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1862/11/15
Stoneman, George B., 1822-1894
to unknown
Stoneman sends a letter of recommendation for Lieut. Col. Hardee (James Allen Hardie) to be appointed Brigadier General of Volunteers.
GLC02465.25
1863/03/24
Upton, Emory, 1839-1881
to Brig. Gen. John W. Sprague re: promotion for several soldiers
Written at Head Quarters 121 N.Y. Vols.
GLC02465.26
1861/12/18
Viele, Egbert L., 1825-1902
to Capt. Harcall [?]
Brig. General Viele asks for horse teams that are "good," because the ones he has are not up to the standard required
GLC02465.27
1861/01/06
Wadsworth, James S., 1807-1864
to unknown "General"
Wadsworth writes to an unidentified general supporting the truth of a statement by Colonel Pintt[?] and advising that the local character of the troops should be perpetuated to preserve their "temper & spirit."
GLC02465.28
1863/11/20
Ward, John Hobart, 1823-1903
to Adjutant General of New York John T. Sprague. Headquarters, 2nd Brig
General Ward recommends promotion of Lieutenant Thomas J. Leigh of the 71st Regiment of New York Volunteer Infantry to Lieutenant Colonel.
GLC02465.29
1861/09/30
Warren, Gouverner K., 1830-1882
to Adjutant General of New York Volunteers Thomas Hillhouse.
Warren sends William Partridge, his assistant adjutant general, with recommendations for appointments in the 5th New York Regiment.
GLC02465.30
1862/03/11
Whipple, William, 1730-1785
to Gen. Joseph K. F. Mansfield re: troop movements
Informs Mansfield that he should keep the six companies of the 16th Massachusetts that are with him and that the rest of the regiment will be coming. He also requests the return of Colonel Weber's 20th New York Regiment
GLC02465.32
1862/09/27
Wilson, William, 1823-1874
to Adjutant General of New York Thomas Hillhouse
Hillhouse was A.G. of NY
GLC02465.33
1862/03/14
Wool, John E., 1784-1869
to Gen. Joseph K. F. Mansfield re: a reconnaissance
GLC02465.34
1892/04/12
Doubleday, Abner, 1819-1893
to unknown re: Grant, Mexican War
Doubleday writes a brief tribute to General Grant on the "Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Sumter." Writes "...General Grant and myself were comrades during the Mexican War. Even at that early day he was distinguished for his soldierly qualities and...
GLC02465.35
1834-1900
Civil War naval officers: 17 letters & docs [decimalized .01-.17]
[decimalized 02466.01-02466.17]
GLC02466
8 May 1862
Bailey, Theodorus, 1805-1877
to Montgomery Blair
Written by Captain Bailey to Postmaster General Montgomery Blair. Says he is the bearer of despatches from New Orleans, "which with its defences are ours." Says Lee (Samuel Phillips Lee), his relative serving on the "Oneida," is safe and well...
GLC02466.01
1860/11/27
Davis, Charles H., fl. 1860
re: books
GLC02466.02
February 27, 1863
Dupont, Samuel F., 1803-1865
to Edward Bates
Written by Rear Admiral DuPont to U.S. Attorney General Bates. Says he perceives by a return made by the Navy Department to the House of Representatives on prizes that many cases have been appealed to the Supreme Court. Says many officers and himself...
GLC02466.03
14 September 1864
Engle, Frederick, 1799-1868
to David G. Farragut
Written by Captain Engle as the governor of the naval asylum in Philadelphia to Admiral Farragut as commander of the blockading squadron off Mobile, Alabama. Congratulating Farragut for his victory at Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864. Says "The world on...
GLC02466.04
1862/11/16
Foote, Andrew H. (Andrew Hull), 1806-1863
re: dinner invitation
GLC02466.05
26 June 1862
Goldsborough, Louis Malesherbes, 1805-1877
to George B. McClellan
Written on stationery of the Flag Ship USS "Minnesota." Written by Flag Officer Goldsborough as commander of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron to Major General McClellan as commander of the Army of the Potomac. Letter most likely making...
GLC02466.06
15 November 1841
Hollins, George N., 1799-1878
to Abel P. Upshur
Recommends W. Palmer to Secretary of the Navy A.P. Upshur. States W. Palmer is "a son of one of [Baltimore's] most respectable families" and that he would be pleased if Palmer were placed under his command.
GLC02466.07
8 November 1900
Mahan, Alfred Thayer, 1840-1914
Written on stationary of "160 West Eighty Sixth Street." Written by Mahan, who had resigned his naval commission in 1895 and who was a well-known author on naval theory and strategy in 1900. Appears to be written to a magazine or newspaper editor...
GLC02466.08
3 March 1864
Maury, Matthew Fontaine, 1806-1873
[to White, Esqr.]
Maury, serving as a Confederate naval agent in Britain, asks the recipient (possibly Mr. "White") in London to forward the enclosed (not included) to Dr. Miller "of the [illegible] Committee." Matthew Fontaine Maury was a naval officer known as the...
GLC02466.09
1844/08/22
Parker, Foxall A., fl. 1844
re: applying for mastership of Brig
GLC02466.10
14 February 1873
Porter, David Dixon, 1813-1891
to Anthony
Written on the same sheet as an autograph telegram signed to commander J.P. Robertson
GLC02466.11
7 November 1864
to J. P. Robertson
Written on stationery of the "North Atlantic Squadron, U.S. Flag-Ship 'Malvern.'" Signed by Rear Admiral Porter to Lieutenant Commander Robertson as commander fo the USS "Monticello" at New London, Connecticut. Tells him to "follow of course." Tells...
GLC02466.12
3 May 1863
Rodgers, John, 1812-1882
Written aboard the USS "Galena" by Commander Rodgers to Major General McClellan. Says he thinks the flag officer has written to McClellan. The flag officer does not like to answer official questions sent to an officer under his command. Reports that...
GLC02466.13
1834/11/12
Stringham, Silas Horton, 1797-1876
re: recommendation for a dismissed officer
GLC02466.14
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