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Extends the compliments of [William] Rosecrans; the General would like Bosson to meet him at head quarters in the evening. A manuscript note by William Bosson (1806-1887) states that he went to the headquarters and found the army generals there discussing an impending attack on General Braggs Rebel Army at Nashville. Followed by an additional note about the Tullahoma campaign.

Typed transcription of the Thorn letter on page 31.

Typed transcription of the orders on page 35.

Article from an unidentified newspaper, presenting resolutions adopted at the May 2nd meeting of the Maryland Union party. Hon. Andrew Johnson was in attendance from Tennessee. Manuscript note by William Bosson (1806-1887) at the top of the page "Meetings of Union Men in Maryland and Alabama."

Recto: William Bosson (1806-1887) ANS request to Gordon Grange for a railway pass for his brother, who is returning home to McMinnville. Verso: Gordon Grange document (in the hand of William Avery), railroad pass for Bosson's brother (good for 5 days).

Extract from Special Field Order no. 204, appointing William Bosson (1806-1887) and Jordan Stokes members of the Board of Claims. On Headquarters, Department of the Cumberland stationery. A manuscript note by William Bosson states that the Board of Claims was comprised of three Army officers in Nashville.

Newspaper clipping from an unidentified paper: "Rebelion [sic.] What it Cost to the National Government in Money." The newspaper article lists various costs related to "WHAT IT COST to prosecute the war for the Union..." The article notes that the "$97,000 for the capture of Jeff Davis is just a bit staggering. He is about the most costly captive the government ever got hold of." A manuscript note by William Bosson (1806-1887) highlights the overall growing costs of the war, remarking that leaders from the Confederate party now assume prominent positions in the United States government."

Letter of introduction to the commanding officer at Louisville, Kentucky, for William Bosson (1806-1887), who is bringing supplies for the Army and Hospitals.

Typed transcription of the newspaper article on page 35.

Typed transcription for the manuscripts on pages 35 and 36.