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Civil War - Union Generals, Cavalry collection [Decimalized .01-.04]

Four documents from Union Generals who served in the Cavalry.

GLC03475

to C. B. Richardson

Requesting a subscription of the United Service Magazine, of which Richardson is the publisher.

GLC03475.01

to John T. Sprague

Recommending Major Caleb Moore of the Eighth New York Cavalry for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel. Mounted on paper 29 x 20 cm.

GLC03475.02

to unknown

Recommending Captain John T. Rutherford for promotion. Cut from document, mounted on paper 29.5 x 20 cm.

GLC03475.03

to John T. Sprague

Brigadier General Bartlett recommends Engineering Corps officer Alfred F. Manning for commission in a New York Regiment. Addressed to Sprague as major general and adjutant general of New York. Autograph note signed on verso by Colonel Charles B...

GLC03476.01

to unknown

Offers to give his recommendation regarding the recipient's character, but cannot testify to his bravery at Fair Oaks. The recipient's name is illegible, however he was a Captain in the Thirty Sixth New York Volunteers.

GLC03476.02

to John T. Sprague

Recommending Lieutenant Colonel William C. Raulston of the Eighty First New York Infantry for promotion. Autograph endorsement signed on verso by Henry M. Naglee, dated 23 April 1863.

GLC03476.03

to L. Merchant

Requesting six copies of 1871 agricultural report. Pencilled note on bottom states that six copies of the agricultural report were sent out the next day.

GLC03476.06

[Regarding a furlough request]

Birney's autograph endorsement signed on verso of a letter in which Captain Daniel E. Gavit writes to his captain Chauncey McKeever requesting a fifteen day furlough because his family house is in foreclosure. Other autograph endorsements signed...

GLC03476.08

to William Claflin

Introducing and recommending Reverend John M. Morris. Mounted on paper 29 x 20 cm.

GLC03476.09

to Marsena R. Patrick

Agrees with Patrick's decision in the case of Joseph Crandall. "The papers in the case of Crandall have been examined. You conclusion and intended action in the case are approved."

GLC03476.10

to Quincy Gillmore

Major General Peck, commander of the District of North Carolina, acknowledges receipt of a letter discussing General Edward Augustus Wild's brigade. Informs Gillmore, commander of the Department of the South, that upon learning of the arrival of...

GLC03476.12

to Edwin D. Morgan

Commending Captain George G. Williams for his service, especially his bravery at Malvern Hill. Mounted on paper 29.5 x 20 cm.

GLC03477.01

[Endorsement requesting parole for a friend]

Requesting parole for a sick and imprisoned friend. Reads "One of the parties under arrest...is a friend of mine...I do not think there is anything against him. He is quite sick. Please parole him." Docket signed by Christian Thomson Christensen...

GLC03477.02

to unknown

Stating that his "commission as Brigadier General is dated: 13 April 18." Written on stationery of the Custom House, New York.

GLC03477.06

to John M. Schofield

Has received desired information, but wishes to know the recipients full name. "Your very complete sketch came to hand this morning and contains all the information desired with the single exception of your full name, which you will oblige me by...

GLC03477.07

to unknown

Offering assistance in any way possible while the recipient is in New Orleans. Addressed to "Colonel."

GLC03478

to William Boud & Son

Written in secretarial hand and signed by Green as Assistant Inspector in charge of Ordinance at the Ordinance Office of the Boston Navy Yard to the firm William Boud & Son. Says three chronometers will be sent to them to be put in good order.

GLC03479.28

to Eugene L. Morton

Written by Commander Craven to Morton as a Navy Agent in Boston. Encloses a bill (not included) of E.B. Knapp for a steamboat fare of recruits for $21. Asks him to send the amount.

GLC03479.30

to George H. Preble

Smith says he cannot obtain the lithograph of the gunboat that Prebel wants, but say he will get a copy as soon as he can. Says he did send specifications for the new plated gunboats though. Same signature at GLC03479.12 and .36.

GLC03479.31

to Clarence Fendall

Bache, of the coastal survey, tells Fendall to proceed to Cairo and report to Admiral Porter. Stamp on verso "Exchanged by order Secretary Navy."

GLC03479.32

[U.S. Navy appropriations document]

Signed twice by Baker as Chief Engineer of the U.S. Navy. The Navy reimbursed Baker for 144 miles of travel between Boston and Newport, Rhode Island. He was given $13.68.

GLC03479.33

[U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery receipt to Dr. John J. Miles]

Receipt for medical supplies. It was signed off twice by a fleet surgeon, J.M. Clelland, and also by a Commodore Charles (Heerman or Sherman). Receipt totals $16.72 for items like salt, soap, and brandy.

GLC03479.34

to W.E.S. Norton

Written by Missroon as an Inspector of Ordnance at the Boston Navy Yard to Norton as a U.S. Navy agent. Says the "Emery Wheels" have arrived while the "Iron hooping" has not been replaced. Says padlocks have not come in yet.

GLC03479.35

to consul

Written by Poor as commander of the USS "Saranac" to an unknown consul. Says he would be happy if he would accompany Mr. & Mrs. Phelps on board at 3:30 to take soup with him.

GLC03479.37