Manuscript/Mixed Material Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II ($500 in prizes, awarded in 1867 ); Entries 91-100
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Image 1 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … Wm Oland Bourne BOX 6 FOLDER 2 Left Handed Penmanship Contest Series II 91100 Transcribed and reviewed by contributors participating in the By The People project at crowdlocgov- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 2 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … 91 Transcribed and reviewed by contributors participating in the By The People project at crowdlocgov- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 3 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … 1 A Word with Comrades The scenes of carnage the fiery storm of war the red deluge of blood and the terrible mimicry of hell that for four long years enshrouded our…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 4 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … 2 into the Thirteen Colonies which threatened to exist for all time a curse to all and a deadly insult to the very principles of human progress and the religious and political…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 5 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … 3 Who can estimate the grief weigh the tears or measure the bitterness of heart that weigh down and oppress thousands upon thousands all over our war scourged land Broken hearts ruined…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 6 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … 4 and are homeless friendless and penniless Perhaps a father fell by your side you closed his eyes in death while his thoughts clung fondly to his distant home and family who…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 7 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … 5 theoretical pity We can care for the needy help the maimed and comfort the widow and fatherless By doing so God the Father of all will bless us Charity hideth a…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 8 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … 6 conscious that you were not mingling in the strife at the behests of a despot or for the purpose of conquest not waging war for plunder at the nod of an…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 9 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … 7 the distressed and and aid and encourage our brethren who strike for the principles of liberty and justice whenever it is consistent to do so remembering also that life is a…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 10 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … 92 Transcribed and reviewed by contributors participating in the By The People project at crowdlocgov- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 11 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … Wm Orland Bourne Esq Editor of the Soldiers Friend Dear Sir I have the honor to add to your collection of Specimens of left hand Penmanship by giving you a brief sketch…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 12 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … Veteran Reserve Corps and was assigned to duty with Company A of the 18th Regiment VRC commanded by Col Charles F Johnson and was honorably discharged from the United States Service on…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 13 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … State of Pennsylvania County of Centre S S Personally appeared before me Samuel L Barr who being duly sworn according to law deposes and Says that he has learned to write since…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 14 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … 93 Transcribed and reviewed by contributors participating in the By The People project at crowdlocgov- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 15 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … Worcester June 25 1867 Wm Oland Bourn Esq Sir I am well acquainted with Sergt John S Fay of Marlboro Mass formerly of Co F 13th Reg Mass Vol in November 1864…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 16 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … I solemnly swear that the statement of B G Howes is true and that I wrote the enclosed manuscript with my left hand JS Fay Commonwealth of Masschusetts Middlesex June 28th 1867…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 17 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … Marlboro Mass June 28th 1867 Wm Oland Bourne Esq Dear Sir The following brief sketch of my experience as a soldier in the Union Army is respectfully tendered as a specimen of…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 18 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … 2 March 1st we crossed the Potomac and advanced to Winchester Thus far we had been under the command of Gen Banks but were now ordered to join Gen McDowells corps at…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 19 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … 3 where we reorganized and withdrew to Halls Hill We next advanced through Washington into Maryland met the enemy at South Mountain Sept 14th followed him to Antietam where we were engaged…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 20 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … 4 company killing our Captain and Second Lieut and badly wounding myself in my Right Hand and Right Knee I was immediately carried to a house in the rear and my limbs…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 21 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … 5 improved fast and was discharged on the 9th of September I was promoted to Corporal in Sept 1862 and Sargeant in March 1863 In November 1864 I commenced to attend B…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 22 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … 1867 June 28 2 93 John S Fay Right leg right arm Lost right leg and right arm 322 THE CITY RECORD FEBRUARY 23 1881 fourth Wards be authorized to suspend such…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 23 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … THE CITY RECORD OFFICIAL JOURNAL VOL IX NEW YORK WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 23 1881 NUMBER 2348 COMMISSIONERS OF THE SINKING FUND Abstract of the Proceedings of the Commissioners of the Sinking fund at…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 24 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … No 93 Marlboro Mass June 28th 1867 Wm Oland Rourne Esqr Dear Sir The following brief sketch of my experience as a soldier in the Union Army is respectfully tendered as a…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 25 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … No 93 2 Banks but were now ordered to join General McDowells corps at Manassas Junction and by him were ordered to Warrenton Junction We next marched to Fredericksburg from there after…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 26 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … No 93 3 to the river at a point near where we crossed in December The first division had crossed on a pontoon bridge and our division was formed en masse near…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 27 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … No 93 4 next day carried to City Point where I took steamer for Annapolis My While there I improved fast and was discharged on the 9th of September I was promoted…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 28 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … 1867June 28 series 2 94 Buell Rorapaugh Transcribed and reviewed by contributors participating in the By The People project at crowdlocgov- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 29 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … Cincinnati Cortland Co N Y June 28th 1861 Gentlemen Please accept my most sincere thanks for the interest which you have manifested in the welfare of the left arm soldiers of the…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 30 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … Aug 1862 under Capt Frank Place at a war meeting held in the Town of Cincinnatus which is situated in the valley of the Olsetic River about thirtyfive miles north of Binghamton…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 31 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … Washington D C arriving there on the 30th about daylight thence proceeded to Arlington Heights On the 13th Oct removed to Fairfax CourtHouse thence on the 29th to Centreville where we remained…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 32 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … not participated in the engagement but witnessed the conflict My arms having been restored to me I participated in the battle of Gettysburg Pa and had been in action for 2 or…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 33 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … I remained in Gettysburg about one week Hence was sent to Baltimore and after 2 or 3 weeks had elapsed was removed to Washington On the 17th day of Oct received a…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 34 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … 95 Transcribed and reviewed by contributors participating in the By The People project at crowdlocgov- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 35 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … To Mr J Crosby I take great pleasure in informing you that the manuscript submitted by you has been selected for the Hancock Premium offered by Wm Oland Bourne editor of the…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 36 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … 1 Washington DC June 29th 1867 Wm Oland Bourne Esq Editor of The Soldiers Friend Sir I hereby avail myself of the privilege held out in your advertisement of contributing a specimen…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 37 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … 2 We arrived at Hagerstown Md August 1st and remained in that State during the fall and winter making some severe marches that fall and in the winter were stationed at Williamsport…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 38 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … 3 about 3 oclock PM when the enemy massed their force and made a furious attack upon the left We were immediately ordered to reinforce that point and we advanced under cover…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 39 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … 4 the next morning at daylight We found them strongly intrenched and they received us with a volley when we had arrived within short range We were hotly engaged for about two…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867
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Image 40 of Wm. Oland Bourne Papers: Left-hand Penmanship contest; Soldier and sailor contributions; Series II … 5 where we remained during the winter On April 29th our Corps made a feint at a point on the river below Fredericksburg Out 1st Division under Genl Wadsworth crossed and deployed…- Contributor: Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland)
- Date: 1867