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to Frank A. Haskell

Orders Haskell and his troops to rendezvous with Gibbon and his men inside Washington. Dated to 9:30 PM. Signed as Brigadier General. Also mentions Sixth Wisconsin and General Hooker. Day and month given, but no year. Written some time between...

GLC02462.07

Documents from Union generals born in mid-Atlantic states [Decimalized .01-.26]

Twenty seven letters and documents relating to Union Generals born in the mid-Atlantic states.

GLC02462

to Charles Yates

Confirming that "Revd. Abram Platt has been duly appointed Chaplain of the 57th Regt. N.Y. Vols." Also signed by Edwin D. Morgan, with initials, in red pencil. Written on "Depot of Volunteers" stationary.

GLC02462.26

to A. T. Goodman

Thanks Goodman and "the members of your society" for their "flattering notice" in praise of Smith.

GLC02462.22

to Edward C. Mauran ,Adgent General of Rhode Island

Regarding the transfer of an officer, which Wheaton regrets.

GLC02462.25

to John C. Kelton

Has received an order requesting reports from all commanders under General Pope in the Army of Virginia, and states he will send his report soon.

GLC02462.11

to Henry J. Hunt

Reports no vacancies of lieutenancies in brigade. There is one captain vacancy. Written from Headquarters.

GLC02462.19

to Henry W. Halleck

Wishes to command a proposed military expedition to Texas. Signed twice by Franklin.

GLC02462.05

to Lewis Wallace

Requesting that Wallace send him an engineering officer, to help him plan new defensive works. Endorsement on verso, stating that the request was received and referred to General Wright. Endorsement reads "By order. Maj. Genl Wallace. J.C. Kelton...

GLC02462.21

to John W. Werell

Explaining why the muster rolls for his regiment have yet to reach Washington, and says he will now keep the rolls on him until Werell can reach him.

GLC02462.10

to Adam Badeau

Orders Badeau, an attache on Sherman's staff, to New Orleans.

GLC02462.20

to Edwin D. Morgan

Recommending that Captain Robert Avery be promoted to Colonel of the One hundred and second New York Volunteers.

GLC02462.06

to Leonard F. Ross

Informs Ross that he will be sending part of his forces on a "reconnoitering expedition" near Ross' forces, and requests that Ross provide additional infantry for this expedition. Written on board the Steamer "Prince Donna."

GLC02462.18

to A. T. Goodman

Steedman, a hero of Chickamauga, describes the battle, which he claims as a Union victory. The Union forces suffered heavy losses and were forced to retreat, but Steedman nonetheless claims a "brilliant victory" for the Union, considering the...

GLC02462.23

to W. L. Elliott

Sturgis is prepared to follow Elliot with his cavalry, but worries about a nearby Rebel force. Written at Blair's Cross Roads.

GLC02462.24

to Robert S. Foster

Forwarding to Foster a copy of a letter he has sent to the Navy Department, so that Foster can peruse it. Written on board the U.S.S. Philadelphia.

GLC02462.04

to W. A. Cameron

Thanks Cameron, whose term of enlistment has expired, for his loyal service.

GLC02462.08

to Horatio Seymour

Recommending Charles H. Campbell for "appointment as Lieutenant" and requests that he be placed under Humphrey's own command as an Aide-de-camp.

GLC02462.12

[Certificate of service for Edwin Saunders]

Certifying that Captain Edwin Dean Saunders served on his staff.

GLC02462.14

to William D. Whipple

Worries that the enemy may be gathering a force near his right flank.

GLC02462.01

Two letters relating to Civil War promotions [Decimalized .01-.02]

A Civil War letter regarding promotions for officers, and a later letter which makes reference to the first.

GLC02462.09

to Henry M. Benedict

Forwarding a communication he received from J. V. L. Pruyn that he did not understand, "in case of mistake." Written at Blair's Cross Roads.

GLC02462.17

to Seth Williams

Recommends three Colonels for promotion to Brigadier General and two Brigadier Generals for promotion to Major General. One of the officers he recommends is Colonel Nelson Appleton Miles.

GLC02462.09.01

to Marsena R. Patrick

Requests that Patrick provide passes for Mott's subordinate, John James Shaw, so that Shaw's father and friend can visit the army camp. Written at Headquarters 3rd Bridage, 2nd Division, 3rd Corps.

GLC02462.15

to Andrew G. Curtin

Informs Curtin that his search for Lieutenant Scudder has failed, and that Scudder is probably a prisoner.

GLC02462.03