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Family Papers - Wetzler, Martin, undatedFamily Papers - Wetzler, Martin, undated

Family Register from Martin Wetzler. This handwritten document contains the birthdates of three children: Elemina (September 23, 1836), Loper (November 11, 1838), and Angeline (November 7, 1842). It is written in German, features ornate cursive writing, and includes a decorative Star of David and a red and black decorative border.

General Order - Division Head Quarters, Fort Lyon, Virginia, October 29, 1861General Order - Division Head Quarters, Fort Lyon, Virginia, October 29, 1861

General Order No. 4 issued by Division Head Quarters at Fort Lyon, Virginia, on October 29, 1861. The order names officers to muster the troops of the Division, specifically referencing “Cameron’s Brigade Col. Alexander Hay & 3rd Penna Volunteers.” It is issued “By Order, Brig Genl Heintzelman, Commanding Division,” with “Official” certification by “C. H. Potter, Asst. Adjt. Genl.” and signed by “Isaac Moses, Asst Adjt Genl.” The order is addressed “To Col. A. A. McKnight.” The document is entirely handwritten in cursive script. 3.

Letter - Julius Basinski, Miles City, MT, July 7, 1881Letter - Julius Basinski, Miles City, MT, July 7, 1881

Handwritten letter from Julius Basinski of Miles City, MT, to Henry Elling in Virginia City, MT, dated July 7, 1881. The letter discusses financial and legal matters, specifically concerning a bond/warrant issue where a person named Harding refuses to furnish warrants with bonds unless certain conditions are met, involving a sum of $2,499.66 and an additional exchange charge. The letter is written in an ornate, calligraphic script on lined paper. 3.

Receipt - Isaac Gomez, Hudson Valley, New York, December 6, 1756Receipt - Isaac Gomez, Hudson Valley, New York, December 6, 1756

A handwritten receipt dated December 6, 1756, issued by Isaac Gomez, acknowledging receipt from Jacob Turke of an order on Mr. Law. Reads for Twenty Pounds. This amount, when paid, will constitute full payment for the account of Conradt Elmendorf. The document is handwritten in an ornate script on aged, folded paper, typical of 18th-century documents. 3.