Civil War Veteran G.A.R. Hat Wreath

Stamped brass hat wreath insignia with letters G.A.R. [Grand Army of the Republic] attached to the center of the wreath. These were worn by Civil War veterans on their slouch hat or kepi. Complete with straight pin fastener. Comes beautifully displayed in a 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 glass faced display case. Choice.
 

Reunion Ribbon Battle of Shiloh Survivors

Shiloh 58th Anniversary, Battle of Shiloh Survivors, April 6-7, 1920. Ornately designed red, white, blue and yellow ribbon with crossed American flags, and words and musical notes for the song "America." "My Country Tis Of Thee, Sweet Land Of Liberty, Of Thee I Sing; Land Where My Fathers Died, Land Of The Pilgrims Pride, From Every Mountain Side, Let Freedom Ring." Small tear just above Shiloh at the top of the ribbon. No pin. Imprint of Warner Mfg. Co., Paterson, N.J. Measures 6 x 2. Very desirable ribbon commemorating one of the...  

G.A.R. Uniform Button

Coat size uniform button with intertwined letters G.A.R. on the face. No maker's name. Complete with shank, and 10 stars encircling the edges of the reverse.  

G.A.R. Veteran Bronze Lapel Stud

G.A.R. logo on face with the words Grand Army of the Republic Veteran, 1861-1866 around the edges. Fastening stud on the reverse.  

Letter From Daughter of Civil War Veteran to Gettysburg G.A.R. Post 191

3 pages, 5 x 8, in ink, written by Mrs. Henry Grant Weston, on imprinted letter sheet, Ladies Aid Association Of The Soldiers Home In Massachusetts, with names, titles, and addresses of the officers listed.

Ladies Aid Association of the Soldiers Home in Massachusetts,

Cam[bridge]port, 1896

To the Officers and members of Gettysburg Post 191, Dept. of Mass., G.A.R.

It was my privilege at our meeting at the Soldiers Home, June fourth, to speak of the work done by Gettysburg Post, [on]...  

Letter From Massachusetts Soldiers Home to Gettysburg G.A.R. Post 191

8 x 9 1/2, in ink.

SOLDIERS’ HOME
IN MASSACHUSETTS

Chelsea, Dec. 6th, 1889

Com. Hume
Gettysburg Post, G.A.R. #191
Boston, Mass.

In a circular issued by the Trustees of the "Soldiers Home" under date of Oct. 8th, 1889, they stated that one hundred and twenty five dollars ($125.00) would be required of the Post to furnish their room. Since making the contracts for the furniture for the room, they find that one hundred dollars ($100.00) will pay for the furniture and...  

Civil War Veteran Writes to Gettysburg Post 191

3 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, in ink, written by D.R. Pierce, to Thomas Watson.

Wm. S. Pierce
Attorney At Law
10 Central Buildings

Great Falls, N.H., Mar. 18, 1889

Thomas Watson, Esq.
Q.M. Gettysburg Post 191
Boston, Mass.

Dear Sir & Comrade,

I enclosed please find one dollar in payment of my dues to the Post to April 1st. Will you kindly ask for a transfer for me at the next regular meeting of the Post and send same at your earliest convenience. I am extremely reluctant in taking this step as the members of #191...  

Letter From Widow of Massachusetts Civil War Veteran

4 1/2 x 7, in ink, written by Helen S. Spring, to Harrison Hume, the Commander of Gettysburg G.A.R. Post 191.

Morse St.
Newton, Mass.
Care Mrs. Foley

Newton
5 Aug. '89

Mr. Harrison Hume

Dear Sir,

Will you kindly tell me the date of my husband's, W.S. Spring- enlistment and when he was mustered out of service. I presume all papers relating to their dates are with the Gettysburg Post 191, and as I desire very much to know, am obliged to trouble you. Hoping to hear at your earliest convenience, I...  

Letter to Gettysburg G.A.R. Post No. 191

5 3/4 x 9, in ink, on imprinted letter sheet.

Alexander Hamilton Post No. 182
Department of New York, G.A.R.
Arthur Hall, 331 Lenox Avenue
6th Ave. Near 126th St.

New York, June 11, 1890

Harrison Hume
Commander Gettysburg Post No. 191
Dept. of Mass., G.A.R.

Dear Sir Comrade,

Your favor of 6th inst. is received. It has the ring of true Comradeship and on behalf of Alexander Hamilton Post 182 Dept. of N.Y., let me thank you and through you the Post you have the honor to command for the invitation tendered...  

Invitation to Gettysburg GAR Post by The Every Day Church

1 1/3 pages, 8 x 10 1/2, typed letter signed, on imprinted letter sheet with vignette of the church.

The Every-Day Church
397 Shawmut Avenue

Rev. George L. Perin, D.D., Pastor
Albert D. Garber, Assistant

Boston, Mass., Nov. 23, 1896

John A. Keefe, Esq.
Commander Gettysburg Post, Boston, Mass.

Dear Sir and Friend:

Will you kindly say to Gettysburg Post for me that the latch-string is always out for them at the Every-Day Church for a service on Memorial Sunday, and that I take pleasure in behalf of my...  

Gettysburg G.A.R. Post Orders Regarding Memorial Day

8 x 10 1/2, imprint.

Headquarters
Gettysburg Post, No. 191,
Department of Massachusetts, G.A.R.
No. 3 Boylston Place,
Boston, May 23, 1893

Special Orders No. 1

1. On Sunday, May 28th, the comrades of this Post will assemble at Post Headquarters, No. 3 Boylston Place, at 9:20 A.M., for the purpose of attending divine services at the Winthrop Street Methodist Church, Winthrop Street, Roxbury, Rev. Charles L. Goodell, Pastor. Comrades who do not find it convenient to assemble at Headquarters, can join the Post at the church,...  

Superintendents Report, Veterans Rights Union & Employment Bureau, Dept. of Mass., G.A.R.

4 pages, 6 x 9 1/4, imprint.

Boston, February 12, 1889.

W.F. Lane, President Board of Control

Comrade:

I have the honor to submit my third annual report for the year ending January 31, 1889. Since last report there have been applications from 2502 Comrades and dependents for the assistance of the Bureau in various ways.

Much detail, with very interesting content, especially the section regarding cases cited to illustrate the work of the bureau. Click on the enlargement to read...