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House of Representatives, No. 344. A Bill To be entitled An Act to provide for auditing and paying for horses and equipments taken from dismounted cavalrymen for the use of the Government. 1865/01/20. 1 p. P & W: 792. C: 522.

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GLC06745.150

to his sister

Writes that there was a brush with secesh cavalry who charged into the 7th Kansas cavalry. Seventeen men were killed two of which belong to Weeks' regiment. Describes his experience in Arkansas so far and writes that he was almost hit by firing...

GLC06728.020

to his parents

Reports that rebels have taken possession of a part of the Cumberland River, fifteen miles away. The rebels also burned a boat filled with sutler's goods. Describes the town of Clarksville and writes that there are two regiments of infantry, a...

GLC06728.042

to his parents

Writes that he has been ill with mumps but has almost fully recovered. Reports that the railroad from Knoxville to Chattanooga is complete. Also reports that Major General Howard is commanding the 4th corps. instead of [General Robert Granger]. In...

GLC06728.067

to unknown

Marked Confidential at top of first page. Addressed only to Major. Detailed instructions for a secret cavalry movement in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. "The enemy has a force of... not more than two hundred men... picketing across the valley...

GLC06461

to Sarah Ogden

Writes to "Madam," likely referring to Sarah Ogden based on content. Thanks Ogden for her kindness to him during his stay in the hospital (likely the Broad and Cherry Streets Hospital). Express his anger at being sent off to war without even having...

GLC06559.041

to Sarah Ogden

Writes to "Madam," likely referring to Sarah Ogden based on content. Writes he has been "continually scouting the country between Richmond and Williamsburg." States they have only had occasional skirmishes with the enemy. Notes the eleventh...

GLC06559.042

to Sarah Ogden

Writes from camp near Brandy Station. Says the lack of respect for the Sabbath shown by the men in camp angers him. Believes that the men serving in the Union Army will be able to say that they gave "life and limb in this cause of humanity." Says...

GLC06559.092

to Jefferson Davis

Morgan beseeches Confederate president Davis to return his former regiments to his command. Mentions Breckinridge's Regiment, Dortch's Battalion, and other units. On verso is a Davis autograph note signed (with initials), asking the adjutant general...

GLC02460.10.01

to Jefferson Davis

General Polk writes to Davis, President of the Confederate States (and Polk's former roommate at West Point). Recommends Captain E. M. [Rucker?] for promotion to Colonel of Cavalry. Notes that Rucker has a command of that post, but lacks the...

GLC02460.12

to Braxton Bragg

Wheeler, commanding Cavalry Corps, Army of Tennessee, writes to Bragg, overseeing Confederate military operations from Richmond, Virginia. Replies to correspondence from Bragg. Discusses the establishment of a military court: "... I must first...

GLC02460.18

to General [Wayne]

Possibly to General Henry Constantine Wayne, Adjutant General of Georgia (1860-1865). Wright, commanding the district of Atlanta, reports: "I have sent an officer of my staff out this morning to find out something about the outrages mentioned in...

GLC02460.20

to Robert Seldon Garnett

Chilton writes to Colonel Garnett, Adjutant General of Virginia forces in Richmond, Virginia. Relates, "I have the honour, in consequence of appointment in Army of the Confederate States, to resign my commission as Colonel of Cavalry in the...

GLC02461.03

to John Letcher

General Magruder requests that Captain Jeff Phillips (possibly Jefferson C. Phillips), of the 'Old Dominion Dragoons,' be promoted to the position of Lieutenant Colonel of a cavalry regiment. Relates that Phillips has been recommended by Colonels...

GLC02461.19

to Pierre G. T. Beauregard

General Robertson writes to Beauregard, who recently transferred from command of the Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida to the Department of North Carolina and Southern Virginia. Robertson writes, "I am anxious to be again in active...

GLC02461.30

to unknown "H.Q. 4th. Va. Cav."

Colonel Robertson forwards a report from Lt. Col. Wickham of the Fourth Virginia Cavalry (Confederate) regarding his reconnaissance of their front lines and placement of pickets. Reports "I have today made a full reconnaisance of the entire front of...

GLC02461.34

to W. L. Elliott

Sturgis is prepared to follow Elliot with his cavalry, but worries about a nearby Rebel force. Written at Blair's Cross Roads.

GLC02462.24

to Edward D. Townsend

General Milroy writes to Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General. Transmits a letter captured at Woodstock, Virginia, by a cavalry battalion under his command (letter not included).

GLC02463.15

to David Ray

Year previously inferred from content. Stanley, Chief of Cavalry in the Army of the Cumberland, writes to Colonel D. M. Ray, commander of a cavalry brigade (possibly Daniel Mack Ray). Instructs Ray to send half of his command to Salem (Virginia) at...

GLC02463.21

to John T. Sprague, Adjutant General of New York.

General Wilson, commander of the 3rd Division, Cavalry Corps, writes to Sprague, Adjutant General for the State of New York. Appears to have been directed to "Wm. T. Sprague," which is possibly a mistake, since John Titcomb Sprague was Adjutant...

GLC02463.27

to L. J. Cist

Written in Grafton, possibly West Virginia. Brigadier General Averell replies to a note from Cist, collector of autographs for United States Sanitary Fairs. Recalls his Civil War service, including 2nd Lieutenant, 3rd U.S. Cavalry; Acting Assistant...

GLC02465.02

to Thomas Hillhouse

Colonel Gibbs commanding Fort Wayne, writes to Hillhouse, Adjutant General in Albany, New York. Reports, "Having received official information from the War Department that my exchange has been effected, and that I am free to go to duty, I... offer...

GLC02465.12

to William Denison Whipple

Colonel Parkhurst describes the Battle of Brown's Mill (30-31 July 1864). Informs Union General Whipple that Colonel "James P. Brownlow has just come in here with a very few straggling cavalry entirely demoralized. Brownlow is barefooted. He...

GLC02465.17

to Captain Blount

Plans to leave for Cincinnati on the following Saturday. Referring to Confederate General James Longstreet, writes "Longstreet is retreating up the country. Our forces started ten thousand strong after him on yesterday, and were preceded the day...

GLC02467.08

to William Smith

Seddon, Secretary of War, replies to a communication from Smith, "concerning the statements of the Senators and Delegates of the Counties of Hardy and Hampshire, in reference to the conduct of some of the Cavalry of the Confederate States in the...

GLC02469.22