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6 May 1861

Gaye, John H., fl. 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: General Order No. 8

Gen. Fellows will continue as officer in charge and Capt. Bell will be officer of the day. All letters sent from the camp will be forwarded to the quartermaster and then put in the mail. Written in Camp Union

GLC02745.063

6 May 1861

Lappon, M.W., fl. 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: General Order No. 11

Every article except arms and accoutrements will be marked with the name and number of the regiment. Written in Camp Union

GLC02745.064

10 May 1861

Lappon, M.W., fl. 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: General Order No. 11

Lieutenant Fellows has been appointed adjudant of the first regiment. Warren Clark is now drill master. Written in Camp Union

GLC02745.065

13 May 1861

Lappon, M.W., fl. 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: General Order No. 11

Capt. Greenleaf will [illegible] the colors on the line after the formation of the same.

GLC02745.066

19 May 1861

Kelly, John S., fl. 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: Special Order No. 12

Capt. Bell is required to detail fifteen privates from Company A to [illegible].

GLC02745.067

13 June 1861

Taffan (colonel), fl. 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: General Order No. 7

The calls for company and squad drills will be strictly attended to. The men are not allowed to lie on the ground without a blanket because of health reasons.

GLC02745.070

circa 1861-1864

Ingalls, G.W., fl. 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: to the Paymaster General

Several soldiers signed a petition requesting their pay up to the 30th of September.

GLC02745.071

16 November 1861

Sherman, Thomas W. (Thomas West), 1813-1879

Printed document

Title: Summary of Council of Administration meeting at Head Quarters

The budget for camp necessities and luxuries was discussed. Includes a complete list of prices for all camp items.

GLC02745.072

February 6, 1862

Autograph document signed

Title: Petition to have Denus K. Scuton appointed lieutenant of company K.

GLC02745.073

circa 1861-1864

Jackson, J.H., fl. 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: Furlough Approval

George W. Weber is given permission to take furlough from April 24th to May 24th.

GLC02745.074

circa 1861-1864

Autograph document signed

Title: Petition

Several soldiers want the 1st Sargeant appointed 2nd Lieutenant of the 3rd regiment.

GLC02745.075

June 1862

Haven, F. (captain), fl. 1862

Autograph document signed

Title: Monthly Summary Statement

Lists total purchases, expenditures and advances to officers.

GLC02745.076

1 April 1862

Miller, W., fl. 1862

Autograph document signed

Title: Special Requisition for Clothing

List of clothing and costs for public service.

GLC02745.077

circa 1861-1864

Autograph document signed

Title: Petition for Col. Fellows

They feel that the 2nd lieutenant , Samuel M. Smith has violated some code of conduct while on drill. They feel he should be disciplined but they also hope to witness an improvement since they note his many good qualities.

GLC02745.078

circa 1861-1864

Autograph document

Title: List of names

GLC02745.079

14 April 1848

Autograph letter

Title: to Sir

He believes the new infantry regulations (Cooper's Tactics) are more appropriate for today's army because many things have changed including the command for loading.

GLC02745.080