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Silver Headed Cane
This cane is from the annual encampment of the G.A.R., September 20, 1892, in Washington, DC.
This cane was owned by William Priest, Civil War Veteran.
This cane was owned by William Priest, Civil War Veteran.
Three Civil War Type Bayonets
A bayonet is a long, sharp blade that can be attached to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon.
Powder Flask - ca 1865
A copper powder flask is a small container for gunpowder, which was an essential part of shooting equipment with muzzle-loading guns. This flask was carried by a Capt. Lawrence in the Civil War.
Souvenir Book - 1890
Grand Army of the Republic
24th National Encampment
The reunion of the civil war veterans was held in Boston, August 11 - 16, 1890.
History of the 57th Massachusetts Volunteers
Civil War
A history of the regiment that was organized in 1863.
History of the Ninth Regiment
Massachusetts Volunteers
Civil War
Regimental history of the 9th Massachusetts Volunteers from 1861 - 1864.
Civil War Letters Of William Henry Peck 1861-1865
Copies of 59 letters written by William Henry Peck during the civil war to various relatives. The letters were collated by Ruth Peck Doyle. Sample letter shown.
Centennial Monograph: The Gala Barbecue and Field Day
An account of a fundraising event that turned out to be, perhaps, the largest single event ever held in Maynard: "Barbecue Day".
Old Style Canteen
The canteen resembles civil war era canteens, made of tin. A cork was used to seal the top.
Not sure why it ended up in Maynard.
Not sure why it ended up in Maynard.
Special Excursion Railroad Ticket - 1889
Special Excursion Ticket (Special Excursion 4510) issued by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, good only for Maine Veterans to and from Gettysburg, PA, with railroad stamps on the back showing cancellation on October 1, 1889. On October 3, 1889,…
E. S. Whitcomb Civil War Letter - 1863
The letter was addressed to Myses Marry M. Stewart, (Mrs. Mary Stuart) Assbet, Mass. from her nephew Ebenezer Stuart Whitcomb, who wrote to his aunt from a Union Civil War camp, Camp Tennant, near Portsmouth, Virginia where he was serving with the…
HOMETOWN SOLDIERS
Civil War Veterans of Assabet Village & Maynard Massachusetts
A book that explores the history of the men who served in the Civil War who had a Maynard connection.
Confederate States of America Five Dollar Bill - 1862
A five-dollar bill, issued during the Civil War. It was hand-numbered 46448 and has the printed date December 2nd, 1862. It features a picture of the Virginia State Capitol as well as a picture of Christopher G. Memminger, the first Secretary of the…
Civil War Letters - 1861 and 1862
Assabet, Mass.
Letters written by Charles Pease to his sister, Mrs. Augustia Smith of Assabet, Mass. (now Maynard).
There are three different patriotic Civil War envelopes. All three postmarks are unreadable in whole or substantial part. They are addressed…
There are three different patriotic Civil War envelopes. All three postmarks are unreadable in whole or substantial part. They are addressed…
John Calvin Roberts 1835-1863
Civil War Casualty
John Roberts was a Private, Co I, 1st Maine Calvary , Union Army, killed in action on May 3, 1863. Buried in an unmarked grave near Louisa Court House, VA. There is a Commemorative Marker in the Robert's lot at the Glenwood Cemetery.
File folder for the Civil War
Information about the men from Assabet Village (later Maynard) who serve in the Civil War. Also a detailed biography about James Carney ( 1842-1925) who served in the war, written by Robert J. Kenney, Jr.
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Grand Army of the…
Related topics include:
Grand Army of the…
Powder Flask
A copper powder flask is a small container for gunpowder, which was an essential part of shooting equipment with muzzle-loading guns. This one is an antique Powder Flask, 8 inches long; a 19th Century Original Civil War & Hunting Type.
Lucius Wilson and James Carney - 1915
Civil War Veterans
Lucius Wilson (r) and James Carney (l), veterans of the Civil War and members of the Grand Army of the Republic. At the time this picture was taken they were the last surviving veterans of the the war.
