A black and white mounted photograph of one of three sides of a sliver chalice awarded as 'A premium from the Agricultural Society of So. [South] Carolina, to General [George] Washington for raising the largest jackass.' This side has an engraving of a donkey and the beginning and ending sentiments of the chalice.
Result found on the following page of: Erastus Everson Diary 1861-1893
A color scan of a scrapbook page with two special orders. The first order is from Brevet Major General Robert K. Scott Assistant Commissioner and Brevet Major H. Neide A.A.A.G. and requires Everson to go to Canihoy, St. Thomas Parish and investigate Bureau affairs there, specifically Dr. R.J. Muirhead's as Agent and Acting Assistant Surgeon in the Bureau and his issuing of government rations instead of crops. The second order is from Scott and Neide and grants Everson fifteen days of leave.
Result found on the following page of: Erastus Everson Diary 1861-1893
A color scan of a scrapbook page with two letters and one annotations. The first letter is from Brevet Major H. Neide A.A.A.G. informing Everson that civilian agents of the Bureau in South Carolina will no longer be needed but that they may apply for the position of clerk at their current salary and that his request will be forwarded. The second letter directs Everson to immediately notify the nearest magistrate or police officer of any complaints of outrage made before him whether it is personal violence, contract violation, etc. Everson's annotation points to the directive in the second letter as one of a reconstructed government in South Carolina.
Result found on the following page of: Erastus Everson Diary 1861-1893
A color scan of a scrapbook page with one special order and two annotations. The order from Brevet Colonel John R. Edie Assistant Commissioner and Brevet Major H. Neide A.A.A.G. confirms Everson's thirteen day round-trip from Columbia, SC to Charleston, SC for the purpose of investigating applications from planters who had received advanced supplies as assigned to him by a board. Everson's annotation along the side of the page discusses the account and extensive report of the debt. Everson's annotation at the bottom of the page discusses who the board was composed of, its purpose and impact for South Carolina. The Board consisting of: Ex-Governor William Aiken; Lieutenant Colonel James P. Low A.Q.M.; Surgeon M.K. Hogan U.S.N.; and Everson served to consider applications of the planters who had received supplies due to failure of their cotton crops and lien on their crops for extended payment; Everson goes on to discuss the process and his experience.
Result found on the following page of: Erastus Everson Diary 1861-1893
"A color scan of a scrapbook page with two letters and an annotation. The letter is from Everson to the Treasury Department requesting his certificate of non-indebtedness; its delay causing him severe inconvenience. The letter from Auditor E.B. French informs Everson that the certificate of ""non-indebtedness"" has been forwarded as requested and goes on to explain the delay. Everson's annotation notes that this final certificate from the auditor closed his accounts as a military officer and Bureau officer and agent running from c. 1862 to c. 1868."
Result found on the following page of: Erastus Everson Diary 1861-1893
A color scan of a scrapbook page with two letters. The first from Brevet Major H. Neide A.A.A.G. informs Everson that his position of agent at the Bureau has been revoked and he has been appointed clerk beginning in one month's time. The second letter includes special orders appointing Everson to Comrade C.J. Stolbrand Provisional Commander of the Department of South Carolina's services per Everson's request. Everson is also to assist Provost Cornelius in discharge of his duties as Department Commander.
Result found on the following page of: Erastus Everson Diary 1861-1893
A color scan of a scrapbook page with a list and letter. The list is one composed by Everson with a list of distances all over South Carolina, the method of transportation, and the cost to get there for mileage reimbursement at $0.10 per mile for a total of $90.82. The letter is addressed to Brigadier General Charles Devens and is from Thomas M. Vincent A.A.G. of the War Department to inform Everson that any authority allowing for Everson to hire invalid officers has been revoked. Said officers will be relieved of duty and follow the rules as directed by the War Department in the enclosed circular [not provided].
Result found on the following page of: Erastus Everson Diary 1861-1893
A color scan of a scrapbook page with a letter, order and an annotation. The letter is from John M. Morris U.S. Senate accepting an invitation to speak at a memorial of deceased Union Soldiers in Columbia, SC. The order from Major General Robert K. Scott requires Everson to furnish the transportation. [The other side of this piece of paper can be found in the next image.] The annotation discusses the event, its significance, vandalism of the memorials, and a mass grave at the National Cemetery in Beaufort, SC of soldiers who died during Sherman's March.
Result found on the following page of: Erastus Everson Diary 1861-1893
A color scan of a scrapbook page with two letter. The first letter informs Everson that he will be receiving copies of the Adjutant General's reports for the years 1863 - 1864 for his records. The second letter is a positive letter of recommendation from Major General Oliver O. Howard Commissioner recommending Everson to the Regular Army. The letter makes mention that Everson has been wounded six times and promoted twice on the field. [The reader is directed to turn the page over to see the back of this letter and the reverse side can be found on the next image.]A color scan of a scrapbook page with two letter. The first letter informs Everson that he will be receiving copies of the Adjutant General's reports for the years 1863 - 1864 for his records. The second letter is a positive letter of recommendation from Major General Oliver O. Howard Commissioner recommending Everson to the Regular Army. The letter makes mention that Everson has been wounded six times and promoted twice on the field. [The reader is directed to turn the page over to see the back of this letter and the reverse side can be found on the next image.]A color scan of a scrapbook page with two letter. The first letter informs Everson that he will be receiving copies of the Adjutant General's reports for the years 1863 - 1864 for his records. The second letter is a positive letter of recommendation from Major General Oliver O. Howard Commissioner recommending Everson to the Regular Army. The letter makes mention that Everson has been wounded six times and promoted twice on the field. [The reader is directed to turn the page over to see the back of this letter and the reverse side can be found on the next image.]A color scan of a scrapbook page with two letter. The first letter informs Everson that he will be receiving copies of the Adjutant General's reports for the years 1863 - 1864 for his records. The second letter is a positive letter of recommendation from Major General Oliver O. Howard Commissioner recommending Everson to the Regular Army. The letter makes mention that Everson has been wounded six times and promoted twice on the field. [The reader is directed to turn the page over to see the back of this letter and the reverse side can be found on the next image.]A color scan of a scrapbook page with two letter. The first letter informs Everson that he will be receiving copies of the Adjutant General's reports for the years 1863 - 1864 for his records. The second letter is a positive letter of recommendation from Major General Oliver O. Howard Commissioner recommending Everson to the Regular Army. The letter makes mention that Everson has been wounded six times and promoted twice on the field. [The reader is directed to turn the page over to see the back of this letter and the reverse side can be found on the next image.]A color scan of a scrapbook page with two letter. The first letter informs Everson that he will be receiving copies of the Adjutant General's reports for the years 1863 - 1864 for his records. The second letter is a positive letter of recommendation from Major General Oliver O. Howard Commissioner recommending Everson to the Regular Army. The letter makes mention that Everson has been wounded six times and promoted twice on the field. [The reader is directed to turn the page over to see the back of this letter and the reverse side can be found on the next image.]A color scan of a scrapbook page with two letter. The first letter informs Everson that he will be receiving copies of the Adjutant General's reports for the years 1863 - 1864 for his records. The second letter is a positive letter of recommendation from Major General Oliver O. Howard Commissioner recommending Everson to the Regular Army. The letter makes mention that Everson has been wounded six times and promoted twice on the field. [The reader is directed to turn the page over to see the back of this letter and the reverse side can be found on the next image.]A color scan of a scrapbook page with two letter. The first letter informs Everson that he will be receiving copies of the Adjutant General's reports for the years 1863 - 1864 for his records. The second letter is a positive letter of recommendation from Major General Oliver O. Howard Commissioner recommending Everson to the Regular Army. The letter makes mention that Everson has been wounded six times and promoted twice on the field. [The reader is directed to turn the page over to see the back of this letter and the reverse side can be found on the next image.]A color scan of a scrapbook page with two letter. The first letter informs Everson that he will be receiving copies of the Adjutant General's reports for the years 1863 - 1864 for his records. The second letter is a positive letter of recommendation from Major General Oliver O. Howard Commissioner recommending Everson to the Regular Army. The letter makes mention that Everson has been wounded six times and promoted twice on the field. [The reader is directed to turn the page over to see the back of this letter and the reverse side can be found on the next image.]
Result found on the following page of: Erastus Everson Diary 1861-1893
A color scan of a scrapbook page with the reverse side of a letter of recommendation from the previous image. There is a signature provided stating that the letter is a true copy.