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to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother that he spent Thanksgiving in Gettersburg [Gettysburg?]. They are now four miles from Harper's Ferry.

GLC02159.17

to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother that he has no interesting news at present but that he is "... rejoiced to hear of the Union Victorys in other places surely the day Star of peace will soon apear to gladen the hearts..."

GLC02159.18

to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother about the war being just about over. "...the Jonnes [Johnnies] keep coming in hear every day ...pitch on them and kill some and drive them of if it wasnt for the soldiers bing hear the Jonnes would not stand much chance..."...

GLC02159.19

to his sister

Writes, "The whites have allmost all left and the nigers have full swing at every thing they never dreamt of living in such stile before. The inhabitants left every thing but themselves when Burnside came and beat a hasty retreat."

GLC02160.01

to his parents and sisters

Describes his regiment's participation in the Battle of Roanoke Island. Written in pencil on patriotic stationery.

GLC02160.02

to his sister

GLC02160.03

to his sister Sallie

GLC02160.04

to his sister

Written on patriotic stationery.

GLC02160.05

to his sister

Discusses skirmishes with the rebels in North Carolina.

GLC02160.06

to George E. Armstrong

Written from Camp Palmer, Washington, D.C. Writes to answer Armstrong's questions about enlistment and life as a soldier.

GLC02157.03

to his wife

GLC01013.03

to his wife

GLC01013.04

to his wife

Patriotic letterhead.

GLC01013.05

to his mother

Written from "Camp Washington, [S.I.]," likely in Staten Island, New York.

GLC02157.05

to his mother

Written from "Carron Crow Bayou," Louisiana.

GLC02157.04

to his mother

Written from "Camp Parapet," located in Shrewsbury, Louisiana, near New Orleans. On patriotic stationery.

GLC02157.06

[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 Friend

Received his letter yesterday morning and wrote back as soon as he could. Glad to hear he is healthy. "No news of importance here excepting a rumor that commissioners are on their way to Washington to make arrangements for peace." Asks if he believes...

GLC08914.002

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

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

GLC02750.095

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

invoice of equipage issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks. 23 April 1864

GLC02750.096

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

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

GLC02750.097

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

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

GLC02750.098

[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 equipage issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks]

invoice of equipage issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks. December 1864 Written at Fort Sedgwick

GLC02750.101

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

invoice of equipage issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks. 1 February 1865 Written at Fort Sedgwick

GLC02750.102

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

invoice of equipage issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks. 10 February 1865 Written at Fort Sedgwick

GLC02750.103

[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

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

invoice of clothing issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks. April 1865

GLC02750.105

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

invoice of clothing issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks. 8 May 1865

GLC02750.106

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

invoice of clothing issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks. 6 June 1865

GLC02750.107

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

invoice of clothing issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks. 22 June 1865

GLC02750.108

[clothing receipt roll]

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

GLC02750.109

[clothing receipt roll]

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

GLC02750.110

[clothing receipt roll]

Clothing receipt roll. Signed by members of the Seventh Regiment. Includes records from 1 May-15 May 1863. Signed by Pullman as notary public and justice of the peace

GLC02750.111

to P. Sullivan

Colonel Bliss informs Second Lieutenant Sullivan that Private James Card is assigned on daily duty as a clerk.

GLC02750.112

[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

to Brother

Is healthy and hopes he is too. Camped two miles from the city of Baltimore "on a little hill." There is a large railroad bridge that they have been guarding. Sent some letters and is wondering whether or not he has received them yet. The guards...

GLC08914.001

to Jacob Rifenburgh

Received his letter through Ephraim, "in which I see that you are not dead yet but alive and kicking." Compliments his writing, wishes "they would all write like you do." Will give him a full account of his travels in Pennsylvania in his next letter...

GLC08914.003

to brother

Is well at the present; had a bad cold but feels better now. Got a letter from Lewis Brooks. Misses the cider from back home. Does not want to simply sit out the winter. Has started to get pretty cold at the camp. Written in Camp Millington

GLC08914.004

to father

Is well at present; hopes this letter finds him in a similar condition. Expects to leave camp "every day." Has received marching orders, but has not left yet. Is not dreading the march, for he likes traveling. Discusses various affairs at home....

GLC08914.005

to Brother

Very glad to have received postage stamps in his last letter. Also glad to hear that all is well at home. Is well at present, but is getting a cold. Just returned from the meal ship, which has a few dents in its side "where the Merrimack balls struck...

GLC08914.006

to Brother

"Well at present;" hopes he is too. Got paid $21 last week, bought himself a pair of boots for $6. His other boots were no good. Will not send any money home this time. Has to make sure he "has enough to eat."

GLC08914.007

to Brother

Letter also includes a small $1 pink ticket for the steamboat A.G. Brown. Left Newport News yesterday for Fort Monroe. Will go to Norfolk to get some coal. Has a "very bad" cold, but is recovering. Written at Fort Monroe.

GLC08914.008

to sister

Received her letter today. Cold is getting better; will be fine in a few days. Many on board the ship are still sick. A man in his company took sick, "got crazy," jumped overboard, and drowned last night. Gun boats have gone ahead, and "we expect to...

GLC08914.009

to brother

Is well; hopes these lines find him healthy too. Left Fort Monroe on December 1 by ship. "Out on the ocean eight days out [of] sight of land." Sailed to New Orleans. Could not dock because many were sick with the measles. Heard (falsely) that...

GLC08914.010

to sister

Apologizes for having not kept up contact with her, but sits down to write her a few lines. Letter is stamped with a shield covered with the stars and stripes. Is well; hopes she is too. Has "lots of fun" in New Orleans. Caught a young alligator on...

GLC08914.011

to Nelson Rifenburgh

Stationery includes a stamp of the likeness of General George McClellan. Finally has gotten a little bit of time to write. Is working as a hospital steward. "Could not spend those [leisure] moments in a better way" than writing to him. Supposes he...

GLC08914.012

to sister and brother

Received her letter yesterday. Never has written to Horace Rifenburgh. Has had "good living," and "will tend to that son of a bitch if I ever live to get back." Denies Horace's claim that he charged him for the harness; calls him a "damn liar." Will...

GLC08914.013

to brother

Received a letter from him yesterday. Glad to hear all are well. "They can't kill this Rifenburgh." Tells them not to listen to other people about the money he sent them; there has evidently been some misunderstand about who owes how much money. Does...

GLC08914.014

to sister

Is well at present. Hopes she and the rest of the family are well. Does not know how long he is going to stay here. "Very near all" of the men from Clermont are sick. Brooks is well. John Heinkel and James Healy have enlisted in the artillery in New...

GLC08914.015

To Brother

Received his letter on the 6th. Glad to hear everyone back home is well. Sorry to hear that William's wife is sick. "Darn mad" that his father settled with Horace Rifenburgh, whom he describes as "such a darn rascal." Left Camp Chalmette last...

GLC08914.016

to brother

Is well and enjoying good health. Hopes this letter finds him in a similar condition. Has not received a letter from home in four weeks. "What the reason is I do not know." Expects to receive one the next time the mail arrives. Has not been paid...

GLC08914.017

to brother

Stationery is stamped with a colored series of stars with a shield bearing the stars and stripes in the middle. Glad to hear he is enjoying good health. Is also well. "Had a battle" on the Yazoo River; "captured 26 rebel vessels" and burnt six more...

GLC08914.018

to brother and sister

Letter is signed with an elaborate stamp that surrounds the initials P.E.R. It is possible that Rifenburgh created the stamp himself by simply putting dots of ink on the page, as it is not perfectly symmetrical. Received their letter yesterday. Is...

GLC08914.019

to brother and sister

Glad to have received their letter. Is healthy; hopes this letter finds them in a similar condition. Has orders to head up the Mississippi River with 140 rounds worth of cartridges each. Thinks he is heading to battle. Is taking blankets and his...

GLC08914.020

to brother

Just received marching orders; does not know where to yet. Cooks have begun to cook extra rations in preparation for the march. Just got paid two months of wages. Will try and send some home. Will try to send it via express mail and see how long it...

GLC08914.021

to brother

Has sent a picture of himself. Marching orders have been countermanded; they will be staying at camp for a bit more. Hopes everyone at home is well. Written at Camp Parapet.

GLC08914.022

to sister

Sent with a picture of his likeness, but it is a "damn poor one." Does not have much time to write, but is well. Hopes this letter finds her in good health. Written at Camp Parapet.

GLC08914.023

to Brother

Glad to have received his letter; hopes this letter will find him in good health. Will send a copy of the New Orleans newspaper. Sent his likeness in a photograph and an ambrotype a week ago. Lewis Brooks had gotten a letter from [Mag] saying that he...

GLC08914.024

to sister

Received her letter today. Just returned from an expedition started on May 12th up the Mississippi River. Went 32 miles by foot and by boat through Lake Pontchartrain. After a few days' march, formed a line of battle. Marched about half a mile in...

GLC08914.025

to brother

Describes how the Confederates look: "like Hell. They don't wear no uniform they wear Citizen [civilian] clothes and rags." Many look "half starved." Has written a lot today. Has heard talk that the regiment is going up to Port Hudson along with...

GLC08914.026

to Sister

Marched to Port Hudson on May 20th. Boarded the steamer Bard and sailed until sundown, when they arrived at Baton Rouge. Sailed 10 more miles the next day, and landed on shore. Got 100 rounds worth of cartridges, and then marched the rest of the way...

GLC08914.027

to Nelson Rifenburgh

"We have had a pop at the rebels." Colonel was killed and eighty-five of his comrades were wounded. Did not take part in the fight, was left at the hospital to care for the sick. Eph[raim] Lasher and Patsey were wounded. Has "quite a lot of the...

GLC08914.028

[partial receipt for William H. Ryphenburgh]

Fragment, partial receipt for William H. Ryphenburgh [sic].

GLC08914.037

[Certificate from the Paymaster General's Office]

Certificate from the Paymaster General's Office. It is addressed to Mary A. Rifenburgh of Germantown, NY. It entitles her to a total of $112.96 in pension in 8 installments worth $14.12 each. To do so was required by an act of Congress on April 10...

GLC08914.042

[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers that John O'Connell received pay from the Campbell Hospital

GLC02750.146

[hospital record]

A military assistant informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers that Edwin Taylor is a patient at Lincoln General Hospital. Attached to a 17 April 1865 report that Edwin Taylor died at Lincoln General Hospital.

GLC02750.172

[hospital record]

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

GLC02750.173

[military notification]

Assistant Adjutant General grants Private Israel Arnold a leave of absence

GLC02750.177

[military notification]

Notification that the Office of the Quartermaster furnished transportation for Esek Darling

GLC02750.187

[military notification]

Notification that the Office of the Quartermaster furnished transportation for Owen Kelly

GLC02750.188

[Assistant Adjutant General Breck requests A. H. Manchester's Descriptive List from the Commanding Officer, Company "I," Rhode Island Volunteers]

GLC02750.197

[Statement of clothing drawn by William P. Hopkins at the Lincoln General Hospital]

Descriptive List, signed by Captain Alfred N. Channell.

GLC02750.198

[Official Pass authorizing Captain Ethan A. Jenks to travel to Washington, D. C.]

GLC02750.201

to Ethan A. Jenks

Stanton, Secretary of War, reports that President Abraham Lincoln appoints Jenks "for gallant and meritorious conduct before Petersburg, Virginia, a Major of Volunteers, by brevet."

GLC02750.202

to Ethan A. Jenks

Sawyer, Paymaster, encloses Jenks' account (not included) for signature.

GLC02750.205

[Printed circular giving all officers "instructions for making Quarterly Returns of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores."]

Issued by Ripley as Chief of Ordnance

GLC02750.224

[Report of examination of a return of ordnance stores submitted by Captain Ethan A. Jenks]

GLC02750.234

to Ethan A. Jenks

Balch, Captain of Ordnance, informs Captain Jenks that the Ordnance Office does not have access to the pay rolls of Jenks' company, thus cannot comply with Jenks' earlier request.

GLC02750.239

[hospital record]

Request for Private Daniel Eddy's Descriptive List

GLC02750.145

[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers that James Robinson received pay from the Hammond General Hospital

GLC02750.147

[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers that Samuel A. Card received no pay from De Camp General Hospital. Included with 12 June 1863 statement from George Rex, surgeon at the United States Army General...

GLC02750.148

[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 James Robinson received pay from the Hammond General Hospital

GLC02750.150

[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers that William Daken received pay from the Hammond General Hospital

GLC02750.151

[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers that William Daken received pay from the Hammond General Hospital

GLC02750.152

[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers that P. J. Wells received clothing from the Hammond General Hospital

GLC02750.153

[hospital record]

Confirmation that Cyrril Thornton is a patient at Lovell General Hospital

GLC02750.154

[hospital record]

Confirmation that Dennis Scannel is a patient at Lovell General Hospital

GLC02750.155

[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers that Thomas Chafer is discharged from the United States General Hospital in Lexington

GLC02750.156

[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers that William Daken drew pay from the Hammond General Hospital

GLC02750.157

[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 James Heard is a patient at McKim's Mansion General Hospital

GLC02750.159

[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers that John Branigan was sent to convalescent barracks

GLC02750.160

[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 Dennis Scannel is a patient at Lovell General Hospital

GLC02750.162

[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers that Cyrril P. Thornton is a patient at Lovell General Hospital

GLC02750.163

[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 requests the Descriptive List for Henry Winseman from the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers

GLC02750.165