James George wrote this letter from camp near Cornith, Mississippi. He has sent three hundred dollars by Captain T. Eifer to the express office in Red Wing. He expects to get paid another four hundred dollars at the first of the month. He has done all the paper work to discharge Darwin Rassitor. They are expecting a big battle any day. His health is not good and he has trouble getting around.
James George wrote this letter from camp near Cornith, Mississippi. The health of everyone in camp has improved. They have moved to a new clean camp and everyone's health is improving. He urges her to write and to send her letters to the camp via Louisville. He plans to send $200 to the Red Wing Express office in a few days. He praises Edna's improved writing and warns Rhoda to be careful of her cough.
James George wrote this letter from camp near Cornith, Mississippi. He has decioded to send his wife three hundred dollars instead of two hundred dollars. He advises her to not tell anyone about the money and to keep it with her at all times. He has discharged D. Rassitor because he was not fit for duty. Rassitor will be starting for home in a few days.
James George wrote this letter from Mantorville to his daughter, Helen on December 11, 1859. He writes about the value of education and warns her against associating with Mr. Wescotts, Blaisdelle or Sid Miller.
James Greorge wrote this letter from camp. He has not received mail in about a month and presumes it is because the Confederate forces control the area to the rear of his unit. He has heard of Union victories from the Potomac to the Gulf, but has no news of the enemy forces near him. He hopes Rhoda and George had a good trip home and arrived safely.
James George wrote this letter from Ringgold, Georgia. He has not received any letters for awhile. He is now in the extreme front within sight of the rebel force. He does not believe that he will be mustered out.
James George wrote this letter from Ringgold, Georgia. He has no time to write and expects to move soon. His troops are in good condition. He states that old officers will go out at the end of their enlistment and he expects to do the same. He will send more money home as soon as he is paid.
James George wrote this letter from camp near Tunnel Hill, Georgia. They are under marching orders and have been in the front for several days. He is very tired.
This letter was written by James George from camp near Cornith, Mississippi. He is very close to the enemy, but is not sure if there will be a battle. He is unwell and intends to leave when the battle is over.
Receipt made out to Fred Tews for payment on account of $25.00. Laird Nord Yards was a retail lumber dealer in Stewartville, MN. The business was established in 1855 and incorporated in 1900.
An invitation from the Stewartville Alumni Association in June of 1924. The invitation asked the "Ladies" to bring a covered dish to suit their tastes, sandwiches, and silverware. The men were to bring nickels for ice cream and coffee.
A bill made out to Fred Tews for general merchandise. The bill shows the amount of the purchase and a credit he received. Mr. Aupperle's signature is shown with the date the bill was paid in full.
Property tax receipt made out to Fred Tews for property taxes he paid for 1901. It appears there was a penalty for late payment. The payment was for one full year.
The Land Tax Road Receipt was for road taxes paid in the village of Stewartville. Mr. Tews was also charged a labor payment for Personal Property Road Tax.
A receipt made out to Fred Tews for fifty cents that was paid to the State Prohibition Committee. The purpose of this committee was to eliminate the manufacture, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the United States.
A bill for grains and cow pasturage. It appears that a discount was given since Mr. Tews paid in cash. The payment for cash was signed by Wauzee Cussons, one of the owners of the mill.
This is a Sunday menu from the Tews Hotel. The menus were typed, probably by a member of the Tews Family. The menu offers many selections of food and desserts.
This is a piece of stationery from the Tews Hotel. Note that it lists Mrs. Alice Tews as the proprietor of the hotel. It also shows that the hotel offered American and European Plans.
Letter with envelope to Ole B. Berg, Batt. B. 305th F.A., American Ex Forces from sister Ella (Mrs. Carl Warn) in Clodford, Alberta, Canada. Includes enclosed address for John H. Tewes.
Envelope addressed to Ole B. Berg at Camp Upton, New York. He was transferred to American Expeditionary Force, Postmaster New York; a two page letter, in Norwegian, from father, John O. Berg, Northfield, Minnesota; and three page letter, in Norwegian, from mother, Mrs. John O. Berg.
Letter with envelope addressed to Ole B. Berg, Camp Upton, New York and forwarded to 305 Field Artly with no return address, written by his cousin Thea Berg.
Letter with envelope addressed to Ole B. Berg, Camp Upton, New York and transferred to American Expeditonary Force; from friend and fellow servicemen Oscar Gustafson and Sam Cowder at Camp Sevier, South Carolina.
Letter with envelope addressed to Ole B. Berg, Camp Upton, New York and forworded to 305 Field Artly with no return address, written by his father John O. Berg in Norwegian.
Letter with envelope to Ole B. Berg, Batt. B. 305th F.A., American Ex Forces from John O. Berg, Northfield, Minnesota. Includes a Christmas Package Coupon.
Letter with envelope addressed to Ole B. Berg, Camp Upton, New York from sister Ella (Mrs. Carl Warn) in Clodford, Alberta, Canada. Includes a newspaper clipping.
This insurance policy from the Saint Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company covers the farm buildings, implements, and hay on the farm owned by M.J. Kennedy. The policy covers the years 1906-1909 and is for the amount of $500.
The cyclone policy was issued to M. J. Kennedy on May 12, 1905. The policy was in effect for five years and it covered farm implements, grain and hay. The policy was issued by the Saint Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company.
Electric light bills for Mr. Fred Tews. The bills shows how many watts were consumed and the price of twelve and one - half cents per watt. Mr. Tews was the owner of the Tews Hotel
The Warranty Deed was dated October 30, 1894, and it explains the terms for the land transaction detailed on the inside pages. The land was owned by Mr. Franz Urban and it was purchased by Mr. Michael J. Kennedy for four thousand dollars.
This letter was sent to Dr. A. O. Hagen, a local dentist, from presidential candidate Wendell Wilkie a few weeks before the national election for the presidency.
Minutes Ledger is a written document of the first historical organization of Kandiyohi County. It contains the articles of incorporation and minutes and financial reports of the organization that later becomes the Kandiyohi County Historical Society.
Lawson, Victor E.; Tew, Martin E.; Nelson, J. Emil
Date Created:
1905
Description:
This is the first published history book of Kandiyohi County. This history describes the many aspects of the County's history including: early settlements, Native Americans, U.S. Dakota Conflict of 1862, politics, Monongalia County history, State Capital lands, geology. Each township also has its own history, which includes a plat map, history of school districts, churches and biographies.
A 1922 letter from Juliette Gordon Low to Marjorie Edgar, thanking her for the flowers and requesting Miss Edgar to represent Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. in Normandy.
Contributing Institution:
Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys
A 1921 letter concerning the visit of Mrs. Kerr to the United States from England. Juliette Gordon Low wants the work of Miss Baden-Powell from 1910-1916 recognized for spreading the Girl Guide movement in England.
Contributing Institution:
Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys
Index to the 1949 Aerial Views of Mower County Townships. Each section areas were listed on the yellowed, legal size, linen-type papers that aided government agents in locating the photographic or composite print of the area they wished to research.
Jacob Dieter wrote this letter from Osage City, Kansas. He had two boils on his face. Mail has been slo9w coming from home but he believes that it is due to the heavy snows in Illinois and Wisconsin. New Years day it was twenty-two degrees below zero in his camp. He has been working and has earned sixteen dollars since he came to Osage. He spent five dollars and twenty-five cents for a pair of boots and another dollar and a half for an ax.
Martha Dieter describes her childhood including her family's experiences at Fort Ridgley, her fathers imprisonment at Andersonville Prison during the Civil War, being vaccinated for small pox and moving to Rochester.
Alexander Ramsey wrote this letter from Saint Paul. He discusses the rules and judgment that affect the appointedment of officers to new and existing regiments.
James George wrote this letter from camp. After the general died the day before, they started marching. They had no tents the night before and he got wet from the dew. The men of the Ninth Ohio had been acting badly since the general died. James George drove off some members of that unit who were abusing two young ladies. The weather has been very hot. He mentions possibilities for General McCook's replacement. There is word that the rebels are marching towards his regiment. He is fearful that the war will go on indefinitely.
James George wrote this letter from camp. General McCook is near death. The general had been sick for about two weeks, requiring him to travel in a spring wagon. The wagon was usually in the front of the brigade and was attacked by rebels when it got too far ahead of the rest of the unit. General McCook was gravely wounded and expected to die. The general's regiment, the Ninth Ohio, in retaliation, burned and destroyed everything belonging to members of the cavalry who shot the general. On the back of the letter, dated August 7, 1862, James George reports that the general has died and they brought his body to the railroad in Deckerd, Tennesse to send it home.
Jacob Dieter wrote this letter while he was at Fort Ridgley, Minnesota. He made his way from Rochester, through Mankato and New Ulm to Fort Ridgley. He is waiting for the pay master and will send money home as soon as possible. He mentions several acquaintances and reports on their health.
James George wrote this letter from camp near Shephardsville, Kentucky. They are between Louisville and Lebanon Junction. The rebels forces left yesterday, as the union forces were arriving. He sent six hundred dollars to the Red Wing Express office and wants Rhoda to acknowledge when she receives the money.
James George wrote this letter from camp near Tuscumbia, Alabama. He was very pleased with the reception he got when he returned to camp. The health of his men is good and they are getting a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. He has received news of a battle near Richmond and is not encouraged with the outcome. He speculates that England may enter the war in support of the Confederacy. He feels they can take Canada in sixty days if England enters the war.
James George wrote this letter from Tuscumbia, Alabama. He returned to camp the previous night. The war news is not looking very promising. Captain Markham had been drinking again and has had to resign. Governor Ramsey is near Cornith, Mississippi and is expected to be in camp the next day.
James George wrote this letter from camp near Tuscumbia, Alabama. He advises Rhoda on financial matters and tells her to direct any future letter via Cairo, Illinois. His unit is expected to soon move one hundred miles east. He has heard that the Third Regiment has been taken prisoner. Governor Ramsey spent the day with him. Two people died of whiskey.
James George wrote this letter from White Sulphur Springs. He has been away from camp for one week and is anxious to return to his regiment. One of his acquaintances, Sweeney, is the bookkeeper at the hotel. James George has only been there two days, but is already feeling better. He expects to leave for camp the following week.
James George wrote this letter in camp south of Cornith, Mississippi. He is very tired after several days of engagment with the enemy. Captain Kiefer returned after delivering three hundred dollars to the Red Wing express office for Rhoda. The weather is very hot. A few days later, he adds a note to the letter stating that he will be going into a house and taking some medicine.
James George wrote this letter in camp about four miles from Cornith, Mississippi. The weather is very hot. He now has additional medical aid and his health is improving. They are three miles from the enemy and expect a battle soon. The Fourth Regiment is about eight miles east of their location. Clinton Cilley now commands Comapany C.
This letter is unsigned, but presumed to have been written by James George. It is dated eighteen sixty one, but James George's unit was not in this area until January of eighteen sixty two. This letter was written from camp in near Jamestown, Kentucky. They are about sixteen miles from the enemy. There are rumors around camp the the enemy force is between nine thousand and twenty-five thousand men. He thinks Clinton Cilley will be promotes to one of the offices of Company C. He belives politics will prevent Cilley from being promoted to captain now.
This letter is undated and unsigned, but probably was written by Rhoda George after the death of her husband, James. She writes about finances, funeral expenses and important papers. There are problems with the probate proceedings bacause of the strange wording in the will. She has almost no money left and can not access her husband's money. Ned will take his bar examination on April third. Her widow's pension application has been filled out and is expected to be mailed the next day.
Handwritten document by Edward "Ned" George containing biographical information about his father, James George, including family, education, work experience, military service, religion and politics.
James George wrote this letter from camp. The previous Sunday, they were attacked by rebel forces, but were able to drive them away. The rebel force left about two thoudsand mules and horses and other equipment worth about a half a million dollars. His regiment had twelve killed, five badly wounded and 20 slightly wounded. General Zollicoffer was killed.
James Greorge wrote this letter from camp near Nashville, Tennessee. He has heard reports that the rebels destroyed parts of the railroad between the camp and Louisville. His unit will be marching south the next day. He does not feel that they will be involved in any more fighting because the rebels have been retreating and disbanding in all directions. He does not think that the South can make a stand against the superior force of the North. He hopes that Rhoda and Ned got home safely.
James George wrote this letter from camp and describes life with his troops and their regiment's battles. He mentions that Captain Markham was wounded and would be returning home. Rhoda George and Ned are in Danville and are on their way to meet him. He has communicated with his wife by telegraph.
Rhoda George wrote this letter from Lebanon, Kentucky. She mentions that she has not seen her husband since January first and expresses concern over the fate of her husband. She predicts that more soldiers will die from disease caused by the climate than will die by shooting. Many soldiers from Minnesota are in the hospital in Lebanon with various illnesses including measles and mumps. Lodgings are described as well as life in Lebanon with her son, Ned.