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

GLC02750.144

[pamphlet of laws and information relating to claims against the government of the United States]

GLC02750.273

[Special circular regarding former soldiers' claims against the United States government]

GLC02750.274

[Request for information from Captain Ethan A. Jenks regarding James A Nicholas' pension claim]

GLC02750.276

[Printed form from the Bureau of Pensions requesting Jenks' name, service, and address]

GLC02750.279

[Captain Ethan A. Jenks' affidavit regarding the validity of William W. Webb's pension claim]

GLC02750.280

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Notice of reversal of part of Genl Schenks order may be given to the most prominent of those interested by special order as you may deem best…"

GLC02414.232

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.233

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.234

to James L. Botsford

"…cavalry scout just came in - Scouted the Roads leading out from Raleigh…discovered no Enemy or heard of the movements of troops - Met Flag truce four officers as escort at Raleigh with letter to Genl Scammon from Head Quarters…"

GLC02414.235

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Moving Department HQ to Cumberland

GLC02414.236

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.237

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.238

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.239

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"One hundred (100) Rebel Troops infantry were Coal last night fifty crossed the Kanawha & are now on the lower side the other squad of 50 are on the upper side & have gone up Poca"

GLC02414.240

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.241

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.242

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"All Quiet"

GLC02414.243

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Stating that a building burned by Union troops at Blue Sulphur housed Confederate troops and was not a place of worship, as had evidently been claimed.

GLC02414.244

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"No news from the front all quiet here."

GLC02414.245

to Capt Avery

"....Capt Lipscim 8th Va Rebel Cavalry passed through Wyoming county with forty five men en route for Jackson County...."

GLC02414.246

to J. L. Botsford

reporting his occupation of Lewisburg. "The enemy had all passed through the town in retreat from Gen Averells who had given them a severe whipping at Droop Mountain seventeen (17) miles beyond Frankfort I had no engagement We captured the enemys...

GLC02414.247

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Report of the rout of the rebels
by Averell at Droop Mountain. "…he encountered Genl Echols, Pattons & Jacksons forces entrenched on the summit of Droop Mountain…after a severe action the rebels were routed completely all of his wounded falling into...

GLC02414.248

to Eliakim P. Scammon

marked "Cifer." Gen. Kelley asks for Scammon's views on how to hold Meadow Bluff over the winter "I am at a loss to determine what to do in regard to holding Meadow Bluff this winter…I am determined how ever that the Enemy shall not occupy Lewisburg...

GLC02414.249

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.250

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.251

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.252

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.253

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.254

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Marked "Cifer." "Get your command in readiness to move on Lewisburg. The enemy must not be permitted to occupy that place. Averell is about ready to move in the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad at or near Salem…."

GLC02414.255

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.256

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.257

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"…the enemy in your direct front must be disposed of before it would be safe to make a flank movement towards Wytheville…"

GLC02414.258

to Eliakim P. Scammon

re recruitment problems - the men desire to move from infantry to cavalry or artillery. "…they say at the end of this service they have carried their last knapsack." Says his health will not allow him to re-enter the service. Asks, "Do you know...

GLC02414.259

to the Commander of Company "I", Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers

Captain Whitefield reports that Charles E. Hill received pay.

GLC02750.265

[Report that Lieutenant Edwin L. Hunt received pay from Wilson, United States Paymaster]

GLC02750.266

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

GLC02750.267

to the Commander of Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers.

Assistant Quartermaster Russ reports that he paid for the apprehension and delivery of deserter Hugh McNally.

GLC02750.268

[Report that George Arnold received pay from Thompson, United States Paymaster]

GLC02750.269

[Account of military funds received by Captain Jenks]

GLC02750.270

[Officers of Company "I," Rhode Island Volunteers, confirm their receipt of Company funds upon being mustered out of United States Service]

Signed by members of Company "J."

GLC02750.271

[Officers of Company "I," Rhode Island Volunteers, confirm their receipt of Company funds upon being mustered out of United States Service]

Signed by members of Company "J."

GLC02750.272

[Captain Ethan A. Jenks' legal statement regarding the validity of Samuel McElroys' pension claim]

GLC02750.275

[Captain Ethan A. Jenks' legal statement regarding the validity of Erasmus D. Clark's pension claim]

GLC02750.277

[Captain Ethan A. Jenks' legal statement regarding the validity of Allen G. Stillwell's pension claim]

GLC02750.278

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with imprint of G.W. Thorne, New York, below image on recto. Imprint of Hoyt visible on lower left corner of image. Verso contains imprint of Hoyt and pencil notations: "U.S. Grant," "9040-2," "3000," "3238," and "1272." Half length...

GLC07808.033

to Ethan A. Jenks

Private Briggs requests his back pay from Captain Jenks and offers Jenks half of the pay.

GLC02750.014

to members of the Board of Examination

Colonel Bliss states that Captain Ethan A. Jenks has received authority to appear before the Board of Examination. Recommends Jenks to the Board, stating that "For bravery, energy, coolness, and devotion to the cause of the Union, he is unsurpassed...

GLC02750.015

to Zenas Randall Bliss

Captain Jenks responds to orders from Colonel Bliss requiring him to obtain corn. States that "there is som corn in this county but hard to get."

GLC02750.016

to Montgomery C. Meigs

Captain Jenks transmits the monthly clothing, camp, and garrison equipage, and clothing receipt roll for December 1863.

GLC02750.017

to Montgomery C. Meigs

Captain Jenks transmits the monthly clothing, camp, and garrison equipage, and clothing receipt roll for March 1864.

GLC02750.018

to Percy Daniels

Captain Jenks requests a twenty day leave of absence from Colonel Percy Daniels.

GLC02750.019

to Percy Daniels

Captain Jenks requests a twenty day leave of absence from Colonel Percy Daniels. Refers to an enclosed medical certificate (not included).

GLC02750.020

to unknown

Assistant Adjutant General Wright informs the recipient that Private Frederick Wood is on extra duty as orderly at the Head Quarters where Wright is stationed.

GLC02750.021

to unknown

The author states that based on Jannis' orders, he visited the pickets three times during his tour of duty as field officer of the day. Written at Fort Sedgwick

GLC02750.022

to James F. Merrill

Informs Lieutenant Merrill that he issued Private Frederick Wood clothing for the amount of $3.85 Written at Fort Sedgwick

GLC02750.023

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with clipped corners and printed caption below image: "Gen. U.S. Grant." Oval half length seated portrait in civilian dress with White House visible in background. Photograph from engraving.

GLC07808.031

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with printed caption on right side of image: "Grant Family." Pencil notation on verso: "3." Full length portrait of Grant, his wife, and their four children. Smaller version of image #39 in this collection.

GLC07808.032

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with printed caption below image: "Grant in Peace." Half length seated portrait in uniform with child and dog. Photograph from painting or engraving. Similar to image #35.

GLC07808.034

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with printed caption below image: "Grant in Peace." Half length seated portrait in uniform with child and dog. Photograph from painting or engraving. Similar to image #34.

GLC07808.035

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with printed caption below image: "Genl. Grant's Head-Quaters [sic]." Photograph from engraving of headquarters in unidentified location.

GLC07808.036

Grant, Ulysses S. Sterocard

Orange mount with imprint of Taylor & Huntington on verso. Image #947 in a series of "original war views." Profile bust portrait of Grant in uniform, facing proper right.

GLC07808.039

Grant, Ulysses S. Cabinet Card

Dark brown mount with imprint of Clow, Ogden & Co. on recto in gold. Pencil inscription on verso: "41." Bust portrait of Grant in civilian dress.

GLC07808.043

Grant, Ulysses S. Cabinet Card

White mount with imprint Barrett and printed caption below image: "General U.S. Grant and Family, at Mt. McGregor, Taken June 19th, 1885." Verso contains pencil inscriptions "78" and "43." View of Grant and his family gathered on the front steps of...

GLC07808.045

Grant, Ulysses S. Cabinet Card

White mount with printed inscription below image: "Gen. U.S. Grant, Taken at Mt. McGregor Three Days Before His Death." Pencil inscriptions on verso: "Nelli[es?]," and "42." Image shows an elderly Grant reading on the porch of his home.

GLC07808.046

Grants Burpee a leave of absence

Assistant Adjutant General grants Burpee a leave of absence for health reasons

GLC02744.246

Circular No. 17

Circular informing commanding officers to complete a blank form on the history between March 1, 1863 to September 30, 1863.

GLC02744.248

to Thomas F. Burpee

One of his ordinances has been referred to the 2nd auditor for settlement.

GLC02744.249

Circular No. 75

Outlines when soldiers are entitled to their commissions and promotions.

GLC02744.254

to Charles W. Burpee

He writes that his horse's foot is doing better. Jeffrey would like to see him and his brother. glad they are all safe and warm.

GLC02744.307

to Lucien Burpee

He describes the scenery and daily life. He asks him about school and tells him to always help his mother and to become a good Christian man.

GLC02744.308

General Orders, No. 254

How to organize the volunteers that must be accepted and enrolled.

GLC02744.242

General Orders, No. 26

The commander-in-chief extends his thanks to the Governor's guards and volunteer militia.

GLC02744.243

Bill for Michael Parker

Parker agrees to pay bill from town bounty

GLC02744.244

Certifies that Thomas Burpee is still ill and requires leave of absence

Doctor writes about Burpee's rheumatic fever which will prevent him from working.

GLC02744.245

to Thomas F. Burpee

J.D Williams thanks him for the receipt of his and Major Crosby's report.

GLC02744.247

Specification of Charges versus Asst. Surgeon J. Tennont

Burpee writes that he left camp to visit the town of Portsmouth without permission.

copy

GLC02744.250

Specification of Charges versus Asst. Surgeon J. Tennont

Burpee writes that he left camp to visit the town of Portsmouth without permission.

original

GLC02744.251

Invoice of Ordinance and Ordinance Stores

Turned over 7 rounds of elongated ball and packing boxes to Thomas Burpee.

GLC02744.252

Invoice of Ordinance and Ordinance Stores

Copy of 252.

GLC02744.253

General Orders, No. 10

Lieutenant J. C. Allen is now aide-de-camp and will be obeyed.

GLC02744.255

By Order of the Adjutant-General's Office

He orders Thomas Burpee to bring an alphabetized list of the members of his company.

GLC02744.256

Paymaster's certificate

To William Fitch: certifies that 10 dollars will be given to soldiers to organize the volunteer militia.

GLC02744.257

partial letter or diary entry

Describes a kind of tension that has come between two friends on account of a marriage.

GLC02744.258

partial letter or diary entry

He talks of a Jack that will distinguish himself through a Brooklyn company.

GLC02744.259

partial letter or diary entry

He talks about the kind of drills they are doing.

GLC02744.260

1 ribbon

Blue and black.

GLC02744.261

1 print

Features two shaking hands beneath the constitution. Includes qoute by Andrew Jackson

GLC02744.262

1 print

Features lady liberty balancing the scales of justice above Ft. Sumter

GLC02744.263

1 print

General Sigel

GLC02744.264

1 piece of cloth

Capt A. Comstock witten in black

GLC02744.265

Superior Court envelope

for Col. Thomas Burpee, April and May 1861

GLC02744.266

to Brother and Sister

He writes that they are all well. He writes of a wedding she attended with Edwin in Springfield. Closes with a poem.

GLC02744.267

to Friends

very faded. Ends with a poem and 2 circles that look as if they were made of hair.

GLC02744.268

to Manufacturers

Letter of recommendation for Thomas F. Burpee. Describes him a competent workman.

GLC02744.269

to unknown

Letter of recommendation for Thomas F. Burpee. Describes him as an honest, upright and trustworthy man.

GLC02744.270

to Adaline Burpee

He has spent a very lonely week without her. He wishes he had known her sooner. knows that she has left friends for him. sees the past as a series of mistakes and accidents up until he met her. sometimes feels as though he does not cherish her enough...

GLC02744.271

to J.W. Thayes

He is sending a sample of the Doeskin which Mr. Terry is making. He has done the finishing.

GLC02744.272

officially appoints Thomas F. Burpee legal guardian of three children

Frances S. Watts, Emma C. Watts and Francis Alonso Watts

GLC02744.273

General Orders, No. 55

Captain Stanton is praised for his efforts in a collision with the enemy near "Hill's Point."

GLC02744.274