1861-1864

Hall, Jas. R., fl. 1861

Telegram signed

Title: to James L. Botsford

Lists six men that he has "arrested as hostages . . . . " Dated Feb 3 186

GLC02414.306

1861-1864

David, T. B. A., fl. 1862-1863

Telegram signed

Title: to James L. Botsford

Dated Apl 14 186

GLC02414.307

1861-1864

Telegram signed

Title: to James L. Botsford

Relays explicit instructions for escorting civilians under a flag of truce. Dated Apl 19 186. No third page.

GLC02414.308

1861-1864

Zeigler, J.L., ?

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

"received information last night that Jenk[ins] was at the falls . . . with eight hundred (800) men infantry & cavalry also that there is some force what number not reported at Franks Hill am ready for them have sent out scouting parties . . . . "

GLC02414.309

1861-1864

Carter, J. D., fl. 1863

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Jenkins was on his farm yesterday . . . some two hundred . . . of his cavalry made a dash into Barboursville last night" [As a colonel in the 8th Va. Cavalry, Alber Gallatin Jenkins wasnoted for his damaging raids on Union forces in West Virginia. He was promoted to brigadier general on August 5, 1862.]

GLC02414.310

1861-1864

Pierpoint, Francis Harrison, 1814-1899

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Dated Apl 4 186

GLC02414.311

1861-1864

Parker, J.C., ?

Telegram signed

Title: to unknown

GLC02414.312

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

19 May 1863

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, for

Captain Ethan A. Jenks signs and completes docket information. Inventory includes bayonet scabbards, Enfield 57.40 Caliber Rifle Muskets, ammunition for the muskets, cartridge boxes, gun slings, and waist belts. These items were received by Captain David R. Kenyon on 10 March 1863. They were approved for distribution by the Regimental Quartermaster, Lieutenant James N. Potter on 1 March 1863. The document lists lost items and notes the number of each item to be accounted for upon return of the Company. This document is marked as a report for the quarter ending 31 March 1863.

GLC02750.432

19 May 1863

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, for

Captain Ethan A. Jenks signs and completes docket information. Inventory includes bayonet scabbards, Enfield 57.40 Caliber Rifle Muskets, ammunition for the muskets, cartridge boxes, gun slings, and waist belts. These items were received by Captain David R. Kenyon on 10 March 1863. They were approved for distribution by the Regimental Quartermaster, Lieutenant James N. Potter on 1 March 1863. The document lists lost items and notes the number of each item to be accounted for upon return of the Company. This document is marked as a report for the quarter ending 31 March 1863. Appears to be the…

GLC02750.433

16 April 1863

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Printed document signed

Title: Volunteer descriptive list and Account of Pay and Clothing of James Hoard Jr., Co. I, Seventh Regt, R. I.Volunteers.

Account and description of materials and pay due to James Hoard, Jr. for his service in the Company. Signed by Captain Ethan A. Jenks, Maj. Caldwell, and Major Emery as Paymaster at a later date. Many notes describing the ongoing pay history of James Hoard, Jr. are written on verso.

GLC02750.434

1 July 1863

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, for

Captain Ethan A. Jenks signs and completes docket information. Inventory includes bayonet scabbards, Enfield 57.40 Caliber Rifle Muskets, ammunition for the muskets, cartridge boxes, gun slings, and waist belts. This document has a heading at the top saying it is "Form No. 1.--(a.) For the use of Infantry and Heavy Artillery". The document lists the number of each item to be accounted for upon return of the Company, the same as is noted in 02750.432 and 02750.433. The print format is identical to 0270.433. This document is marked as a report for the following quarter as the previous documents…

GLC02750.435

25 July 1863

Hunt, Edwin L., fl. 1863

Printed document signed

Title: Volunteer Descriptive List and Account of Pay and Clothing of Nelson Niles, Co. "I," 7th, R. I. Volunteers

Account and description of materials and pay due to Nelson Niles for his service in Company "I". Signed by Lieutenant Edwin L. Hunt as Commanding Officer. Notes when Niles was last paid and what he is owed. Printed form is identical to 02750.434.

GLC02750.436

7 September 1863

Channell, Alfred, fl. 1863

Printed document signed

Title: Volunteer Descriptive List and Account of Pay and Clothing of John Branagan of Capt. A. M. Channell's Co. "D," 7th Regiment, R. I. V.

Account and description of materials and pay due toJohn Branagan for his service in Company "D". Signed by Captain Alfred M. Channell and Maj. Emery as Paymaster at a later date. Other paymasters noted dates of payments, their signatures are less decipherable. Various docket-related notes on verso.

GLC02750.437

8 October 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 witness affirmed all their signatures.

GLC02750.438

9 October 1863

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Autograph document

Title: Quarterly Return of ordnance and ordnance stores, received, issued, and remaing on hand in Company "I," 7th Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers Infantry, for the Quarter ending September thirtieth, 1863.

Account of supplies, weaponry, and ammunition recieved from Lieutenant Edwin L. Hunt on 9 September 1863. Items are all on hand for Company use at the time of the report. Marked as original copy for the treasury department.

GLC02750.439

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