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18 December 1863
Sturgis, Samuel Davis, 1822-1889
to W. L. Elliott
Sturgis is prepared to follow Elliot with his cavalry, but worries about a nearby Rebel force. Written at Blair's Cross Roads.
GLC02462.24
5 January 1862
Wheaton, Frank, 1833-1903
to Edward C. Mauran ,Adgent General of Rhode Island
Regarding the transfer of an officer, which Wheaton regrets.
GLC02462.25
1 November 1861
Zook, Samuel K., 1822-1863
to Charles Yates
Confirming that "Revd. Abram Platt has been duly appointed Chaplain of the 57th Regt. N.Y. Vols." Also signed by Edwin D. Morgan, with initials, in red pencil. Written on "Depot of Volunteers" stationary.
GLC02462.26
1861-1874
Union generals born in the midwest: 27 letters and documents [decimalized]
[decimalized 02463.01-02463.27]
GLC02463
2 May 1861
Brooks, William Thomas Harbaugh, 1821-1870
to the Assistant Adjutant General of New York
Captain Brooks encloses a certificate issued by Surgeon McLaren (certificate not included) and asks for a leave of absence for medical purposes, so that he may be placed "in the hands of the highest medical skill that may be found in the Eastern...
GLC02463.01
16 January 1864
Carlin, William Passmore, 1829-1903
to unknown
Carlin, Brigadier General of Volunteers, declares: "There is not money sufficient in the world to compensate a soldier for the dangers of one battle. Nothing but patriotism, honor and the force of military discipline will induce men to engage in...
GLC02463.02
9 June 1864
Curtis, Samuel Ryan, 1805-1866
to H. H. Heath
Copies a request, sent by telegraph from Lewis Baldwin Parsons, Colonel and Chief Quartermaster. Parsons asks that the "Colypse," possibly a boat, is ordered forward after arriving at Fort Leavenworth to call upon Major Chew at "St. Joe" (possibly...
GLC02463.03
16 February 1864
Gillmore, Quincy Adams, 1825-1888
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...
GLC02463.05
6 June 1863
Gresham, Walter Q., 1832-1895
To [Lass Noble?], an adjutant general. Written from camp near Vicksburg. Reports that when Major Wilson and Dr. Thompson recently visited his camp, he recommended Sergeant Major William E. Jenner for 1st Lieutenant of Co. K. Withdraws this...
GLC02463.06
29 October 1862
Griffin, Charles, 1825-1867
to William Sprague
Brigadier General Griffin writes to Sprague, Governor of Rhode Island. Recommends W. W. Buckley (possibly William W. Buckley), of the Rhode Island Artillery, to Sprague's favorable notice for promotion. Remarks that Buckley has served as 1st...
GLC02463.07
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