February 16, 1865

Law, Evander McIver, 1836-1920

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel

Writes to a Colonel whose name is unspecified the day before Union General William T. Sherman's troops destroyed much of Columbia (Law was one general in charge of evacuating the city). Requests that forces under Captain D. H. Hamilton (possibly Daniel H. Hamilton), Provost Marshal, be ordered to report to him. Further requests "that the Battalion of State Cadets be also ordered to report to me for police duty in the city." Notes that the force under his command for police duty is insufficient. Law writes from Office of the Provost Marshal.

GLC02459.20

1863/02/20

Hatch, John Porter, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gen. John T. Sprague re: an appointment

Sprague was Adjutant General.

GLC02465.15

1861/12/17

Patrick, Marsena R., 1811-1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to S. N. Burt re: investigating and commissioning soldiers

Regarding a case of fraud practiced on two officers, and querying re seniority of two captains. "Onderdonk has raised the Squadron...to a very efficient state, working as it for the last 5 months steadily...."

GLC02465.18

1861/12/28

Webb, Alexander S., 1835-1911

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gen. E. E. Mausah re: paperwork

GLC02465.31

February 27, 1862

Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jubal Early

Discusses "preparing your division for action," removal of officers wives, enemy at Harper's Ferry, and makeup of the Confederate Cabinet. Wishes to have "the necessary instructions now" for preparing the troops for battle, and if he should go "beyond the removal of the sick." Believes "Officers wives should be regarded as the greatest incumbrance - & ordered away from our camps entirely. Hears the enemy are "occupying Harper's Ferry in force." Also relates the contents of a telegraph from "Mr Banks." It conveys a list of "what is confidentially known to be the composition of the new…

GLC02461.13

February 16, 1864

Crawford, Samuel Wylie, 1829-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Andrew G. Curtin

Informs Curtin that his search for Lieutenant Scudder has failed, and that Scudder is probably a prisoner.

GLC02462.03

February 16, 1864

Gillmore, Quincy Adams, 1825-1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 that General John Hatch may be assigned under Gillmore. Recommends M. R. Morgan, Commissary of the 10th Army Corps, for appointment to the position of Brigadier General. Reports that he previously assigned General Truman Seymour to command in Florida, and has established a camp of instruction for colored troops near Jacksonville, Florida under…

GLC02463.05

February 26, 1863

Wilson, James G., 1832-1914

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1864/05/30

Hartsuff, George L., 1830-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Major E. O. Braun re: orders

Says "Here you are deceived again, This is my orders you say or thought - I wrote you [freely?] yesterday about my situation, prospects & about seeing the horses...." Written at the Metropolitan Hotel.

GLC02465.14

1862/06/22

Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Col. Anderson re: a skirmish

Location name is illegible

GLC02465.16

1862/11/03

Peck, John J., 1821-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E. L. Crete? re: discharging a man, capturing supplies & home guard men

GLC02465.19

1865/03/18

Schofield, John McAllister, 1831-1906

Autograph note signed

Title: to Langdon Cheves Easton

General Schofield sends a message, at the direction of General Sherman's quarter master, Brevet Major General Langdon Cheves Easton (1814-1884). He requests "100,000 suits of clothing."

GLC02465.20

1863/07/14

Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maj. Gen. McCook re: a military road

GLC02465.21

1869/07/10

Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown recipient re: recommending job for disabled soldier Edward Mumy

The soldier's name was Edward Mumy.

GLC02465.22

1863/03/10

Sickles, Daniel Edgar, 1819-1914

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gov. Horatio Seymour, re: recommending award for Capt Darrow

GLC02465.23

1862/10/10

Slocum, Henry Warner, 1826-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gen. Thomas Hill Lowrie

Requesting Lowrie to act on the promotions of four officers of the 27th New York Volunteers, "having earned the promotions by service on the field."

GLC02465.24

1862/11/15

Stoneman, George B., 1822-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Stoneman sends a letter of recommendation for Lieut. Col. Hardee (James Allen Hardie) to be appointed Brigadier General of Volunteers.

GLC02465.25

1863/03/24

Upton, Emory, 1839-1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brig. Gen. John W. Sprague re: promotion for several soldiers

Written at Head Quarters 121 N.Y. Vols.

GLC02465.26

1861/12/18

Viele, Egbert L., 1825-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Capt. Harcall [?]

Brig. General Viele asks for horse teams that are "good," because the ones he has are not up to the standard required

GLC02465.27

1861/01/06

Wadsworth, James S., 1807-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown "General"

Wadsworth writes to an unidentified general supporting the truth of a statement by Colonel Pintt[?] and advising that the local character of the troops should be perpetuated to preserve their "temper & spirit."

GLC02465.28

1863/11/20

Ward, John Hobart, 1823-1903

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Adjutant General of New York John T. Sprague. Headquarters, 2nd Brig

General Ward recommends promotion of Lieutenant Thomas J. Leigh of the 71st Regiment of New York Volunteer Infantry to Lieutenant Colonel.

GLC02465.29

1861/09/30

Warren, Gouverner K., 1830-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Adjutant General of New York Volunteers Thomas Hillhouse.

Warren sends William Partridge, his assistant adjutant general, with recommendations for appointments in the 5th New York Regiment.

GLC02465.30

1862/03/11

Whipple, William, 1730-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gen. Joseph K. F. Mansfield re: troop movements

Informs Mansfield that he should keep the six companies of the 16th Massachusetts that are with him and that the rest of the regiment will be coming. He also requests the return of Colonel Weber's 20th New York Regiment

GLC02465.32

1862/09/27

Wilson, William, 1823-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Adjutant General of New York Thomas Hillhouse

Hillhouse was A.G. of NY

GLC02465.33

1862/03/14

Wool, John E., 1784-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gen. Joseph K. F. Mansfield re: a reconnaissance

GLC02465.34