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to Henry Jackson Hunt

Refers to an unspecified Board, possibly related to Army Engineers. States that the Board should "assume the proper position [of?] the Engineers as an Army Service as well as an Administration branch of the Service for that would be in accordance...

GLC02382.046

[Court Martial proceedings in the case of W. H. Hutson for being absent without leave]

Details the trial and conviction of Hutson for the charge of "absence without leave." Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and resulting sentence. Hutson was sentenced to carry a twenty pound stick eight hours a day for sixteen...

GLC02233.26

[Telegraph to James G. Martin]

Manuscript copy of a telegraph sent to Brigadier James G. Martin ordering "the execution of privates William Leggett & Canada Barnes...suspended until further notice." Docket contains autograph endorsement signed by Charles Grice Elliot, Martin's...

GLC02233.33

[Court martial proceedings against Wilson Bradley for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline]

Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and Bradley's acquittal. Signed by Atkinson and Borden.

GLC02233.37.02

[Court martial proceedings against Canada Barnes and P. Waters for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline]

Records specifics of the charges, testimony from the trials, and the acquittal of both men. Signed twice by Atkinson and Borden.

GLC02233.37.07

to George Wortham

Cherry has convinced three deserters to return to the army, and hopes Wortham will grant them permission to fight. Attests that they have good character, and only deserted to escape being captured by the Union. Accompanied by blank page of stationery...

GLC02233.50

to George Wortham

A list of sixteen prisoners to be sent to Goldsboro, with their names, ranks and charges against them listed. Includes "Prisoners confined in jail & charges against them…."

GLC02233.54

[Diary of a Union soldier, Company B, 98th New York Volunteers, who participated in the Petersburg Campaign]

Pongo Bridge is noted on the inner front cover, but this diary was created in various places. Contains a meticulously records of the events of 1864. 8 January, records that General Butler (possibly Benjamin Franklin Butler), is to have entire...

GLC02261

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Declares of courts and commissions organized by Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War 1862-1868, "Couldn't he organize courts & commissions to convict! They would have hung their own innocent mothers." Discussing Senator Charles Sumner, writes "Isn't...

GLC02382.085

to George Wortham

Requesting Wortham make sure "Janus McFarland of Co. G of your command...attend as witness on the Court Martial on Monday."

Cary Whitaker, captain and acting colonel CSA as well as judge advocate (1864-1865), died 20 April 1865 from battle wounds...

GLC02233.14

[Court Martial proceedings in the case of Moses J. Hill for being absent without leave]

Details court martial proceedings of Moses J. Hill, who pled guilty to the charge of "absence without leave." Hill was sentenced to carry a twenty pound stick eight hours a day for fourteen days. With the names of James Dalrymple as the Judge...

GLC02233.28

[Court Martial proceedings in the case of Mathew Baker for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline]

Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and Baker's acquittal. Signed by Atkinson and Borden.

GLC02233.37.01

to George Wortham

A list of fourteen prisoners to be sent to Goldsboro, with their ranks and names listed. One is listed as a "Yankee deserter."

GLC02233.53

[Union Navy diary of 2nd Assistant Engineer George W. Shallenburger on the USS Silver Cloud and USS Forest Rose with 2 cartes de visite]

Brown wrap-around leather diary. Signed three times by Shallenburger, with his name written in block letters below the second signature. First two signatures on first page and third signature on penultimate page. Written mostly along the White and...

GLC02263.02

Copy of Committee resolution authorizing Gov. to declare martial law

Clerical copy written in the hand of B.F. Arthur, signed for Winslow (as chair of the Secession Convention).

GLC02271

Charges and specifications preferred against 1st lieutenant A Landis Jr of the 2d Regt. North Carolina Volunteers

Charges Landis with violating the sixth and forty-fourth articles of war and with "conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline." Charges resulted from Landis's failure to report for "guard mounting" and subsequent "violent...

GLC02233.12

[Court Martial proceedings in the case of Wiley Sullivan for being absent without leave]

Details the trial and conviction of Sullivan for the charge of "absence without leave." Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and resulting sentence. Sullivan was sentenced to carry a twenty pound stick eight hours a day for...

GLC02233.23

[Court Martial proceedings in the case of John T. Jones for being absent without leave.]

Details court martial proceedings of John T. Jones, who pled guilty to the charge of "absence without leave." Jones was sentenced to carry a twenty pound stick eight hours a day for fourteen days. With the names of James Dalrymple as the Judge...

GLC02233.24

[Court Martial proceedings in the case of Haywood Sullivan for being absent without leave.]

Details the trial and conviction of Haywood Sullivan for the charge of "absence without leave." Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and resulting sentence. With the name of Captain Thomas R. Youngblood as if signed, but likely...

GLC02233.25

[Court Martial proceedings in the case of Theophilus Goddin for being absent without leave]

Details court martial proceedings of Theophilus Goddin, who pled guilty to the charge of "absence without leave." Goddin was sentenced to carry a twenty pound stick eight hours a day for sixteen days. With the names of James Dalrymple as the Judge...

GLC02233.27

[Court Martial proceedings in the case of Stephen Goddin for being absent without leave]

Details court martial proceedings of Stephen Goddin, who pled guilty to the charge of "absence without leave." Goddin was sentenced to carry a twenty pound stick eight hours a day for fourteen days. With the names of James Dalrymple as the Judge...

GLC02233.30

[Court martial proceedings against W. Waters for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline]

Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and Waters's acquittal. Signed by Atkinson and Borden.

GLC02233.37.06

to unknown

Nell sends men who are accused of being disloyal. He asserts that Edwards should be punished for lying to the colonel. Nell warns that two of the men are able but troublesome and must be kept busy. Addressed simply to Colonel, likely written to...

GLC02233.51

[Blockading instructions for the senior naval officer in the Sounds of North Carolina]

Outlines plans for a blockade "to interdict all trade whatever with the country blockaded by the N. Atlantic Blockading Squadron." Details the boundaries of the blockade within North and South Carolina. Explains that vessels must have "clearances...

GLC02254.07

to Ella Godley Renshaw

Writes to his wife from aboard the U.S.S. Massasoit. Expresses confusion over Ella not having received letters from him -- "I write...every two or three days, and what becomes of my letters gracious only knows." Mentions some money he has sent her...

GLC02254.25