3 July 1865

Bingham, John Armor, 1815-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Orville Nelson Hartshorn

Thankful for his election as a Trustee of Mount Union College, and promises to do a good job.

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20 July 1863

Rosecrans, William S. (William Starke), 1819-1898

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear Colonel

A pencil note on verso suggests that this document was intended for Colonel John Wilder. Rosecrans, Commander of the Army of the Cumberland, writes after the Tullahoma Campaign. Informs Wilder, "It would please me and your brigade if I could say My dear General. Be please to present my thanks to the Brigade for the beautiful testimonial of their confidence and respect. Tell that noble brigade that I hold in high esteem their past service, and confide in their spirit courage and good discipline for a future of increasing usefulness and honor. Accept for your self personally my thanks for…

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10 October 1861

Schenck, Robert Cumming, 1809-1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward D. Townsend

Brigadier General Schenck writes to Assistant Adjutant General Townsend from Camp Ewing, to request a duplicate of an order he had misplaced. A note at the top indicates that there were originally two orders, one no. 139 and the other an endorsement on a letter. The note is written and initialed by Townsend. Says "The order issued to me from the Head Quarters of the Army on the 7th Sep. last, to proceed immediately to report in person to Genl. Rosecrans, has been mislaid. I want it as a voucher in the settlement of a question of transportation with the Quarter Master." Written at Camp Ewing.

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circa 20 March 1863

Stanley, David Sloane, 1828-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Ray

Year previously inferred from content. Stanley, Chief of Cavalry in the Army of the Cumberland, writes to Colonel D. M. Ray, commander of a cavalry brigade (possibly Daniel Mack Ray). Instructs Ray to send half of his command to Salem (Virginia) at daylight the following morning to report to General Jefferson Columbus Davis. Remarks, "Rebel Cavalry in considerable force is reported at that place- Keep up your patrols on the Middleton Pike." Written on Headquarters, Department of the Cumberland stationery.

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21 October 1864

Wallace, Lewis, 1827-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Major Simpson or Dr. Hassan

Major General Wallace encloses "a list [not present] of wounded officers first arrived from the front. They are now at the depot in a sleeping car. Some of them will probably come here tonight. The rest ought by all means to be removed to the Hospital tonight..." Includes two endorsements by Surgeon J. Simpson on verso. In the first, written October 21, 1864, Simpson notes that Wallace's list of wounded officers was referred to Surgeon C. F. Campbell "for a full report in the case of the arrival of officers from Winchester Va." His second note, written October 23, 1864, indicates this letter…

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26 August 1861

Wallace, William Hervy Lamme, 1821-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas S. Mather

Wallace, Colonel of the 11th Illinois Infantry Regiment, writes to Mather, Adjutant General at Springfield, Illinois. Recommends Wesley B. Casey for promotion, noting that in a previous recommendation he made for Casey, he misspelled his name. Requests that Mather also transmit commissions for Thomas E. G. Ransom as Lieutenant Colonel and Garrett Nevius as Major of the 11th Regiment. Reports that he will promptly send the names of other officers to be commissioned.

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circa 4 December 1863

Weitzel, Godfrey, 1835-1884

Autograph document signed

Title: [Recommendation for Captain Vandenbergh]

Brigadier General Weitzel writes: "I do not formally know Capt. Vandenbergh. But I am told by reliable officers that he is a very good man, and would make a first rate commanding officer for this regiment. I therefore hope he will be appointed, and ordered to rejoin his regiment."

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24 May 1861

Willcox, Orlando Bolivar, 1823-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to General Mansfield

Willcox announces the Union capture of Alexandria: "Alexandria is ours. One Company. Captain Ball, mounted, thirty five men and thirty five horses (Captured) I regret to say Colonel Ellsworth has been shot by a person in a house." Directs bottom portion of the note to General Mansfield (possibly Joseph K. F. Mansfield): "I understand there are troops of the enemy at Junction." "Junction" possibly refers to Manassas Junction. Marked as a true copy.

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26 February 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.

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6 July 1864

Wilson, James Harrison, 1837-1925

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John T. Sprague, Adjutant General of New York.

General Wilson, commander of the 3rd Division, Cavalry Corps, writes to Sprague, Adjutant General for the State of New York. Appears to have been directed to "Wm. T. Sprague," which is possibly a mistake, since John Titcomb Sprague was Adjutant General for the State of New York August 1861- January 1865. Wilson reports that Major C. Moore (possibly Caleb Moore), 8th New York Cavalry, has been assigned to command the 22nd Regiment of Cavalry by order of Major General Philip Sheridan. Requests that no appointments or promotions be made in the 22nd Regiment, except upon the recommendation of…

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1861-1892

Header Record

Title: Union generals born in New England: 21 letters and documents [decimalized]

GLC02464

2 March 1863

Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Wheelwright Gooch

General Butler writes to Gooch, United States Representative from Massachusetts (1857-1866 and 1873-1874). Encloses a testimony he gave before a committee on the conduct of war (enclosure not included). Thought he had previously returned the testimony to Gooch's clerk, but was mistaken.

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January 27, 1862

Dana, Napoleon Jackson Tecumseh, 1822-1905

Letter signed

Title: to Charles Stewart

Written in camp near Edward's Ferry (possibly in Virginia). Dana, Colonel and Acting Inspector General, writes to Stewart, Assistant Adjutant General, Corps of Observation. Supports unspecified charges against Colonel George W. B. Tompkins, 2nd New York State Militia. Includes notes concerning Tompkins's muster and pay rolls for Company B to be used as evidence. Also encloses the pay accounts of Tompkins (not included). Numbered "52" at the top.

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February 12, 1862

Dow, Neal, 1804-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Dow, Colonel of the 13th Regiment, Maine Volunteers, discusses the recent capture of Roanoke Island, North Carolina. Writes, "May God grant it the beginning of constant and important success. We need it now, to help us in England & France." Praises his regiment, noting that they do not want to go with Butler to an unspecified location (possibly General Benjamin Franklin Butler), and asks for the recipient's assistance on his regiment's behalf.

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12 August 1862

Foster, John Gray, 1823-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin D. Morgan

Major General Foster writes to Morgan, Governor of New York. Recommends Lieutenant Daniel Webster Flagler of the Ordnance Corps for command of one of the regiments being raised by New York State. Writes "I have seen him Constantly, & in many different positions since the sailing of the 'Burnside Expedition' & in justice & all sincerity must say- that he is fully qualified for any position you may be willing to give him..."

GLC02464.04

January 27, 1864

Hazen, William B., 1830-1887

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Francis Southwick

Written in camp near Knoxville. General Hazen replies to a letter from Southwick, in Albany, New York. Writes, "I am greatly pleased that the Subject of the Genls. of the Old Federal Army will at last receive the attention it deserves. Genl. Moses Hazen of that Army, was a brother of my great grandfather, and resided upon Grand Isle in lake Champlain, which island he owned." Refers Southwick to Mrs. Moore, of Plattsburgh, New York, and [Doct?] Satterlee, of the Army, stating that these individuals may be able to provide him with further information on Moses Hazen.

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1 April 1892

Howard, Oliver Otis, 1830-1909

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Howard writes, "In the battle of fair Oaks Va. the first day of June 1862 (second day of the battle) I was twice wounded in my right arm. The first wound was by a Mississippi rifle ball through the wrist. The second by a minnie-ball entering at the Elbow joint. The two wounds necessitated amputation about six hours after the second blow." Contains a Headquarters, Department of the East stamp at the top.

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8 January 1863

Howard, Oliver Otis, 1830-1909

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

General Howard writes to an unknown recipient concerning Graham H. Chapin of the 82nd New York regiment. Notes that he asked for the written opinion of the Lt. Col. Comdg., who assured him that Chapin was a good soldier, and that "the company commander wished to promote him to a non-commissioned officer, but the young man felt that he was incompetent." Notes that the Lieutenant Colonel advised Chapin to rise step by step. Wishes to interfere as little as possibly with regimental nominations, but will intercede on the recipient's behalf. Written from Headquarters of the 2nd Division, 2nd…

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20 July 1864

Howe, Albion Parris, 1818-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Max Weber

Brigadier General Howe writes to Weber, commanding at Harper's Ferry. Asks Weber to order four companies of Ohio Infantry (belonging to a regiment which was engaged at Monocacy) to proceed to Duffields, West Virginia and remain there until they receive further orders. Notes that the regiments should bring subsistence for several days. Written on Headquarters, Military District of Harper's Ferry stationery. Contains Howe's stamp at the bottom of the page.

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9 June 1861

Lyon, Nathaniel, 1818-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain Bayles

General Lyon writes to Bayles, commander of a Marine Hospital (possibly the St. Louis Marine Hospital), requesting that he transfer Privates Cross and Stevens of Co. A Rifle Battalion to Co. F 1st Regt. Comes with an autograph endorsement signed by Frank P. Blair, colonel, 1st Missouri Regiment, giving his approval. Written from the St. Louis arsenal.

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25 September 1861

Phelps, J.W., 1813-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Written from Camp Butler. Recommends Lieutenant Colonel Garrett Dyckman of the 1st New York Volunteers for the position of Colonel. Of Dyckman, writes: "I could not say that there are no objections against him as the Colonel of a Regiment; but the question is whether another person of better qualifications than his is likely to be found to fill the vacancy. Colonel Dyckman's claims from service ought not to be overlooked; it would be unjust to do so. To set one aside who has borne the brunt should not be done for a slight cause." Also suggests that Captain Clancy (possibly James T.…

GLC02464.12

19 July 1862

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin D. Morgan

General Porter writes to Morgan, the governor of New York. Transmits an order (not present) appointing persons "to the vacancies occassioned by resignation and losses in action- in the 25th Regt New York Vols- subject to confirmation by your Excellency. Their appointments are for good conduct in the recent battles." Porter was commander of the 5th Corps, Army of the Potomac.

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22 July 1863

Ransom, Thomas Edwin Greenfield, 1834-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Oliver Churchill

Asks Captain Churchill to forward by express a package of shirts, remarking that he is very much in need of them. Writes, "We are occupying this delightful place, been here for ten days- captured some 50 prisoners- 5000 Texas beef cattle marked C.S.A. an ordnance train for Kirby Smith 1800 head sheep for C.S.A. & cotton & sugar for C.S.A..." (possibly referring to Confederate General Edmund Kirby Smith). Contains two autograph notes on verso. The first is written in pencil by an ordnance sergeant who was detailed with Churchill. Writes, "We make it a point to serve the boys below…

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16 June 1863

Roberts, Benjamin Stone, 1810-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Titcomb Sprague

Brigadier General Roberts writes to Sprague, Adjutant General for the State of New York. Remarks that he recently passed through Ilion, New York, where he experimented with improved shot for rifle guns. Asks Sprague to "send a commission of artillery officers to that place to witness further trials & to report to you their opinion of my shot." Notes that other artillery officers, including General William F. Barry, Chief of Artillery, report in the favour of the improved shot, and that the Army is too occupied to order an ordnance board to assess the shot. Notes, "The Remingtons will…

GLC02464.15

10 October circa 1863

Sedgwick, John, 1813-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Andrew Atkinson Humphreys

Year inferred from content. General Sedgwick writes to Humphreys as "Maj Genl Humphries Chief of Staff." Discusses the position of heavy artillery at [Piney?] Mountain. Notes that General Wright (possibly Horatio Wright) will examine the artillery.

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