1862

Autograph document

Title: [List of amount of pay received by soldiers in Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

Lists soldiers in Company "I", 7th Regiment Rhode Island Volunteers and the pay they are due between the months of October 1862 and September 1863. Author unknown but possibly created by Captain Ethan A. Jenks, as he was the Commanding Officer of the Company.

GLC02750.445

February 14, 1864

Channell, Alfred, fl. 1863

Printed document signed

Title: Volunteer Descriptive List and Account of Pay and Clothing of Clark Whitford Co. "I," Seventh Regt. Rhode Island Volunteers

Account and description of materials and pay due to Clark Whitford for his service in Company "I". Notes that his clothing acquisitions date to 1 November 1863. Signed by Captain Alfred M. Channell. Also signed on 1 March 1864 but the name is unclear. Docketed on verso.

GLC02750.446

March 1864

Various

Printed document signed

Title: We, the undersigned, Non-Commissioned Officers, Artificers, Musicians, and Privates of Co. I 7th, Regt. Rhode Island Volunteers do hereby acknowledge to have received of Capt. Ethan A. Jenks, Com'dg Co "I" the several articles of Clothing

Form to acknowledge the delivery of clothing items to soldiers by Captain Jenks. Signed by members of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers who recieved items of clothing. The same witness affirmed all their signatures, Samuel McAlroy. The document is docketed for the month of March 1864.

GLC02750.447

20 March 1864

Silvey, W., fl. 1864

Printed document signed

Title: Volunteer Descriptive List and Account of Pay and Clothing of Recruits for Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers.

Account filled out by W. Silvey, Capt. 1st Artillery and Supr. Vol. Recruiting to record the debit record of a recruit for the 7th Regiment of Rhode Island Volunteers. The recruit's name was Thomas Lockliu Jr. Signed by Edward C. Mauran as Adjutant General. Marked as an exact copy.

GLC02750.451

25 March 1864

Stone, George, fl. 1864

Printed document signed

Title: Inventory and Inspection Report of Camp and Garrison Equipage for which Capt. Ethan A Jenks, Co. "I" 7th Regiment Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry is responsible, and which has been inspected and reported on by Capt. Geo. N. Stone. Camp Burnside, Ky.

This document provides an inventory and description of items reviewed by Captain George N. Stone at Camp Burnside, Kentucky. The items reviewed (knapsacks, haversacks, canteens, and axes) were all deemed "unserviceable" and in "worthless" condition. It was concluded that they were "To Be Dropped" by the Company. Captain Ethan A. Jenks signs off as the Commanding Officer of the Company. Docketed on verso. Written at Camp Burnside.

GLC02750.452

13 April 1864

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Printed document signed

Title: Return of ordnance and ordnance stores received, issued, and remaining on hand in Company "I," 7th Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, Infantry

This document is an ordinance inventory account for Company "I", 7th Regiment Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry. It accounts for Enfield .577 caliber rifled muskets, bayonet scabbards, ammunition for the muskets, cartridge boxes, gun slings, waist-belts, and other tools. This account is for the fourth quarter ending 31 December 1863. It is signed by Captain Ethan A. Jenks as Commanding Officer of the Company and is docketed as "Triplicate to be retained by the Officer signing the return. [With one set of vouchers.]".

GLC02750.453

22 April 1864

Mitchell, R.C., fl. 1864

Autograph document signed

Title: Inventory and inspection report of Quartermaster's Property, for which Capt. Ethan A. Jenks, Com'd'g Co. "I" 7th Regt. Rhode Island Volunteers is responsible, and which has been inspected and reported on by Lt. Col. R.C. Mitchell 51st Regt. N.Y.I.

This document provides an inventory and description of items reviewed by Lieutenant Colonel R.C. Mitchell near Annapolis, Maryland. The items reviewed (knapsacks, haversacks, canteens, and shelter tent pieces) were all deemed either "unserviceable" or "worn out". It was concluded that they were "To Be Dropped" by the Company. Captain Ethan A. Jenks signs off as the Commanding Officer of the Company. Docketed on verso and signed by Major Louis Burnside.

GLC02750.454

31 May 1864

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Autograph document

Title: Return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage, recieved and issued at Camp in the field, in the month ending on the thirty-first-day of May, 1864, by Capt. Ethan A. Jenks, Com'd'g Co. "I" 7th Regt. Rhode Island Volunteers.

Account of supplies, weaponry, and ammunition recieved by Company "I" 7th Regiment Rhode Island Volunteers in May of 1864. Items are all on hand for Company use at the time of the report. Items include bootees (for infantry), rubber ponchos, knapsacks, haversacks, canteens, axes, camp kettles, mess pans, camp hatchets, hatchet handles,drum heads and snare, shelter tent pieces, and various bookkeeping supplies for clerical purposes. Docketed on verso.

GLC02750.455

23 July 1864

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Printed document signed

Title: Return of ordnance and ordnance stores for the quarter ending 30 June 1864, Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers

This document is an ordinance inventory account for Company "I", 7th Regiment Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry. It accounts for Enfield .577 caliber rifled muskets, bayonet scabbards, ammunition for the muskets, cartridge boxes, gun slings, waist-belts, and other tools. This account is for the second quarter ending 30 June 1864. The supplies were received from Captain James N. Potter. It is signed by Captain Ethan A. Jenks as Commanding Officer of the Company and is docketed as "Triplicate to be retained by the Officer signing the return. [With one set of vouchers.]".

GLC02750.456

17 August 1864

Joyce, William H., 1850-1928

Printed document signed

Title: Volunteer Descriptive List and Account of Pay and Clothing of Amos B. Shumway of Co. "D," 7th Regt R. I. Vol Inf

Account and description of materials and pay due to Amos D. Shumway for his service in Company "D". Notes that his clothing acquisitions date to 20 July 1862. Signed by Captain William H. Joyce. Docketed on verso.

GLC02750.457

27 September 1864

Morse, E.C., fl. 1864

Printed document signed

Title: Volunteer Descriptive List and Account of Pay and Clothing of Carder H. Sherman, "Wagoner" of Co. "G," 7th Regt, R. I Vols.

Account and description of materials and pay due to Carder H. Sherman for his service in Company "G". Signed by Sergeant E.C. Morse. Docketed on verso.

GLC02750.458

22 October 1864

Morse, E.C., fl. 1864

Printed document signed

Title: Volunteer Descriptive List and Account of Pay and Clothing of John H. D. Sprague, Co. "D" 7th Regt, Rhode Island Volunteers

Account and description of materials and pay due to John H. D. Sprague for his service in Company "D". Notes clothing that was distributed throughout the winter months of 1864-65. Signed by Sergeant E.C. Morse. Docketed on verso. Written at Poplar Grove Church.

GLC02750.459

October 1864

Various

Autograph document signed

Title: We, the undersigned, Non-Commissioned Officers, Artificers, Musicians, and Privates of Co. I 7th, Regt. Rhode Island Volunteers do hereby acknowledge to have received of Capt. Ethan A. Jenks, Com'dg Co "I" the several articles of Clothing

Form to acknowledge the delivery of clothing items to soldiers by Captain Ethan A. Jenks. Signed by members of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers who recieved items of clothing. The same witnesses affirmed all their signatures, James T. Phelps and Arthur W. Deane. The document is docketed for the month of October 1864.

GLC02750.460

November 1864

Various

Autograph document signed

Title: We, the undersigned, Non-Commissioned Officers, Artificers, Musicians, and Privates of Co. I 7th, Regt. Rhode Island Volunteers do hereby acknowledge to have received of Capt. Ethan A. Jenks, Com'dg Co "I" the several articles of Clothing

Form to acknowledge the delivery of clothing items to soldiers by Captain Jenks. Signed by members of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers who recieved items of clothing. The same witnesses affirmed all their signatures, James T. Phelps and Arthur W. Deane. The document is docketed for the month of November 1864.

GLC02750.461

1 November 1864

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Printed document signed

Title: Return of ordnance and ordnance stores for the quarter ending 30 September 1864, Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers

This document is an ordinance inventory account for Company "I", 7th Regiment Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry. It accounts for Enfield .577 caliber rifled muskets, bayonet scabbards, ammunition for the muskets, cartridge boxes, gun slings, waist-belts, and other tools. This account is for the third quarter ending 30 September 1864. The supplies were received from Lieutenant Colonel Percy Daniels. It is signed by Captain Ethan A. Jenks as Commanding Officer of the Company and is docketed as "Triplicate to be retained by the Officer signing the return. [With one set of vouchers.]". Written at…

GLC02750.462

January 31, 1865

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Printed document

Title: Return of ordnance and ordnance stores received, issued, and remaining on hand in Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers

This document is an ordinance inventory account for Company "I", 7th Regiment Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry. It accounts for Enfield .577 caliber rifled muskets, bayonet scabbards, ammunition for the muskets, cartridge boxes, gun slings, waist-belts, and other tools. This account is for the fourth quarter ending 31 December 1864. The supplies were received from Lieutenant Colonel Percy Daniels. It is signed by Captain Ethan A. Jenks as Commanding Officer of the Company and is docketed as "Triplicate to be retained by the Officer signing the return. [With one set of vouchers.]".

GLC02750.463

February 6, 1865

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Printed document signed

Title: Inventory and inspection report of Unserviceable Ordnance and Ordnance Stores for which Capt. Ethan A. Jenks Co. "I" 7th Reg't Rhode Island Volunteers is responsible, and which has been inspected and reported on by E.L. Raymond, Division Inspector

This document provides an inventory and description of Ordnance reviewed by E.L Raymond, who is the Division Inspector. The items reviewed (Enfield rifled muskets, Springfield rifled muskets, bayonet scabbards, a cartridge box, andseveral pouches) were all deemed "unserviceable". It was concluded that they were either "To Be Repaired" or "To Be Dropped" by the Company. Captain Ethan A. Jenks signs off as the Commanding Officer of the Company. Docketed on verso.

GLC02750.464

7 March 1865

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Printed document signed

Title: Volunteer Descriptive List and Account of Pay and Clothing of John R. Meigs, Co. "I" 7th Regt, Rhode Island Volunteers

Account and description of materials and pay due to John R. Meigs for his service in Company "I". Notes background information about Meigs such as his height, hair color, eye color, and occupation before enlisting. Signed by Captain Ethan A. Jenks. Docketed on verso. Written at Fort Sedgwick

GLC02750.465

3 May 1865

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Printed document signed

Title: Return of ordnance and ordnance stores received, issued, and remaining on hand in Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers

This document is an ordinance inventory account for Company "I", 7th Regiment Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry. It accounts for Enfield .577 caliber rifled muskets, bayonet scabbards, ammunition for the muskets, cartridge boxes, gun slings, waist-belts, and other tools. This account is for the first quarter ending 31 March 1865. The supplies were received from Lieutenant Colonel Percy Daniels. It is signed by Captain Ethan A. Jenks as Commanding Officer of the Company and is docketed as "Triplicate to be retained by the Officer signing the return. [With one set of vouchers.]".

GLC02750.466

1861

Second Presbyterian Church of Memphis

Document signed

Title: Petition to Abraham Lincoln

re: returning control of the church to Union clergy. With AES of Abraham Lincoln (4 March 1864) re: necessity of separation between church and state; and AES of Maj. Gen. Stephen A. Hurlbut (18 March 1864) re: "no military necessity" for taking church into Union hands.

GLC04813.01

11 March 1864

Chaplain Association of Memphis

Document signed

Title: Petition to P.J.D. Irwin

Petition to Army Surgeon P.J.D. Irwin re: attesting to church's Confederate leanings. With endorsement of surgeons in charge of U.S. general military hospitals (11 March 1864) and AES of P.J.D. Irwin (14 March 1864).

GLC04813.02

14 March 1864

Citizens of Memphis

Document signed

Title: Petition to Maj. Gen. Stephen A. Hurlbut

Petition to Maj. Gen. Stephen A. Hurlbut re: defence of existing clergy.

GLC04813.03

15 March 1864

Hurlbut, Stephen A., 1815-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown general

re: postponing decision pending further investigation.

GLC04813.04

27 December 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that he is in the midst of carrying out an inventory and audit. He tells her that he has once again been working with "native boys", describing them as "cute".

GLC09120.320

30 December 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes a conversation with one of the "natives" about love and marriage.

GLC09120.321