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Late 19th century Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Department of Pennsylvania letters and ephemera, including:
- Letter from Commander C.C. Dunn of Ellis Post, No. 6 to the commander of the General Welsh Post, No. 118 in Columbia, PA. Dunn is asking the commander to "reobligate" William H. Solley to the General Welsh Post so that Dunn can forward Solley's transfer card. Letter dated July 6, 1883, and signed by Dunn.
- Circular letter from Louis Wagner and J.M. Vanderslice, committee members of the Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home, to members of GAR Dept. of PA posts. The letter states that the Home has been deceived into accepting men who are insane or have bad habits, and suggests that in the future only "honorable men" be recommended for the Home. Letter dated December 30, 1886.
- General orders circular letter from Thomas J. Stewart, assistant adjutant general of the Dept. of Pennsylvania, appointing five members to the Board of Trustees of the Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home. Dated January 15, 1887.
- General orders circular letter from Thomas J. Stewart with updates about the department, including a memorial for General John Sedgwick, new posts, disbanded posts, rejected membership applications and more. Dated January 31, 1887.
- Circular letter from Sam S. Royer, G.W. Winters, W.C. Heilig and John Bickhart encouraging GAR members to donate for a new monument to honor veterans of the Lieut. Leache Post, No. 524 in Ephrata, PA. Dated February 29, 1888.
- Circular letter from Thomas J. Stewart to Pennsylvania post commanders encouraging them to continue boosting membership numbers so the post will reach 50,000 members by January 1890. Dated October 13, 1889.
- Undated envelope from James McCormick of Philadelphia to J.R. Pheasant of Howard, PA.
Condition:
Very good, exhibits wear.