Hi Mike, I never stopped to think that the papers for Amos Calhoun were not originally issued by the Union Army even though they plainly say GAR at the top. I should have questioned that because I had no idea what that stood for! Thank you so much for pointing out the difference between army issued papers and those issued by a veterans' association. I'm sure there are folks who collect both, but it seems to me that they would have the most value to his descendants. I really appreciate your help. Thanks again, Cathey