Newly catalogued paper items
Preliminary list begun in December 2000 and is in progress.
Postal card, Espy Post General Order no. 5, 24 May 1904, regarding Memorial Day 1904, postage one-cent McKinley portrait (2 cards)
Postal card, 20 March 1906, General Order no. 2, Espy Post, regarding banquet on 23 March at Elk Hall
Printed report "Report of Department Inspector," Department of Pennsylvania, 23 Feb 1891, Samuel P. Town, Asst Adj Gen.
Printed report "Chaplain's Report," Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 24 Feb 1891, Samuel P. Town, Asst Adj Gen., signed by J. W. Sayers
Printed General Order no. 1, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 3 Mar 1891, regarding 25th anniversary encampment of Department at Altoona, signed George G. Boyer, Depart Cmdr
Printed General Order no. 2, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 9 Mar 1891, regarding filling of official positions, signed Samuel P. Town, Asst Adj Gen.
Printed Circular, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 18 Mar 1891, regarding report of committee to conduct election of representatives to national encampment, signed Samuel P. Town, Asst Adj Gen.
Printed General Order no. 3, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 21 Mar 1891, regarding appointments, amending rules, etc., signed Samuel P. Town, Asst Adj Gen.
Printed General Order no. 4, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 21 Apr 1891, regarding 25th anniversary, miscellaneous items, signed Samuel P. Town, Asst Adj Gen.
Printed circular, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 27 Apr 1891, regarding inspection of Posts, signed Charles A. Suydam, Dept Inspector
Printed General Order no. 6, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 9 May 1891, regarding Memorial Day observances, signed Samuel P. Town, Asst Adj Gen.
Printed General Order no. 7, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 18 May 1891, regarding appointments of aides-de-camp, signed Samuel P. Town, Asst Adj Gen.
Printed General Order no. 8, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 25 May 1891, regarding semi-annual Department encampment at Williamsport, 11-18 July 1891; also note regarding James Dixon Post 83; J. C. Markel Post in West Newton; rejection of application, signed Samuel P. Town, Asst Adj Gen.
Printed General Order no. 9, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 3 Jun 1891, regarding monument to Gen John F. Hartranft at Norristown, 6 Jun 1891, signed Samuel P. Town, Asst Adj Gen.
Printed General Order no. 10, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 17 Jun 1891, regarding various administrative announcements, signed Samuel P. Town, Asst Adj Gen.
Printed General Order no. 5, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 25 Apr 1891, regarding inspection of Posts
Printed General Order no. 14, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 21 Oct 1891, regarding various administrative items, signed Samuel P. Town, Asst Adj Gen.
Printed General Order no. 15, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 24 Nov 1891, regarding 26th annual encampment of Department at Pittsburgh on 24 Feb 1892 and other administrative matters, signed Samuel P. Town, Asst Adj Gen.
Topographical map of Gettysburg-Antietam, U.S. Geologic Survey, edition of 1925 (this sheet is only Gettysburg); on reverse: pencil notes for plotting contours
Printed General Order no. 6, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 2 May 1890, regarding Memorial Day observances, signed James M. McCormick, Asst Adj Gen (2 copies)
Printed General Order no. 8, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 18 Jun 1890, regarding move of headquarters and miscellaneous items, signed James M. McCormick
Printed General Order no. 14, Headquarters GAR, Detroit, 14 Jun 1890, regarding reports before national encampment, signed George H. Hopkins, Adj Gen
Printed General Order no. 15, Headquarters GAR, Detroit, 27 Jun 1890, regarding appointments of aides-de-camp and other items, signed George H. Hopkins, Adj Gen
Printed General Order no. 16, Headquarters GAR, Detroit, 28 Jun 1890, regarding contributions for Sheridan statue, signed George H. Hopkins, Adj Gen
Printed General Order no. 9, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 1 July 1890, regarding resignation of James McCormick as Asst Adj Gen; signed J. F. Deniston, Dept Cmdr; also appoints Samuel P. Town to Post
Printed General Order no. 10, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 17 Jul 1890, regarding 24th national encampment in Boston and other items, signed Samuel P. Town, Asst Adj Gen.
Printed General Order no. 17, Headquarters GAR, Detroit, 19 Jul 1890, regarding 24th annual encampment in Boston, signed George H. Hopkins, Adj Gen
Printed General Order no. 11, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 5 Aug 1890, regarding parade at 24th annual encampment, signed Samuel P. Town, Asst Adj Gen.
Printed General Order no. 12, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 11 Aug 1890, regarding semi-annual encampment of Department at Gettysburg, 30 Aug-5 Sept and miscellaneous items, signed Samuel P. Town, Asst Adj Gen.
Printed circular letter no. 1, GAR Headquarters, Rutland, VT, 20 Aug 1890, press release for publication in local paper; regarding aims of GAR, signed J. H. Goulding, Adj Gen
Printed circular letter no. 1, GAR Headquarters, Boston, 14 Aug 1890, regarding election of national officers, signed J. H. Goulding, Adj Gen
Printed sermon, semi-annual encampment, Dept of PA, Gettysburg, 31 Aug 1890, by Rev. John W. Sayers
Printed General Order no. 13, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 15 Sep 1890, regarding 24th annual encampment at Gettysburg, includes address of Dept commander
Printed General Order no. 2, GAR Headquarters, Rutland, VT, 15 Sept 1890, regarding elections at Boston encampment, signed J. H. Goulding, Adj Gen
Printed General Order no. 3, GAR Headquarters, Rutland, VT, 24 Sep 1890, regarding amendments to rules and regulations, signed J. H. Goulding, Adj Gen
Printed circular letter no. 2, GAR Headquarters, Rutland, VT, 1 Oct 1890, letter from commander-in-chief W. G. Veazey, signed J. H. Goulding, Adj Gen (3 copies)
Printed General Order no. 4, GAR Headquarters, Rutland, VT, 10 Oct 1890, regarding appointments, corrections, and reports for 3rd quarter 1890, signed J. H. Goulding, Adj Gen
Printed General Order no. 5, GAR Headquarters, Rutland, VT, 10 Nov 1890, regarding inspection of departments and Posts, signed J. H. Goulding, Adj Gen
Printed General Order no. 14, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 10 Nov 1890, regarding publication of sermon by John Sayers and miscellaneous business, signed Samuel P. Town, Asst Adj Gen.
Printed General Order no. 6, GAR Headquarters, Rutland, VT, 12 Nov 1890, regarding appointment of inspector general and miscellaneous business, signed J. H. Goulding, Adj Gen
Printed General Order no. 7, GAR Headquarters, Rutland, VT, 14 Nov 1890, regarding 25th national encampment, Detroit, Aug 1891 and miscellaneous items, signed J. H. Goulding, Adj Gen
Printed General Order no. 9, GAR Headquarters, Rutland, 22 Nov 1890, regarding death of Richard F. Tobin, Sr. Vice Commander in Chief, signed J. H. Goulding, Adj Gen
Printed General Order no. 8, GAR Headquarters, Rutland, VT, 21 Nov 1890, regarding appointments of aides-de-camp and assistant inspectors general and resolutions adopted by 24th national encampment, signed J. H. Goulding, Adj Gen
Printed General Order no. 15, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 2 Dec 1890, announcing 25th encampment of Department at Altoona, 24 Feb 1891 and miscellaneous items, signed Samuel P. Town, Asst Adj Gen.
Printed General Order no. 18, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 5 Feb 1891, regarding 25th annual encampment and miscellaneous items, signed Samuel P. Town, Asst Adj Gen.
Printed General Order no. 16, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 22 Dec 1890, regarding installation of Post officers, signed Samuel P. Town, Asst Adj Gen.
Printed General Order no. 4, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 19 Apr 1890, regarding Post inspections for 1890, signed James McCormick, Asst Adj Gen
Printed letter from Offices of Dept Inspector, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 19 Apr 1890, regarding Post inspections, signed Abram Levering, Dept Inspector
Printed General Order no. 5, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 30 Apr 1890, regarding appointments of aides-de-camp, signed James McCormick, Asst Adj Gen
Printed General Order no. 10, GAR Headquarters, Detroit, 11 Apr 1890, regarding provisional department of North Dakota; Garfield Memorial Association, Post inspections, appointments of aides-de-camp, signed George H. Hopkins, Adj Gen
Printed letter circular no. 3, Headquarters National Encampment GAR for 1890, Boston, 28 Mar 1890, regarding accommodations, signed Harrison Humes, Chairman Committee on Accommodations
Printed General Order no. 3, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 11 Mar 1890, regarding miscellaneous items, including reference to soldiers' orphans schools, signed James McCormick, Asst Adj Gen
Printed General Order no. 10, GAR Headquarters, Detroit, 27 Feb 1890, regarding forms, proposed amendments to rules and regulations, and aide-de-camp appointments, signed George H. Hopkins, Adj Gen
Printed General Order no. 11, GAR Headquarters, Detroit, 28 Feb 1890, regarding request of Census Bureau for rosters of GAR Posts, signed George H. Hopkins, Adj Gen
Printed General Order no. 2, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 25 Feb 1890, regarding election of officers at 24th anniversary encampment at Shamokin, PA, signed James McCormick, Asst Adj Gen
General Order no. 1, GAR Headquarters, Department of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 13 Feb 1890, j. F. Denniston assumes command of Department of Pennsylvania
General Order no. 29, Department of Pennsylvania, 31 Jan 1890, regarding transportation for department encampment to be held at Shamokin, 11-12 Feb 1890, signed James McCormick, AAG
General Orders no. 9, GAR Hdqtrs, Detroit, 6 Jan 1890, regarding password and countersign for Sons of Union Veterans, signed George H. Hopkins, AG
General Order no. 27, Department of PA, Philadelphia, 16 Jan 1890, regarding Shamokin encampment, signed James McCormick, AAG
General Order no. 28, Dept of PA, Philadelphia, 22 Jan 1890, regarding transportation to and schedules for Shamokin encampment, signed James McCormick, AAG
General Order no. 8, Hddqtrs GAR, Detroit, 4 Jan 1890, regarding appointments to Logan Monument Committee and other appointments, signed George H. Hopkins, AG
General Order no. 25, Dept of PA, 14 Dec 1889, regarding adjutant's and quartermaster's reports; publishing of circular concerning commutation for loss of use of a limb; and miscellaneous announcements, signed James McCormick, AAG
reproductions of General Orders in Folder 1. Not checked!
Circular, Dept of PA, 1025 Arch St., Philadelphia, 18 Oct 1893, regarding appeal of George W. Rimer, signed Samuel P. Town, AAG
General Order no. 11, Dept of PA, 1025 Arch St., Philadelphia, 23 Aug 1893, regarding transportation to national encampment in Indianapolis, 2-7 Dec 1893, signed Samuel P. Town, AAG
General Order no. 10, Dept of PA, 15 Aug 1893, regarding details of national encampment in Indianapolis, signed Samuel P. Town, AAG
General Order no. 9, Dept of PA, 29 July 1893, regarding additional information on Indianapolis encampment and semi-annual encampment at Gettysburg held on 18 July; and other information, signed Samuel P. Town, AAG
Private circular, Dept of PA, 28 Jul 1893, for information for comrades only, regarding offering of gold watch to comrade who obtains greatest number of recruits in last half of 1893, signed Samuel P. Town, AAG
General Order no. 8, Dept of PA, 24 Jun 1893, regarding congratulations on Memorial Day observances, new Posts and Posts being disbanded; rejections of applications for membership; annual meeting of PA Reserves at Gettysburg on 17 Jul 1893; and other items, signed Samuel P. Town, AAG
General Order no. 7, Dept of PA, 23 May 1893, regarding adjustant's and quartermaster's reports for first half of 1893, signed Samuel P. Town, AAG
General Order no. 6, Dept of PA, 8 May 1893, regarding recruitment; semi-annual encampment at Gettysburg; GAR encampment at Indianapolis; donations for flags to decorate graves of Union dead in southern cemeteries; and other items, signed Samuel P. Town, AAG
General Order no. 4, Dept of PA, 14 Apr 1893, regarding creating office of chief of staff and appointint Thomas Dinan and appointment of aides-de-camp, signed Samuel P. Town, AAG
General Order no. 3, Dept of PA, 4 Apr 1893, regarding inspection of Post, signed Samuel P. Town, AAG
General Order no. 5, Headquarters, Womens Relief Corps, Auxiliary to GAR, Allegheny, PA, 15 May 1893, report of committee elected at 10th annual convention held in Lebanon, Feb 1893, regarding PA Memorial Home at Brookville, signed Charlotte J. Cumings, President, and Abby Lynch, Secretary
General Order no. 2, Dept of PA, 6 Mar 1893, regarding election of officers at Lebanon encampment in Feb 1893, signed Samuel P. Town, AAG
General Order no. 1, Dept of PA, 2 Mar 1893, Thomas G. Sample assumes command and appoints officers
General Order no. 18, Dept of PA, 18 Feb 1893, regarding visiting World's Fair in Chicago; proceedings of 26th national encampment; and minor announcements, signed Samuel P. Town, AAG
General Order no. 16, Dept of PA, 30 Dec 1892, annnouncing encampment at Lebanon, 28 Feb 1893; new Posts and disbanded Posts; and minor items, signed Samuel P. Town, AAG
General Order no. 17, Dept of PA, 28 Jan 1893, details of 27th annual encampment; report of committee that visited soldies and sailors home in Erie, signed Samuel P. Town, AAG
General Order no. 15, Dept of PA, 23 Nov 1892, announces encampment in Lebanon in 1893; reminds elections to be held in Dec; adjutant's and quartermaster's reports for second half of 1892
General Order no. 13, Dept of PA, 9 Sept 1892, regarding parade of GAR in Washington on 20 Sept
General Order no. 14, Dept of PA, 22 Dec 1893, regarding fradulent pensions, signed Samuel P. Town, AAG
General Order no. 10, Dept of PA, 31 Aug 1895, SW Corner of 5th & Chestnut Sts, Philadelphia, regarding inspections of Posts, signed James F. Morrison, AAG
General Order no. 2, Dept of PA, 12 Jun 1897, SW Corner of 5th & Chestnut Sts, Philadelphia, regarding adjutant's and quartermaster's reports for first half of 1897, signed Charles L. Leiper, AAG
General Order no. 1, Dept of PA, 7 Jun 1897, assumption of command by William D. Stauffer and appointments to various offices, signed Charles L. Leiper, AAG
General Order no. 13, Dept of PA, 1025 Arch St., Philadelphia, 24 Nov 1894, alerting Posts of Dec elections; semi-annual reports; announcing 29th annual encampment at Williamsport, 27-28 Feb 1895, signed James F. Morrison, AAG
Information Circular, Dept of PA, 1025 Arch St, Philadelphia, 24 Nov 1894, regarding addresses wanted and minor items, signed James F. Morrison, AAG
General Order no. 14, Dept of PA, 1025 Arch St, Philadelphia, 22 Dec 1894, regarding countersigns for 1895; request semi-annual reports; encampment at Williamsport in 1895; signed James F. Morrison, AAG
Information Circular, Dept of PA, 1025 Arch St., Philadelphia, 22 Dec 1894, regarding details of Williamsport encampment for 1895, signed James F. Morrison, AAG
General Order no. 18, Dept of PA, 1025 Arch St., Philadelphia, 11 Jan 1892, regarding 26th annual encampment in Pittsburgh; lists hotels in Pittsburgh, none more than $2.50/night, signed Samuel P. Town, AAG
General Order no. 5, Dept of PA, 1025 Arch St., Philadelphia, 21 Apr 1892, regarding appointments of aides-de-camp, signed Samuel P. Town, AAG
General Order no. 9, Headquarters GAR, Albany, 23 Apr 1892, request participation in Memorial Day services, signed Jonathan Pal[illegible], Commander-in-Chief, and F. U. Quick, AAG
General Order no. 6, Dept of PA, 1025 Arch St., Philadelphia, 27 Apr 1892, announcing semi-annual encampment of Dept at Gettysburg, 2-8 July; also 26th annual encampment of GAR at Washington, 20-22 Sept 1892; and miscellaneous items, signed Samuel P. Town, AAG
Information Circular, Dept of PA, SW Corner of 5th & Chestnut Sts, Philadelphia, 23 Jul 1902, regarding various reunions and requests for addresses, signed Charles A. Suy[illegible], AAG
General Order no. 3, Dept of PA, SW Corner of 5th & Chestnut Sts, Philadelphia, 24 Jul 1902, announcing staff appointments; announcing 36th annual encampment at Washington, 6-11 Oct 1902, signed Suydam [?], AAG
General Order no. 4, Dept of PA, 1025 Arch St., Philadelphia, 12 Apr 1894, announces A. P. Burchfield winner of gold watch of Post 162 in Allegheny, who recruited 126 members; says enclosed are General Orders 5 and 6 from National Headquarters [but no present], signed James F. Morrison, AAG
General Order no. 12, Dept of PA, 1025 Arch St., Philadelphia, 3 Oct 1894, congratulates comrades for parade in Pittsburgh; 9,000+ men; also enclose copy of John Sayers, department chaplain sermon in Gettysburg [not present]
Information Circular, Dept of PA, 1025 Arch St., Philadelphia, 11 Oct 1894, regarding addresses wanted and other matters, signed James F. Morrison, AAG
General Order No. 11, Dept of PA, 1025 Arch St., Philadelphia, 18 Sept 1894, regarding annual inspection of Posts, signed James F. Morrison, AAG
General Order no. 10, Dept of PA, 1025 Arch St., Philadelphia, 6 Sept 1894, regarding 10 Sept meeting in Pittsburgh; details of meeting; map of downtown Pittsburgh included showing route of parade, signed James F. Morrison, AAG
General Order no. 19, Dept of PA, 1025 Arch St., Philadelphia, 13 Aug 1894, regarding 28th national encampment of GAR, signed James F. Morrison, AAG
General Order no. 7, Dept of PA, 1025 Arch St., Philadelphia, 11 Jun 1894, regarding adjutant's and quartermaster's reports for first half 1894; requests prompt payment of dues; details of Gettysburg semi-annual encampment; plus additional aides-de-camp appointments, signed James F. Morrison, AAG
General Order no. 6, Dept of PA, 1025 Arch St., Philadelphia, 5 May 1894, announcing semi-annual encampment of Gettysburg, 30 Jun-6 July, signed James F. Morrison
General Order no. 5, Dept of PA, 1025 Arch St., Philadelphia, 1 May 1894, for the press, requests Memorial Day services posted, signed James F. Morrison, AAG
Information Circular, Dept of PA, 1025 Arch St., Philadelphia, 5 May 1894, details of semi-annual encampment of Gettysburg, 30 Jun-6 Jul; announges 28th national encampment at Pittsburgh, 11-13 Sept, signed James F. Morrison, AAG
General Order no. 2, Dept of PA, SW Corner of 5th & Chestnut Sts, Philadelphia, 12 June 1899, announcing election results at 33rd encampment of department at Wilkes Barre 7-8 Jun; announcing 33rd annual national encampment of GAR to be held in Philadelphia; announcing members of PA Reserves invited to unveiling of equestrian statue of John Reynolds M.G. in Gettysburg, 1 Jul 1899 at 2 pm, signed Henry J. John, AAG
General Order no. 3, Dept of PA, SW Corner of 5th & Chestnut Sts, Philadelphia, 14 Jul 1899, announcing 33rd national encampment of GAR, 4-9 Sept 1899
General Order no. 4, Dept of PA, SW Corner of 5th & Chestnut Sts, Philadelphia, 5 Aug 1899, regarding appointment as aides on staff of department commander; also announces decision of Supreme Court in reference to pensions voluntarily surrendered to PA soldiers and sailors home at Erie by its patients, signed Henry John, AAG
General Order no. 14, Dept of PA, SW Corner of 5th & Chestnut Sts, Philadelphia, 10 May 1897, announcing 31st annual department encampment at Johnstown, 3-4 June, signed Charles L. Leiper, AAG
General Order no. 13, Dept of PA, SW Corner of 5th & Chestnut Sts, Philadelphia, 26 April 1897, regarding Memorial Day observances, signed Charles L. Leiper, AAG
General Order no. 11, Dept of PA, SW Corner of 5th & Chestnut Sts, Philadelphia, 12 Feb 1897, details of 31st annual department encampment at Johnstown encampment 3-4 Jun; hotel rates [list not present]; requests for patriotic observances in schools on Washington's birthday, signed Charles L. Leiper, AAG
General Order no. 8, Dept of PA, SW Corner of 5th & Chestnut Sts, Philadelphia, 16 Nov 1898, thanking members for participation in Peace Jubilee celebration, Philadelphia, 25-27 Oct 1898; reminds of election of Post officers in Dec and about adjutant's and uartermaster's reports, signed Charles L. Leiper, AAG
General Order no. 9, Dept of PA, SW Corner of 5th & Chestnut Sts, Philadelphia, 29 Nov 1898, reminding of Dec elections and explanations of procedures, signed Charles L. Leipur, AAG
General Order no. 7, Dept of PA, SW Corner of 5th & Chestnut Sts, Philadelphia, 8 Oct 1898, congratulating comrades for participation in 32nd national encampment in Cincinnatti and parade on 7 Sept, announcing that Philadelphia chosen for national encampment in 1899; few additional aides-de-camp; signed Charles L. Leiper, AAG
Information Circular, Dept of PA, SW Corner of 5th & Chestnut Sts, Philadelphia, 29 Nov 1898, requests addresses, signed Charles L. Leiper, AAG
General Order no. 6, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 6 Oct 1898, regarding inspection of Posts; signed Charles L. Leipur, AAG
Circular letter,, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, Dec 1899, personal appeal by commander-in-chief Shaw to add to numerical strength of PA GAR, signed Henry A. John, AAG
General Order no. 8,, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 21 Nov 1999, regarding elections, reports, new editions of various publications, surgeon general's report; request to comply with observance of 100th anniversary of death of Washington, 14 Dec; signed Henry John, AAG
General Order no. 7, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 27 Oct 1999, regarding congratulations to Posts on their participation in 33rd national encampment; title of comrade; calls attention to recruiting; availability of badges and souvenir book of 33rd national encampment; ratio of national representatives to members of department; discusses soldiers and sailors home in Erie and reports on orphans schools; Washington's death centennial, signed Henry John, AAG
General Order no. 6, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 9 Oct 1999, regarding inspection of Posts and a list of inspectors and assistant inspectors, signed Henry John, AAG
General Order no. 12, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 5 Apr 1998, regarding Memorial Day observances, signed Charles L. Leipur, AAG
General Order no. 13, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 4 May 1998, regarding 32nd encampment of Dept in Oil City on 8-9 June; request for donation to South Memorial Fund; signed Charles L. Leipur, AAG
Circular, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 3 May 1998, regarding report of committee to select a method of electing delegates to national encampment; includes list of memberships by counties; names of committee members are J. F. Denniston, George S. Shattuck, Thomas G. Sample, Thomas Fording, Thomas W. Baker; signed Charles L. Leipur, AAG
General Order no. 1, Dept of PA, Oil City, PA, 9 June 1898, assumption of command by new commander and lists staff appointments, signed W. J. Patterson, AAG
General Order no. 14, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 5 May 1898, regarding changes to Memorial Day service related to war against Spain, signed Charles L. Leipur, AAG
General Order no. 3, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 28 July 1898, lists appointments as aides-de-cam0p of department commander; prices of badges and other items; announces 32nd annual national encampment in Cincinnati, 7-9 September; aigned Charles L. Leipur, AAG.
General Order no. 2, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 11 June 1898, regarding elected officers, signed Charles L. Leipur, AAG
Circular, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 16 June 1897, regarding requests for addresses of various individuals; announces national encampment in Buffalo, NY, 23-7 August; signed Charles L. Leipur, AAG
General Order no. 3, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 3 July 1897, detailed announcement of 31st national encampment in Buffalo, NY, 23-7 August; where to get rooms; what uniform to wear; findings of Post court martial of Edward McGuigan, signed Charles L. Leipur, AAG
General Order no. 1, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 5 June 1896, new commander assumes command and lists elected officers, signed James F. Morrison, AAG
General Order no. 17, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 27 April 1896, regarding Memorial Day observances, signed James F. Morrison, AAG
General Order no. 5, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 22 August 1896, regarding details of national encampment in St. Paul, Minnesota, signed James F. Morrison, AAG
Circular letter from Dept of PA, 21 August 1896, regarding 30th national encampment in St. Paul, MN, 2-4 Sept 1896; costs of train fare; signed James F. Morrison, AAG
General Order no. 2, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 6 July 1896, lists appointments on staff of departmental commander; St. Paul national encampment details; Grand Army Day at Simpson's Grove Camp meeting; signed James F. Morrison, AAG
General Order no. 2, Dept of PA, 1025 Arch St, Philadelphia, 8 March 1895, lists election of various officers of department at 29th encampment at Williamsport, signed James F. Morrison, AAG
General Order no. 4 [4 struck out and replaced with 6 in red ink], Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 10 Oct 1896, regarding inspection of Posts and lists inspectors and assistant inspectors, signed James F. Morrison, AAG
Circular, Dept of PA, 19 July 1909, regarding names to be placed on Pennsylvania Monument at Gettysburg, signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 6, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 21 November 1908, regarding annual elections and adjutant and quartermaster reports; announces 42nd annual encampment at Gettysburg; lists some appointments as aides-de-camp; memorium including on death of Col. Alfred T. Sellers, signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 2, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 21 June 1909, announces results of election at 43rd annual encampment; announces 43rd annual encampment at Salt Lake City, 9-14 August; announces results of Post court martial of William A. Thompson, Post 16, signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 1, Dept of PA, Gettysburg, 10 June 1909, newsly elected commander assumes command and lists appointments by command of Thad. M. Mahon
General Order no. 11, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 7 May 1909, regarding reports of adjustant and quartermaster and post chaplain; comrades reminded of Flag Day, signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 9, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 9 April 1909, 43rd annual encampment in Gettysburg; meet at Eagle Hotel in Gettysburg; requests for information and addresses on individuals; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 10, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 10 April 1909, regarding Memorial Day observances, signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 8, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 8 March 1909, details of 43rd annual encampment; announces appointments of members of Soldiers Orphans Home Committee; copies of Pennsylvania at Antietam for sale at 10¢; announces Lincoln Centennial Medal; request for information on individuals; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 7, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 12 December 1908, includes national and departmental countersigns; requests adjutant and quartermaster reports; includes amendment to rules adopted at 42nd national encampment; calls attention to plan of observance celebrating 100th birthday of Abraham Lincoln; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 4, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 8 September 1908, announces annual inspection of department; includes names of inspectors and assistant inspectors at each Post, signed Charles A. Suydam; AAG
General Order no. 5, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 10 September 1908, review of 42nd national encampment held at Toledo in early September 1908, announces dedication of Monument to General T. J. Wint at Arlington Cemetery on 15 October 1908; thank you to comrade J. L. Adams of Bradford for providing band for parade at Toledo at his expense; announces two appointments as aides-de-camp; annual approval of procedings of Post; court martial of Dee Wilton Laws of Post 27; includes memorial to Post Dept Commander William W. Tyson; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 3, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 6 August 1908, announces details of 42nd national encampment at Toledo, 31 August-4 September; publishing report on committee of pension legislation; lists appointments of aides-de-camp; includes memorial for Andrew Lee; requests for information on individuals; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 2, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 6 June 1908, lists elected officers at 42nd annual encampment at Erie, 3-4 June; calls attention to annual reports; annual 42nd national encampment at Toledo, 31 August-5 September; Grand Army Association of Philadelphia is arranging a Grand Army Day at Willow Grove on 17 June; announces Grand Army Day at Simpson's Grove on 22 July; requests for information on individuals; signeed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 1, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 4 June 1908, P. DeLacy assumes command and appoints various officers, signed P. DeLacy, AAG
General Order no. 11, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 12 May 1908, transmits forms for adjutant and quartermaster reports; calls attention to Flag Day; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 8, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 27 February 1908, details of 42nd annual encampment of department, Erie, 1 June 1908; encourages membership in GAR for pension benefits; requests for information on individuals, signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 7, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 23 December 1907, national department countersigns enclosed (but not with order); discusses reports of adjutants and quartermasters; includes requests for information on individuals; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 4, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 14 August 1907, relating to annual inspections included list of inspectors and assistant inspectors, signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 3, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 12 August 1907, details of 41st national encampment at Saratoga Springs, NY, 9-14 September; includes appointments to aides-de-camp; includes procedings of Post court martial in case of John F. Osler, Post 140; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 5, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 8 October 1907, review of 41st national encampment at Saratoga Springs, NY; announces 42nd national encampment, Toledo; includes additional aides-de-camp appointments; includes procedings of Post court martial of J. B. Coombs, Post 37, signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 4, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 14 August 1907, relating to annual inspection and including list of inspectors and assistant inspectors, signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 2, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 7 June 1907, lists elected officers at 41st annual encampment at Easton; annual 41st national encampment, Saratoga Springs, NY, 9-14 September; thank you to J. L. Adams, Post 141, Bradford, to pay for band, signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 1, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 6 June 1907, William T. Powell assumes command and apppoints various individuals including his Chief of Staff W. H. H. Lea of Espy Post, signed William T. Powell, AAG
General Order no. 11, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 25 May 1907, includes blank forms for adjutant and quartermaster reports; brief discussion of Easton encampment; reminder of Flag Day observance; annual legislation passed by Commonwealth to each GAR Post to aid in defraying expenses for Memorial Day; legislation regarding erection and furnishing of Memorial Halls; memorial to Daniel J. Horner, 142nd PVI, Post 210, signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
Information Circular no. 2, Headquarters Dept of PA, GAR, 1025 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, 30 Apr 1895, request for veterans' addresses, signed James F. Morrison, AAG
General Order no. 3, Headquarters Dept of PA, GAR, 1025 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, 30 Apr 1895, announces appointments by new commander to staff of department; names some aides-de-camp in various Posts; how to order official badge; lists rejections and acceptances, signed James F. Morrison, AAG
Information Circular, Headquarters Dept of PA, GAR, 5th & Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, request addresses for certain individuals; announces chaplains Grand Army Day, 27 July, Simpson's Grove; annual national encampment, Louisville 11-13 Sept; Pennsylvania RR is route, fare 1¢/mile; signed James F. Morrison, AAG
General Order no. 4, Headquarters Dept of PA, GAR, 1025 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, 8 May 1895; announces each Post should observe Memorial Day on 30 May, signed James F. Morrison, AAG
General Order no. 8, Headquarters Dept of PA, GAR, 5th & Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 20 July 1895, announces 29th national encampment, Louisville, KY, 11-13 Sept, with details of activities; also appointments as A.D.C., signed James F. Morrison, AAG
General Order no. 6, 14 Sep 1897, announces inspection of Posts; divides department into districts and names assistant inspectors-at-large and assistant inspectors, signed C. L. Leiper, AAG
General Order no. 16, 13 Apr 1896, announces 30th annual department encampment at Chambersburg, 30 June with details of activities; indicates that some Posts are delnquent with adjustant or quartermaster reports and per capita tax, signed J. F. Morrison, AAG
General Order no. 9, 4 Dec 1897, announces that Post officers must be installe3d in Jan; semiannual reports with per capita tax of 10¢ for every member in good standing along with credentials of delegates are due after last meeting in Dec; requests that proper observance of Washington's birthday be observed on Feb 22; announces new Posts being mustered; requests that Posts purchase the new "service book"; indicates complaints by applicants for pensions; overturning of two dishonorably discharge sentences, signed C. L. Leiper, AAG
General Order no. 14, 22 Jan 1896, enclosed national and department countersigns for 1896; transmitts the address of W. H. Russell C.I.C. Sons of Veterans; calls attention to the assistants of the Veterans of the War, the Womens Relief Corps; requests patriotic meetings to honor Washington's birthday, signed J. F. Morrison, AAG
Printed letter from Dept of PA, 20 Jan 1896 indicates that reports and per capita tax have not been received, signed J. F. Morrison, AAG
General Order no. 8, Headquarters Dept of PA, GAR, 5th & Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 29 Nov 1897, announces death of commander Joseph F. Denniston, signed C. L. Leiper, AAG
Information Circular, 22 Oct 1897, requests information on units and individual addresses, indicates that the discharge papers of Thomas Rittenhouse, Co A, 23rd PA and Cyrus Maxfield, Co K, 56th PA, have been found; announces several discharges, signed by C. L. Leiper, AAG. Pencilled presentation of flowers to unknown individual on reverse.
General Order no. 7, 6 Nov 1897, commends the Department's participation at the 31st national encampment at Buffalo, 25-27 August; notes that parade was reviewed by C.I.C. Clarkson and President McKinley (our comrade); requests that every effort be made to recruit members for each Post; calls attention to elections; provides blank forms for reports and credentials; requests military instruction be introduced to the public schools; remits a dishonorably discharge sentence of John T. Harvey; apoints ADCs; gives directions for medically descriptive books; announces that the Pennsylvania Society of the War of 1812 is trying to locate graves of soldiers and sailors of that war and that they be forwarded to James Turner, City Hall, Philadelphia, signed C. L. Leiper, AAG
General Order no. 2, Headquarters GAR, Independence Hall, Philadelphia, 8 Oct 1897, announces the election of national officers and gives names and town; announces the death of Emanuel Sands of New Jersey (Dept. Commander); provides changes to the Rules and Regulations; indicates names of people who are acting fraudently as members; requests information on various individuals, signed Thomas J. Stewart, AAG
General Order no. 3. Headquarters Dept of PA, GAR, 1025 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA. 12 Ap[r 1904. announces annual A.D.C. badge, signed J. F. Morrison, AAG
General Order no. 6, Headquarters Dept of PA, GAR, 5th & Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 14 Sep 1897, announces annual inspection of Posts; divides the department into districts and appoints assistant inspectors-at-large and assistant inspectors, signed C. L. Leiper, AAG
General Order no. 5, Headquarters Dept of PA, GAR, 5th & Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 4 Aug 1897, announces 31st national encampment at Buffalo the week of 23 August and gives travel arrangements and details of activities; requests adherence to the uniform of the department; appoints John Welde Post 35 department color bearer; appoints several aides-de-camp, signed C. L. Leiper, AAG
Information Circular, Headquarters Dept of PA, GAR, 5th & Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, , 4 Aug 1897, requests information on certain individuals; announces reunions, including Old Bucktails in Smithport and Pennsylvania Reserves in Buffalo, signed C. L. Leiper, AAG
General Order no. 4, Headquarters Dept of PA, GAR, 5th & Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 19 Jul 1897, appoints several A.D.C.s; advises that some posts have not provided their reports and tax and announces Grand Army Day at Simpson's Grove Camp meeting on 24 July, signed, C. L. Leiper, AAG
General Order no. 7, Headquarters Dept of PA, GAR, 5th & Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 16 Dec 1910, provides countersigns for 1911; announces that reports and taxes are due Dec 31; requests new QM furnish bonds, signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
Information Circular, Headquarters Dept of PA, GAR, 5th & Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 15 Mar 1902; requests information on certain individuals; notes that several photographs have been given to Headquarters for identification; also Department Commander has a silver badge marked George W. Reed, Co. K, 90th PA, signed Charles F. Kennedy, AAG
General Order no. 10, Headquarters Dept of PA, GAR, 5th & Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 31 Mar 1902, announces appointments to ADC; presents a resolution of Duquesne Post 259 regarding the assasination of the President; announces the 36th department encampment at Gettysburg 4-5 June, signed Charles F. Kennedy, AAG
General Order no. 12, Headquarters Dept of PA, GAR, 5th & Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 28 Apr 1902, announces 36th department encampment at Gettysburg; provides appointments to credentials committee and provides other details of the encampment, signed Charles F. Kennedy, AAG
General Order no. 11, Headquarters Dept of PA, GAR, 5th & Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA,, 21 Apr 1902, calls attention to Memorial Day rituals, signed Charles F. Kennedy, AAG
General Order no. 13, Headquarters Dept of PA, GAR, 5th & Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 15 May 1902, forwards various blank forms; demands forwarding of seni-annual reports and per capita tax before the end of June; calls attention to the low prices of supplies; brief indication of activities at the 36th encampments, signed by Charles F. Kennedy, AAG
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General Order no. 10, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 30 Apr 1907, provides details of 41st annual encampment of Department in Easton, PA, 3-7 Jun 1907; a memorium to S. Boyd Fleming; information wanted on various veterans; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 9, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 27 Apr 1907, calls attention to Memorial Day commemoration; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 7, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 15 Dec 1906, states that countersigns are enclosed; details of installation ceremonies for `907; calls attention to reports of adjutants and quartermasters; indicates that quartermasters have to furnish bonds; information wanted for several individuals; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
Letter, headquarters, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 14 Dec 1906, Special Orders no. 21`, detailing W. H. H. Lea to install officers of Post 155; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG [Letter includes image of Supreme Court and Independence Hall]
Letter, headquarters, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 14 Dec 1906, Special Orders no. 20, detailing Charles McKenna of Post No. 3 to install officers of Post 153 on 14 Jan 1907; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
Second copy of Special Order no. 20 with handwritten letter on reverse, Pittsburg, 26 Dec 1906, to Commander, Post 153, from Charles McKenna confirming he will perform ceremony
General Order no. 6, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 23 Nov 1906, Election of officers in December and encloses blank forms for adjutant and quartermaster reports and blank forms for credentials for officers and alternates; commander of department recommends that meetings be held at least quarterly; enclosed are several amendments to Rules and Regulations adopted by national encampment in Minneapolis, 15-17 Aug 2906; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
Letter, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 22 May 1906, addressesed to comrade Lea, Adjutant, Post 153, from Suydam announcing death of Post Department Commander Edwin Walton
General Order no. 5, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 25 Sept 1906, congratulating participation of department in 40th national encampment in Minneapolis in August; announces 41st annual encampment of GAR in Saratoga, NY, exact date to be announced later; requests effort that Posts return to ernest work after summer vacation and that all members solicit everyone eligible for membership; calls attention to 40th annual encampment of Dept of PA and requests appropriate observances; lists several appointments of assistant inspectors and aides-de-camp; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 4, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 7 Aug 1906, announces annual inspection of department; divides department into districts with Posts in each; announces appointments of assistant inspectors-at-large and assistant inspectors; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
Circular letter, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 1 Aug 1906, titled "Read Carefully" to assistant inspectors-at-large and assistant inspectors designating desires of commander for thorough and systematic work in inspections of Posts; signed William H. Green, Dept Inspector
General Order no. 3, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 31 Jul 1906, provides details of 40th national encampment in Minneapolis, 13-17 August; warns Post against Joseph Cramer, who is dishonorably discharged from Post 21, Beverly, NJ; announces committee members to present a testimonial for the retiring commander J. Andrew Wylt; announces aides-de-amp; specifies aides-de-camp badge and that they are available from Post; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 2, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 9 Jun 1906, announces election of department officers and representatives to 40th annual encampment of department, Altoona, 6-7 June; advises Post commanders to submit adjutants and quartermasters reports; announces 40th annual national encampment in Minneapolis, 13-18 August; announces amount of money received for relief of comrades in Dept of CA; announces annual "Grand Army Day" at Simpson's Grove, 14 July; announces death of Fred N. Amsden, Sr. Vice-Commander of Dept (1885); signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 1, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 8 Jun 1906, newsly appointed commander assumes command and announces appointments to various Posts; signed M. A. Gherst, Dept Commander
General Order no. 14, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 22 May 1906, announces death of past department commander Edwin Walton; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 14 [sic], Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 16 May 1906, transmits forms for adjutant, quartermaster, and chaplain reports; provides few details for 40th annual department encampment; announces dedication of monument to Andrew G. Curtin and "the private soldier of the Civil War" at Bellefonte on 8 June; lists appointments of Assistant Patriotic Instructors; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 11, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 22 Mar 1906, calls attention to inappropriate classes membership in GAR Posts; announces appointment of A. G. Williams of Post 105 to membership on commission of Soldiers' Orphans Achool; announces many Assistant Patriotic Instructors; discusses rank strap for Assistant Patriotic Instructors with availability and price; announces death of James Morris Gibbs, commander of Post 116; information wanted on several individuals; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
Printed Circular letter from office of Patriotic Inspector, 53 Fidelity Building, Pittsburgh, 10 Mar 1906, to Assistant Patriotic Instructors regarding suggestions for guidance; signed Charles O. Smith, Dept Patriotic Instructor
General Order no. 9, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 8 Feb 1905, announces 39th annual encampment of department at Reading, 5-11 June; several appointments to Board of Trustees at Soldiers and Sailors Home, Erie; announces remittance of sentence of Charles J. Barr, Post 3; announces Post court trial proceedings, findings and sentence of Francis Lombard, Post 171
General Order no. 11, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 19 Apr 1905, indicates details of 39th annual department encampment at Reading, 5-10 June; attention called to Circular letter no. 1 from national headquarters requesting financial assistance to attend graves in national cemeteries in south; calls attention to observances of Flag Day on 14 June; information requested for several individuals, signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 12, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 20 Apr 1905, calls attention to Memorial Day observances and indicates should be called Memorial Day instead of Decoration Day; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 1, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 8 Jun 1905, newly elected commander of Dept of PA assumes command and announces several appointments; signed J. Andrew Wylt, Dept Commander
General Order no. 2, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 9 Jun 1905, announces election of various officers at 38th annual department encampment at Reading; requests reports of adjutant and quartermaster be forwarded immediately along with dues; announces 39th annual national encampment will be held in Denver, 4-9 September; announces "Grand Army Day" at Simpson's Grove, 15 July; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 3, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 24 Jul 1905, announces appointments of aides on staff of department commander; provides information on badges for aides-de-camp; provides additional information on 39th annual national encampment in Denver; provides addresses of contacts with "Womens Relief Corps" and "Ladies of the GAR"; announces committee to present a testimonial to the past department commander John McNevin; announces death of Wylmon W. Blackmar, commander-in-chief; information wanted on several individuals; two items found: medal to General H. M. Nagler and discharge papers of John Newman, 84th PA; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 4, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 11 Aug 1905. __________________________; notes fact that PA leads all other departments in contributions of money to Stephenson Memorial Fund; appoints several aides-de-camp; asks for information on individuals; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 5, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 1 Sept 1905, announces Post inspections for 1905; provides details of how to be conducted; provides district designations for each Post; lists appointments to assistant inspector-at-large and assistant inspectors; announces death of Colonel Eli G. Sellers; information wanted on several individuals; signed Charles A. Suydam [also duplicate]
Circular, 1 Sept 1905 titled "Read Carefully," details duties of assistant inspector-at-large and assistant inspectors; Alexander F. Nicholas, Dept Inspector
General Order no. 6, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 28 Oct 1905, commander congratulates department on participation in national encampment in Denver; announces proceedings of 39th department encampment (Reading, PA) have heen mailed to each Post commander; encourages enrollment campaign; notes that Dept of PA led all departments in amounts contributed to memorial of Dr. Stephenson, founder of GAR; announces Charles O. . Smith is appointed "Department Patriotic Instructor" and that J. C. Frederick of Post 190 is appointed Chief Mustering Officer; calls attention to fact that any appeals to department for funds must be approved by department commander (in this case, appeals were being made for erection of county monument in memory of soldiers and sailors in Civil War); announces four appointments of aides-de-camp; information wanted notices; found items: discharge paper of Benjamin D. Hall, 6th Ohio and a silver badge of 2nd Division, 6th Corps, engraved A. J. Hamilton, 139th PVI; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 7, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 20 Nov 1905, encloses blank forms for adjutant and quartermaster reports and blank forms for credentials for officers and alternates; announces new Post Corporal A. J. Grim, Post 640, Spring City, Chester Co., 3 Nov 1905; reports on death of post Jr Vice Dept Commander I. H. Seesholtz; information wanted on former members of 3rd and 4th Reserves to add names to PA monument at Antietam; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 8, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 8 Feb 1905, reports that countersigns enclosed; commander requests open installation of officers in 1906; J. C. Frederic, Chief Mustering Officer, recommends that duties of installing officer be performed by Sr. past Post Commander if possible; quartermasters required to furnish bonds; Commander thanks past Sr Vice Commander-in-Chief A. P. Burchfield for his gift of handsome Brussels carpet; announces two appointments of aides-de-camp; information wanted on names and addresses of Co A, 69th PA, and Co K. 71st; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 11, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 21 Mar 1904, national and departmental countersigns transmitted; department commander thanks Post for its observance of birthday of Lincoln and Washington; announces 38th annual department encampment at Gettysburg, 6-11 June 1904; announces week of 15 Aug is 38th annual national encampment at Boston; includes some details of encampment; commander requests Post appoint committee to visit schools on 27 May; annual death of Samuel Starr M.D.; information wanted on several individuals or companies; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
Printed letter from Benjamin F. Stephenson Memorial Committee, Charles A. Partridge, Chairman, Office of Treasurer, 3rd National Bank, Philadelphia, 15 Apr 1904, to Capt Thomas Espy Post 153; letter reports that total funds in Stephenson Fund inadequate for structure; request is made for individuals and Posts for immediate and liberal additions to funds; signed Charles Partridge and other members of committee; endorsed by Headquarters GAR, 22 Mar 1904 by order of John C. Black, commander-in-chief and Charles Partridge, Adjutant General
General Order no. 12, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 2 May 1904, details of 38th annual department encampment, Gettysburg, 6-11 June 1904; announces death of past department commander Samuel Irvin Givin, born Ireland, PA heavy artillery; announces committee on credentials including W. H. H. Lea of Post 153; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG [also duplicate]
General Order no. 13, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 26 May 1905, transmittal of blank forms for adjutant, quartermaster and chaplain; details of 39th annual department encampment (Reading); announces unveiling of monument to President McKinley at 4 pm Wed 7 June; discusses proceedings and findings of two court martials at Post 10 and 3, approved, and two men dishonorably discharged rom GAR; announces death of past Jr Vice Dept Commander Joseph M. Lowery, 78th; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 13, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 2 May 1904, department commander calls attention to appropriate commeration ofr Memorial Day be observed; call it Memorial Day, not Decoration Day; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 1, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 10 Jun 1904, newly elected commander of department assumes command and makes appointment to various Posts; John McGiven, Department Commander
General Order no. 2, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 12 Jun 1904, annual election of officers at 36th annual department encampment at Gettysburg; directs Post commanders to appoint an aide who is devoted to welfare of Post; announces 38th annual national encampment, Boston, 15-20 Aug 1904; some details of encampment; calls attention to "Grand Army Day" at Simpson's Grove on 16 July and Grand Army Association of Philadelphia is arranging a "Grand Army Day" at Willow Grove in early August; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 4, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 27 July 1904, announces aides-de-camp; provides information on obtaining badge of office for aides; includes additional information for 38th national encampment, Boston in August; prescribes uniform for department at parade in Boston (dark pants, dark blue four-button blouse, white vest, fatigue cap, black neck tie, white gloves); announces Post 166, suspended by General Order no. 3, has liquidated its indebtedness and now is in good standing with department; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 5, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 29 Aug 1904, department commander congratulates attendees for deportment at 38th national encampment in Boston; department commander thanks 3rd Regiment Band of Philadelphia and Grand Army Band of Allegheny for their efforts at Boston; acknowledges color bearer George L. Baker, Post 591, and standard bearer John Kirk, Post 462 for their performance and duty; announces appointments as aides-de-camp; announces death of past Sr Vice department Commander William T. Atkinson, 48th; requests information on few individuals; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG [also duplicate]
General Order no. 5, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 4 Sept 1902, announces inspections of Posts and provides directions for inspectors; divides department into districts; appoints assistant inspector-at-large and assistant inspector; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 6, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 30 Sept 1904, announces inspections of Posts and provides directions for inspectors; divides department into districts; appoints assistant inspector-at-large and assistant inspector; corrects General Order no. 5 regarding two aides-de-camp; announces death of aide-de-camp George A. Tripple; two announcements of information wanted; tentative announcement of reunion of 13th PA veteran Cavalry Association on 20 October 1904 at Post 58 in Harrisburg; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 7, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 3 Nov 1904, regarding blank forms for adjutant and quartermaster; announces a set of Pennsylvania at Gettysburg books in two volumes forwarded to each Post Commander and should be placed in Post library; calls attention to organization of "Our Posts" for Posts who have grown weak in numbers; indicates Sons of Veterans are successors to GAR; annnual appointments of several aides-de-camp and provides information for obtaining badge of office of aides-de-camp; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 9, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 26 Jan 1903, announces death of past commander A. L. Pearson, Pittsburg, 155th, who received Medal of Honor, was brevited to Major General; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no.10, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 27 Jan 1903, includes extract of letter by commanders-in-chief Thomas J. Stewart regarding increasing membership of each Post; calls attention to circular issued by Post that has produced good results; requests Post adjutants forward Post commanders names and addresses and time of Post meetings by 26 Nov to permit publication of new edition of roster; made several appointments to Trustees of Soldiers and Sailors Home, Erie; announces mustering of new Post 639, Norwood, 10 Jan 1903; announces 37th department encampment at Allentown, 1-6 June; announces approval of restoration of sentence of two court martials; beware fraud by Martin van Buren Davis (1895 and 1899), Post 87 and 97; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 11, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 6 Apr 1903, details annual encampment at Allentown, 3-4 June; admonishes Posts delinquent in their reports and edelaying per capita tax and reports of representatives and alternates; need for prompt action regarding 37th national encampment in San Francisco because of long distance from department; Phoenixville Post 145 cautions against Condy O'Brian, who claims to be a member of that Post, but is unworthy of any assistance; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
Circular "Information," 6 Apr 1903, requests members of 12th PA Cavalry send addresses regarding reunion 17 Aug 1903 at Bolliver Heights, VA; requests for addresses of individuals in various companies; found discharge papers of Jerimiah Johnson, 25th US Colored Troops, Sunbury, also honorable discharge papers found and in possession of adjutant of Post 35 in Sunbury.
General Order no. 12, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 18 Apr 1903, attention to appropriate actions to honor dead on Memorial Day (not Decoration Day); signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 12, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 20 Apr 1903, gives details on 37th annual encampment, Allentown, week of 1 June; requires officers and representatives in attendance at encampment will wear prescribed uniform; calls attention to commander-in-chief's request for attention to assist comrades of southern departments in Memorial Day observations; announces death of following Post commanders: Edward F. Harris, Post 27, and Samuel Jones, Post 80 (both colored Posts); signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 14, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 15 May 1903, commander-in-chief directs reports be made early because of 37th annual encampment being held at early date; attaches blank forms A (adjutant's report) and B (quartermaster's report) and chaplain's report; additional details on 37th encampment, Allentown, 3-4 June; request for funds for Stephenson Memorial; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 1, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 5 Jun 1903, newly elected commander assumes command and appoints several individuals to duties; by Commander Edwin Walton, Department Commander
General Order no. 2, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 9 Jun 1903, announces additional elected officers, representatives, and alternates; also additional staff appointments; emphasizes importance of forwarding reports and per capita tax; announces "Grand Army Day" at "Simpson's Grove Camp Meeting:; department commander wishes to be advised of reunions of Grand Army Associations and other gatherings; announces Grand Army Association of Philadelphia is having reunion at Willow Grove on 25 July; announces 37th national encampment at San Francisco, 17-22 August; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 3, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 30 Jun 1903, details of 37th national encampment at San Francisco; directs special attention to relieve comrades in distress in Kansas; appoints committee to secure testimonial for former commander Scott; announces death of Joseph B. Maitland; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
Printed letter, Department of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, DC, 21 July 1903, to commander of Dept of PA, regarding fradulent claims by individuals (passing as doctor); signed B. L. Ware
General Order no. 5, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 28 July 1903, announces appointments of aides-de-camp and advice on how to obtain badge of aides-de-camp; details of national encampment at San Francisco on 18 August; on checking baggage; wear heavy underwear and guard against cold; annual 20th reunion of northwestern association, 26 August 1903, Exposition Park, Conneaut Lake; [previous letter enclosed with this General Order]; information requested on several individuals; signed Charles A. Suydam [also duplicate copy]
General Order no. 6, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 4 Sept 1903, announces 37th annual encampment was largest single gathering in that city; 36th PA battle flags carried and lent by Posts 2, 8 and 28; announces changes to members transferring from one Post to another after having been dropped; announces 38th national encampment for Boston in 1904; includes several requests for information; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 7, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 30 Sept 1903, announces Post inspections with instructions; divides department into districts; appoints assistant inspector-at-large and assistant inspector; signed Charles A. Suydam [also duplicate]
General Order no. 8, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 17 Nov 1903; announces enclosed blank forms A and B and blank credentials of representatives and alternates and Post Surgeon's search and report; includes reprint of new PA law requiring metal markers for each soldier and sailor who served in miliary forces of United States; includes additional appointments to aides-de-camp; also methods for obtaining badge of aides-de-camp; announces death of past assistant adjutant general Robert B. Walls; includes requests for information on several individuals and companies; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
General Order no. 9, Dept of PA, 5th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, 9 Dec 1903, __________"requests for open installation__________; calls attention to Act of Legislature providing for burial of soldiers, sailors, marines who die without sufficient means to pay for burial costs; national department countersigns enclosed unless Post delinquent; announces death of past department commander George G. Boyer, 97th; information wanted request for members Co A, 152nd; signed Charles A. Suydam, AAG
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