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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

to Henry W. Halleck

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

GLC02462.05

to Edwin D. Morgan

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

GLC02462.06

to W. A. Cameron

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

GLC02462.08

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

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

to Charles H. Murheid

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

GLC02462.13

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

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

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

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

to Henry J. Hunt

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

GLC02462.19

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...

GLC02462.21

to A. T. Goodman

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

GLC02462.22

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...

GLC02462.23

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

to Edward C. Mauran ,Adgent General of Rhode Island

Regarding the transfer of an officer, which Wheaton regrets.

GLC02462.25

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

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

[decimalized 02463.01-02463.27]

GLC02463

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...

GLC02463.01

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...

GLC02463.02

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...

GLC02463.03

to Henry Wager Halleck

General Gillmore writes to Halleck, Commander in Chief of the United States Army. Requests "two or three active and educated Brig. Generals, one of whom should date from before the middle of April 1862." General Cullum previously informed Gillmore...

GLC02463.05

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...

GLC02463.06

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...

GLC02463.07

[Recommendation regarding Company C, 1st New York Artillery]

Also signed by General Fitz John Porter. Requests that the Governor of New York suggest the commission of Lieutenant [Oscar] Von Luttwitz as First Lieutenant, Company C., 1st New York Artillery, commanded by Major [Albert] Arndt. Luttwitz will fill...

GLC02463.08

to Richard Yates

Brigadier General Logan writes to Yates, Governor of Illinois (1861-1865). Reports that Captain McCook wishes to see Yates regarding the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel of the 31st Regiment. Has no objection "to the appointment of Capt. McCook or...

GLC02463.09

to L. S. Perley

General McCook replies to correspondence from Perley, chairman of the Autograph Committee of the Cleveland, Ohio Sanitary Fair. Says "I am sorry to say, that I have not now in my possession, any orders or correspondence pertaining to the War, all...

GLC02463.10

[McCook endorsement on recommendation of George F. Irvin, Company O, 52nd Ohio Volunteers, as clerk]

Matthew L. Morrow, Acting Quartermaster of the 52nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteers, recommends Irvin (possibly John F. Irvin) for the position of clerk to Captain Pratt, Assistant Adjutant General. Indicates that Irvin is "a splendid penman and clerk...

GLC02463.11

to Secretary of War Simon Cameron

General McDowell, commanding Division of the Potomac, writes to Cameron, Secretary of War. Recommends Captain James A. Hardie, 5th Artillery, for appointment as assistant inspector general. Writes "He is, beyond question, one of the most competent...

GLC02463.13

to David Dixon Porter

Written "Before Vicksburg," Mississippi. General McPherson requests that Admiral Porter "let the bearer Lorain Ruggles, one of our scouts have (500) Five Hundred Cartridges for 'Henry's Rifle,' Our Ordnance Officer has none that will suit." Written...

GLC02463.14

to Edward D. Townsend

General Milroy writes to Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General. Transmits a letter captured at Woodstock, Virginia, by a cavalry battalion under his command (letter not included).

GLC02463.15

to all whom it may concern

Poe writes as Colonel, 2nd Michigan Volunteers. Recommends the promotion of Charles C. Baker, Company "C," 2nd Regiment Michigan Volunteers. Notes that a promotion would be given to Baker in his own regiment if there was a vacancy.

GLC02463.16

to Henry W. Halleck

Informs Halleck that the army will allow the starving Indians, the Winnebago and Sioux, to leave their lands, rather than die. He has given the order that the Indians will not be obstructed if they attempt to leave their lands. Though he is upset...

GLC02463.17

to Charles Smith Hamilton

Rawlins, Assistant Adjutant General under Ulysses S. Grant, writes to Hamilton, commander of the Left Wing of the Army of Tennessee. Transmits copied dispatch from General James Birdseye McPherson (not included), and instructs Hamilton: "hold one of...

GLC02463.18

to my dear Colonel

A pencil note on verso suggests that this document was intended for Colonel John Wilder. Rosecrans, Commander of the Army of the Cumberland, writes after the Tullahoma Campaign. Informs Wilder, "It would please me and your brigade if I could say My...

GLC02463.19

to Edward D. Townsend

Brigadier General Schenck writes to Assistant Adjutant General Townsend from Camp Ewing, to request a duplicate of an order he had misplaced. A note at the top indicates that there were originally two orders, one no. 139 and the other an endorsement...

GLC02463.20

to David Ray

Year previously inferred from content. Stanley, Chief of Cavalry in the Army of the Cumberland, writes to Colonel D. M. Ray, commander of a cavalry brigade (possibly Daniel Mack Ray). Instructs Ray to send half of his command to Salem (Virginia) at...

GLC02463.21

to Major Simpson or Dr. Hassan

Major General Wallace encloses "a list [not present] of wounded officers first arrived from the front. They are now at the depot in a sleeping car. Some of them will probably come here tonight. The rest ought by all means to be removed to the...

GLC02463.22

to Thomas S. Mather

Wallace, Colonel of the 11th Illinois Infantry Regiment, writes to Mather, Adjutant General at Springfield, Illinois. Recommends Wesley B. Casey for promotion, noting that in a previous recommendation he made for Casey, he misspelled his name....

GLC02463.23

[Recommendation for Captain Vandenbergh]

Brigadier General Weitzel writes: "I do not formally know Capt. Vandenbergh. But I am told by reliable officers that he is a very good man, and would make a first rate commanding officer for this regiment. I therefore hope he will be appointed, and...

GLC02463.24

to General Mansfield

Willcox announces the Union capture of Alexandria: "Alexandria is ours. One Company. Captain Ball, mounted, thirty five men and thirty five horses (Captured) I regret to say Colonel Ellsworth has been shot by a person in a house." Directs bottom...

GLC02463.25

to Thomas Stephens

A major commanding the 15th Illinois Cavalry writes to his brigade commander, requesting permission to rescue his servant's children.

GLC02463.26

to John T. Sprague, Adjutant General of New York.

General Wilson, commander of the 3rd Division, Cavalry Corps, writes to Sprague, Adjutant General for the State of New York. Appears to have been directed to "Wm. T. Sprague," which is possibly a mistake, since John Titcomb Sprague was Adjutant...

GLC02463.27

Union generals born in New England: 21 letters and documents [decimalized]

GLC02464

to Daniel Wheelwright Gooch

General Butler writes to Gooch, United States Representative from Massachusetts (1857-1866 and 1873-1874). Encloses a testimony he gave before a committee on the conduct of war (enclosure not included). Thought he had previously returned the...

GLC02464.01

to Charles Stewart

Written in camp near Edward's Ferry (possibly in Virginia). Dana, Colonel and Acting Inspector General, writes to Stewart, Assistant Adjutant General, Corps of Observation. Supports unspecified charges against Colonel George W. B. Tompkins, 2nd New...

GLC02464.02

to unknown

Dow, Colonel of the 13th Regiment, Maine Volunteers, discusses the recent capture of Roanoke Island, North Carolina. Writes, "May God grant it the beginning of constant and important success. We need it now, to help us in England & France."...

GLC02464.03

to Edwin D. Morgan

Major General Foster writes to Morgan, Governor of New York. Recommends Lieutenant Daniel Webster Flagler of the Ordnance Corps for command of one of the regiments being raised by New York State. Writes "I have seen him Constantly, & in many...

GLC02464.04

to Mr. Francis Southwick

Written in camp near Knoxville. General Hazen replies to a letter from Southwick, in Albany, New York. Writes, "I am greatly pleased that the Subject of the Genls. of the Old Federal Army will at last receive the attention it deserves. Genl. Moses...

GLC02464.05

to unknown

Howard writes, "In the battle of fair Oaks Va. the first day of June 1862 (second day of the battle) I was twice wounded in my right arm. The first wound was by a Mississippi rifle ball through the wrist. The second by a minnie-ball entering at the...

GLC02464.06

to unknown

General Howard writes to an unknown recipient concerning Graham H. Chapin of the 82nd New York regiment. Notes that he asked for the written opinion of the Lt. Col. Comdg., who assured him that Chapin was a good soldier, and that "the company...

GLC02464.07

to Max Weber

Brigadier General Howe writes to Weber, commanding at Harper's Ferry. Asks Weber to order four companies of Ohio Infantry (belonging to a regiment which was engaged at Monocacy) to proceed to Duffields, West Virginia and remain there until they...

GLC02464.08

to Captain Bayles

General Lyon writes to Bayles, commander of a Marine Hospital (possibly the St. Louis Marine Hospital), requesting that he transfer Privates Cross and Stevens of Co. A Rifle Battalion to Co. F 1st Regt. Comes with an autograph endorsement signed by...

GLC02464.10

to unknown

Written from Camp Butler. Recommends Lieutenant Colonel Garrett Dyckman of the 1st New York Volunteers for the position of Colonel. Of Dyckman, writes: "I could not say that there are no objections against him as the Colonel of a Regiment; but the...

GLC02464.12

to Edwin D. Morgan

General Porter writes to Morgan, the governor of New York. Transmits an order (not present) appointing persons "to the vacancies occassioned by resignation and losses in action- in the 25th Regt New York Vols- subject to confirmation by your...

GLC02464.13

to James Oliver Churchill

Asks Captain Churchill to forward by express a package of shirts, remarking that he is very much in need of them. Writes, "We are occupying this delightful place, been here for ten days- captured some 50 prisoners- 5000 Texas beef cattle marked C.S...

GLC02464.14

to John Titcomb Sprague

Brigadier General Roberts writes to Sprague, Adjutant General for the State of New York. Remarks that he recently passed through Ilion, New York, where he experimented with improved shot for rifle guns. Asks Sprague to "send a commission of...

GLC02464.15

to Andrew Atkinson Humphreys

Year inferred from content. General Sedgwick writes to Humphreys as "Maj Genl Humphries Chief of Staff." Discusses the position of heavy artillery at [Piney?] Mountain. Notes that General Wright (possibly Horatio Wright) will examine the artillery...

GLC02464.16.01

to John Titcomb Sprague

Major General Smith recommends Lieutenant Martin of the 5th New York Artillery, who seeks promotion. Remarks that Martin served under him for eighteen months.

GLC02464.17

to General Godfrey Weitzel

Notes that he recently received a telegram from General Joseph Hawley. Writes, "The troops are all returning. I hardly think that they will be ready to disembark before to-morrow morning. Hawley asks to have the wagons belonging to the troops go...

GLC02464.18

to George A. McCall

Major Williams, assistant adjutant general, replies to a dispatch from Brigadier General McCall. Remarks that it would be impracticable to relieve McCall's regiment at Great Falls, Maryland with a regiment in Smith's brigade.

GLC02464.20

to Mr. Huntington

Bragg, a United States Senator from North Carolina, encloses a recommendation for and letter from [Lawrence?]. Offers further assistance, if it is needed. Writes from the Senate Chamber.

GLC02469.02

to James Buchanan

Lane writes, "I respectfully withdraw my recommendation of Mr. Muller for a Pursership in the Navy, and ask the appointment of Mr. Lewis D. Watkins as a personal favor for which I would be extremely grateful."

GLC02469.10

to James R. Branche

Stephens, a United States Representative from Georgia, responds to a communication from [Branche?], Corresponding Secretary of the Franklin Literary Society of Randolph Macon College in Ashland, Virginia. Thanks Branche and the society for his...

GLC02469.25

to W. Thompson re: recommendation (c/s Phillip Reed)

GLC02470.11

to Josiah Bartlett re: personal finances

GLC02470.13

to Col. William Washington re: wanting lists of casualties

Recipient's first name from pencil note. Written as Aide-de-camp.

GLC02470.29

Records of Money Collected & "sum Reimbursed by Col Washington"

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.29

to A. Nicholl

Also signed by Francis Rous and Cornelius Holland, among others. Warrant for the wages of the armorers of the Tower of London. Vane was Royal Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1636.

GLC02468.23

Civil War statesmen: 33 letters & docs [decimalized]

GLC02469

to Henry A. Wise

Written on letterhead of the War Department of the Confederate States by Acting Secretary of War Judah Benjamin to Brigadier General Wise. States that the bearer of this letter, William A. Pratt, wants to import "some cargoes of iron" from abroad...

GLC02469.01

to Jefferson Davis

Colonel Chesnut writes to Confederate President Jefferson Davis, requesting a leave of absence so that he may visit home. Written on Confederate States of America Executive Department stationery.

GLC02469.03

to unknown

Cobb discusses organizing a regiment and procuring arms. Reports that he will return to Georgia (Athens) the following morning, to put his regiment in the field. Marked private. Says "I have [offered?] a regiment & it has been accepted- I have more...

GLC02469.04

to Benson John Lossing

Informs Lossing, "I answer to your inquiries in relation to the Seal of the Confederate States, I will state- that the seal was executed in England, in duplicate. One of them was sent over, and was received in Richmond in the last days before the...

GLC02469.05

to F. N. Beard, Esq.

Mississippi governor Foote, writes to [Beard?] in Lexington, Kentucky. Thanks Beard for the "kind and complimentary letter of August" and notes that he recently declined a visit to Lexington, for causes he previously explained. Mentions [C.S...

GLC02469.06

to Jacob Thompson

Harris, Governor of Tennessee, writes to Thompson, United States Secretary of the Interior. Recommends George Western Thompson, of Wheeling, (present-day West Virginia), for the position of Judge of the Supreme Court of the United States. Notes...

GLC02469.07

to John Letcher

Hunter writes to Letcher, Governor of Virginia. Relates that John Preston, son of Colonel John M. Preston, hopes to obtain a commission in the Army of Virginia. Writes, "Virginia is the nation state of his father & he wishes to retire to it- He is...

GLC02469.08

to Nathan Land

Possibly written in Milledgeville, which served as the Georgia State Capitol 1807-1864. Johnson, Governor of Georgia, writes to Land (possibly Nathan Land, a farmer and lawyer, who had moved his family from Twiggs to Cass County in 1848). Replies...

GLC02469.09

to Zebulon Baird Vance

Letcher, Governor of Virginia (1860-1864) replies to a note from Vance, Governor of North Carolina (1862-1865). Discusses Colonel James P. Dillard, 70th Regiment, North Carolina militia. Writes, "On enquiry I can hear nothing of the criminal...

GLC02469.11

to V.M. Randolph

Written on letterhead of the Navy Department of the Confederate States. Written by Mallory as Secretary of the Navy to Captain Randolph. Says Randolph is to be relieved of command of the Warrington Navy Yard by Captain D.W. Ingraham, who will be...

GLC02469.12

to Thomas Caute Reynolds

General Marmaduke writes to Reynolds, Missouri Governor in exile. Invites Reynolds to visit, stating "I desire to have a talk with you about Mo affairs- Should you come- do so as early as possible." Docket notes that this letter was received and...

GLC02469.13

to George F. Gordon

Informs Gordon that former President John Tyler now lives in "Charles city Court House Virginia," where Tyler's home, Sherwood Forest Plantation, was located.

GLC02469.14

to B. D. Boyd

Memminger, Secretary of the Confederate Treasury, responds to two previous letters from B. D. Boyd, president of the bank of Newberry, South Carolina. Seeks to clarify Boyd's request for a loan of fifteen million dollars. Inquires whether the loan...

GLC02469.15

to R. Denniston

Possibly to Robert Denniston, who served on the New York State Senate 1841-47. Letter of introduction from Governor Morgan for George D. Lamont of Lockport, a former State Senator from the Niagara, Genesee, and Orleans district of New York. Notes...

GLC02469.16

to General Harlee

Possibly to General William Wallace Harllee. Pickens, Governor of South Carolina, writes: "I told the council at our last meeting I must go home, and I notify you that I shall go, in all probability tomorrow. I feel every assurance that every thing...

GLC02469.17

to Henry Alexander Wise

Randolph, Confederate Secretary of War, writes to general Wise, commanding a brigade at Chapin's Bluff, Virginia. Randolph orders Wise to discontinue the impressment of Union horses, and to send a record of horses taken, and from whom they were...

GLC02469.18

to Daniel Ruggles

Reagan, postmaster general of the Confederacy, informs General Ruggles that his letter of 23 April (accompanied by a letter from Ruggles's son and a sealed letter to Confederate President Jefferson Davis), have arrived. Relates that he will present...

GLC02469.19

to Abel P. Upshur

Rhett, a United States Representative from South Carolina, writes to Upshur, Secretary of the Navy. Recommends the Naval appointment of a young man from Beaufort. Writes, "I am but slightly acquainted, but from the character of the Father, I have...

GLC02469.20

to Henry J. Harrison

Ruffin, a farmer and agriculturist, writes to Harrison, a lawyer. Discusses financial matters. Notes that he ordered the American Farmer for Harrison, and Harrison may pick up the magazine at Campbell's bookstore in Petersburg, Virginia. Writes,...

GLC02469.21

to William Smith

Seddon, Secretary of War, replies to a communication from Smith, "concerning the statements of the Senators and Delegates of the Counties of Hardy and Hampshire, in reference to the conduct of some of the Cavalry of the Confederate States in the...

GLC02469.22

to Pierre G. T. Beauregard

Introduces Mr. Pike, who has arrived in camp to pay the Louisiana troops for prior service.

GLC02469.23

to unknown

Smith relates that Nicolas King, a topographical engineer under General Milledge Luke Bonham, desires permanent employment as a military engineer. He admits that he does not personally know King, nor has knowledge of his ability as a draughtsman. He...

GLC02469.24

to unknown

Stephens, Confederate Vice President, informs an unknown recipient that John Thomas Dawson of the 3rd Alabama Regiment was wounded in the Battle of Seven Pines, Virginia (31 May -1 June 1862), and has been since unable to perform field duty. Notes...

GLC02469.26

to Pierre G.T. Beauregard

Written from camp near Centreville, Virginia. General Toombs, former Secretary of State (February-July 1861), writes to Beauregard, commander of the Potomac District, Department of Northern Virginia. Discusses General Walker. He relates, "I will...

GLC02469.27

to H. Storm, Esq.

Trenholm replies to an inquiry from Storm. Relates that he was appointed as the successor of Charles G. Memminger as Secretary of the Confederate Treasury in July 1864.

GLC02469.28

to Colonel [Mores?]

Vance, Governor of North Carolina, asks Mores: "Why do you detain Smith's salt? If it is going to any point in N.C, we have no right to seize it." Inquires if General Daniel Harvey Hill, commander of the District of North Carolina, needs the salt...

GLC02469.29

to William S. Morris

Walker, Confederate Secretary of War, writes to Morris, President of the Southern Telegraph Company. Includes a copied version of a dispatch Walker recently received from General Felix Kirk Zollicoffer, commander of the District of East Tennessee...

GLC02469.30

to John Cabell Breckinridge

Watts, Governor of Alabama, discusses salt production in Alabama with John C. Breckinridge, Confederate Secretary of War. Writes, "I desire authority from the War Department permitting the bonded agriculturists to sell to the State salt commissioner...

GLC02469.31

to Arnold Elzey

General Wise replies to previous correspondence from Elzey, commanding forces at Richmond, Virginia. Writes "Your communication of 3rd inst instructing me to watch the mouth of the James & Elizabeth Rivers & report the approach of any transports or...

GLC02469.32