hospital, October 20, 1864
• Notice of transfer of sick to General Hospital from Artillery Brigade Hospital, October 25, 1864
• Notice of admittance to Cuyler U.S.A. Hospital, October 31, 1864
• Notice of admittance to U.S. Army General Hospital, October 31, 1864
• Notice of death from Cuyler U.S.A. General Hospital, November 17, 1864
• Notice of transfer to the Provost Marshall in Philadelphia from Satterlee U.S.A. General Hospital, November 28, 1864 (2 copies)
• Notice of transfer to the Provost Marshall in Philadelphia from Satterlee U.S.A. General Hospital, November 28, 1864
• Notice of transfer to the Provost Marshall in Philadelphia from Satterlee U.S.A. General Hospital, November 29, 1864 (2 copies)
• Notice of admittance to Cuyler U.S.A. Hospital, November 30, 1864
• Notice of admittance to U.S. Army General Hospital, Turner's Lane, November 30, 1864
• Notice of admittance to Headquarters Third Division General Hospital, December 5, 1864
• Notice of payment from First Division U.S.A. General Hospital, December 9, 1864
• Notice of transfer to Fort Wood, New York, from McDougall U.S. Army General Hospital, December 15, 1864
• Notice of admittance to Broad Street U.S. Army General Hospital, December 1, 1864
• Notice of admittance to Cuyler U.S.A. Hospital, December 31, 1864
• Notice of balance owed at Broad Street U.S. Army General Hospital, January 1, 1865
• Notice of death from Department Hospital, 5th Corps, January 8, 1865
• Notice of further treatment needed, De Camp General Hospital, January 31, 1865
• Notice of admittance to Cuyler U.S. Army Hospital, January 31, 1865
• Notice of balance owed at Broad Street U.S. Army General Hospital, February 1, 1865
• Notice of payment from Headquarters Third Division General Hospital, February 2, 1865
• Notice of payment from Cuyler U.S. Army Hospital, February 28, 1865
• Notice of admittance to U.S. Army General Hospital, Turner's Lane, February 28, 1865
• Notice of payment from Broad Street U.S. Army General Hospital, March 4, 1865
• Notice of death from Artillery Brigade Hospital, March 5, 1865
• Note from Artillery Brigade Hospital stating patient unable to follow Special Orders No. 22 because seriously ill, March 24, 1865
• Notice of balance owed at Cuyler U.S. Army Hospital, March 31, 1865
• Notice of those from Battery B still in Carver U.S. General Hospital unfit for field service, April 30, 1865

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First Pennsylvania Light Artillery, Battery B Papers
1861-1924 (bulk 1861-1865)

INVENTORY OF EFFECTS, 1864-1865, n.d. (1 folder)

box 2

• Notice of death from Second Division, U.S. Army General Hospital, July 9, 1864
• List of effects from Haddington U.S.A. General Hospital, October 12, 1864
• Notice of death from Haddington U.S. Army General Hospital, October 12, 1864
• Inventory of effects conducted by First Lieutenant W.C. Miller, October 14, 1864
• Letter from First Lieutenant W.C. Miller to Samuel Breck, October 14, 1864
• Notice of death from Cuyler U.S. Army General Hospital, November 17, 1864
• Notice of death from Carver U.S. Army General Hospital, November 21, 1864
• Inventory of effects conducted by Captain McCallum, November 21, 1864
• Note from War Department declaring need for Final Statement papers, November 29, 1864
• Inventory of effects conducted by W.L. Faxon, surgeon, January 10, 1865
• Inventory of effects conducted by a Captain of the First Pennsylvania Light Artillery, April 10, 1865
• Notice of death from Third Division, U.S. Army General Hospital, February 25, 1865
• Inventory of effects conducted by Captain William McClelland, March 5, 1865
• Note from War Department declaring need for Final Statement papers, March 7, 1865
• Inventory of effects conducted by Captain W. McClelland, April 3, 1865
• Inventory of effects conducted by a Captain of the First Pennsylvania Light Artillery, April 2, 1865
• Inventory of effects conducted by Captain W. McClelland, April 8, 1865
• Note from War Department declaring need for Final Statement papers, April 22, 1865
• Model For Set of Papers For a Deceased Soldier, n.d.

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First Pennsylvania Light Artillery, Battery B Papers
1861-1924 (bulk 1861-1865)

QUARTERLY RETURN OF DECEASED SOLDIERS, 1861-1865. (1 folder)

box 2

• Quarterly Return, signed by First Lieutenant W. McClelland, December 31, 1864
• Quarterly Return, signed by Captain W. McClelland, March 31, 1865
• Quarterly Return, March 31, 1865
• Annual Returns of the Casualties, signed by Second Lieutenant Theodore Miller, December 31, 1861
• Returns of Deceased Soldiers, signed by Second Lieutenant Theodore Miller, December 31, 1861
• Annual Return for 1862

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First Pennsylvania Light Artillery, Battery B Papers
1861-1924 (bulk 1861-1865)

CASUALTY LISTS, 1862-1863. (1 folder)

box 2

• Casualty list for 1862
• Casualty list for June 26-30, 1862
• Casualty list for specific battles, including Glendale, Groveton, and Second Bull Run, 1862
• Casualty list for Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863

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First Pennsylvania Light Artillery, Battery B Papers
1861-1924 (bulk 1861-1865)

ROSTERS OF BATTERY B, n.d. (2 folders)

box 2

• Roster of Battery B, n.d. (folder 1)
• Roster of the Detachments of Battery B, 1864 (folder 2)

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First Pennsylvania Light Artillery, Battery B Papers
1861-1924 (bulk 1861-1865)

RETURNS OF COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN, 1862, 1864-1865. (1 folder)

box 2

• Returns for June 1862 (2 copies)
• Returns for August 1864
• Returns for September 1864
• Returns for October 1864
• Returns for November 1864
• Returns for December 1864
• Returns for February 1865
• Returns for May 1865

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First Pennsylvania Light Artillery, Battery B Papers
1861-1924 (bulk 1861-1865)

ABSTRACT E, LIST OF QUARTERMASTER STORES TRANSFERRED BY THE QUARTERMASTER, 1864-1865. (1 folder)

box 2

• List of goods transferred to Lieutenant William C. Miller, August 31, 1864
• List of goods transferred to Lieutenant William C. Miller, October 1864
• List of goods transferred to Lieutenant W.C. Miller, November 18, 1864
• List of goods transferred to First Lieutenant W. McClelland, November 22, 1864
• List of goods transferred to Captain E.J. Strong, November 17, 1864
• List of goods transferred to Lieutenant W. McClelland, December 1864
• List of goods transferred to Lieutenant W. McClelland, January 1865
• List of goods transferred to Captain W. McClelland, February 1865
• List of goods transferred to Captain William McClelland, February 1865
• List of goods transferred to Captain William McClelland, March 1865
• List of goods transferred to Captain William McClelland, March 24, 1865
• List of goods transferred to Captain W. McClelland, April 30, 1865
• List of goods transferred to Captain McClelland, April 20, 1865
• List of goods transferred to Captain W. McClelland, April 15, 1865

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First Pennsylvania Light Artillery, Battery B Papers
1861-1924 (bulk 1861-1865)

ABSTRACT E/M, LIST OF QUARTERMASTER STORES RECEIVED FROM THE QUARTERMASTER, 1864-1865. (1 folder)

box 2

• List of goods received by Lieutenant McClelland from Lieutenant William C. Miller, November 22, 1864
• List of goods received by Captain E.J. Strong from First Lieutenant William McClelland, December 24, 1864
• List of goods received by Captain S.B. Roney from First Lieutenant William McClelland, January 23, 1865
• List of goods received by Captain E.J. Strong from First Lieutenant William McClelland, January 24, 1865
• List of goods received by Captain E.J. Strong from First Lieutenant William McClelland, February 17, 1865
• List of goods received by Captain S.B. Roney from Captain William McClelland, February 25, 1865
• List of goods received by Captain E.J. Strong from Captain William McClelland, March 22, 1865
• List of goods received by Captain E.J. Strong from Captain William McClelland, April 5, 1865
• List of goods received by First Lieutenant Servis A. Dunn from Captain W. McClelland, April 10, 1865
• List of goods received by Lieutenant Darius Chapin from Captain W. McClelland, April 13, 1865
• List of goods received by Second Lieutenant E.A Chandler from Captain W. McClelland, April 17, 1865
• List of goods received by Captain E.J. Strong from Captain W. McClelland, April 21, 1865
• List of goods received by Captain E.J. Strong from Captain W. McClelland, May 2, 1865
• List of goods received by Brevet Captain Val H. Stone from Captain McClelland, May 31, 1865
• List of goods received by Lieutenant J.B. Rowles from Captain W. McClelland, June 1865
• List of goods received by First Lieutenant Servis A. Dunn from Captain W. McClelland, June 2, 1865
• List of goods received by Brevet Colonel Charles Tompkins from Captain W. McClelland, June 3, 1865
• List of goods received by Captain George Browning from Captain W. McClelland, June 3, 1865

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First Pennsylvania Light Artillery, Battery B Papers
1861-1924 (bulk 1861-1865)

ABSTRACT E, LIST OF ARTICLES RECEIVED FROM OFFICERS, 1864-1865. (1 folder)

box 2

• Abstract submitted by First Lieutenant W.C. Miller, August 31, 1864
• Abstract submitted by Captain W. McClelland, March 31, 1865
• Abstract submitted by Captain W. McClelland, April 30, 1865

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First Pennsylvania Light Artillery, Battery B Papers
1861-1924 (bulk 1861-1865)

ABSTRACT L, LIST OF STORES EXPENDED, 1864-1865. (1 folder)

GM-0247 box 2

• List compiled by First Lieutenant W. McClelland, November 1864
• List compiled by First Lieutenant W. McClelland, December 1864
• List compiled by First Lieutenant W. McClelland, January 1865
• List compiled by Captain W. McClelland, February 1865

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First Pennsylvania Light Artillery, Battery B Papers
1861-1924 (bulk 1861-1865)

ABSTRACT L, INVENTORY & INSPECTION REPORT OF UNSERVICEABLE HORSES & ARTILLERY, 1864-1865. (2 folders)

GM-0247 box 2

• Inspection conducted by First Lieutenant George W. Dressen, November 11, 1864 (folder 1)
• Inspection conducted by First Lieutenant George W. Dressen, November 11, 1864 (folder 1)
• Inspection conducted by Major R.H. Fitzhugh, December 13, 1864 (folder 1)
• Inspection conducted by Major R.H. Fitzhugh, December 13, 1864 (folder 1)
• Inspection conducted by Brevet Captain Carl Berlin, December 27, 1864 (folder 1)
• Inspection conducted by Brevet Captain Carl Berlin, January 16, 1865 (folder 1)
• Inspection conducted by Brevet Captain Carl Berlin, January 12, 1865 (folder 1)
• Inspection conducted by Brevet Captain Carl Berlin, February 2, 1865 (folder 1)
• Inspection conducted by Brevet Captain Carl Berlin, March 13, 1865 (folder 1)
• Inspection conducted by Brevet Captain Carl Berlin, January 12, 1865 (folder 2)
• Inspection conducted by Brevet Captain Carl Berlin, February 2, 1865 (folder 2)
• Inspection conducted by Brevet Captain Carl Berlin, March 13, 1865 (folder 2)
• Inspection conducted by Captain J.B. Eaton, April 20, 1865 (folder 2)
• Inspection conducted by Major R. Bruce Ricketts, May 2, 1865 (folder 2)
• Inspection conducted by Brevet Major George Breck, May 29, 1865 (folder 2)
• Inspection conducted by Major R. Bruce Ricketts, May 2, 1865 (folder 2)

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First Pennsylvania Light Artillery, Battery B Papers
1861-1924 (bulk 1861-1865)

ABSTRACT L, LISTS OF ARTICLES LOST OR DESTROYED, 1864-1865. (1 folder)

GM-0247 box 2

• List for August 1864, compiled by First Lieutenant W.C. Miller, signed by Lieutenant M.J. Canfield, September 7, 1864
• List of Quartermaster stores expended during August 1864, compiled by First Lieutenant W.C. Miller, signed by Colonel C.S. Wainwright
• List for August 1864, compiled by First Lieutenant W.C. Miller, signed by Lieutenant M.J. Canfield, September 7, 1864
• Articles expended during August 1864, compiled by First Lieutenant W.C. Miller
• List for October 1864, compiled by First Lieutenant W.C. Miller, signed by Lieutenant M. Canfield, November 14, 1864
• List for October 1864, compiled by First Lieutenant W.C. Miller, signed by Lieutenant M. Canfield, November 14, 1864
• List of Quartermaster stores expended during October 1864, compiled by First Lieutenant W.C. Miller, signed by Colonel C.S. Wainwright
• Articles expended during October 1864, compiled by First Lieutenant W.C. Miller
• List for November 1864, compiled by First Lieutenant W. McClelland, signed by Lieutenant F. Morris, December 3, 1864
• List for November 1864, compiled by First Lieutenant W.C. Miller, signed by Lieutenant F. Morris
• Articles expended during November 1864 (2 pages)
• Articles expended during December 1864
• Articles expended during January 1865, compiled by First Lieutenant W. McClelland
• List for February 1865, compiled by Captain W. McClelland, signed by Lieutenant F. Morris, March 11, 1865
• List for January 1865, compiled by First Lieutenant W. McClelland, signed by Lieutenant F. Morris, February 4, 1865
• Articles expended during February 28, 1865, compiled by Captain W. McClelland
• List for March 1865, compiled by Captain W. McClelland, signed by Lieutenant William Park, Junior, April 1865
• Articles expended during March 1865, compiled by Captain W. McClelland
• List of Quartermaster stores expended during March 1865, compiled by Captain W. McClelland, signed by Brevet Major C. Phillips
• List for April 1865, compiled by Captain W. McClelland, signed by Lieutenant William Park, Junior, May 19, 1865
• Articles expended during April 1865
• List of Quartermaster stores expended during April 1865, compiled by Captain W. McClelland, signed by Brevet Major C.A. Phillips
• List for May 1865, compiled by Captain W. McClelland, signed by Lieutenant Samuel Chapin, June 1, 1865
• Articles expended during May 1865, compiled by Captain W. McClelland
• List of Quartermaster stores expended during May 1865, compiled by Captain W. McClelland, signed by Brevet Major C.A. Phillips
• List for June 1865, compiled by Captain W. McClelland, signed by First Lieutenant James A. Gardner

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First Pennsylvania Light Artillery, Battery B Papers
1861-1924 (bulk 1861-1865)

ABSTRACT M & N, LISTS OF ARTICLES TRANSFERRED TO OFFICERS, 1864-1865. (1 folder)

GM-0247 box 2

• List for November 1864, signed by First Lieutenant W.C. Miller
• List for January 1865, signed by First Lieutenant W. McClelland
• List for February 1865, signed by First Lieutenant W. McClelland
• List for April 1865, transferred by Captain W. McClelland
• List for May 1865, signed by Captain W. McClelland
• List for June 1865, signed by Captain W. McClelland
• List of musters taken up during June 1865, signed by Captain W. McClelland

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