1861-1864

Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863

Telegram signed

Title: to unknown

". . . show me game with four hundred & twenty (420) men of my command in that distance & I will show you a success. . . "

GLC02414.313

1861-1864

Toland, John T., fl. 1863-1864

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Scouts have all come in. Cavalry came in last night as reported infantry a few hours ago. They have been unable to get even a glimpse of the enemy . . . " Intellligence relayed by a conscript: ". . . Jenkins men were still at Salem . . The common talk in the rebel camps is that they must occupy this country as soon as the grass grows . . . The entire force of Rebels in Western Va is estimated at ten thousand . . . ." Dated 28 186

GLC02414.314

1861-1864

Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863

Telegram signed

Title: to James L. Botsford

Dated Mch 13 186.Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.315

1861-1864

Simmonds, Seth J., 1820-?

Telegram signed

Title: to unknown

"men in that county to mount all the secesh able to bear arms it is the opinion of Mr Baxter they should be attended to Immedy"

GLC02414.316

1861-1864

Simmonds, fl. 1861-1864

Telegram signed

Title: to Cpt Sperry

GLC02414.317

1861-1864

Brown, William R., fl. 1861-1864

Telegram signed

Title: to James L Botsford

"Cannonading was heard here [Hurricane Bridge] last night in the direction of Ceredo or Gallipolis . . . " Note below from the Gallipolis office: "Cannonading at Gallipolis in honor of [Confederate] victory at Charleston S.C" Dated Apl 8 186.

GLC02414.318

1861-1864

Cann, T.K.M., fl. 1861-1864

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Dated Apl 6 186.

GLC02414.319

1861-1864

Simmonds, Seth J., 1820-?

Telegram signed

Title: to unknown

"He states the movement will be made against Summerville or the Rail Road or both & that an attack will surely be made at Fayette at all hazard"

GLC02414.320

1 November 1863

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 two witnesses affirmed all their signatures, James T. Phelps and Samuel McAlroy. The document is docketed for the month of November 1863 and noted as a "Retained Copy".

GLC02750.442

28 December 1863

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 two witnesses affirmed all their signatures, James T. Phelps and Samuel McAlroy. The document is docketed for the month of December 1863 and noted as a "Retained".

GLC02750.443

1863

Autograph document

Title: Quarterly Return of ordnance and ordnance stores, received, issued, and remaing on hand in Company "I," 7th Regt. Rhode Island Volunteers Infantry, for the quarter ending [erased] thirty-first, 186[erased].

Ordnance form, handwritten, is not filled out but is marked as the form for the quarter ending 31 December 1863.

GLC02750.444

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

14 February 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