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to unknown "General"

Wadsworth writes to an unidentified general supporting the truth of a statement by Colonel Pintt[?] and advising that the local character of the troops should be perpetuated to preserve their "temper & spirit."

GLC02465.28

Union generals born in NYS: 34 letters and documents [decimalized]

[decimalized 02465.01-02465.35]

GLC02465

to Adjutant General Read

Duryee, Colonel of the 5th Regiment, New York Infantry, informs Adjutant General Read that he has appointed Dr. Gordon Winslow as chaplain on his staff. Requests a commission for Winslow (to be sent to Fort Schuyler). Possibly created at Fort...

GLC02465.09

to A. T. Goodman

Berdan, Colonel of the First Regiment United States Sharpshooters, informs Goodman that he is busy organizing companies already raised, and cannot issue any additional commissions. Writes "...I would be glad to have you confer with Mr. Milton P...

GLC02465.04

to S. N. Burt re: investigating and commissioning soldiers

Regarding a case of fraud practiced on two officers, and querying re seniority of two captains. "Onderdonk has raised the Squadron...to a very efficient state, working as it for the last 5 months steadily...."

GLC02465.18

[Receipt for 12 camp baskets]

Partially printed. Day of purchase is illegible; possibly 23 April. Colonel Ellsworth purchased the baskets from Baldwin & Johnston, successors to Picot & Shotwell. Written across printed text, Baldwin & Johnston note receipt of payment.

GLC02465.10

to Capt. Harcall [?]

Brig. General Viele asks for horse teams that are "good," because the ones he has are not up to the standard required

GLC02465.27

to Adjutant General of New York Volunteers Thomas Hillhouse.

Warren sends William Partridge, his assistant adjutant general, with recommendations for appointments in the 5th New York Regiment.

GLC02465.30

to John F. Cullum, Esq.

Cullum, Lieutenant Colonel and Aide-de-Camp to General Winfield Scott, writes "General Scott directs me to return his thanks for the valuable compilation of 'Naval Terms' presented to him by you."

GLC02465.06

to Gen. E. E. Mausah re: paperwork

GLC02465.31