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to Enoch Q. Fellows

He is sorry that he was ordered to go to Charleston to join the blockade and will be unable to see him after all. But he will not forget. Written aboard the "Pocahontas"

GLC02745.012

to Enoch Q. Fellows

He writes that the 3rd regiment is ready to leave tomorrow. Also that his application for leave will be recommended.

GLC02745.013

to Enoch Q. Fellows

Now that he is colonel of the 9th regiment, Moulton wants him to appoint him the regiment's surgeon. He argues he will need an experienced man.

GLC02745.014

to Enoch Q. Fellows

He really wants the Adjutant's Commission. If Fellows gets it for him he will give him 50 dollars as soon as they are paid off.

GLC02745.015

to Col. Whipple

He was keeping watch on the 25th when he heard some other voices on the island. He thought they were the only company there but he was wrong. They kept up a question and answer session but they could not get any closer to each other because he had to...

GLC02745.017

to L.P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury

He wishes to establish a scientific and religious institution. He mentions Fellows as a mutual acquaintance as a way of introduction.

GLC02745.018

to Father, Mother and Brother

He is currently in the hospital but will soon be sent to Murfreesboro. He advises his brother not to join the army as he will have to endure many hardships.

GLC02745.019

to Thomas Ryan

He mentions Gen. Thurman and Gen. Sheridan. He would not be surprised if his friend gets sent to Richmond. He himself hopes to go to Richmond this Spring. He mentions money they owe one another.

GLC02745.020

Order from N.M Lappon

The order states that Captain Kennedy will be in command of the detachment at Point of Kocks. He will keep strict guard.

GLC02745.022

General Orders No. 18

No officer or soldier can leave camp to visit Washington. All commanders with make weekly reports on the amount of ammunition. Payment for rations will be made only by the officers.

GLC02745.027

General Orders No. 2

The 1st regiment will report to Rockville where they will set up camp. Guides from the President's mounted guard will report to their respective Colonels.

GLC02745.035

Legal Document

3 privates are officially sentenced for disobedience and drunkeness. Their punishments range from carrying 20 lb bags of sand and no food to witholding pay.

GLC02745.068

General Order No. 4

The sentences of the previous document (GLC02745.068) are hereby approved.

GLC02745.069

to Father

He compliments his father on his address and makes a few suggestions on how he can improve it further.

GLC02745.091

to Respected Miss (Kitty)

He was unable to come home on Friday because his captain was not there. He wishes she could see him, especially to watch him cook. He is very healthy.

GLC02170.01

to Respected Miss ( Kitty)

He has been marching and going back and forth in a boat. They were supposed to help take Fort Donaldon, but the other men took it before they got there. Theya re near Columbus but they won't go there because the Rebels have already evacuated there.

GLC02170.02

to Respected Miss (Kitty)

They are close to the Rebels now and there should be a fight soon. The only reason there wasn't one before is because they didn't have guns.

GLC02170.03

Circular

All commanders will make a written report to headquarters stating the amount of ammunition.

GLC02745.023

Captain's list of the amount of ammunition

GLC02745.024

Captain's list of unidentified values

GLC02745.025

Countersign and Parole list

GLC02745.026

General Orders No. 9

On Monday morning, the troops of this command will form for review and inspection.

GLC02745.028

Monthly Report of Forage

Lists number of mules, horses, oxen and oats, corn and hay.

GLC02745.029

Monthly Return of Public Animals, Wagons, Harness and other means of Transporting

GLC02745.030

Monthly Return of Quartermaster's Stores

Lists numbers for food, forage,straw and stationary.

GLC02745.031

List of Quartermaster's Stores

Lists 3 field desk tables.

GLC02745.032

Abstract of Articles

GLC02745.033

Empty-Reads Reports of June

GLC02745.034

General Orders No. 3

The discharge of firearms is strictly prohibited except against the enemy and in a few other approved situations.

GLC02745.036

Circular

At present the head quarters will be at the camp of the 3rd battalion.

GLC02745.037

to Col. Tophen

They wish him to be prepared to reinforce the guard.

GLC02745.038

Special Orders

The four companies of the 1st regiment infantry must go to Williamsport. Tonight they will go as far as Sharpsburg and and tomorrow morning onward to Williamsport.

GLC02745.039

Special Orders No. 93

The 1st New Hampshire, 9th New York, 17th and 5 companies of the 25th regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers will make up the 7th brigade.

GLC02745.040

Special Orders No. 93

Any wagon that can be spared must be given to the commanding general so he can move a large force to the front.

GLC02745.041

Circular

The sick of the regiments will all be sent to the commanding officer who will attach them to companies and have them treated by medical personnel. Written at Camp Brown

GLC02745.042

Circular

Commander of regiments will bring supply of ammunition up to 70 rounds per man.

GLC02745.043

General Orders No. 1

The commanding general has learned that [illegible] have not been prepared for the men. They are ordered to attend to this omission at once

GLC02745.044

General Orders No. 1

Col. Stine and Col. Swchwartzwald will direct morning reports to be made to them of their commanding officers.

GLC02745.045

General Orders No. 3

The troops have marching orders to leave at 4 am. They will carry rations and forty rounds of ammunition. The wagon train will move in the rear of the division under the direction of the quartermaster.

GLC02745.046

Circular

Countersign and parole. Also ordering troops to have one day's ration cooked. They must be in bed by 8 o' clock.

GLC02745.047

Circular

No one is permitted to go beyond the picket lines and will hold as prisoners all who attempt to do so.

GLC02745.048

General Orders No. 6

The troops will march at 3am. The cooks will fix breakfast at 1:30am and five men from each company will pack the wagons.

GLC02745.049

General Orders No. 35

The regimental baggage wagons will be sent on the Potomac today.

GLC02745.050

Special Order No. 1

States the number of commanding officers that will report for guard duty at half past 6. Written in Camp Union

GLC02745.051

Special Order No. 2

The commanding officer will detail a certain number of soldiers of each rank for guard duty. Written in Camp Union

GLC02745.052

General Order No. 2

Orders on how the men will spend their leisure time and how they should bathe so that they are ready to march to the city for divine services at city hall. Written in Camp Union

GLC02745.053

General Order No. 2

Duplicate of GLC02745.053. Written in Camp Union

GLC02745.054

General Order No. 3

Every day there will be an "officer in charge," and an officer of the day." The "officer in charge" will oversee dress parade and encampment. The "officer of the day" will have control of the guard and police. Written in Camp Union

GLC02745.055

Special Order No. 10

Gen. Fellows is ordered to act as officer in charge today. Written in Camp Union

GLC02745.056

General Order No. 4

The same number of men will be detailed from each company for guard duty. Gen. Fellows will be officer in charge and Capt. Drew will be officer of the day. Written in Camp Union

GLC02745.057