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[The War Records office informs an unknown recipient that his/her address for the "Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies" has been changed to Olneyville, Rhode Island]

GLC02750.323

[invoice of equipage issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks]

invoice of equipage issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks. September 1864

GLC02750.099

[invoice of equipage issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks]

invoice of equipage issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks. September 1864

GLC02750.100

[invoice of clothing issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks]

invoice of clothing issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks. 10 March 1865 Written at Fort Sedgwick

GLC02750.104

[clothing receipt roll]

Clothing receipt roll. Signed by one member of the Seventh Regiment and a witness.

GLC02750.110

[special orders no. 160]

Anderson, Assistant Adjutant General, authorizes a fifteen day leave of absence for Captain Ethan A. Jenks. By order of Major General Ambrose Everett Burnside.

GLC02750.113

[general orders]

Richmond, Assistant Adjutant General, authorizes general orders appointing Robert Morrow Volunteer Aid on the Staff of the Commanding General. States that Morrow will be in charge of communicating with persons from East Tennessee.

GLC02750.115

[general orders]

Also signed by William P. Anderson, Assistant Adjutant General. Assistant Adjutant General and Secretary of War Townsend authorizes orders regarding volunteers' reenlistment and wages.

GLC02750.116

[general orders]

Assistant Adjutant General Woodward authorizes orders regarding troops in Northern Central Kentucky.

GLC02750.117

[special orders no. 155]

Captain Peckham assigns Captain Ethan A. Jenks to the position of Field Officer for the day. Marked as an extract.

GLC02750.123

[special orders no. 161]

Brigadier General Curtin assigns Captain Ethan A. Jenks to the position of Field Officer General for 7 December 1864. Marked as an extract.

GLC02750.124

[special orders no. 22]

Assistant Adjutant General Wright lists soldiers available for court detail for the trial of Private Michael Doyle. Signed across the page 30 April 1865 by William D. Thompson, United States Paymaster. Written in Jones House, Virginia.

GLC02750.127

[general orders no. 10]

Based on Colonel Percy Daniels' orders, a fine is imposed upon Corporal Esek R. Darling for absence without leave. Marked as an extract. Written at Fort Sedgwick

GLC02750.128

[hospital record]

A surgeon requests a Descriptive List for Private Samuel Sutton from the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers

GLC02750.144

[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers that Thomas Adams was discharged from military service

GLC02750.149

[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers that William Northrup is a patient at McKim's Mansion General Hospital

GLC02750.158

[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers that Private Henry Winseman received pay from the United States General Hospital in New Haven

GLC02750.161

[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers that S. N. Utton is a patient at the United States General Hospital in Chester

GLC02750.164

[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers that John Meigs received pay from the United States General Hospital in Alexandria

GLC02750.168

[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers that William Northrup is a patient at McKim's General Hospital

GLC02750.171

[hospital record]

A surgeon requests the Descriptive List for Dennis Scannel from the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers

GLC02750.176

[military notification]

Notification that Assistant Quartermaster Swigart furnished transportation for Thomas D. Chaffee

GLC02750.178

[military notification]

Notification that Commander Schuy furnished transportation for Stephen Chaffee

GLC02750.179

[Notice of Discharge for Captain Ethan A. Jenks due to the expiration of his term]

GLC02750.189

[Hospital pass for Captain Ethan A. Jenks]

GLC02750.199

[Ration Return of Detachment Company, Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

GLC02750.200

[List of Company Books turned over to mustering officials by Captain Ethan A. Jenks]

GLC02750.204

[official statement]

Also signed by Joseph Pitman, Justice of the Peace and Notary Public for Providence, Rhode Island. Includes Jenks' statement regarding clothing, camp, and garrison equipage, clothing returns, and other issues regarding his regiment during the Civil...

GLC02750.207

[blank printed instructions for rolls, return, and reports required from company commanders]

GLC02750.216

to Ethan A. Jenks

Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores

GLC02750.217

[Ordnance stores received by Ethan A. Jenks]

GLC02750.236

[Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores turned over by James Merrill to Captain Ethan A. Jenks]

GLC02750.237

[Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores turned over by James Merrill to Captain Ethan A. Jenks]

GLC02750.238

to the Chief of Ordnance

Captain Jenks transmits original and duplicate copies of the ordnance and ordnance stores (not included) for the fourth quarter of 1863.

GLC02750.246

[Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores turned over by Captain James N. Potter to Captain Jenks]

GLC02750.248

[Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores turned over by Captain Theodore Winn to Captain Jenks]

GLC02750.250

[Special requisition for ordnance and ordnance stores for Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

GLC02750.260

[Receipt of payment received by Captain Ethan A. Jenks for transporting blankets and clothing for soldiers]

GLC02750.261

[Report that Joseph W. Morris received pay from Wingard, United States Paymaster]

GLC02750.267

[Account of military funds received by Captain Jenks]

GLC02750.270

[newspaper clipping, describes Jefferson Davis in Vicksburg, Mississippi]

GLC02750.309

[newspaper clipping, "To the Stars and Stripes"]

Newspaper clipping, with 321

GLC02750.310

[death announcement of General Robert B. Potter]

The President of the Society of the Burnside Expedition and of the Ninth Army Corps (Hartranft) is called upon to announce the loss of one of its most distinguished members, General Robert B. Potter

GLC02750.321

[photograph of Frank John Wilder]

GLC02750.330

to Celicia Paul

Paul informs his wife that he just returned from picket and suffered through rainy weather. He was told that he might go into battle soon, and that the Rebels had moved in and reinforced Fredericksburg. He also tells her that he has been paid a...

GLC03058.12

to Celicia Paul

Paul informs his wife that he is not in the hospital anymore, and asks if she received the money he sent her. He assures her that he will be coming home with the rest of his company and that the rest of his regiment had a hard march, but they did...

GLC03058.14

to Celicia Paul

Paul describes a visit by President Lincoln to his camp, and is amazed by the amount of men that gathered to see him. Paul also tells Celicia that on Easter they had a big parade that brought them in front of the Rebels in Fredricksburg, and Paul...

GLC03058.11

to Lodema

Left Gainesville, Virginia yesterday at 5PM and is now between Centerville and Fairfax, Virginia. On the way, they passed the memorable battlefield of Bull Run. Encamped about six miles west of Centerville; they are now about four miles east of...

GLC02596.03

to Lodema

Sent a box this morning containing his overcoat and pants. The coat with red lining and the two shirts are Sanford Ticknor's. Writes that "one package of letters belongs to Carter of Brimfield, Ohio which he sends home." The shells, books, cap all...

GLC02596.13

to Lodema

Writes from Chantilly Camp. Received a letter from his family and was very glad to hear that they are all well at home. Writes that it appears Wilford Merriman is doomed to suffer as long as he lives. Glad to hear that Eusebus Austin is likely to...

GLC02596.05

to Lodema

Received her letter containing postage stamps and a five cent bill today. Writes that he can happily go around camp knowing that his family is all in good health. His health is very good and has been since they left camp in Washington. Has not...

GLC02596.12

to Lieutenant W. H. Betty

Writing a few lines to let Betty know that he sits up for most of the day but is very weak. Has all the care that he could wish for, and everything in the hospital is kept clean. The 60 to 70 patients there all seem to be doing well; Bettes does...

GLC02596.14

to Lodema

Encamped about a mile from the Thoroughfare Gap, but the army all appears to be on the move. Yesterday morning, a couple of the Indiana Cavalry came in and told the army that Major Stedman and about 80 men of the 6th Ohio Cavalry that went to...

GLC02596.02

to Charley

[to his son, Charley Bettes] No date on the letter, date is from the envelope (presumably the same envelope as letter #9). Charley was very anxious to get a letter from his father. Wants Charley to be a good boy and help his mother by bringing in...

GLC02596.10

[envelope]

GLC02750.347

[envelope]

GLC02750.357

[envelope]

GLC02750.378

[envelope]

GLC02750.388

[List of camp and garrison equipage abandoned near Alexandria, Virginia.]

Signed by Daniels as Colonel and Morse as Quartermaster.

GLC02750.430

[clothing receipt roll]

Signed by various members of Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, and a witness.

GLC02750.468

to Mother

They sailed later than expected. There has been no seasickness so far. They see porpoises one day. A Capt. jokingly snapped his pistol at an orderly thinking it was not loaded but it was and wounded the man. Written aboard the "New Brunswick"

GLC02751.11

to Sister Rosetta

He thanks her for the medicine she sent to ease his diarrhea. He comments on the expedition Gen. Banks has been leading from Berwich Bay as one of the most successful of the war. He describes the Rebel prisoners.

GLC02751.32

[Pass for C.D. Wallace]

Writes, "C.D. Wallace is authorized to act as agent to use or transfer the above permit." Written on similar paper, and likely on the same day, as GLC02779.01. The permit referred to allows Skidmore to transfer products across military lines from...

GLC02779.03

[envelope]

GLC02750.343

[envelope]

GLC02750.345

[envelope]

GLC02750.359

[envelope]

GLC02750.362

[envelope]

GLC02750.368

[envelope]

GLC02750.375

[envelope]

GLC02750.379

[envelope]

GLC02750.380

[envelope]

GLC02750.382

[envelope]

GLC02750.383

[envelope]

GLC02750.384

[envelope]

GLC02750.385

[Return of Captain Carr, Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

GLC02750.396

[Return of Captain Carr, Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

GLC02750.398

[Return of Captain Hunt, Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

GLC02750.402

[Return of Captain Kenyon, Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

GLC02750.407

[Monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage, Company "I," Rhode Island Volunteers]]

GLC02750.419

[Inventory and inspection report for Company "I," Rhode Island Volunteers]

Written at Poplar Grove Church

GLC02750.421

[Return of Captain Ethan A. Jenks, Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

Includes absent and enlisted men, accounted for by name. Written at Fort Sedgwick

GLC02750.425

[Return of Captain Ethan A. Jenks, Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

Includes absent and enlisted men, accounted for by name. Written at Fort Sedgwick

GLC02750.426

[Return of Captain Ethan A. Jenks, Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

Includes absent and enlisted men, accounted for by name

GLC02750.427

[clothing receipt roll]

Signed by various members of Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, and a witness.

GLC02750.467

[clothing receipt roll]

Signed by various members of Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, and a witness.

GLC02750.470

[muster and descriptive roll]

Includes the names of various members of Companies "I" and "D," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers. Written at Fort Sedgwick

GLC02750.472

[Morning reports, manuscript booklet for Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

Contains the signature of Captain Ethan A. Jenks, as well as other members of Company "I."

GLC02750.477

to Sister

They have been getting settled in and have pitched their tents. They haven't been drilling very much lately. They got their muskets but have not used them yet.

GLC02751.07

to Sister

They had a nice Thanksgiving and he enjoyed the food. They marched to South Brooklyn the next day. Written aboard the "New Brunswick"

GLC02751.09

to Mother

People are now beginning to get seasick. The wind has been harsh. The food is awful. They landed on an island. The assistant cook died. Written aboard the "New Brunswick"

GLC02751.12

to Mother and Sister

They landed at Fort Jefferson. Recently he had the best meal he had since going to sea: soup and soft bread. He describes the coconut trees near the fort.

GLC02751.13

to Mother

They are on Ship's Island. They don't know where they're going next. Maybe Mobile or Texas. The rest of the regiment is reported lost at sea. There are rebel prisoners on the island.

GLC02751.14

to Sister Rosetta

When they first landed, they scared 300 rebels and Frank Leslie's paper shows a good illustration of them driving the rebels out. The city of Baton Rouge is pretty much destroyed. He hopes they capture Vicksburg.

GLC02751.21

to Mother and Sister

There has been some fighting. Deals have been attempted. There was a proposal in which they said they'd give them the rest of the state if they gave them back all their enslaved people. It is rumored that the water where they are is poisoned since...

GLC02751.23

to Mother and Sister Elmira

Clark joined the regiment and shortly afterwards became ill and was taken to the hospital. He went to visit him and when he got back he found George Platts waiting for him. He is glad he now has a friend to keep him company.

GLC02751.35

Elegy for Sereno Wright

Serano is in heaven/And pain can never reach him there/No sickness comes to those who breathe that pure delightful air.

GLC02751.42

to Mrs. Eunice Wright

GLC02751.45

[Pass for Eliza C. Skidmore and her agents]

Declares that Eliza C. Skidmore of Washington, D.C. has products of the "insurrectionary states" and has made arrangements to bring the products within Union military lines to sell them to agents authorized to purchase them on behalf of the United...

GLC02779.01

[envelope]

GLC02750.341