Newly catalogued paper items
Preliminary list begun in December 2000 and is in progress.
Printed circular dated 10 September 1904 from Department of Pennsylvania GAR to Assistant Inspector-at-Large and Assistant Inspectors. Notification of inspection between 1 September and 1 December for all Pennsylvania Posts. Signed Alexander Nicholas, Deputy Inspector.
Printed General Orders #6 Department of Pennsylvania, 30 September 1904. Post will be inspected between 15 October and 22 December by command of John McNevin, Department Commander. Signed Charles A. Suydam, Assistant Adjutant General.
Hand-written thank you note to Post from Mrs. Thomas Pascoe and family, 10 March 1906.
Hand-written letter to W.H.H. Lea at Espy Post from from Reese Evans, Chairman of Ex. and Reception Committee, on letterhead of headquarters North Carolina Veterans Association, Blue and Gray, Southern Pines, North Carolina, 20 February 1906. Expresses regrets on passing of Pascoe.
Typed invitation from headquarters North Carolina Veterans Association, Blue and Gray, 20 February 1906. A. M. Clarke, President, to be present at Blue and Gray on Saturday 24 February 1906. Also 1-page printed formal invitation to Blue and Gray United.
Invoice marked paid from Carnegie Union newspaper to Post for 125 postal cards, $2.50 or $12.50 ? 1 March 1906. Paid by Warrant #19.
Bill from L. H. Walther Insurance, Real Estate and Notary Republic, phone 15, long distance L15. March 1906. For premium on policy covering Post furniture $1000. Bill is $10, paid by Warrant #20.
Printed and completed application to Post 153 requesting membership from Asa Broad, Pvt. Co. C, 163rd PA. Accepted 25 March 1880.
Printed and completed application from Matthew Laughlin, Pvt. Co. F, 28th PA. Accepted on 19 February 1880, though not favorably by Committee.
Printed and completed application from O. B. Dubes, Co. I, 2nd Artillery, PVV, received at headquarters 7 May 1885.
Printed and completed application from Sam McDowell, Mansfield, Pvt., Co. K, 63rd PA. Accepted 19 October 1882.
Printed and completed application from Micheal [sic] Heim, Pvt., Co. A, 1st West Virginia Artillery. Accepted 24 May 1883.
Printed and completed application from George W. Durbin, Pvt. Co. A, 2nd Marlan [sic, Maryland intended?]. Accepted 1 November 1883. {Elsewhere on application is Co. C.]
Membership certificate in GAR Post #329 for Joseph Mallary, Pvt., Co. G, 105th PA, born in France. Signed James Nolder, Post #329, West Elizabeth, 22 July 1895.
Honorable Discharge from GAR to Morgan S. Souderbach, Pvt., Co. F, 18th PA Cavalry, signed Harry McEwen, Post #101, Oakdale, 24 December 1883.
General Orders No. 8, Department of Pennsylvania, 1 December 1904. Regards installation of officers by command of John McNevin, signed Charles A. Suydam, Assistant Adjutant General.
Hand-written letter on Allegheny County GAR stationery, 28 December 1905, acknowledging receipt of invitation to install Post officers for ACGAA Post 3, Hall, 5th Avenue, signed William M. Cramp elsewhere] of Post 215, signed Thomas Fording [who became commander].
Hand-written note on Espy Post stationery, 8 January 1906, announcing death of George Orris, Pvt., Co. H, 62nd PA, on 20 December 1905. He was one of six in his company who never was wounded and never missed a day. Buried at St. Luke's.
Mimeographed or carbon of typed letter on The Western Pennsylvania Manual Training Schools for foreign-born citizens of the United States and their children. Located in Gradatim Post Office, Allegheny County, 3 November 1905. Request for flag.
Mimeographed or carbon of typed letter on The Western Pennsylvania Manual Training Schools for foreign-born citizens of the United States and their children. Located in Gradatim Post Office, Allegheny County, 5 December 1905. Thanks Post for flag and it will notify of flag raising ceremony.
Mimeographed or carbon of typed letter on The Western Pennsylvania Manual Training Schools for foreign-born citizens of the United States and their children. Located in Gradatim Post Office, Allegheny County, December 8, 1905. Notifies Post it will dedicate flag on 15 December.
Mimeographed or carbon of typed letter on The Western Pennsylvania Manual Training Schools for foreign-born citizens of the United States and their children. Located in Gradatim Post Office, Allegheny County, 15 December 1905. Thanks Post for 6x10 ft. flag.
Hand-written letter fo Post on letterhead of Lt. S. M. Adams, Post #330, 11 November 1905. Acceptance of invitation to inspect Espy Post.
Hand-written letter on letterhead of GAR Department of PA to Adjutant Lea of Espy Post. Declines invitation to be present at Post meeting. Signed Charles O. Smith, Department Patriotic Instructor and Chief Mustering Officer, 10 November 1905.
Postal card, 7 November 1905, announces inspection, mustering of 7 recruits on 13 November 1905.
Typed letter on letterhead of Soldiers Monumental Association of Port Carbon, PA, undated, but 3 November 1905 hand-written on reverse. Addressed to Post 153, requests funds for memorial to veterans of Port Carbon, related to Allison Brothers Post #144.
Typed cover letter to Lea, 13 October 1905, stating "Please find notice of inspection" and form from Headquarters Department of PA, 1 September 1905, signed by William T. Powell.
Typed cover letter to Lea that he is detailed to inspect Post #155 and form from Headquarters Department of PA, 13 October 1905, signed by William T. Powell.
Hand-written letter on Ladies of GAR Home stationery, 31 July 1905 to T. H. Williams. Receipt for $2 sent by Post for the Home, signed Ella S. Jones, Secretary, 1814 Franklin Street, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
Hand-written letter on stationery of J. W. Holliday Post #12 Department of West Virginia, Wheeling, 11 July 1905, responding to letter from Espy Post concerning Louis Wilgus and stating he is a fraud.
Two-page hand-written note on stationery of Frank D. Glenn M.D., corner of 5th and Dick, Carnegie, PA, 11 July 1905, addressed to Thomas Morgan. [Glenn was 1st Sergeant of Espy Post.] Thomas Espy Camp #32 is Sons of Union Veterans. We appreciate money given us and thank Espy Post; ask Post to keep balance due us.
Hand-written death notice on Espy Post stationery for William Boyce, died 18 June 1905. Was Captain Co. K, 1st PA Cavalry; resigned 3 months after enlistment. On 24 May 1898 he was mustered in Espy Post. Buried in Fawcett Church Cemetery, Boyce's Station, PA. Includes newspaper obituary.
Printed appeal for assistance from R. P. Babcock Post #258, Westfield, PA, 10 June 1905 for Alex Holley. Espy Post sent donation of $2, warrant #9, 24 July 1905.
Collection Memorial Day, 30 May 1905. List of money given, $249.40 by different people. On brown paper. Includes John Brco, George Foster, Rev. E. Ford, B. O. Ellis, Riley Williams, K. Bickel, Frank Glenn, Young Quince, Joseph Carlisle, and illegible names.
Hand-written note to W.W.H. Lea from Kate E. Roberts of Monday Club of Carnegie. Ladies of club invite to Memorial Day dinner, 22 May 1905.
Hand-written letter on stationery of McKees Rocks Veterans Association, McKees Rocks, 8 May 1905 to W.H.H. Lea, invitation to attend Memorial Services at Presbyterian Church. Signed Adam Burkart, Cmmander, McKees Rocks Veterans Association.
Carbon copy of typed letter on letterhead of Allegheny County Grand Army Association, Pittsburgh, 25 April 1905. Calls attention to alleged abuses of act of assembly pertaining to funeral expenses. Signed Thomas G. Jones, President.
Hand-written letter on stationery of 2nd Ward Hose Company of Carnegie Volunteer Fire Department, 22 April 1905, to Post Adjutant. Accepts Post invitation to march in Memorial Day parade. Signed E. M. Lea.
Hand-written note on stationery The Honest Abe Council Post #66, J. R. Ouam, Carnegie, 12 April 1905. Tells Post they will turn out 30 May. W.C.C. Johnston, Secretary.
Hand-written letter on Espy Post stationery, 10 April 1905, death notice John D. McFarland, died 10 April, Co. B, 101st PA, joined 8 January 1880. He was in Post when he died age 75 years.
Carbon of typed note, Crafton, 7 April 1905, to Lea, Adjutant. Post committee advises Lea to make announcement that J. B. Safford, Chairman committee will visit Crafton schools on 12 April. Please advise Post of meeting on 10th.
Typed letterhead on Allegheny County Grand Army Association, Pittsburgh, 8 March 1905, inviting Post to 10 April Pittsburgh meeting to honor 40th anniversary of surrender of Appomattox, from Invitation Committee: H. H. Bengough, C. O. Smith, C. C. Fawcett, I. K. Campbell, W. M. Cramp.
Hand-written personal letter, Carnegie 27 February 1905 to Espy Post from Gilbert Martin notifying Post he feels he is entitled to a rental of $40/month for meeting space starting 1 April 1905.
Death notice on Espy Post stationery for Conrad T. Schrieber, died 22 February 1905, Co. E, 6th Artillery, member of Espy Post, mustered 2 October 1889, family lot, Chartiers Cemetery, was surgeon for two terms for Post. He was 71.
Hand-written letter stationery of Grand Hotel, Beaver Falls, to W.H.H. Lea regarding sending of card which was to be tended to be Pascoe; glad to see Post was given a room in library; has not received responses to letters from Pascoe; William Espy wrote letter 10 February 1906.
Printed notice on Davis Camp of Sons of Veterans U.S.A., 3 February 1905, Pittsburgh, to Post, invitation to Lincoln Memorial service on 12 February at Bijou Theatre.
Typed letter on letterhead of Second Presbyterian Church, 812 Bessemer Building, Pittsburgh, 20 January 1905. Invitation to Post to commerative service on 62nd birthday of William McKinley on 29 January, signed S. Edward Young, Pastor.
Hand-written letter, Allegheny County G.A.A., Pittsburg (no "h"), 7 January 1904, to Lea, Adjutant, regarding visit by department commander in February, signed O. M. Head.
Typed letter on stationery The White House, Washington, 23 June 1904. Thank you from President for electing [Roosevelt] to honorary membership. Signed Secretary to President, William Loeb [?].
Hand-written list "Mch 14, 1904 / Memorial Day and School County, 1 May 1904. See first line Pg 239 / Munnetts Book 6 / Mch 14 1904".
Hand-written list committee on honorary members: Walker, Schriber, Craig, Glenn, Morgan, Thomas, etc.
Typed letter on letterhead of Craig, Finley & Co., Philadelphia, engravers, lithographers, and printers, 7 March 1904, to Post, c/o Adjustant Lea, cover letter for sample of GAR certificates, quote 100 for $12. [Post ordered 12 March 1904, check sent to them].
Typed letter, Crafton, PA, 11 March 1904, to commander from J. B. Safford, member of Post, regarding visit to Crafton School, 8 April 1904, essay contest and prize to best, subject: "What caused Civil War? Was Civil War necessary? What are important results to country of Civil War?"
Postal card, Beaver Falls, 11 April 1904, to W.H.H. Lea, regarding suspension of William Espy for non-payment of dues. Phillip [Crowl?].
Printed flyer, Allegheny County G A Association announces its annual Appomattox celebration on 11 April in Old City Hall, Pittsburg [no "h"].
Postal card Espy Post General Order No. 1, 15 February 1904, announcing official visit to Post on 15 February, from Edwin Walton, departmental commander.
Typewritten letter on letterhead of Military Instruction & Patriotic Education in Schools, 21 April 1904, Athens, PA, circular to encourage support of patriotic education in schools. Charles T. Hull, department aide.
Postcard Espy Post General Order 3, 5 May 1904, regarding meeting on 9 May.
Postcard General Order 4. Also concerning 9 May meeting at Martin's Hall, corner Main and Broadway. Honorary members to be honored.
Typed letter Allegheny County Hospital for Insane, Woodville, 6 May 1904, to Post acknowledging receipt of honorary membership in Post, signed J. Lewis Srodes, M.D., Physician-in-charge.
Hand-written letter on letterhead of Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company, Carnegie, 7 May 1904, to adjutant Lea from Joseph E. Glenn. Thank you for certificate of honorary membership.
Hand-written letter on stationery of Soldiers Memorial Hall of Counry of Allgeheny, Pittsburg [no "h"] 18 May 1904, to adjutant Lea inquiring of arrangements for attending divine services on 29 May. W. M. Cramp, Post #215.
Typed letter on stationery of McKees Rocks Veternas Association, 17 May 1904, to adjutant Lea, extending invitation to attend memorial services at St. Francis de Salles Roman Catholic Church on 29 May, signed C. I. Barr.
Typed letter, Pittsburgh, 18 May 1904, Second Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh invites to memorial services on 29th, signed S. Edward Young, Pastor.
Hand-written letter to adjutant Lea from Ladies of Monday Club of Carnegie inviting Post to dinner 30 May 1904 at 12:30 in lecture hall of Carnegie Library, signed Kate Roberts, dated 21 May.
Death notice on Espy Post stationery, 23 May 1904, Jared B. Fife, died 21 May 1904, born Upper St. Claire, Co. H, 62nd Regiment, joined Post 31 December 1879 as charter member, buried Chartiers Cemetery.
Postcard Espy Post General Orders 5, 24 May 1904, regarding Memorial Day events.
Memorial Program, Chartiers Cemetery, 30 May 1904, Espy Post and Garfield Post #215.
Typed letter on stationery of Grand Army of Republic Headquarters, Chicago, Illinois, 1 June 1904, to adjutant Lea, announces presence at Gettysburg, PA encampment of commander-in-chief John C. Black and other members of national stafff, signed C. H. McConnell.
Hand-written note, thank you for flowers and sympathy from Mrs. Jared Fife and Miss Genieve Fife, 8 June 1904.
Hand-written note on letterhead of McKees Rocks Veterans Association, 1 July 1904 to adjutant Lead, invitation to join in 4th July activities, signed E. V. Wood, Secretary.
Postaal card Espy General Orders No. 4, 1 August 1904, announcing meeting on 4 August at Martin's Hall; also banquet at AME Zion Church in Carnegie as guests of Sgt. E. Armstrong.
Hand-written letter on stationery of Thomas Paxton Post #126, Cannonsburg, 2 August 1904, regarding request of Matthew Laughlin and John Bowers (both of Espy Post) for assistance to go to Soldiers Home, Dayton, Ohio, signed D. Hart.
Hand-written letter on stationery of Major C. A. Angel Post #20, Lambertville, New Jersey, 8 August 1904, to Post requesting information on Elwood Moon, who died in Carnegie. Can Post arrange for headstone? Signed William H. Moon [brother of Elwood].
Postcard from Espy Post, 17 September 1904, announcing 26 September meeting.
Postcard from Espy Post, 15 October 1904, announcing 24 October meeting, corner Main and Broadway, Martin's Hall.
Hand-written note on stationery Department of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, 19 October 1904, addressed to adjutant Lea, regarding visit to Post, Charles O. Smith, office of chief mustering officer.
Typed letter from James M. Lysle Post #128, Allegheny, PA, 19 October 1904, announcing 25th anniversary of Post #128 and meeting 14 November 1904, signed C. W. Gerung.
Postcard Espy Post General Orders No. 6, 23 November 1904, announcing inspection on 28 November.
Order for inspection, 24 October 1904, Louis W. Mallasee will inspect Post on 14 November, signed A. O. Niven.
Printed notice to Lewys W. Mallasee 24 October to inspect Post #153, signed A. O. Niven.
Typed note on stationery of Department of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1 December 1904, to adjutant acknowledging invitation to departmental commander and staff to be at 25th anniversary of Post #153, 31 December, signed Charles A. Suydam.
Typed letter stationery Department of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 3 December 1904, to adjutant Lea, accepts invitation to be present at 25th anniversary on 31st, signed Charles A. Suydam.
Hand-written letter on stationery of Espy Post, 8 December 1904 to Thomas Stephans, Post 28, requesting membership status of A. B. Wilson, Post 28, signed Lea. [Post 28 in Indiana] [reply on bottom from Stephans that Wilson suspended because of non-payment of dues]
Typed note on letterhead of Andrew Carnegie, 2 East 91st Street, New York, 19 December 1904, acknowledging and thank you for honor of election as member, signed James Bertham, "P[rivate]. Secretary".
Postcard Espy Post General Order 6, 24 December 1904, announcing 25th anniversary celebration on 31 December. All present will get a Post souvenir. Also postcard with same announcement, only General Order 5, same date, with slightly different message.
Hand-written letter on stationery of Thomas Paxton Post #126, Canonsburg, 27 December 1904 to adjutant, acknowledging receipt of invitation to 25th anniversary, signed D. Hart.
Hand-written letter, Carnegie, 27 December 1904, from Second Ward Hose Company, acknowledging and affirming response of invitation to attend 25th anniversary in Carnegie Hall [Martin's Hall?].
Hand-written letter on letterhead Soldiers Memorial Hall of Allegheny County, responding to invitation to attend 25th anniversary celebration for Post 215, signed William M. Cramp.
Typed letter on stationery of Department of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 27 December, to adjutant Lea, acknowledging receipt of letter to departmental commander (McNevin) to find out when arriving in Pittsburgh so he can be met, signed Suydam.
Hand-written letter on stationery of Thomas G. Sample, Box 84, Allegheny, PA, 29 December 1904, to Lea. Regret unable to attend 25th anniversary.
Hand-written note on stationery of Department of Pennsylvania, Altoona, 29 December, to Lea, stating time arrival in Pittsburgh of McNevin, departmental commander.
Death notice from Espy Post, 28 May 1906, Frank X. Nold [?], Co. P, 6th U.S. Cavalry, member of Post, 12 February 1880; killed in railroad accident near Woodville, 3 May 1906, buried St. Joseph's Cemetery, Carnegie.
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