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."

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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1861-1874

Header Record

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

[decimalized 02463.01-02463.27]

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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

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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."

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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…

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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…

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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."

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31 July 1862

Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: [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 a vacancy formerly occupied by Lieutenant Fred August Schnitzlein, who has been absent on sick leave for more than one month. Notes that Schnitzlein has sent a resignation, and that Luttwitz's appointment "will prevent the discharge or the acceptance of the resignation... " General Porter forwards and recommends Luttwitz's appointment.

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5 May 1862

Logan, John Alexander, 1826-1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 any other good man." Notes that the offices of Lieutenant Colonel and Major should be filled at once. Written on paper containing the printed image of General Don Carlos Buell as letterhead (in blue ink).

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10 February 1864

McCook, Alexander McDowell, 1831-1903

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 having been forwarded to the proper departments. God speed you in your great work to comfort and care for our gallant soldiers in the field. What nobler work could the glorious people of Northern Ohio be engaged in?"

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16 December 1862

McCook, Daniel, 1834-1864

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [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, and withal, a very fine young man..." General McCook endorses at the bottom of the page, imploring Colonel [Connell?] to find a man who would make a decent ordnance sergeant.

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14 October 1861

McDowell, Irvin, 1818-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 persons for the place in the Army and in every way worthy of it. He has no equal in many qualifications which he possesses for a staff officer."

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24 June 1863

McPherson, James Birdseye, 1828-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 on Headquarters, Seventeenth Army Corps, Department of the Tennessee stationery.

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8 January 1863

Milroy, Robert Huston, 1816-1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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).

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9 September 1862

Poe, Orlando Metcalfe, 1832-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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1863

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 by the situation, says he cannot do anything beyond allowing them to leave, since the military does not have any food to give them. Tells Halleck to take the matter up with the Indian Bureau, which is the proper authority for this issue. Written at the Head Quarters of the Deptartment of the Northwest.

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