Clear, cool and windy. Blowed very strong last night. River rising rapidly. Regt mustered for pay by Major Losey. [Comdg”] another year at a close[.] Health good, spirits fine. Hope buoyant. To God hear the glory. During the year received 68 letters and wrote 80. One half of each to & from  home, besides official letters. Receipts $871. Paid out $1000.

Citation: December 31, 1864. Diary entry by Thomas Montgomery, Diary, 1864. Thomas Montgomery and family papers. Minnesota Historical Society. [P2812 box 1]

First territorial seal of the Adjutant General of Minnesota, circa 1849.

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A hooded wool jacket made of fabric resembling a Hudson Bay blanket. The jacket has a Woolrich lamb logo, zipper and snap closure and two slit pockets.

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A pair of .46 caliber back-action percussion lock dueling pistols in a black leather case with a brass plate engraved “‘A token of regard’/ CALHOUN M. DERINGER/ TO/ HON. ALEX. RAMSAY [sic]“.

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Springfield rifle, marked ‘1862′, was disabled by a confederate bullet during the Battle of Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, December 1864.

Clear, beautiful & warm[.] Preparing for Inspection & review by Col Quincy[.] Busy writing making out my Co papers. Made out Returns of C.C. & G.E. [Quar.] Return of Deceased Soldiers, & monthly return of Co. Had Dress Parade[.] Squared up morning Report Book to date.

Citation: December 26, 1864. Diary entry by Thomas Montgomery, Diary, 1864. Thomas Montgomery and family papers. Minnesota Historical Society. [P2812 box 1]

A youngster gets some air while sledding in Minneapolis on February 22, 1950.

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