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16 February 1864
Crawford, Samuel Wylie, 1829-1892
to Andrew G. Curtin
Informs Curtin that his search for Lieutenant Scudder has failed, and that Scudder is probably a prisoner.
GLC02462.03
9 November 1864
Dahlgren, John Adolphus Bernard, 1809-1870
to Robert S. Foster
Forwarding to Foster a copy of a letter he has sent to the Navy Department, so that Foster can peruse it. Written on board the U.S.S. Philadelphia.
GLC02462.04
10 October 1862
Franklin, William Buel, 1823-1903
to Henry W. Halleck
Wishes to command a proposed military expedition to Texas. Signed twice by Franklin.
GLC02462.05
24 December 1862
Geary, John White, 1819-1873
to Edwin D. Morgan
Recommending that Captain Robert Avery be promoted to Colonel of the One hundred and second New York Volunteers.
GLC02462.06
14 September 1864
Gregg, David M., 1833-1916
to W. A. Cameron
Thanks Cameron, whose term of enlistment has expired, for his loyal service.
GLC02462.08
1864-1899
Two letters relating to Civil War promotions [Decimalized .01-.02]
A Civil War letter regarding promotions for officers, and a later letter which makes reference to the first.
GLC02462.09
14 December 1864
Humphreys, Andrew Atkinson, 1810-1883
to Horatio Seymour
Recommending Charles H. Campbell for "appointment as Lieutenant" and requests that he be placed under Humphrey's own command as an Aide-de-camp.
GLC02462.12
6 November 1865
McCall, George Archibald, 1802-1868
to Charles H. Murheid
Regarding a land purchase, and complications related to the transaction.
GLC02462.13
14 January 1864
Mott, Gershom, 1822-1884
to Marsena R. Patrick
Requests that Patrick provide passes for Mott's subordinate, John James Shaw, so that Shaw's father and friend can visit the army camp. Written at Headquarters 3rd Bridage, 2nd Division, 3rd Corps.
GLC02462.15
30 May 1865
Parke, John G., 1827-1900
to unknown
Denies a request for a recommendation for promotion, stating he has not served with the recipient for long enough to recommend him. Parke had begun commanding the Department of Alexandria only one month earlier. Addressed to "General."
GLC02462.16
2 January 1864
Potter, Robert Brown., 1829-1887
to Henry M. Benedict
Forwarding a communication he received from J. V. L. Pruyn that he did not understand, "in case of mistake." Written at Blair's Cross Roads.
GLC02462.17
24 March 1863
Quinby, Isaac F., 1821-1891
to Leonard F. Ross
Informs Ross that he will be sending part of his forces on a "reconnoitering expedition" near Ross' forces, and requests that Ross provide additional infantry for this expedition. Written on board the Steamer "Prince Donna."
GLC02462.18
24 October 1862
Reynolds, John Fulton, 1820-1863
to Henry J. Hunt
Reports no vacancies of lieutenancies in brigade. There is one captain vacancy. Written from Headquarters.
GLC02462.19
14 September 1862
Smith, Andrew Jackson, 1815-1897
to Lewis Wallace
Requesting that Wallace send him an engineering officer, to help him plan new defensive works. Endorsement on verso, stating that the request was received and referred to General Wright. Endorsement reads "By order. Maj. Genl Wallace. J.C. Kelton...
GLC02462.21
17 March 1862
Smith, Charles Ferguson, 1807-1862
to A. T. Goodman
Thanks Goodman and "the members of your society" for their "flattering notice" in praise of Smith.
GLC02462.22
7 October 1863
Steedman, James B. (James Blair), 1817-1883
Steedman, a hero of Chickamauga, describes the battle, which he claims as a Union victory. The Union forces suffered heavy losses and were forced to retreat, but Steedman nonetheless claims a "brilliant victory" for the Union, considering the...
GLC02462.23
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
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
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
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