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[Commission of Joseph Jones Reynolds as major general of volunteers]

This document approves the appointment of Joseph Jones Reynolds to Major General of Volunteers by Abraham Lincoln and President. Edwin Stanton countersigns as Secretary of War. Decorated by engravings at the top and bottom of the document which were...

GLC03614

to George Henry Thomas

Partially printed document informing Thomas that he has been appointed Brigadier General by the President of the United States. Signed by Stanton as Secretary of War. A note at the bottom of the page indicates that Thomas accepted this appointment...

GLC03816.02

to unknown

To an unnamed Union General hoping he improves from his wounds and stating his importance to the Union cause. Addressed simply to "Dear General," who was recently wounded while fighting Stonewall Jackson's forces. States that his recovery is...

GLC03817.01

to Edwin M. Stanton

Marked Cipher at top and copy on verso. Grant writes to the Secretary of War that he had a 100 gun salute fired yesterday for the capture of Charleston and Columbia, South Carolina, and has sent out Stanton's order to have it repeated.

GLC03923

to John Conness

Commander in Chief of the Army Sherman writes to Conness about the quarrel he had with Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton over the terms of Confederate General Joseph Johnston's surrender in 1865. Sherman suggests that he may have acted wrongly. "...

GLC03341.01

to John Conness

Commander in Chief of the Army Sherman writes to Conness recounting information that he has learned about Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. He comments on Stanton's maneuvering to boost General Joseph Hooker and "pull me down." Sherman remarks,...

GLC03341.02

to John Conness

Commander in Chief of the Army Sherman writes to Conness discussing his memoirs. Mentions that although his Memoirs are subject to criticism, he felt he had to express his opinions. Despite the criticisms, he states, " ... I am sure I am not...

GLC03341.03

[Commission of James S. Brisbin]

One commission dated January 20, 1864 belonging to James S. Brisbin. Item commemorates him for his service as colonel to the 6th Regiment of Colored Troops. Signed by Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War and C.W. Foster, Assistant Adjutant General...

GLC09831.03

[Commission of James S. Brisbin]

One commission dated January 20, 1864 belonging to James S. Brisbin. Item commemorates him for his service as colonel to the 6th Regiment of Colored Troops. Signed by Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War and C.W. Foster, Assistant Adjutant General...

GLC09831.04

Request for Discharge

One document concerning a request for discharge of sixteen soldiers dated May 5, 1862. "We the undersigned member of 13th…request a discharge"

GLC03393.18