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to Rutherford B. Hayes

Clerical note from Colonel Scammon to Colonel Hayes of the 23rd Ohio stating that Major General John Charles Fremont is in Wheeling, West Virginia. Undated, year inferred from military rank.

GLC02414.035

to James L. Botsford

Colonel Hayes reports to Captain Botsford that a sergeant in the 23rd Ohio regiment would like to attend his father's homicide trial and that he would like to allow him to go. Undated.

GLC02414.037

to [Eliakim P. Scammon]

Colonel Hayes writes a telegram to General Scammon stating that there are no forces at Lewisburg. On stationery of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Undated and not addressed to Scammon but circa date and recipient inferred from similar documents in...

GLC02414.043

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes General Cox, division commander in Charleston, West Virginia. Reports that Confederate General Alfred Beckley has been arrested on order of General John Charles Fremont and arrived in Fayetteville on...

GLC02414.048

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to General Cox, the division commander at Charleston. Discusses an impending movement of the troops. Informs that the roads are bad but passable. Writes what horses and supplies they have for the...

GLC02414.051

to Eliakim P. Scammon

A telegram to General Scammon informing him that William is expected home on Thursday and will be dispatched to Scammon.

GLC02414.061

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from James O. Hawley]

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio from James O. Hawley asking if it is safe to resume shipping merchandise to "Loyal Citizens" in an area where the Confederates recently raided. Autograph endorsement signed by Scammon saying it...

GLC02414.066

to Alex Jernin

Clerical letter written by Scammon. Scammon, as either the Colonel or Brigadier General of the 23rd Ohio writes to the Brigade Surgeon in Wheeling, West Virginia, stating that he wishes him to join the Brigade. Asks it as a favor of General John...

GLC02414.067

to Major Davis

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to Major Davis, the Provost Marshall, to report that Confederate General Alfred Beckley has been arrested. Year inferred from content and from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.074

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Colonel White reports in telegram that he has no more information on enemy movements. States that it was reported that the Confederates had six siege guns at Princeton, West Virginia. Author signed only as White; name and rank obtained from docket.

GLC02414.088

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox in Charleston, West Virginia. Gives information on the route from Wytheville to Princeton in West Virginia. States it is 49 miles from Princeton to Wytheville and 42 miles from Raleigh to...

GLC02414.092

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox in Charleston, West Virginia. Reports that three companies are scouting in Wyoming County, West Virginia. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.093

to Lieutenant Gardner

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio reports that Captain Gilmore at Raleigh needs forage and asks when Gardner can get him some. Not dated, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.095

to Captain G.M. Bascom

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes Bascom, the Assistant Adjutant General in Charleston, West Virginia about a Lieutenant asking for leave. Mentions that Lieutenant Colonel Rutherford B. Hayes will obtain recruits. Year inferred from Scammon's...

GLC02414.098

[Scammon endorsement on a letter from Marshall Darr]

Major and Provost Marshall Darr writes to Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio to say that Major McPhail needs to know who his servants are. With autograph endorsement signed of Scammon giving the names of his two colored servants, William Woodyear, and...

GLC02414.103

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes General Cox commanding at Charleston, West Virginia to say thanks for the tents and that he will send for blankets. Only dated the 7th, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.105

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel Duval. Reports that Colonel White of the 12th Ohio infantry says that a company of Confederate troops is moving toward Gauley bridge and that another...

GLC02414.112

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel Carr Bailey White of the 12th Ohio Infantry. Gives Major Cadot's report of an ambush of the cavalry: "...two men killed and five wounded asks for surgeon...

GLC02414.117

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from J.C. Paxton]

Telegram from Colonel J. C. Paxton to Brigadier General Scammon from Buffalo, West Virginia informing that he came from Ripley, West Virginia and that the Confederates are not there but it is reported they are six miles on the right. With autograph...

GLC02414.124

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from T. Melvin]

Telegram from Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Melvin to Brigadier General Scammon in reference to Colonel Comley's application for leave to Ohio. With autograph endorsement signed in initials by Scammon stating answered. On stationary of the...

GLC02414.133

[Field return, artillery park, Army of the Potomac]

Written near Petersburg. Captain Shaffer lists numbers of officers and other enlisted men present for duty. Indicates casualties, guns, horses, etc. for several companies and batteries. At the bottom of the page, lists amounts of reserve...

GLC02382.156

[Field return, artillery park, Army of the Potomac]

Written near City Point, Virginia. Captain Shaffer lists numbers of officers and other enlisted men present for duty. Indicates casualties, guns, horses, etc. for several companies and batteries. At the bottom of the page, lists amounts of reserve...

GLC02382.160

[Report of ammunition in reserve artillery train, Army of the Potomac]

Location inferred based on other documents in the collection. Lieutenant Newbatt, ordnance officer, lists amounts of shot, shell, canister, and other ammunition.

GLC02382.161

[Field return, artillery park, Army of the Potomac]

Written near City Point, Virginia. Captain Shaffer lists numbers of officers and other enlisted men present for duty. Indicates casualties, guns, horses, etc. for several companies and batteries. At the bottom of the page, lists amounts of reserve...

GLC02382.162

[Field return, artillery park, Army of the Potomac]

Written near City Point, Virginia. Captain Mayo lists numbers of officers and other enlisted men present for duty. Indicates casualties, guns, horses, etc. for several companies and batteries. At the bottom of the page, lists amounts of reserve...

GLC02382.168

Report of ammunition in reserve artillery train

Signed by Lieutenant Alfred Newbatt, ordinance officer. Lists amounts of shot, shell, canister, and other ammunition. Written on lined paper in blue ink with red graph lines.

GLC02382.170

[Report of ammunition in reserve, artillery park, Army of the Potomac]

Possibly created in Virginia. Captain Shaffer lists reserve amounts of shot, shell, canister, and other ammunition.

GLC02382.175

[Field return, artillery reserve, Army of the Potomac]

Created near City Point. Captain Mayo lists numbers of officers and other enlisted men present for duty. Indicates casualties, guns, horses, etc. for several companies and batteries. At the bottom of the page, lists amounts of reserve ammunition.

GLC02382.177

to John A. Craig

Captain Roder, commanding artillery brigade, 2nd Army Corps, Army of the Potomac reports the position of batteries in his command to Craig, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac. Probably created in Virginia.

GLC02382.183

[Field return, artillery reserve, Army of the Potomac]

Captain Shaffer lists numbers of officers and other enlisted men present for duty. Indicates casualties, guns, horses, etc. for several companies and batteries. At the bottom of the page, lists amounts of reserve ammunition.

GLC02382.184

Positions of Batteries on Ninth Corps line

Possibly created in Virginia. Tidball signs as Brevet Brigadier General commanding artillery brigade, 9th corps, Army of the Potomac. Lists positions, number of guns, and commanding officers of several batteries and corps. Accompanied by a fragmented...

GLC02382.185

Report of ammunition in the train of the artillery reserve, Army of the Potomac.

Lieutenant Newbatt, ordnance officer, lists amounts of shot, shell, canister, and other ammunition.

GLC02382.187

to John A. Craig

Hazard, commanding an artillery brigade in the 2nd Corps, Army of the Potomac, reports the positions of batteries in his command. Transmits his report to Craig, Assistant Adjutant General, Artillery Headquarters, Army of the Potomac. Probably...

GLC02382.188

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Creator's signature is illegible. Encloses an article (not included) from the Republican, possibly a newspaper, which contains "slurs on our artillery." Notes that he is indexing a manuscript for publication. Mentions the 1 July 1862 Battle of...

GLC02382.211

[Circular no. 1 regarding the death of Fredrik Rosencrantz]

GLC02382.217 consists of four copies of one document, each signed by Richards. The circular contains a letter submitted by Colonel E. von Promgren, of the Royal Swedish Horse Guards, praising Rosencrantz (Rosencrantz possibly formerly served with...

GLC02382.217

Constitution of the Artillery Association of the Army of the Potomac.

Includes articles pertaining to the organization of the Artillery Association. Membership includes "all officers who were borne on the rolls of and actually served with the Artillery Corps of the Army of the Potomac and were honorably discharged, or...

GLC02382.226

[Oath of allegiance for A. G. Brane]

Private Brane was from Rockingham County, North Carolina. The oath is signed by Brane and witnessed by William Scott and H. P. Lomax.

GLC02385.02

[Parole for Hodges, a Confederate Prisoner of War]

Partially printed document created at Vicksburg, indicating that Hodges, "a Prisoner of War…in virtue of the capitulation of the City of Vicksburg," vows not to take up arms against the United States. Also signed by Captain Jonathan O. [Dun?] of...

GLC02386.01

An act providing for the return of pension warrants where the pensioner dies during the quarter for which the warrant was issued...

... (title continues) the cancellation of the same, and the issuance of a Mortuary Warrant to pay the funeral expenses of the deceased pensioner, etc., and declaring an emergency. Enacted by the Texas State Legislature. Authorized by J. C. Jones...

GLC02386.03

[George P. Hodges's First Lieutenant bars]

Hodges served in the Civil War as Sergeant in Company B, 37th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. Includes five bars of gold colored thread. Bars are mounted on cardboard, apparently by paste. Housed with a tan-colored envelope measuring 6.5 x 10.5 cm.

GLC02386.06

to Rutherford B. Hayes

Colonel Scammon writes to Colonel Hayes of the 23rd Ohio regiment in Raleigh. States, "Dispatch recd Good. for Dr. Bacon." Year inferred from military rank.

GLC02414.033

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram to General Scammon reporting that he received the dispatch about the approach of Confederate General Henry Heth. Writes that a train of 90 wagons is heading out to Summersville with two companies of the 23rd Ohio regiment. Asks if they...

GLC02414.036

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]

Telegram from Toland to Botsford, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General in the 23rd Ohio regiment. Reports on the results of scouting expeditions in West Virginia. States that the infantry scouts returned from Sewell Mountain and reported that the...

GLC02414.064

to Captain Levering

Scammon, as Colonel of the 23rd Ohio writes to the Assistant Quarter Master at Gualey Bridge, West Virginia asking how many horses and wagons he can give for artillery. States they want 36 horses for artillery and 24 animals for wagons. Mentions...

GLC02414.068

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Scammon, as Colonel of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox commanding the division in Charleston proposing postponing a move until tomorrow due to heavy rains. Mentions that Colonel Piatt will not be able to arrive today anyway. Year inferred from...

GLC02414.069

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox commanding the division at Charleston to inform that the roads are very bad from Gauley to Fayetteville, West Virginia. Recommends waiting for the weather to improve before marching. States,...

GLC02414.076

to Captain C.N. Goulding

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to Goulding in Wheeling Virginia that he sent the "ords Rects" (ordnance receipts?) by mail.

GLC02414.079

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]

W. H. Powell writes a telegram to Captain James L. Botsford of the 23rd Ohio asking if he should take a force of 250 from his regiment and 250 from another regiment and move on the Confederates in the morning. States, "I want revenge in some way for...

GLC02414.081

to his cousin

Copy of a letter from E. Nant to a cousin stating that he was arrested in August on orders of General Eliakim P. Scammon because of some letters he wrote after Jenkin's raid (Confederate General Albert G. Jenkins) that ended up in the hands of the...

GLC02414.084

to unknown

Telegram gives scouting information from Colonel Carr Bailey White. Reports that there are three Confederate companies moving toward Gauley bridge, West Virginia. Docket states, "Col. Duval, White reports movement of enemy's infantry." Date from...

GLC02414.089

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox in Charleston, West Virginia to state that the men of the 30th regiment have $5000 to send to needy families. Wants to send Captain Fowler with the money and reports it will take 15 days. Year...

GLC02414.091

to Captain Gilmore

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to report that 12 days forage was sent to Raleigh on 25 March and that two large shipments of oats are leaving for Raleigh tomorrow. Only dated the 3rd, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.102

[Scammon endorsement on a manuscript document by Mrs. Abbot regarding property of Isaac H. Abbott destroyed by the federal troops]

Includes horses taken, a hog killed, a burned building, and all sorts of household goods and supplies destroyed or taken, reportedly by the 3rd provisional brigade. With signed autograph endorsement of Colonel Eliakim P. Scammon stating that Abbott...

GLC02414.106

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a telegram to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio from Colonel White of the 12th Ohio Infantry. Asks simply "Commence to night or await your order." Date from docket. Might be a copy in Scammon's hand.

GLC02414.107

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from Carr Bailey White]

Possibly a decoded cypher telegram to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio from Colonel White of the 12th Ohio Infantry reporting on 4000 Confederate troops at Meadow Bluff. Might be a copy in Scammon's hand. With autograph endorsement signed in...

GLC02414.108

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel Carr Bailey White of the 12th Ohio Infantry. Reports on scouting activities. Only dated July, year inferred from similar documents in the collection.

GLC02414.114

[Orders of Captain Williams]

Possibly a copy in General Eliakim P. Scammon's hand. Talks of a court case. States that Captain Williams asked him for the names of the persons that pressed charges against Hines and Carey and the witnesses. On verso is a gravestone inscription...

GLC02414.119

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from N. Wilkinson]

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio from Wilkinson as the Colonel Commanding Post. Writes that the supplies are in at the Adams express office and asks if he should pay the charges and send them to Scammon. With autograph...

GLC02414.120

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]

Telegram from a Colonel J.C. Paxton to Captain Botsford stating he is ready with 250 men and horses. With endorsment signed in initials of Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio (probably not in Scammon's hand) instructing to be ready to move at...

GLC02414.122

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from William R. Brown]

Telegram from Colonel Brown of the 13th Virginia (West Virginia) stating that he believes the troops are in trouble at Hurricane [Bridge]. Asks if he can send two companies to their aid, leaving one left at Point Pleasant. With autograph...

GLC02414.127

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from Colonel Jones]

Telegram from Colonel Jones to Brigadier General Scammon asking him for any information and to answer immediately. With autograph endorsement signed by Scammon stating, "Nothing for you. When will you be here." On stationary of the U.S. Military...

GLC02414.129

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to J. C. Paxton]

Telegram to Colonel Paxton from an unknown soldier tells of some cavalry men shot by guerillas at Birch River. States the other camp said they cannot send ammunition because they too are expecting an attack. With autograph endorsement signed in...

GLC02414.135

[Field return, artillery park, Army of the Potomac]

Written near Petersburg. Captain Shaffer lists numbers of officers and other enlisted men present for duty. Indicates casualties, guns, horses, etc. for several companies and batteries. At the bottom of the page, lists amounts of reserve...

GLC02382.158

[Report of the stations of the batteries serving with artillery reserve, Army of the Potomac]

Created near City Point. Shaffer, Captain commanding artillery reserve, lists commanding officers, guns, and station locations for several batteries. Includes a report of heavy guns, citing location of guns and caliber.

GLC02382.178

Positions of Batteries along Ninth Corps line

Possibly created in Virginia. Tidball signs as Brevet Brigadier General commanding artillery brigade, 9th corps, Army of the Potomac. Lists positions, number of guns, and commanding officers of several batteries and corps.

GLC02382.179

to C. E. Bissell

Wainwright signs as Brevet Brigadier General commanding an artillery brigade, Army of the Potomac. Transmits a report listing commanding officers, position, number, and caliber of guns for eleven batteries to Bissell, Captain and Acting Assistant...

GLC02382.182

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Thanks Hunt for the memorial he wrote after the death of her father, Harvey Brown. Writes "... we, Father's nearest and dearest, feel that full justice has been done... and that your writing his record has given additional honor to his memory. The...

GLC02382.206

[Proposal for organizing the artillery of the Army of the Potomac]

Lists commanding officers for corps and divisions, strength of guns, batteries, and numbers of guns. Hunt notes that this document was presented as a proposition by him to Major General Joseph Hooker, Commander of the Department and Army of the...

GLC02382.227

[Metal Civil War pin]

Possibly belonged to George P. Hodges. Indicates that Hodges served in Company B., 37th Mississippi Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. Contains four plates, each separated by one chain link. The back of the first (top) plate contains a pin.

GLC02386.07

to Rutherford B. Hayes

Clerical note from Colonel Scammon to Colonel Hayes of the 23rd Ohio stating that Lieutenant Hicks is so efficient that he is wanted longer to drill recruits. Undated, year inferred from military rank.

GLC02414.034

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram to General Scammon discussing a man named Cal Comly who can "give you light on the cook question our good cooks are gobbled up." On stationery of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Undated.

GLC02414.038

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Clerical note to General Scammon stating that he does not feel it is necessary or practical to have a force sent to Tompkins Farm. He thought that a regiment from [General George] Crook's division would go.

GLC02414.039

to James L. Botsford

Colonel Hayes writes to Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio of a man named Moses Mayer, "an isrealite from Lewisburg" that furnished the Confederates with goods and now wants to go to Ohio for the remainder of the war. Asks what should be done with...

GLC02414.040

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes General Cox, division commander in Charleston. Reports that it is urgent that troops be sent to Princeton, West Virginia. States, "Now is the time to save men from going into the rebel army under...

GLC02414.047

to Major J. Dan Jr.

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to the Provost Marshall General at Wheeling, West Virginia. Reports that Confederate General Alfred Beckley has arrived under guard and will leave tomorrow for Wheeling.

GLC02414.049

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes General Cox, division commander, to ask if 24 horses can be sent.

GLC02414.050

to G. M. Bascom

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to Captain Bascom, Assistant Adjutant General at Charleston, West Virginia. Reports that Captain Sperry captured 15 Bushwhackers and a dozen horses while out scouting. Year inferred from Scammon's...

GLC02414.057

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Parker informs Cox that he has heard from reliable sources that Confederate General Albert G. Jenkins is planning another raid in a couple of weeks. Describes his source for the information. With endorsement of Major G. M. Bascom on verso dated 10...

GLC02414.060

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]

Telegram from Toland to Botsford, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General in the 23rd Ohio regiment. Informs that the cavalry out scouting near Packs Ferry returned and reports no Confederate troops there. With autograph endorsement signed in...

GLC02414.065

to the Quarter Master

Clerically written note by Scammon. Scammon, as Colonel of the 23rd Ohio informs the quarter master that he sent for a role of drawing paper from General Jacob Dolson Cox and that if it is at Gauley, West Virginia to send it over. Year inferred from...

GLC02414.070

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from J. Parke]

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon in which Parke states that he is "innocent of having given aid & comfort to the Rebels." Asks for an immediate trial. With pencil note from Scammon (possibly in his hand) asking Parke "Did you not negotiate or...

GLC02414.071

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio informs General Cox that first Lieutenant William Shepperd is resigning because of ill health. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.072

to Brigade Surgeon Clendermin

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to the brigade surgeon in Wheeling, West Virginia to ask if he has been ordered to Fayetteville, West Virginia. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.075

to Captain G.M. Bascom

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes the Assistant Adjutant General in Charleston, West Virginia to inform that some prisoners were sent to Columbus before receiving orders that they should go to Wheeling. Has telegraphed to correct this. Reports...

GLC02414.078

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]

Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin F. Coates writes a telegram to Captain James L. Botsford of the 23rd Ohio to report that six Confederate deserters broke out of jail at Lewisburg, West Virginia and have come in. With autograph endorsement signed of...

GLC02414.082

[Scammon endorsement on a manuscript letter from John T. Toland] [incomplete]

Toland writes to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio in cypher about moving to Wyoming [Courthouse]. Might be only part of the letter. With autograph endorsement on verso by Scammon, signed in initials of Scammon stating that "Lt Hastings will...

GLC02414.083

to Eliakim P. Scammon

A telegram from Colonel Tomlinson to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio to say that he cannot be sure whether cavalry at Hughes Ferry will be able to find Gauley, West Virginia. Reports that the river has risen 18 inches in the last day. With...

GLC02414.086

to Captain Levernig

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to ask "Can you not let some of the Animals sent to McMillin bring Commissary & other supplies?" Only dated the 7th, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.101

to Lieutenant Gardner

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to the AAQM (Acting Assistant Quarter Master) to instruct him to send tents. Only dated the 6th, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.104

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel White of the 12th Ohio infantry reporting on scouting activities in West Virginia. Not dated, date inferred from similar documents in the collection.

GLC02414.109

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel White of the 12th Ohio infantry regarding Lieutenant Blazer's report on scouting and the location of Confederate troops. Written stationary marked Head...

GLC02414.111

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel Carr Bailey White of the 12th Ohio Infantry. Reports on Lieutenant Blazer's letter of 4 December where he informed that he infiltrated the Confederate...

GLC02414.113

[Decoded cypher telegram]

Possibly in General Eliakim P. Scammon's hand. States that eight deserters came into Gauley, West Virginia and the author asks what to do with them while in custody. The author could possibly be Colonel Carr Bailey White, who wrote other similar...

GLC02414.116

[Scammon endorsement on telegram to James L. Botsford]

Telegram from John T. Toland, Colonel Commanding to Captain James L. Botsford, the Assistant Adjutant General. Asks if some arms that are not needed at the post can be sent to the ordnance officer in Charleston, West Virginia. Scammon writes at...

GLC02414.123

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from J. D. Carter]

Telegram from Carter, Captain commanding post to Brigadier General Scammon informing that they have 400 or 500 militia with no arms. Asks if a lieutenant at Gallipolis, West Virginia can supply them because they are needed for public safety. Says...

GLC02414.130

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from T K. McCann]

Telegram from McCann to Brigadier General Scammon informing that he can get two mountain howitzers for his division. With autograph endorsement signed by Scammon in initials stating "Yes! When will you come?" On stationary of the U.S. Military...

GLC02414.131

[Telegram from Carr Bailey White]

Possibly a copy in the hand of Brigadier General Eliakim P. Scammon to whom the telegram was probably sent. Informs that a scout, Low Jacobs, found a path fit for infantry, but not cavalry. Gives the number of Confederate forces in their area of...

GLC02414.137

[Board of Survey report]

Copy of a report on the supplies of R. S. Gardner, a lieutenant in the 3rd Provisional Brigade to Colonel Eliakim P. Scammon, as Colonel of the same brigade. The Board of Survey members were appointed under special orders no. 48. Signed by More as...

GLC02414.148

to Major W. Hayes

Two Survey Board members, Taylor, 1st Lieutenant, 30th Regiment Ohio and Russell Hastings, 2nd Lieutenant, Co. I, 23rd Regiment, write to Hayes, the Brigade Surgeon. States that they examined one two-wheeled ambulance and found one unfit for service...

GLC02414.149

[Scammon endorsement on a manuscript document containing a report of the Board of Survey]

The Board of Survey, consisting of Captain Edward M. Carey, 12th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry; Captain Thomas Hayes, 30th Ohio; and 1st Lieutenant Russell Hasting, 23rd Ohio, convened due to Special Orders No. 37, gives the results of their...

GLC02414.154.02