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Letter of the Secretary of Treasury...December 10, 1863. [Transmitted with:] Message from the President...Dec. 11, 1863

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Letter of the Secretary of Treasury...December 10, 1864. [Transmitted with:] Message from the President and Letter of Attorney General, Geo. Davis

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Regulations in relation to the issue of certificates for bonds and registered stock

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To Hon. Howell Cobb. [Information from the various state governments in regard to the value of property, the revenue system,and the amount collected during the last fiscal year

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C.S. Senate Secret. Response of the secretary of the treasury to the resolution of the senate of the 5th of December 1864, respecting operations under the act to impose regulations upon the foreign commerce of the confederate states.

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Special Report of the Secretary of the Treasury on the Subject of Finances

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To Hon. C.G. Memminger. [A tabular statement showing the rates of duty upon merchandise under the tariff act of 1857.]

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Circular Instructions No. 1. Regulations relative to importations from places above Confederate States, by vessels navigating the Mississippi and other Rivers

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Circular Instructions No. 2.

date changed with pencil

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Treasury Circular No. 4

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Treasury Circular No. 6

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Treasury Circular No. 9

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Treasury Circular No. 12. An act to raise money for the support of the government, and to provide for the defence of the Confederate States of America

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Treasury Circular No. 14. Regulating the Manner in which the Export Duty on Cotton shall be collected and Accounted

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Report on the condition of government cotton contiguous to the Mississippi and its tributaries.

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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...

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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...

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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

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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....

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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...

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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."

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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to sister

Received her letter Friday afternoon. Lou has been sick but is feeling better. Jane left recently. She wanted him to give her more money, but he decided against it. Rubens is selling his farm because he is leaving it in the spring. She should tell...

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[partial receipt for William H. Ryphenburgh]

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

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[Receipt from Jane Knickerbocker to Nelson Rifenburgh]

Receipt from Jane Knickerbocker to Nelson Rifenburgh. It is worth $237.86 and represents interest on the estate of Mr. Jacob Rifenburgh.

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[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...

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[hospital record]

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

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[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.

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[hospital record]

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

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[military notification]

Assistant Adjutant General grants Private Israel Arnold a leave of absence

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[military notification]

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

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[military notification]

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

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

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

Descriptive List, signed by Captain Alfred N. Channell.

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

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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."

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to Ethan A. Jenks

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

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

Issued by Ripley as Chief of Ordnance

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

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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.

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[hospital record]

Request for Private Daniel Eddy's Descriptive List

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[hospital record]

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

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[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...

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[hospital record]

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

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[hospital record]

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

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[hospital record]

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

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[hospital record]

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

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[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

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[hospital record]

Confirmation that Cyrril Thornton is a patient at Lovell General Hospital

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[hospital record]

Confirmation that Dennis Scannel is a patient at Lovell General Hospital

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[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

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[hospital record]

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

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[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

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[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

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[hospital record]

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

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[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

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[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers that Dennis Scannel is a patient at Lovell General Hospital

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[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

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[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

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[hospital record]

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

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[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. Attached to a 13 October 1864 Military Pass for Meigs from the Provost Marshal...

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[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers that James Hoard is a patient at Lovell General Hospital

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[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

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[special orders no. 31]

Assistant Adjutant General Lovell informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Corporal Israel P. Arnold is assigned to duty as hospital steward at Foundry General Hospital

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[hospital record]

A surgeon requests Descriptive Lists for Dennis Scannel and James Hoard from the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers

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[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

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[hospital record]

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

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[hospital record]

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

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[hospital record]

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

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[military notification]

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

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[military notification]

Notification that Commander Schuy furnished transportation for Stephen Chaffee

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[military notification]

Notification that Commander Schuy furnished transportation for Edward Beard

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[military notification]

Notification that Assistant Quartermaster Swigart furnished transportation for Charles E. Hill

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[military notification]

Notification that Assistant Quartermaster Swigart furnished transportation for G. A. Langworthy

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[military notification]

Notification that Paymaster McKim furnished transportation for Charles E. Hill

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[military notification]

Notification that Assistant Quartermaster Swigart furnished transportation for Daniel McLeary

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[military notification]

Notification that the Office of the Quartermaster furnished transportation for Joseph F. Seymour

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[military notification]

Notification that the Office of the Quartermaster furnished transportation for Joseph F. Seymour

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

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[Morning Report for Company H, Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

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[Morning Report for Company H, Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

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