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As brigadier general, seated 3/4 length portrait with sword in left hand

Graphite inscription on recto "Genl. Townsend." Ink inscription on recto "Brig." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso: "Negatives Preserved S.M. Fassett's New Gallery 114 & 116 South Clark St. Chicago."

GLC05111.02.0788

Circular No. 75

Outlines when soldiers are entitled to their commissions and promotions.

GLC02744.254

[Copy of Special Orders restoring Ethan A. Jenks to command]

Restores Jenks to command with pay from the date at which he rejoins his regiment. Signed across the page on 17 September 1863 by Scovel, United States Additional Paymaster. Scovel confirms that Jenks has been paid up to 4 May 1863.

GLC02750.059

[special orders no. 225]

Also signed by William P. Anderson, Assistant Adjutant General in Cincinnati, Ohio. Secretary of War and Assistant Adjutant General Townsend authorizes an order assigning Second Lieutenant John T. S. Cheever to duty with Major General Casey. Marked...

GLC02750.114

to Thomas R. Booth

Booth's resignation has been accepted.

GLC03347.66