Wade G.A.R.: Edward H. Wade GAR Post No. 96 Indorsement & Memorandum book

Name/Title

Wade G.A.R.: Edward H. Wade GAR Post No. 96 "Indorsement & Memorandum" book

Entry/Object ID

2005.008.001

Description

Handwritten notebook detailing membership in the Edward H. Wade Grand Army of the Republic Post 96 and "Black Book" (people dishonorably discharged, imposters, etc). Papers included are names of veterans buried in St. Stephen's cemetery. The Edward H. Wade G.A.R. Post #96 was established in 1885 and named for Captain Edward H. Wade, who died in October 1862 from wounds suffered at the battle of Antietam.

Acquisition

Accession

2005.008

Source or Donor

Lynne Ranieri

Dimensions

Height

8 in

Width

10 in