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Letter to the Chief of the Board of Review in the Medical Division of the Bureau of Pensions that rejects Horace's contraction of typhoid in the service as the cause of his later death
A medical examiner verifies that Horace did have typhoid during his time in the service, but it didn't cause the colic attack that killed him. John Campbell, medical referee, approves the medical examiner's statement. The letter is returned to Mr.…
Casualty Sheet that shows Horace was injured in battle
Report that Horace was injured in the Battle of Malvern Hill on July 1, 1862
Casualty Sheet that shows Horace was injured in battle
Report that Horace was injured in the Battle of Malvern Hill on July 1, 1862
Casualty Sheet that shows Horace was injured in battle
Report that Horace was injured in the Battle of Malvern Hill on July 1, 1862
Pension Certificate
This is the original Pension Certificate for John Dailinger dated December 5, 1873.
Widow's Pension for Mary Dailinger
This is a widow's pension approved for Mary Dailinger following the death of John Dailinger.
Increase of Pension Surgeon's Certificate 1888
Surgeon's Certificate for John Dailinger's application for an increase of his pension in 1888.
65th infantry muster rolls, including transfer papers and muster-out roll
Horace was transferred into the 65th from the 121st by special order. He is being mustered out in Halls Hill, Virginia on July 17, 1885
Letter by John Beck Page 2
Letter from John Beck to the Commissioner of Pensions
Declaration for the Increase of Invalid Pension
John Dailinger's Declaration for Increase of Pension
Receipt that proves Maria's medical bill was paid
Proof that Hattie paid Maria's bill on May 17, 1892
Affidavit from neighbors that claims Maria Rice did not remarry after Horace's death
Joseph Langdon and Ollie V. Coffell swear that Maria has not remarried in the five weeks they've known her
General Affidavit from A.S. Long that claims Maria has not remarried since Horace's death
Joseph Langdon and Ollie V. Coffell swear Maria has not remarried in the five weeks they've known her
1860 U.S. Census Schedule
This census form lists John Dailinger's residence, age and occupation in 1860.
Affidavit by Julia S. Beck
General Affidavit for Widow's Pension from his third and final wife (and widow) Julia S. Beck.
Headstone Card
Headstone card recording a headstone provided by the government.
Lapeer County News
Transcriptions by Loraine Bolton Reish of newspaper articles appearing in the Lapeer County News on or about the date of Marvin's fatal injury and death.
Milon Robinson Muster Roll : May - December 1864
Muster Roll providing information from May-December 1864: mainly promotion and capture.
Milon Robinson Final Muster Roll Cards
This final muster roll card describes absences, Milon's capture, and money owed upon leaving the army.
Prisoner of War Records Memorandum (Side 1)
Document with details of Milon Robinson's prisoner of war status.
Letter to Medical Referee regarding the testimony of Horace's doctor related to Horace's cause of death
Horace's doctor testifies that Horace said he didn't have any attacks of colic until after he recovered from typhoid in service. The fact that he had typhoid hasn't been proven. Robish writes that Thorne wanted to know whether or not the fatal…
Letter to Medical Referee regarding the testimony of Horace's doctor related to Horace's cause of death
Horace's doctor testifies that Horace said he didn't have any attacks of colic until after he recovered from typhoid in service. The fact that he had typhoid hasn't been proven. Robish writes that Thorne wanted to know whether or not the fatal…
Summary of evidence of Maria's marriage to Horace and his death
The claimant is Maria Rice, who lives in Hastings, Minnesota. Unnamed witnesses testify that Horace and Maria were married and that Horace died on March 17, 1884. The evidenced is summarized by examiner Mark Tillor. M.B. Johnson approved the…
A summary of evidence of Maria's marriage to Horace and his death
The claimant is Maria Rice, who lives in Hastings, Minnesota. Unnamed witnesses testified that Horace and Maria were married and that Horace died on March 17, 1884. The evidenced is summarized by examiner Mark Tillor. M.B. Johnson approved the…
Declaration for Invalid Army Pension
June 1, 1877
Pension Application
Letter from Marvin to Pension Office
A letter from Marvin to the Pension Office, wherein he mentions his attendance at the "National encampment at Buffalo" which is a reference to an annual gathering of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Pensions Questionnaire
Questionnaire from the Department of Pensions wherein Marvin lists his children's names and birth dates.
Invalid Pension Application
Application for pension, includes detailed description of battle
Surgeon's Certificate 1881
Surgeon's certificate 1881
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Form of a Pension Application that shows Horace appointed a lawyer
Horace lived in Dakota County, Minnesota and was a clerk. The document also lists all things necessary in order to receive pension
