30 April 1864

Baird, Absalom, 1824-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William D. Whipple

Worries that the enemy may be gathering a force near his right flank.

GLC02462.01

9 November 1864

Dahlgren, John Adolphus Bernard, 1809-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert S. Foster

Forwarding to Foster a copy of a letter he has sent to the Navy Department, so that Foster can peruse it. Written on board the U.S.S. Philadelphia.

GLC02462.04

10 October 1862

Franklin, William Buel, 1823-1903

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry W. Halleck

Wishes to command a proposed military expedition to Texas. Signed twice by Franklin.

GLC02462.05

24 December 1862

Geary, John White, 1819-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin D. Morgan

Recommending that Captain Robert Avery be promoted to Colonel of the One hundred and second New York Volunteers.

GLC02462.06

14 September 1864

Gregg, David M., 1833-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to W. A. Cameron

Thanks Cameron, whose term of enlistment has expired, for his loyal service.

GLC02462.08

1864-1899

Header Record

Title: Two letters relating to Civil War promotions [Decimalized .01-.02]

A Civil War letter regarding promotions for officers, and a later letter which makes reference to the first.

GLC02462.09

14 December 1864

Humphreys, Andrew Atkinson, 1810-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horatio Seymour

Recommending Charles H. Campbell for "appointment as Lieutenant" and requests that he be placed under Humphrey's own command as an Aide-de-camp.

GLC02462.12

6 November 1865

McCall, George Archibald, 1802-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles H. Murheid

Regarding a land purchase, and complications related to the transaction.

GLC02462.13

January 14, 1864

Mott, Gershom, 1822-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marsena R. Patrick

Requests that Patrick provide passes for Mott's subordinate, John James Shaw, so that Shaw's father and friend can visit the army camp. Written at Headquarters 3rd Bridage, 2nd Division, 3rd Corps.

GLC02462.15

30 May 1865

Parke, John G., 1827-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Denies a request for a recommendation for promotion, stating he has not served with the recipient for long enough to recommend him. Parke had begun commanding the Department of Alexandria only one month earlier. Addressed to "General."

GLC02462.16

2 January 1864

Potter, Robert Brown., 1829-1887

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry M. Benedict

Forwarding a communication he received from J. V. L. Pruyn that he did not understand, "in case of mistake." Written at Blair's Cross Roads.

GLC02462.17

24 March 1863

Quinby, Isaac F., 1821-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard F. Ross

Informs Ross that he will be sending part of his forces on a "reconnoitering expedition" near Ross' forces, and requests that Ross provide additional infantry for this expedition. Written on board the Steamer "Prince Donna."

GLC02462.18

24 October 1862

Reynolds, John Fulton, 1820-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry J. Hunt

Reports no vacancies of lieutenancies in brigade. There is one captain vacancy. Written from Headquarters.

GLC02462.19

14 September 1862

Smith, Andrew Jackson, 1815-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lewis Wallace

Requesting that Wallace send him an engineering officer, to help him plan new defensive works. Endorsement on verso, stating that the request was received and referred to General Wright. Endorsement reads "By order. Maj. Genl Wallace. J.C. Kelton Jr. A D C." Endorsement is likely an autograph endorsement signed by Wallace. J. C. Kelton is John Cunningham Kelton, a Union Adjutant General.

GLC02462.21

17 March 1862

Smith, Charles Ferguson, 1807-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. T. Goodman

Thanks Goodman and "the members of your society" for their "flattering notice" in praise of Smith.

GLC02462.22

7 October 1863

Steedman, James B. (James Blair), 1817-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. T. Goodman

Steedman, a hero of Chickamauga, describes the battle, which he claims as a Union victory. The Union forces suffered heavy losses and were forced to retreat, but Steedman nonetheless claims a "brilliant victory" for the Union, considering the circumstances. Also says the soldiers have great confidence in General Rosecrans, their commander. The name of Gordon Granger, a Union Major General and one of the heroes of the battle, is written on the docket, perhaps a signature.

GLC02462.23

18 December 1863

Sturgis, Samuel Davis, 1822-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

5 January 1862

Wheaton, Frank, 1833-1903

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward C. Mauran ,Adgent General of Rhode Island

Regarding the transfer of an officer, which Wheaton regrets.

GLC02462.25

1 November 1861

Zook, Samuel K., 1822-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Yates

Confirming that "Revd. Abram Platt has been duly appointed Chaplain of the 57th Regt. N.Y. Vols." Also signed by Edwin D. Morgan, with initials, in red pencil. Written on "Depot of Volunteers" stationary.

GLC02462.26

1861-1874

Header Record

Title: Union generals born in the midwest: 27 letters and documents [decimalized]

[decimalized 02463.01-02463.27]

GLC02463

2 May 1861

Brooks, William Thomas Harbaugh, 1821-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Assistant Adjutant General of New York

Captain Brooks encloses a certificate issued by Surgeon McLaren (certificate not included) and asks for a leave of absence for medical purposes, so that he may be placed "in the hands of the highest medical skill that may be found in the Eastern cities." Written at Fort Hamilton

GLC02463.01

January 16, 1864

Carlin, William Passmore, 1829-1903

Autograph note signed

Title: to unknown

Carlin, Brigadier General of Volunteers, declares: "There is not money sufficient in the world to compensate a soldier for the dangers of one battle. Nothing but patriotism, honor and the force of military discipline will induce men to engage in battle."

GLC02463.02

9 June 1864

Curtis, Samuel Ryan, 1805-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to H. H. Heath

Copies a request, sent by telegraph from Lewis Baldwin Parsons, Colonel and Chief Quartermaster. Parsons asks that the "Colypse," possibly a boat, is ordered forward after arriving at Fort Leavenworth to call upon Major Chew at "St. Joe" (possibly St. Joseph, Missouri), and to sail up the Missouri River to secure freight for General Scully's expedition (possibly Lieutenant Colonel James W. Scully). Parsons also mentions the "Kate Kearney." Curtis instructs Heath to give special attention to his duties as Provost Marshal General in districts under Curtis's command, noting: "You will…

GLC02463.03

6 June 1863

Gresham, Walter Q., 1832-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

To [Lass Noble?], an adjutant general. Written from camp near Vicksburg. Reports that when Major Wilson and Dr. Thompson recently visited his camp, he recommended Sergeant Major William E. Jenner for 1st Lieutenant of Co. K. Withdraws this recommendation, and instead recommends Sergeant John Garot, (possibly John Garrett) for the same position. Writes, "...although Jenner is more competent for the position than Garot we have concluded to let Garot have it- He is a good soldier and will make a respectable officer..." Notes that William Howard has been recommended for the position of 2nd…

GLC02463.06

29 October 1862

Griffin, Charles, 1825-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Sprague

Brigadier General Griffin writes to Sprague, Governor of Rhode Island. Recommends W. W. Buckley (possibly William W. Buckley), of the Rhode Island Artillery, to Sprague's favorable notice for promotion. Remarks that Buckley has served as 1st Lieutenant of a battery for 14 months, and "has passed through several engagements with great credit to himself & state and has earned his promotion by his gallant conduct on the battlefield."

GLC02463.07