SC MS 0047.01.15 Correspondence Letters from David Wills (Gettysburg) to John Bartlett 1874

Letter refers to material for inclusion in the book. Wills remarks about many cemeteries originating as a result of the rebellion and that the lithograph of the monument is not correct because the statues were changed after the lithograph was made. There is now need for a large photograph of the monument. Edward Everett gives a very accurate account of the battle in his address but Wills implies that it is long. Wills indicates that the stone for the map of the cemetery still is available. He mentioned that A. Hoen & Co. of Baltimore was the lithographer.

Letter refers to a letter Wills wrote to Gov. Curtin regarding the burial of the dead at the cemetery as well as a report that the photograph of the monument will be sent next week. There is a small embossed seal of a man's profile in upper left corner

Letter remarks about returning a manuscript with notation from Wills. Also, Wills informs Bartlett that he has been appointed President Judge of Judicial District. Wills Requests confirmation of receipt of manuscript. Upper left corner has embossed seal of man's Profile. The letter is in black ink but at the end there are some notes in pencil.

Note says enclosed are two drafts on the Chemical National Bank of New York payable to Bartlett. At bottom of message is noted in different handwriting receipt of drafts and reply. Upper left corner impressed seal of profile

Note indicates no modifications to title page and table of contents for book and indicates that he will send two copies of each view of the battlefield and cemetery to be bound into the copies for each of them. These two special books should be bound in Turkey Morocco. Also discusses the apportionment of the number of copies for distribution.

Letter indicates that duplicates of 12 photographic views are sent for his copy and for Wills copy. Also indicates how books are to be distributed which is dependent on how much each State paid as well as if the State delegate is still alive. Upper left corner is seal.

Note relates that he returned from a visit to Cape May and Philadelphia. He made inquiry regarding a portrait of Governor Curtin finding that there is not one ready to hand suggests a delay in order to get an engraving made by (John) Sartain. Upper left corner embossed seal.

Letter is in answer to Bartlett's inquiries: 1. General Meade's Headquarters. 2. Soldiers' Orphans Home. 3. Round Top. 4. Little Round Top. 5. Culp's Hill. 6. View of Chambersburg' 7. Pennsylvania College. Also states has not yet acquired Curtin's portrait. Upper left corner is embossed OLEAN

Note indicates enclosed draft on the Philadelphia National Bank of the Republic for payment to Providence Press Co. and Bartlett's bill. Wills says he will send payment to Perine for $350 when bill is presented. Also indicates receiving book and pleased with it. Again discusses the Gov. Curtin portrait as requested by Mr. (John) Sartain. Upper margin in different handwriting indicates acknowledgement. Upper left corner is embossed OLEAN

Two postal cards each discussing a different person: A: General Crawford best portrait is at A.C. Buttre; B: W. Y. Selleck is U.S. Consul at Bradford, England and Wills asks Bartlett to hold on shipping the Wisconsin allotment of books until Wills contacts him.

Letter indicates draft enclosed on National Bank of Republic Philadelphia. Wills says he is pleased with the book binding and all. Also says he has sent to McCurdy a draft to pay Perine's bill and mentions the Crawford portrait again. Upper margin has a note in different handwriting regarding answer.